This Backpack is Cool as Hell

I’ve always been anti-backpack. What’s to like about one? Sure, you have the hands-free aspect, but you can get that with a cross-body bag or a tote. And sure, they have plenty of storage space (sometimes), but is it worth it for the lumpy, bulky, overstuffed look and the inevitable hunchback and achy shoulders? I think not. Or rather, I thought not. I wanted something sleek and unobtrusive but also capable of carrying all the things I would need for a 22-hour journey (snacks, chargers, devices, and toiletries aren’t even half of what I bring on planes), and after doing some research, it seemed that only one bag made the cut: the Tumi Bradner backpack. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Backpack That Made Me Love Backpacks]( [The Backpack That Made Me Love Backpacks]( I’ve always been anti-backpack. What’s to like about one? Sure, you have the hands-free aspect, but you can get that with a cross-body bag or a tote. And sure, they have plenty of storage space (sometimes), but is it worth it for the lumpy, bulky, overstuffed look and the inevitable hunchback and achy shoulders? I think not. Or rather, I thought not. I wanted something sleek and unobtrusive but also capable of carrying all the things I would need for a 22-hour journey (snacks, chargers, devices, and toiletries aren’t even half of what I bring on planes), and after doing some research, it seemed that only one bag made the cut: the Tumi Bradner backpack. [Read More](   [Tom Holland’s Latest Red-Carpet Fit Is Way More Affordable Than It Looks]( [Tom Holland’s Latest Red-Carpet Fit Is Way More Affordable Than It Looks]( Who knew shades of beige at a price like this could look so chic? [Read More]( [13 Media Cabinets That’ll Complete Your Setup]( [13 Media Cabinets That’ll Complete Your Setup]( If your TV is on an old coffee table, we’re talking to you. [Read More](     [How Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo Made 'Shōgun' an Instant Classic]( [How Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo Made 'Shōgun' an Instant Classic]( It took showrunner Justin Marks and writer Rachel Kondo roughly five years to make Shōgun. The couple behind the show's fictional power struggle joined the FX series in 2018, overseeing a massive retooling of prior scripts and a dedication to cultural authenticity. They had two children together during the lengthy production cycle, weathering Covid-19 delays and the construction of a tiny feudal Japan in British Columbia. The result? A masterfully produced drama that's easily the year's best TV show so far. [Read More](   [15 Breathable Shoes That'll Help You Conquer Heat and Humidity]( [15 Breathable Shoes That'll Help You Conquer Heat and Humidity]( Keep it light and airy. [Read More]( [Why You Should See Newtown, a New Play About the Sandy Hook Shooting]( [Why You Should See Newtown, a New Play About the Sandy Hook Shooting]( The writer of Newtown on what the play is—and why he wrote it. [Read More](     [On Day Two of His Trial, Trump Is Still Whining About That Gag Order]( [On Day Two of His Trial, Trump Is Still Whining About That Gag Order]( Day Two of the New York Trial began with a discussion of whether El Caudillo del Mar-a-Lago violated the gag order dropped upon him by Judge Juan Merchan. In terms of actual reality, in which words mean what they really mean, he tore the gag order to ribbons and dropped the pieces into the East River long ago. But even the most cosmic of liars deserves his day in court, so the forms and procedures must be followed. Which doesn’t mean that the judge’s patience is required to be limitless, or that he is required to follow defense counsel all the way into MAGA Neverland. [Read More](   [ESQ Membership]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter?]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779