The Big Student may be preferable when: You want a lightweight casual travel appearance You are concerned about scuffing decorative trim You want the simplest possible travel bag The Cool Student may be preferable when: You want a backpack that looks polished while traveling You carry a laptop frequently You prefer its structured base treatment Compare the fully packed dimensions with the airlines current personal-item or carry-on restrictions before flying
Its pricey, yes, but virtually indestructible
Whats more, this pack is smothered in features, including dual top side pockets, load lifters, and a very comfy cushy back panel
A bag with no features to help you optimize the organization of your items will ultimately lead to you scrabbling around in the dark at some point while trying to find that troublesome pair of keys or pen
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I personally do not use them on soft plastics because they arent specifically needed and I like to keep everything as simple and clean as possible