When comparing Crumpler "Rampaging Mob" M/L vs Peak Design Everyday Backpack, the Slant community recommends Crumpler "Rampaging Mob" M/L for most people. In the question“What is the best replacement for the discontinued Crumpler Big Belly backpack?” Crumpler "Rampaging Mob" M/L is ranked 1st while Peak Design Everyday Backpack is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Crumpler "Rampaging Mob" M/L is:
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.
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Pros
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.
Pro Does not turn into a black hole
Side access theoretically makes accessing items in the main compartment easier.
Pro Lots of options for external carry
Many hidden straps and ways to mount stuff to carry extra stuff.
Pro Separate laptop opening
Unfortunately not secure like the Big Belly.
Cons
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.