Chasm

While you’re boosting one Swedish company, also Thule. Their bags are awesome. A little more urban utilitarian. I have a chasm backpack & duffle. Both my partner and I also have a EnRoute.

Its water/weather resistant Edit: Spray some scotchguard to the bag and the bottom of the bag as well (keeps the bottom slightly cleaner) The bag did it's job If you want a waterproof backpack then buy a truly waterproof backpack with a roll top closure and rubberized fabric Description of the Thule

Thule Chasm 130L it can easily survive WW3 and you can find it on great prices

I'm happy with my backpack from Thule https://www.thule.com/de-de/backpacks/laptop-backpacks/thule-chasm-backpack-26l-_-3204984

Thule has some great options in there!The Subterra lineup is also nice for a more "profressional look", but all the products I used from them were always great.I use a Subterra Hybrid for EDC/1-2 day travel (not the comfiest backpack, but it still works).I have a travel Bag/Backpack from the Crossov

It seems like you'll be fine with as little as 26liters or so. If you're a smaller person you would do well to keep the backpack as small as possible because large backpacks on small frames are uncomfortable and usually not very good looking. If you're taller you might prefer the fit and flexibility

I have a small cloth laundry bag I got from a hotel years ago that I put my chalk bag in inside my Thule Chasm 30. Works great.

Thule chasm is nicer by far

For truly functional... Try Cotopaxi, or THESE or THESE Rover Classics by Topo Designs. The Osprey Daylight 26+6 has a pretty enthusiastic fan base. Or Thule makes a few more low key, mild-colored laptop bags like the Aion, the Subterra 2 or the Chasm that are great bags, functionally.

My backpack is a discontinued Karrimor model, so it's probably impossible to find. I think I’d prefer a simple backpack with just one compartment rather than one with side pockets. Also, you might already know this, but airline staff may consider thick shoulder pads or waist belts to be oversized ca