Deciding between these two bags and looking for opinions.

Will use for:
-commuting
-weekend travel/carry on
-grocery getting
-everything basically...

If I ride to work, I often have books, a bottle, a netbook, work and gym clothes, and grab a few groceries on the way home. Basic pens, rx, glasses case, chargers, etc as well.

Been spoiled by chrome's large messenger bag, but it kills my back...
I might sell it but need something first.

This Wouldnt be a question if the pawn had the front pocket for organizing that the soyuz has.

Thanks in advance.

Any advice?

Thanks!

Think Osprey or Deuter instead of Chrome. That much weight calls for some kind of waist/hip/lumbar strap.