Peak Design Travel Backpack (Ocean, 45L)

I was a bit worried the Ocean color might look too bright, but it's actually a really nice, understated blue. The side access panel makes digging out my laptop at airport security way less stressful.

The 45L capacity swallows everything I need for a week-long trip, yet it still fits in the overhead bin without a fight. The built-in padded laptop sleeve is sturdy enough that I don't need a separate sleeve for my work computer.

The side zipper access is incredibly handy for grabbing my laptop at airport security without unzipping the whole bag. It fits under the seat on a budget airline too, which was my main concern.