Quick answer
For everyday commuting and lighter loads, choose the Hunter Medium. For heavy-duty travel or carrying a laptop plus gear, the Montana XL offers more capacity and organization.
Size and capacity trade-off
The Hunter Medium is designed as a true day backpack, with a 9" L x 4" D x 12" H profile that fits comfortably under an airplane seat or against your back on a crowded train. The Montana XL is significantly larger at 12" W x 6" D x 18" H, making it a better choice for overnight trips or days when you need to carry a change of clothes, lunch, and a laptop.
The trade-off is straightforward: the Hunter is lighter and more nimble for quick commutes, while the Montana XL can handle bulkier items but may feel oversized for a short trip to the office.
Organization and pockets
Both backpacks offer multiple pockets, but the Montana XL is built for serious organization. It features three cell phone pockets, a zippered flap pocket, and four drop pockets on the outside, plus a credit card slot, padded laptop sleeve, and zipper pocket inside. The Hunter Medium keeps things simpler with an exterior top-access cell phone pocket, two side pockets, and interior credit card slot, zip pocket, and full drop pocket.
If you need to quickly grab your phone or wallet without opening the main compartment, the Hunter's exterior pocket is handy. But if you want dedicated spots for every item, the Montana XL's array of pockets is hard to beat.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Capacity: Montana XL: 12" W x 6" D x 18" H. Hunter Medium: 9" L x 4" D x 12" H. The Montana holds more but is bulkier. Choose the Hunter if you carry only a tablet, wallet, and phone. Choose the Montana if you need a laptop, lunch, and a change of clothes.
- Organization: Montana XL has 3 phone pockets, a zippered flap pocket, 4 drop pockets, and a padded laptop sleeve. Hunter Medium has a top-access phone pocket, 2 side pockets, and a zip pocket. If you like a pocket for everything, the Montana XL wins. If you prefer a minimalist layout, the Hunter Medium is simpler.
- Portability: Hunter Medium is lighter and more compact, with a back luggage handle pass-through for travel. Montana XL is larger and heavier, but still has adjustable straps. For daily commutes and quick trips, the Hunter Medium is easier to carry. For weekend getaways or heavy loads, the Montana XL's extra size is worth the weight.
Product facts
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Montana Backpack | Black/Gunmetal | XL: The Montana XL features three cell phone pockets, a zippered flap pocket, four drop pockets on the outside, and a padded laptop sleeve inside. This extensive pocket system lets you organize work essentials, gadgets, and personal items without digging through a single large compartment.
Montana Backpack | Black/Gunmetal | XL
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Hunter | Black/Gunmetal | Med: The Hunter Medium includes an exterior top-access cell phone pocket, two side pockets, and interior credit card slot, zip pocket, and full drop pocket. The exterior phone pocket and side pockets make daily essentials easy to reach, ideal for a streamlined commute where you don't want to stop and open the bag.
Hunter | Black/Gunmetal | Med
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Daily commuters who carry a tablet, phone, and a few small items
- Travelers who need a compact backpack that fits under an airplane seat
Not for
- Anyone who needs to carry a 15-inch laptop plus multiple books or gear
- Users who prefer a minimalist, low-profile bag for short errands
