SWISSGEAR City Pack Backpack

The narrow profile slides under airplane seats without a fight, which was the whole reason I bought it. The diamond-pattern front panel has held up to daily subway commutes for two months now, no scuffs.

Took this on a week-long trip and the narrow shape meant it never felt bulky squeezing down airplane aisles. The diamond-patterned front panel has held up well against scuffs so far, and the padded straps stay comfortable even when it's loaded with a laptop and charger.

Took this on a week-long trip and the diamond-patterned front panel held up way better than I expected against scratches and scuffs. The narrow profile fits under the seat in front of me, which saved me from gate-checking it twice.