“Probably Not For A Roadwarrior”

“Initial Impressions... I picked this up for business travel. I'm always glad to depart from 'corporate black' so the color was a non-issue. In the picture, it looked like the pocket storage would be better. After laying hands on it, the pocket storage left a little to be desired. I would consider Ogio bags to have one of the best pocket/storage solutions and perhaps a little over done. The Camelbak is on the opposite end of the spectrum. I've seen a few Camelbak's in my travels, and always like their style. And I do like the looks of this bag. Because of the capacity of the Ogio I had, I tended to carry too much stuff, so the Camelbak offered me a chance to get a little more minimalist. I just didn't want to go quite that far. There is a front pocket that has mesh on the sides. It is there to carry a bicycle type helmet. However, for the traveler, it is a perfect place to put books or magazines. Easy access and outside of the main compartment. The bag appears to be very well constructed. I've had repeated problems with Timbuk2 backpacks where the top of the shoulder strap starts separating from the bag. Camelbak's solution appears to be better. So, I'll give it a go to see how it does. If you are looking for a backpack for business travel, don't get your hopes up if you are looking for anything other than a minimalist bag. I carry two laptops when I travel, and the main compartment has a built in padded sleeve where I will put one and there is room to slip another in there with a separate sleeve that you provide.”