Originally Posted by RifterAD

Another vote for Osprey!!!

I've got an Osprey Escapist 32 too! I absolutely love it and I use it everyday (usually only weekdays unless I'm on a trip). I have been using it for a couple years now and it is not showing any wear/tear!

I use everything (all pockets/compartments/mesh areas), but surprisingly, I don't use the external helmet holder that is built in. I usually just leave my helmet on my head if my hands are full.

The Osprey packs are water resistant, but some of them (like my Escapist) comes with a built-in rain cover that is hiding in a bottom pocket. If it's a major downpour and I'm on my bike, I do have to use it. When it's just a light rain (or even a heavy rain but you are just running to your car), it has never been enough to soak through.