I need a bag to carry things like a 13-inch laptop, a notepad and some pens, a book for reading and water bottle regularly. I'm interested in durability and comfort (good shoulder straps/back padding) and holding my stuff and that's it. I'm interested in North Face specifically as they seem to be good at making their bags comfortable even if they don't look as stylish as other brands.
I've looked into the North Face Vault and the Microbyte. The vault has more capacity (~28l vs 17l) but would probably be too large for what I need. However, the Microbyte lacks any water bottle holders and is a little more expensive.
I've seen the Microbyte recommended here, but I didn't understand what makes it better than the Vault as a laptop backpack. It's more compact and incorporates nylon. It also has a flatter/more box-like design that I prefer. Are there any other significant differences? Why isn't the Vault recommended as often? Or the Borealis, which also has a dedicated laptop pouch and uses nylon?
I'm open to other products/brands but I'm in the UK so I don't want to bother with ones I have to buy from America.
Also are there any warranties that actually do cover wear and tear?
Submitted April 12, 2018 at 09:34PM by throwawayloser225 https://ift.tt/2GSPMf1
