Black Diamond Distance 15 vs Sandqvist

But you can do this by making sure whatever vest or pack you get has certain features that you want: large dedicated phone pockets, some "extra" capacity at a minimal weight gain, etc. I used a Black Diamond Distance 15 vest when I was run commuting, and also for most of my long runs because the compression works well at closing up the pack if I'm using only a bladder in the back.

I have always had the traditional backpack for my daily commuting from a Chicago suburb into the city of Chicago. Some days I have a lot of stuff; lunch, shoes, etc. Some days I don't have as much. The stuffed backpack is bulky and uncomfortable, and I have to worry about it possibly bumping one of my commuter neighbors

I'm a 39 to 40 size chest and pretty much I always wear medium and these straps got flex which is important. I love it when you have stretchy straps f...

This could have been better if it had a Shire like metal clip or a standard Timbuk2 clip. And finally 2 things I don't like. First, the top strap to the clip doesn't move well and so I had to use two hands to make it tighter or loosen it. This could have been better if it had thicker with less slippery strap, formerly typical Timbuk2 straps

vapor barrier which reduces moisture. For most of my experiences with the pack, I Have had no trouble with my back getting too hot or sweaty, so I rea...

Having the laptop compartment located here means you can grab it quickly whenever needed—without rifling through your bag—and it also acts as a sort of pseudo frame sheet, but don’t worry, there’s plenty of padding between your laptop and your back too. The size of the compartment is pretty great as well, it will fit a 15” laptop with a protective sleeve comfortably. We have found this to be absolutely perfect for any and all of our laptop needs.