Tortuga built its name on carry-on backpacks, and the new Daily Carry Pro Slim is the smaller sibling to the Daily Carry Pro. It holds 17 liters, weighs 1.9 pounds, and measures 18 by 11 by 5.5 inches. That size fits most airline personal-item sizers, including some stricter European ones. The shell is ECOPAK EPX 200, a lightweight waterproof sailcloth with a diamond pattern. YKK AquaGuard zippers run throughout, and several compartments lock. Inside, the laptop sleeve takes a 16-inch machine, and the main compartment is one open bucket.
The harness is where the Slim earns its keep. The shoulder straps are contoured and padded, with a sliding sternum strap and a luggage pass-through. A quick-grab pocket on top holds a key leash, with mesh bottle pockets on both sides. Two things to know before you buy. The light fabric does not hold its shape when the bag is half empty, and the zippers sit close together. Neither is a dealbreaker. The Tortuga Daily Carry Pro Slim is $200, or $149 with code SLIM through November 18, on sale now at Tortuga.
