To put it in perspective: city-focused travel backpacks that were not hiking backpacks weren't common 8-10 years ago. The options were pretty much Tom Bihn, Pat

To put it in perspective: city-focused travel backpacks that were not hiking backpacks weren't common 8-10 years ago. The options were pretty much Tom Bihn, Patagonia, Osprey, Minaal, and Tortuga. Anyways, Goruck bags were a welcome addition at the time because they were relatively discreet, easily accessible with their fold-open design, extremely well built (arguably overbuilt), and comfortable to carry heavy loads.