I do this too as its easier than carrying 2 bags. The Tri-star is frequently in backpack mode. Just don't pack anything you need to get to quickly in it:)

I'm the same height as you and have a Tri-Star. It will easily hold 3-4 days of clothes, your MBP with room left over and it will fit in the overhead bin as well as under the seat (if not overpacked)...

I have to agree with posts above. I have both the Tri-star and the Smart Alec and while you can get more than you might think in them at first glance, they won't hold everything you have listed. A...

Thanks! That still might work if the dimensions are close enough.

Seikoguy, thanks for checking:)

Darcy, any plans for a new bag sized to fit bigger laptops?

Pots and Pans: I love my Calphalon Stainless set.
Knives: Only have 4 all from Global Cutlery. A Santoku, bread, paring, and flexible boning knife.
Vitamix: replaced 4 other gadgets with this. ...

Much appreciated. Thanks!

Aubergine/Forest/ultraviolet

Thank you:)

Will the Camera I/O fit in the Smart Alec?
Will any of the laptop bags (messenger/briefcase style) fit a 17" laptop?

The Brain Bag lined in the bright dyneema colors. Makes things easier to see and the dyneema lets stuff slide in and out easy.

Don't have a dog or a cat. Just a curious little parrot named Arya:)

There's some interesting stuff in this thread. Might have to check some of these out.
Most of mine are of the skin and hair care variety.

Hair: Curl Junkie, Darcy's Botanicals and Lapretentieuse...

Any updates on when the modular pouches will be available?

+1
We could definately have it worse. We have more power to change our lives (and politicians) than many places in the world.

Thank you!
I think this was brought up a couple years ago. Fingers crossed that this is it.

My new Ristretto in Black/Wasabi

A suit/sport jacket version of the packing cubes?

A camera insert that fits the SCB/MCB or Synapse.
More bags in Forest/UV

The Ristretto in Forest/UV combination .
The Brain Bag in Forest
Love this color almost as much as Indigo