What is the best alternative to Peak Design Everyday Backpack?
Pro Includes raincover
A raincover comes with the pack.
Pro Stowaway straps make it easier to fit the bag in small compartments
The straps can be zipped away, giving the bag a slimmer profile (more suitcase-like), and protects the straps from damage.
Pro Zippers can be pocked to keep your contents safe
There are locking zippers on both the main compartment and laptop compartment. The zippers are close enough together that you can use the same lock for both.
Con Hip belt sold separately
There is a hipbelt available for the Minaal, but is sold separately.
Pro Straps integrate into the bag structure for strength
Rather than the shoulder straps only being stitched on to the pack, they are connected with the same piece of fabric used on the back of the pack. This adds strength/durability to the shoulder straps.
Con May not be available everywhere
www.crumpler.eu doesn't list it, and it does not appear in the usual suspects (i.e. Amazon). It might need to be ordered from Australia and shipped.
Con Laptop compartment is not seperate from main compartment
In the Big Belly the laptop compartment cannot be opened whilst worn, protecting the laptop to a degree.
Pro Expansion zipper means you don't have to carry unnecessary bulk
The bag can expand from 27L to 37L. The bag can have a slimmer profile when you aren't carrying as much stuff, but it can expand by 8L when you want the extra capacity.
Pro Locking zippers to keep the contents of your bag safe
There are locking zippers on the laptop, front and main compartments.
Con All the weight will be on your shoulders
The bag does not come with a hip belt, so all the weight in the pack will be on your shoulders.
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