Fjallraven Kanken 17 vs Tortuga Outbreaker 45L

I’m very picky about backpack straps- many feel too big, padded, and awkward on my small frame. But the original 13in Kanken straps are too thin for carrying heavy Dell laptops. These straps are perfectly padded but not too bulky. I wish there were some more pockets for organization, but I ended up buying pouches to organize my stuff within the bag which is ok

Though the Osprey had a better harness/waist strap system, but for the size of bag, the Tortuga's removable waist straps works just fine. Most times I don't even use the waist straps unless I know I will be walking for over 20+ minutes. Plus, the Osprey is unable to stand upright on its own (due to not having a flat bottom) and the Tortuga can. Thus, making it easy to put the bag down on the floor when not carrying it

I'm 6ft tall, right around 180lbs, and the bigger 17 fits me nicely, I love that it doesn't hurt my back due to the X strap design and the added padding. I love the huge laptop compartment, which I use for things that I want to access quickly and keep securely. The size of the bag is very roomy, and the clamshell-style is always a plus for easy access and storage. The bag is sturdy and can definitely take a beating

Pluses: holds a lot, carries a 17" laptop, 3 locking compartments, load levelling straps really work well, sternum strap is movable! Minuses: hip pad, shoulder pads could be better (very good but not great), mesh back would vent off sweat

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Bag was comfortable and secure, travelled well around the city and doesn’t seem as big as it is. Highly recommend for travelers who want a lot of room but don’t want to check a bag. If you don’t have inserts of your own you might want to buy them to help maintain shape structure but overall highly recommended.

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I hopped on and off buses, the subway, and walked around. I’m 62 years old and the Tortuga bag is a game changer.