I recently ordered an A30 because I thought it would work better for me than my Tri-Star (and possibly be more comfortable). I finally had time to do a test pack today and found that:
1. The Tri-Star is more comfortable. I think it's because it's shorter than the A30.
2. The A30 was more awkward to pack than I thought it would be. The Tri-Star's organizational features work better for me, and that's the biggest surprise.
3. I packed what I would normally take for an international trip, and the A30 was stuffed. I don't think I could've added one more thing. The Tri-Star had quite a bit of room to spare, including room for a laptop in the middle compartment, if needed.
4. I really, really love the 1050 Aubergine color, and the combo with Wasabi looks much less "glaring" in person than the online photos would suggest. More subtle, and pretty.
I may order a Synik 30 just to see how it compares (since I was so wrong about the A30). I want to see if it fits my organizational style and is more comfortable on my back.
Just thought I'd share.![]()