The UD35 looks nice... although looks like they changed it some between the older non-leather(?) version and the newer classic. I probably would've considered it earlier this year if I didn't need something that fits a bulky-ish 14-15" (work) laptop. Maybe I'll still consider it for my next carry-everywhere bag... although I don't usually need the bag to store a DSLR w/ 70-200 f/2.8 (or similar) attached -- wonder if it'll fit something like the Dell XPS 15 laptop, which claims to be closer to typical 13" laptop size (though I'd say it's more like a very slim 14").
IF you don't find the need for certain features specific to the UD35, eg. tall profile for DSLR w/ big/long lens attached, or would like something bigger to fit more (including maybe a larger laptop), then you might want to check out the Tenba DNA series as well -- maybe the DNA 15.
With the Tenba DNA 15, which can hold more gear plus a 15" laptop, I like the extra strap they included to help weight distribution and steadier lugging when I sling the bag behind onto my lower-back/butt -- definitely good when I wanna load it up and expect to lug it all that much. Tenba also just (finally) come out w/ a Slim version that's less bulky and holds less (but still can handle 15" laptop), but not sure if the Slim version includes that extra strap... though you might be able to buy one as accessory given how it works, if you find the need. The new Slim version also uses the newer silent velcro tech that's on the smaller DNA bags, but not on the regular DNA 15. I might've gone w/ the Slim version, if it came out early this year.
FWIW, when I bought the DNA 15, I was actually considering the substantially more expensive Think Tank UD50, which is similar in size, but decided I didn't like the boxy look-and-feel for that size bag. For the smaller UDs, I'd probably feel differently, but for the larger ones like UD50, the boxy-ness took away from the otherwise nice touches of leather, etc -- felt too much like just a zippered leather box w/ a strap.
IF you can, I'd definitely recommend checking them all out in person before committing -- although a generous return policy would also help -- especially if you're going to spend that much on bags...
_Man_
IF you don't find the need for certain features specific to the UD35, eg. tall profile for DSLR w/ big/long lens attached, or would like something bigger to fit more (including maybe a larger laptop), then you might want to check out the Tenba DNA series as well -- maybe the DNA 15.
With the Tenba DNA 15, which can hold more gear plus a 15" laptop, I like the extra strap they included to help weight distribution and steadier lugging when I sling the bag behind onto my lower-back/butt -- definitely good when I wanna load it up and expect to lug it all that much. Tenba also just (finally) come out w/ a Slim version that's less bulky and holds less (but still can handle 15" laptop), but not sure if the Slim version includes that extra strap... though you might be able to buy one as accessory given how it works, if you find the need. The new Slim version also uses the newer silent velcro tech that's on the smaller DNA bags, but not on the regular DNA 15. I might've gone w/ the Slim version, if it came out early this year.
FWIW, when I bought the DNA 15, I was actually considering the substantially more expensive Think Tank UD50, which is similar in size, but decided I didn't like the boxy look-and-feel for that size bag. For the smaller UDs, I'd probably feel differently, but for the larger ones like UD50, the boxy-ness took away from the otherwise nice touches of leather, etc -- felt too much like just a zippered leather box w/ a strap.
IF you can, I'd definitely recommend checking them all out in person before committing -- although a generous return policy would also help -- especially if you're going to spend that much on bags...
_Man_
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