“This bag is perfect for normal day use. I have a larger chrome bag that is my daily carry but some times it’s just too big. I got the large Day Owl and it is a dream. I carry a 13in pc with case (there is no false bottom on the laptop compartment for protection) my iPad Pro with case, a note book, calendar, hard drive, mouse, Day Owl cord pouch, book, pencil pouch, cord charger for pc that is pretty beefy, random things pouch, wallet and a water bottle. Everything had a place and there is still room to spare. My only complaint is the water bottle pocket takes up a good amount off inner bag space when you put a good size bottle in it. I use a 32oz bottle and while it’s in its own compartment it might as well be in the main part of the bag. The material feels wonderful. It’s hard to believe this bag was plastic bottles in a previous life. The little details are nice too, I love the leather accents. The bag has a nice structure with out being ridged. I get lots of complements on this bag as it is super nice looking!”
“This really is a lovely backpack. It looks good, is high quality, and totally functional. I spent a lot of time trying decide on color and eventually went with the pale pink, but I’m regretting that choice because it’s starting to look pretty grimy even with light use.”
“Pre-pandemic, I traveled a lot for work and purchased this just for that purpose. I received this just as travel got put on hold, but have had a chance to use this for a few road trips and working from various outdoor locales when I need to get out of the house. I continue to be impressed by this backpack. It is so compact, yet designed so well that it fits everything I could possibly need in a way that's very conductive to keeping organized. It's a really great bag and I'd highly recommend it.”
“I researched and read about this backpack and I am so excited to finally have one! The quality is superb and I feel really great about the thought they put into each part of this backpack. I use it every single day and it has ample room for everything I need and more. My computer feels so safe and secure in it- which I am always concerned about in my bags- and it keeps its shape so it always looks professional!”
“I was looking for something with a little polish and smart storage. I'm happy I went with this backpack. My only regret is not going for the larger size.”
“This bag, and have many from Bellroy to Waterfield to TAD Gear, is amazing - perfect for longer trips than your average EDC tool solves for. - materials and construction, with the exception of the edges inside the top pocket where the seams meet at the top corners of the bag inside, are absolutely superb.
- The material is especially amazing - abrasion and stain resistant, lightweight yet strong. The buckles and such are solid, string.
- compartmentalism is second to none; great means built in to organize all your complicated travel gear. And the liner is fantastic.
I deleted the backpack strips - nice if they could be tucked away instead. Replaced metal zipper pulls with 550 cord and pull tab finishes. Added two Fidlock clips to clip in/out quickly different payloads.
All that said, it is amazing right out of the box. Get it if you travel frequently!”
