not sure of which bag to purchase but please help...
back in the beginning of 2014, I purchased the s19, loved it and sadly lost it. I WILL purchase a s19 in the future but no need for it now because...
- I am taking coding classes and will be using a 15" Macbook and my other laptops are around the same size. [Size V1 cache]
- I want to carry one insulated kanteen/thermal etc for water &/or tea.
- WILL purchase more bags in the future but in need of one bag immediately
- I am not traveling outside of local areas for essentially the remainder of the year [full focus studying/physical training]
- I do wish to carry extra set of clothes or light sweater [NYC weather is too bipolar]
- I am never using a messenger bag outside of a Med.Cafe Bag & Daylight Briefcase [because it'll be for casual rooftop bars & cafe book reading moments [never going to go out to drink, etc with main backpacks & laptops ever again Q_Q...]
so it's essentially the s25 vs Smart Alec vs Brain Bag
-absolutely have my heart set on getting the s19 in black lined dyneema for a later purchase.
-I do have a PCBP in Fjord just recently purchased and with the help of fellow forum users know that it will fit in the Brain Bag, but will it fit in a Synapse 25? (Will auto assume, it will not fit in the Smart Alec based on listed dimensions but i maybe wrong here). Honestly bought it for future traveling and love the colorway, stored and not in use.
-5'6 height slim build, 125lbs but targeting 145 in the next couple of months.
-Initially set on the Brain Bag but I was very comfortable with the s19 so I am concerned it's just overkill for my daily usage? [19L vs 36L]
-Love Codura & Dyneema[it's forever dyneema to me... lolol] and hence why i am straying away from the smart alec for now.. unless smart alec in codura is possible? (always wondered about that...) or ballistic nylon has serious upside
-Prefer the new black dyneema over original [I have the shop bag in original dyneema so I do have a sense on how it'll look on other bags]
-Does the BB become noticeably thinner when the buckles are cinched? (really concerning if i were to pack lighter on certain days with no laptop, it'll be significantly bulky. [pictures would be awesome if someone can provide...)
-am I seriously underestimating the Smart Alec?
-considered the s25 in the upcoming dyneema but felt it's redundant if i am set on purchasing the s19 black dyn.
-will be purchasing all the accessories catered to the bags, side effect/snake charmer/cache/more organizer pouches etc. [love the organizer pouches i have now and all the key straps]
i'll edit if i can think of more points to make. thanks for your input!