I can't decide what I want my bag to do. I had a purse sized backpack for years and was frequently carrying additional bags with knitting, jacket, etc that didn't fit into the backpack. I bought the Luminary and I love the bag but same problem - doesn't fit all the stuff I want to carry with me. Second purchase was Synapse 19 - also love the bag and fits everything that I like to take with me very well. But....
I'm going to Italy next week and occasionally do day trips, but I don't really have "adventures" or do extensive traveling so I don't need to carry a full sized backpack everywhere - I just like having my stuff with me for times when I'm waiting for grandkids or out with friends or at the dog park.
I prefer the smaller bag to carry but need a larger bag in the car for my stuff and cannotdecide between these two bags. In other words, I need a magical bag that morphs into what I need it to be on any given day.
I've spent way way way too much time agonizing and obsessing over this decision. Can anyone help me to sort this out and give me some advice on which bag to keep and which to send back?