I'm looking for a bag which will carry my ipad, along with a large (9x13x1, A4 size, more or less) notebook. Will either the Ristretto or the Cadet fit the book?

I was ready to buy a Ristretto but none of the colors I wanted was available. Heard from TB that a new model was coming someday and therefore no new stock was being made.

So now it's either a...

To see pics of a bag you want, but the color combination isn't available?

Western flyer in indigo - not there.
Packing cube backpack in solar - not available either.
Zephyr in black/indigo/steel...

The Redoxx Airboss is a great choice. I've written a bit about it here: http://www.lornitropia.net/archives/category/red-oxx-air-boss/

When paired with a Brain Cell, it's a great combination.

Tom, what you write makes sense and is the right way to go in my opinion, but the volumes quoted on your site don't match.

By your explanation the Zerphyr's volume is correct because it is...

Actually, the volumes don't make any sense either.

Bag/LxWxD/Calc Vol/Stated Vol
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Empire Builder/17x12x7/1428/1700
Zephyr/16.7x12.4x6.3/1304/1125...

Ok, the Empire Builder is 17" x 12.75" x 7", the Zephyr is 16.7" x 12.4" x 6.3". The EB is really not that much bigger - is this a mistake? I thought the Zephyr was more ID-sized...

I guess it will be an ID for me, as I try to never, ever carry a bag by a handle. It's just uncomfortable. I also want a flap covering the main zip because I do get caught walking in the rain (like...

The title kinda says it all - how will the Zephyr compare to the Id? Why should one choose one over the other?

Steve