Finally, I found my life partner
OK, maybe just my travel partner.
I have a thing about travel backpacks. For 40 years, I keep searching for the perfect one. Not too big such that it's too bulky to use as a day-pack, not too small that you can't fit my travel umbrella and fist-sized rolled up rain jacket, enough pockets to maintain order but not so many that I lose stuff, sensible positioning of pockets, pocket closures that make sense, good security, rain-resistant, comfortable, good color that is noticeable but does not look like I'm waiting for a rescue in a life-boat, and light weight but not so light that a box-cutter can easily slash it.
I've used the one travel backpack for 25 years plus, bought from a dept store that disappeared long ago. I've loved it. I've tried other travel backpacks along the way (including a Pacsafe made with an awful denim fabric), but keep going back to my go-to ol' faithful pack that's been to so many countries. No pack has bettered it. Until now.
The Pacsafe LS350 is now my go-to pack. Perfect in every respect. The volume is perfect as a day pack, but there's enough volume to use as my personal item on long-haul flights (fits my travel umbrella, laptop and fist-sized rolled up rain jacket). Pockets are perfect in size and positioning and with excellent closures and access. There is a pocket for my laptop if needed. The fabric feels great. Muted blue teal color is perfect; easy to spot but not some silly Coast Guard orange. Good price point, too.
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