I purchased 3 backpacks trying to find an EDC that would work for my city gym to office commute and this bag won against Aer and Knack. As a 5' 3 woman, this bag was the sleekest and best looking by far that didn't make me look like a total ninja turtle but still fits a good amount. My main complaints are the front pocket is WAY too tight. Even when I just have my AirPod Maxes in the middle 'workstation', it is so hard to get my small hand into that front pocket to fish out a smaller item like chapstick. I couldn't even pull my kindle out of that pocket when the bag is full. Maybe a change to the zipper width/shape or give this pocket a slightly expandable fabric would really help.
Similarly, the phone/sunglasses pocket is a great addition, BUT when my back compartment is full of my change of clothes, the pocket is totally smushed and I don't feel good putting my sunglasses in it. Would suggest maybe decreasing the depth or something a little bit.
Overall this bag has a **** look that I feel good bringing into work, and I can fit my size 7.5 running shoes, workout clothes and small makeup bag into the back compartment, although it is very stuffed. No room for lunch tupperware or much else, but I do very much appreciate the outside water bottle pocket so that doesn't take up additional room. It's also very lightweight and comfortably padded even when packed tight.
Overall I think if this bag just had sliiightly more give/stretch without ruining the sleek look, it could be more comfortably stuffed and would be AMAZING! But it is still very good.
