Seeking reccomendations for a new maximalist backpack

Post date: 2021-11-27 00:30:07
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Alas, LL Bean is no longer making the Turbo Transit Pack, and its replacement, is vastly inferior.

The Turbo Transit pack is nearly perfect except a) LL Bean isn't making it any more b) it never included water bottle pockets.

While I'm aware of the possibility of buying a replacement second hand, I think it might be time to explore alternatives.

What I loved about the Turbo Transit pack is that it had a high capacity (42 liters), multiple compartments, and lots of pockets. Moreover, it was "only" 18.5 inches tall, which is the maximum height for me to carry comfortably. The locker on the bottom was also amazing.

My must haves
-backpack with 2 shoulder straps
-no taller than 18.5 inches (Yes, 19 inches is too tall)
-at least 35 liter capacity
-top open, not clamshell
-at least "dual main compartments"
-water bottle pocket
-reasonably high quality
-not looking for a backpack with an external frame

Nice to haves
-all the pockets
-separate laptop compartment or built in laptop sleeve
-some degree of water resistance
-waist strap
-machine washable
-some sort of warranty

(The current trend for tall sleek minimalist pocket less backpacks is so not my thing.)

I wouldn't say that cost is no object, but it's not my largest concern here. There is a reason why I'm asking this question on Black Friday.... sigh. I am mostly agnostic about the "style"/ "type" of backpack. I am also open to creative solutions... backpacks that expand or zip together.... a tactical backpack with added molle pouches?

Please, Metafilter, help me find a new bag of holding.
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