Another travel bag question

[mrs.jacinthe]

My beloved old-faithful LLBean backpack is starting to tear at one of the strap attachments. I'd like to replace it with another backpack, as I typically use it in conjunction with my (Euro-friendly) roller bag to double my carry-on capacity.

I've considered replacing with another Bean bag, but I'm wondering if there are any better options. Requirements: water bottle pouch, laptop sleeve, external pocket (s) big enough to hold a hardback book, well-padded straps, fits under a plane seat, and water-resistant material. I'd like to stay under $100, but I'm open to a higher price point if the bag warrants it.

[Deleted]

Suggest checking out Patagonia!

[pumpkin]

I recently got an Eddie Bauer backpack on sale that fits most of what you're looking for.

[sunnysally]

I second the Eddie Bauer. I've had mine for at least 5 years and it still looks new.

[jaime183]

LLbean will replace for free so I'd at least do that

[mrs.jacinthe]

Aug 5, 2017 10:22:39 GMT -5 jaime183 said:

LLbean will replace for free so I'd at least do that

I know they will, but I feel weird about that.  The bag is from 1998.  I've gotten more than my $75 worth of use out of it - 4 years of college and a whole lot of travel since.  This is one of those circumstances that even though their warranty covers it, I don't feel right about using the warranty because the bag has aged very well and is 19 years old at this point.  This is normal wear and tear, KWIM?

This is pretty much the updated version of the bag I have - the LLBean Turbo Transit.  It's only missing the water bottle pocket from my wish list:
www.llbean.com/llb/shop/88638?feat=514244-GN3&page=turbo-transit-pack&csp=f&bc=50-816-818-514244

I've also given consideration to the ebags mother lode weekender junior, which seems to be not weather resistant:
www.llbean.com/llb/shop/88638?feat=514244-GN3&page=turbo-transit-pack&csp=f&bc=50-816-818-514244

and the Eddie Bauer Boulder River, which again doesn't claim to be water resistant:
www.eddiebauer.com/product/boulder-river-pack/82302402?showProducts=&color=255&sizetype=&size=

Anyone have any experience with any of these?

[sunnysally]

What about www.llbean.com/llb/shop/88640?feat=514244-GN3&page=quad-pack&csp=f

[mrs.jacinthe]

Aug 5, 2017 16:10:37 GMT -5 sunnysally said:

What about www.llbean.com/llb/shop/88640?feat=514244-GN3&page=quad-pack&csp=f

Good find!  That one looks like it checks all the boxes I'm looking for!

[mila]

This is more on the professional look, but I recommend eBags Slim Professional backpack