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Originally Posted by AlmostGreenGuy

For a 30L backpack, takes a close look at the Osprey Momentum 26 pack. It looks perfect to what you're after, and designed with bike commuting in mind. It's 26L standard, and expands to 31L. Available in "bamboo" and "carbide" colors.

http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/produc..._1/momentum_26

Here's a link to the owners manual:
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/document/download/155

Hint: Osprey packs tend to run a little larger than expected, in comparison to other brands, so don't be afraid to look at the S/M version, instead of the M/L version.

Osprey has the best warrantee in the business too:
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/web/all_mighty_guarantee

I love the write up on this, do you have any first hand experience with them? I was also looking at Deuter, however non of their commuting packs with the rain covers seem to have a laptop compartment. I have been looking at the Chrome/Timbuk2 packs, but I don't think I'm hipster enough to pull of these packs, and I dislike the lack of organizing areas. I talked to a good friend and it appears I'll be carrying my 15" Macbook, a pen, pencil, notepad, and a calculator, plus a possible change of clothes.

As far as sizing is concerned; I'm 6'0, ~180, athletic build. Would you still recommend the smaller size? At the current moment, I am not sure if I can do the Osprey, since there is no indication of how large the laptop can be. If It can fit a 15", I'll more than likely go with this.

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