Commute Backpack (26L)

Super Bag with a Fatal Flaw

I love the layout and quality of this bag. By those measures, it's tremendous. For the record, TWG customer service is also fantastic. Alas, in daily use, the side zipper lasts about 16 months. My first one failed and was replaced by TWG in November 2024. They sent me a replacement bag for $10. The zipper in the new one failed today, 2 March 2026. I think the difficulty is in finding a zipper that is both "water proof" and durable enough. That seems like a tall order. Since the bag comes with a rain cover, I'd advocate prioritizing durability over weather resistance. (Though it looks like this product is on its way out.) I will see if a tailor can sew in a new zipper. I'll probably go with a heavier gauge, metal YKK, if I can get one. Great bag otherwise!

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As Close to Perfect You Can Get

I've been using this bag for 7 months to commute in Calgary year round and do a lot of my errands by bike. I've come to accept there is no perfect backpack as each design makes concessions. However this one is as close to perfect I think. The bag has enough storage for a change of clothes, lunch, laptop, miscellaneous work items, u-lock, thermos and emergency bike items. I drop my daughter off at daycare and I can sometimes fit her bag in my mine depending on the day. If not, the M.A.S. can be used to attach her backpack to the outside. I've always liked backpacks with daisy chains to be able to attach large items outside of the bag with carabiners or rope. The M.A.S. attachment points do essentially the same function. I've attached my daughters helmet, her backpack, 14" balance bike and grocery bags. It works great. The internal organization is good and allows easy access. Pulling keys out, snacks or gloves are common items I can dig out quickly. Being a top loading backpack with a lot of the storage being on the bags outside flap and at the top, the bag flops over when it's empty or close to it. I wouldn't say it's a negative as I've had backpacks with no storage on the top flap and found myself wanting more. As having a storage pocket at the bottom of the bag has more limitations I think. Overall, this has been the best commuting bag I've used and don't have any wandering eye to switch things up or try something new. Well made and well design backpack.