I often chime in about loving my Zephyr, so will just say that. Love my Zephyr. Works great as a personal item with a roller carryon.

I use my Zephyr for teaching - I carry heavy oversized books and resources to class. The Zephyr is well-suited for this, with it's padded side rails (the plastic dividers work brilliantly). With...

Rats, I missed the 3/17 deadline. But glad to know the Book of Kells is apped! Now if they would do the same for the Great Isaiah Scroll.

I have a near-new Navy/solar Synapse that isn't feeling the love. It might need a new home, too.

For Tristar, I use a compression bag approx the interior size of the large outside section (on the side by the backpack straps). I put 2 stacks of folded clothes side-by-side inside the bag, and...

I'd love one with less bulk. Or perhaps a half-size one that fit in smaller bags.

I donated the tiny blade from my "Swisscard lite" in December. Not clear if it would make the cut with the new guidelines anyway...

backpack, the MTS stuff from REI is similar to Capilene, I think. I do well with the Capilene-type fabric. Even better with items that have no sewn-in tags at the neck. I don't do well with some...

fabulous!!

The outdoor outfitter folks are your friend for lightweight cold gear. Silk long underwear is a great option - not too hot indoors, keeps you cozy outdoors. Tights are a less expensive option. I...

Audrey - you need to post a picture. (ok, maybe without the dissection specimens)

I just love when I'm right. ;-) (My husband & kids...not so much...)

+ x for the Absolute strap. I use it for my Zephyr every week. I use it for all sorts of bags.

bunchgrass - Those sweet doggie expressions seem to say "Where's our Citizen Canine?" ;-)

Somewhere there is a video of Maverick loading a Synapse. I think he put a Lunchbot box in that lower pocket? Can't remember.

Aubergine / Wasabi.

Runners-up:
Storm or Navy / wasabi
Steel Dyneema / wasabi

Does the no-waist strap mean that the pouch that stores the waist strap will become a closed pocket? That...

Sheldon would be pleased. ;-) Helpful!

FatCrip, very impressive! Now we'll be watching for Nordic somewhere...nordic.

Badger, you crack me up.

Used a Balanzza scale (from REI? Target?) when we packed checked bags to go to Uganda. We were carrying conference and humanitarian supplies--a 50 lb limit per bag. At Ethiopian Air, the bags...

Another vote for the Zephyr. It's the TB bag I use the most for work and teaching. The hard plastic dividers in the main section function very well to keep things sectioned according to what works...

Here is a photo of Maddie, just before we adopted her from Safe Harbor Labs. Maddie is a mellow dog in town--loves to fetch a good squeaky toy and woof at squirrels. At the cabin, she's a whole...

Lani, I'm happy to help you with that WF roller version if it doesn't work out for you. #takeonefortheteam

dorayme - maybe the first few seconds of this video would help ;-)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kZUWkB7eZE

I suspect that what you've shown in the photo would fit in a Tristar, without the technology. I find the pockets that organize a Tristar are great. If you downsized your computer, it might all fit....

I finally downsized enough to a 3D clear organizer. (am proud of that, being a girl) On our last trip through security, I tethered it to my bag with a long strap, and let it dangle as it went...