Annie Lynn's Favorite Things: On The Backpack Loaded Up With Things And Knickknacks Too

Airplane travel is rough. For me, at least. Flying makes me anxious and I require several items to ensure that I can relax during the duration of my travels. These items include:

1. Blanket

2. Pillow

3. Laptop

4. Snacks

5. Lotion

6. Chapstick

7. Phone & Laptop Charger

8. Socks

9. Wallet

10. Water Bottle

As you can guess, I can't exactly make these all fit in my purse. Generally what I do (if I'm not checking bags, which is most of the time) I pack up my little carry-on size suitcase with my clothes and shoes and then everything else goes in my "personal belonging" bag. Which is basically a huge duffel bag. This one, to be precise.

It looks more attractive in person. Promise. (A note on Vera Bradley: I like some of her designs, mainly for accessories and certain travel bags like this one. Not a huge fan of using them for purses and such though, they're not terribly durable).

So this thing holds a lot. Which then makes it weigh a lot. And it's not easy to carry. So this generally results in Husband seeing me on the Travel Struggle Bus as I teeter over from the weight of the bag and he ends up carrying it for me. Bless his heart.

I'm ready for a change. I'm ready to be self-sufficient. I'm ready for a BACKPACK. Yes, one that will fit my laptop and at least a few of the other belongings in my earlier list. I want it to be cute, easy to open and close, and comfy. But I need some help. Below are the ones I'm considering but I don't know which one I want to invest in. Any advice would be much appreciated :)