Originally Posted by
Texico
Just because you can travel light doesn't mean everyone can. I have the Radial 34L and it was the perfect size for my needs. I've had to carry lab equipment, multiple textbooks, change of shoes and clothes, and food for the day. I no longer use the Radial bag (I have an Arkel that converts to a pannier), but it's very good for its purpose.
If I'm going out for a joy ride or if I'm only riding to work, then yes a small bag for the essentials works fine. When I'm riding to work, then to class, and then back to work, and I'm away from home for 14 hours then I need to be able to carry more with me.
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This is the commuting forum, right?
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Same here ... Except I probably teach a lot of students like you.
I usually squeeze in a MBP, a full change of clothes including blazer and shoes, a lunch plus the essentials (wallet, passport, phone, bike lock, lights, keys, access card) in 20l with room yo spare
Currently, I'm packing up to head over the bouldering hall.
A lot of space utilisation is lost on the Osprey packs which is why I've never been a fan of them (do I really want to carry around a kickstand or water bottles in side pockets?)
Do students still carry around textbooks? I haven't seen one of our students with one in a long time.