Rhune 20

Look at the Gregory Rhune. Comes in several sizes. I have the 22L and love it.

That's a little big for a school backpack, unless she carries a lot of stuff. The shoulder straps have the Nike Air Max technology, so no other brand would have shoulder straps like that. For her age, it is important to get a bag that she likes because of the way it looks, that is also comfortable.

I’ve been looking at the rework toshi - there are a lot of videos on it but it’s not in stores so haven’t seen it in person. It looks like it has a lot of what you are looking for. Except, it may be on the small side for if you want to take a couple days of clothes. Price point is just under $200. I

I love my Gregory Rhune 22; I use it for work and for my PhD, carry two laptops, coffee, lunch, book or two, and a pair of gym clothes. It was sub $150 and it’s super comfortable, walk with it about 2-4 miles a day.

I feel like I have to preface this with the following: I am definitely not a paid reviewer or commenter. Check out the Gregory Rhune series. Another commenter recommended it here as well. They don't spend as much on their marketing and influencer reach but they make solid packs. They have a level of

i want this bag to be my personal item but osprey 26+6 always wins due to more capacity. I wish i could modify it to be a perfect 3 way carry bag, so that i can use this with another carry on if needed. My list of modifications :- Its a blackhole inside so i want to add white dry bag with magnetic c

I really like the organization of the Gregory Rhune 22L. It also has a very cushy back panel and good straps and the interior organizer and pockets are very good. It is on sale at REI right now and Sierra has it for $51. There is also a larger 28L version.

I just bought a Gregory Rhune 22L on a post-holiday sale and it fits everything you’ve noted. https://youtu.be/EI0Tfl0jLSA?si=zsscRROIHyb7yYLe Haven’t used it yet, but really happy first impression.

You can look at Nebula 32 or Gregory Rhune 28, it is a little bigger and in some cases better that Qusar.

I second this. If you have an REI near you (or any B&M retailer/luggage shop) go with your laptop and with everything else you will pack it out with daily. I recently went to REI to get hands on with a highly recommended Osprey as a daypack (didn’t like it at all) and ended up with a Gregory Rhune,