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[Trailhiker]

I have both the 25 and the 19.
I am 5'10 and I find that with either bag I prefer not filling them more than about 3/4 full.

I use the 19 for very short hikes, walking the dogs then needing a place to put my sweater when it gets warm, walking around museums when I don't want to use my copilot off to side, etc.

For a plane trip, a medium hike or a full day out touring around a European city I definitely use my S25.

On plane rides I've gotten to use my "toms slippers" after I take off my shoes and walk around, when I'm ready to land I slide a thin sock around each one and slip them on either side of my "e bags slim lunch box. Misc items r distributed between the pockets and my snake charmer which fits into the bottom section.

At times, such as in a museum that doesn't allow backpacks around the galleries I have at the ready my medium cafe bag or steel dyneema copilot ( which sits wonderfully at the bottom of the main compartment bring used as a packing cube.) which then comes out as I check in the S25.

One side note, when I'm doing this "nesting" thing with the CoPilot in the S25 I find that the standard shoulder strap is more manageable as a stored item than my absolute strap.

I could ramble on, but I've got to get back to work.

Cheers.

[monkeylady]

On plane rides I've gotten to use my "toms slippers" after I take off my shoes and walk around, when I'm ready to land I slide a thin sock around each one and slip them on either side of my "e bags slim lunch box. Misc items r distributed between the pockets and my snake charmer which fits into the bottom section.

Cheers.

Mssr. Trailhiker, Please, pray tell, what are "tim's slippers"?

[Badger]

Toms, not Tim's: toms.com.

They make other things but are most famous for lightweight slip-on shoes for men, women, and kids. Very lightweight and slipper-like and thus easy to pack.


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[momogadea]

I have both the 25 and the 19.
I am 5'10 and I find that with either bag I prefer not filling them more than about 3/4 full.

I use the 19 for very short hikes, walking the dogs then needing a place to put my sweater when it gets warm, walking around museums when I don't want to use my copilot off to side, etc.

For a plane trip, a medium hike or a full day out touring around a European city I definitely use my S25.



On plane rides I've gotten to use my "toms slippers" after I take off my shoes and walk around, when I'm ready to land I slide a thin sock around each one and slip them on either side of my "e bags slim lunch box. Misc items r distributed between the pockets and my snake charmer which fits into the bottom section.

At times, such as in a museum that doesn't allow backpacks around the galleries I have at the ready my medium cafe bag or steel dyneema copilot ( which sits wonderfully at the bottom of the main compartment bring used as a packing cube.) which then comes out as I check in the S25.

One side note, when I'm doing this "nesting" thing with the CoPilot in the S25 I find that the standard shoulder strap is more manageable as a stored item than my absolute strap.

I could ramble on, but I've got to get back to work.

Cheers.

Thanks Trailhiker... perhaps you have some pics w both bags..? Thanks in advance!

[Trailhiker]

Mssr. Trailhiker, Please, pray tell, what are "tim's slippers"?

These are them, ;-)
Earthwise Black Men's Classics | TOMS.com

Very comfortable.
If u r going to online order them I find that barefoot they tend to run on size, but with thin'ish socks I had to bump it up a size.
( if u have a whole foods near by, they stock a limited range)

[bltkmt]

I think we all envisioned you slipping stuff sacks on your feet on the plane! ;)

[Peruvian]

Momogadea,

Here you go. I am 5'7" and weigh about 175lbs. My wife is 5'6" and is of normal build.





And here is one with a Timbuk2 Uptown BackPack as well. Timbuk2 is much more comfortable (straps) than the S25; however there is a big difference in material quality.



Good luck with your decision.

[momogadea]

Momogadea,

Here you go. I am 5'7" and weigh about 175lbs. My wife is 5'6" and is of normal build.

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[ATTACH=CONFIG]5033[/ATTACH]

And here is one with a Timbuk2 Uptown BackPack as well. Timbuk2 is much more comfortable (straps) than the S25; however there is a big difference in material quality.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]5034[/ATTACH]

Good luck with your decision.

Peruvian, you are the man!!!!
Thanks a million for taking the time to post the pics..
I'm gonna go with the 19..Seems perfect for a day hike and as a EDC pack...
Much obliged..!