While you will always find detractors that will speak to the recognition of a sling bag or a laptop backpack that is designed to prevent this as a signal that there are valuables within, the truth is that in the mind of the criminal they know that getting them out will be a much more difficult task, with a greater possibility of being caught
At its core, this backpack is designed for superior device protection
Its also just an excellent max carry-on size pack I recently took the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 to the test on a trip in Portugal and was impressed with its essential features, not to mention the harness, which is comfortable and nicely padded
(He didnt exactly listen to me, but he did ok.) He wasnt allowed to pack any sports t-shirts, which at a point in time made up 90% of his wardrobe
This is a modular system: a 34L main backpack zips together with a 16L daypack to create a single carry-on bag, or they separate into two independent bags at your destination
Quick Answer: Backpacks win for: Heavy loads (15+ lbs), long walks (1+ mile), bike commutes, carrying laptop + gym gear, even weight distribution Messenger bags win for: Quick access, professional appearance, short commutes, public transit crowds, frequent in/out access, business meetings The real answer: Your specific commute determines the winner