Hi, i consider myself as a bag addict but i came to realise that i don't have a small bag for 2 night trips (wich i tend to do a lot these days) so i end up using a 40L mosty empty.
So i'm on the market for a 15L briefcase/duffel bag (don't like backpack carrying style).
I'm about to pull the trigger for a TB Pilot. It's just 2L smaller than my 15L search but it could be enough.
Here's what i will carry :
Laptop, i'm not decided if will use a cache. First i rarely Travel by air so no TSA inspection. Second i have several laptop to choose from. For sure if i go for a cache i will choose the biggest that fit the TB Pilot. If not i will juste use a random sleeve.
About cache i see good and bad
The good : i will order the Pilot un Halcyon, maybe the cache could help to the Pilot to keep his shape.
The Bad : cache are thick and take space
Peak Design Tech Pouch : i'm a huge fan of this pouch which i use as my EDC purse and i'd like to put it in the Pilot (ideally in a front pocket). It's 9.5x5.9x3.9in (or 24x15x10cm), will it fit ?
Cloathes (in compression packing cube) : 2 shirts, 1 trouser, 1 short and a microfiber towel
My question is to know if there is enough space in the main compartment for a laptop with cache and my cloathes.
Of course i will pack my toiletry/medication but there's way enought space in a front pocket for that.
The Pilot seems close to perfect for me (if large enough to fit the stuff listed up above). The only thing missing is a quick access pocket, it will be great to have one hided behind the water bottle pocket with magnetic closure.
The Pilot will be my first TB item.
I know the easiest way to see if the Pilot suits my needs should be to order one and sent it hack if it doesn't. Unfortunately i live in France so shipping, taxes and duty cost a lot (and shipping take time). That's why i need your help.
Thank's
Please forgive my poor english.