Deuter Trans Alpine 30  

"This bag is great! It has tons of pockets to organize small items in and the materials have stood up to daily wear very well."

"Thoughtful design for a bike commuter: capacious interior with lots of pockets for organization, subdued-enough look that one is unembarrassed toting it into the office, loop for a blinkie (yes, some backpack designers overlook that safety detail) and the structural/air-flow support system is comfy and stable enough. I use this as my winter bag. In summer, I use an Ergon BC3, which is even cooler on the back and more stable (great for joining group rides during the commute home) but too small to tote extra layers needed in winter (and no place for a blinkie when it gets dark earlier). The only change I'd make is a beefier hip belt for more stability, but overall I'm happy with this bag. You can tote it on airplanes so it's good for travel, too."

"Good quality material and perfect size for travel. Fits under airline seat so combined with a carry on size rolling bag you are good to go. Straps adjust so waist belt will distribute load on your hips, not around your stomach. Waste belt can be comfortably clipped behind and out of the way when not in use. Map pocket a great feature not found in many backpacks! I didn't use the rain fly, but nice to have in case. The outside helmet pouch is designed so it can be used to hold most anything. When the bag got full I used it to securely hold my raincoat. Very comfortable and cool to wear due to design of back support, even when just walking around. Width is nice allowing for easy movement in crowded subways, streets etc. While it may be designed for cycling I found it to be a good travel/daypack as well."

"This is a good backpack. Although it is a little pricy, it has wonderful design. Good for daily commuting, also can be used for weekend traveling or hiking. It is pretty roomy. I can put my dslr and biking tools inside. That make�;s me won't miss any shooting opportunity on biking tour. But it is not bulky at all. Still stay close to my back without losing balance or increasing wind resistance. However, if the designer can completely separate the bladder compartment from the main compartment, it will be perfect. Just in case there is a water leakage, that would not let your food tools or even cameras get wet."