Cotopaxi Allpa 35L vs Deuter Aviant Carry On Pro 36

but it was just too big and heavy. The material always felt like despite being thick, thorny branches and whatnot would destroy it.

I really like the Deuter Aviant Carry on, it just took me a minute to find the right way to use it. The quality of the bag is top notch - definitely feels clean and durable. It has a variety of storage spots and zippers in all shapes and sizes which I really appreciate. My only reason for not being over the moon about it is the total size - I went in thinking this would be the 'max' size for a carryon but it closer to half the width

It in theory is international carry on size with detachable waist strap. But holy cow they missed the boat on some CRUCIAL elements, chiefly a complete lack of compression straps and load lifters. If you don't stuff it super full it flops around on your back, but when fully packed it bulges out and down and while the straps are padded and should be comfortable they don't balance the weight at all. Also I'm not a super tall guy (5'10") but the waist belt hits at the bottom of my rib cage when the backpack straps are tight enough to stay on, not a huge deal as its removable but it means there is no help supporting the pack

Let's check it out, this has convenient shoulder straps, that's stow, completely away when you don't need them that way. The straps are protected from...

You might not think it by looking at it, but I got all of my clothes and shoes for an entire two-month road trip, plus a few items I picked up along t...

Towards The bottom: there is removable shoe compartment that we really dig,. it is held in place by four toggles, so it stays securely in place when y...

I've never used a backpack that strikes such a great balance of comfort, fit, organization, and design. When I travel, all my gear goes in my pack, from my socks to my laptop. I can pack everything comfortably inside my Allpa, get whatever I need when I need it, and even put it under an airplane seat.

The harness system on the Deuter AViANT Carry On Pro 36 is pretty comfortable. Why? you may ask. Well, for starters the shoulder straps have a decent amount of padding. And the strap adjusters at the bottom glide nice and easy