Quick answer
Choose the Metro Backpack if you want hands-free carrying and quick access to a laptop and small valuables. Choose the Metro Carry-All Duffel if you need more open space for bulky gear or want a bag that can slide into an overhead bin as a carry-on. For a weekend trip, the duffel often holds more; for daily commutes or tech-heavy travel, the backpack wins.
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Organization and access
The Metro Backpack keeps small items in order with a 15-inch laptop compartment and a hidden back pocket with a magnetic snap closure for your phone, passport, wallet, or other valuables. That layout suits travelers who need to reach for a laptop or passport without unpacking the whole bag. The Metro Carry-All Duffel takes a different approach: a roomy main compartment with a tech sleeve, so you get open space for clothes or gear plus a dedicated spot for a laptop. If you prefer pockets and quick-grab access, the backpack is easier to live with; if you prefer one big packing area, the duffel is more flexible.
Carry comfort and hands-free use
A backpack distributes weight across both shoulders, which helps on long walks through airports or train stations. The Metro Backpack also leaves your hands free for a coffee or phone. A duffel like the Metro Carry-All Duffel is typically carried by hand or over one shoulder, which can feel heavier over time but makes it easier to set down and access from the top. Neither is objectively better; the right choice depends on how far you carry your bag and whether you need your hands free.
Capacity and packing style
The Metro Carry-All Duffel is described as perfect as a standalone bag for overnight getaways and weekend escapes, or as an addition to your luggage for longer journeys. It fits into overhead bins as a carry-on. The Metro Backpack is built around a 15-inch laptop compartment and a hidden back pocket, so it leans toward daily carry and tech gear rather than bulkier clothing. If your packing list includes shoes, a jacket, or a few days of clothes, the duffel's open main compartment usually swallows those items more easily. If your list is a laptop, charger, notebook, and a change of clothes, the backpack keeps everything organized and close to your back.
Materials and durability
The Metro Backpack comes in two finishes: a nylon version made with premium nylon twill and ultra-microfibre vegan leather accents, and a vegan leather version made with ultra-microfibre vegan leather. Both finishes are water and scratch-resistant. The Metro Carry-All Duffel is crafted from ultra-microfibre vegan leather. If you want a choice of materials, the backpack gives you that option; if you prefer the look of vegan leather, the duffel delivers it in a single finish. Both are designed to handle travel wear, but the backpack's nylon option may appeal if you want a lighter-feeling fabric.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Hands-free vs. open space: The Metro Backpack carries hands-free on both shoulders, but its compartment layout is more structured. The Metro Carry-All Duffel gives you a roomy main compartment for bulky items, but you carry it by hand or over one shoulder. Pick the backpack for hands-free convenience; pick the duffel for maximum packing flexibility.
- Tech organization vs. packing volume: The Metro Backpack has a dedicated 15-inch laptop compartment and a hidden back pocket for valuables. The Metro Carry-All Duffel has a tech sleeve inside a larger main compartment, so your laptop shares space with clothing. If you carry a laptop plus little else, the backpack keeps it separate; if you pack clothes and a laptop together, the duffel works.
- Material choices vs. single finish: The Metro Backpack is available in a nylon twill finish with vegan leather accents or a full ultra-microfibre vegan leather finish, both water and scratch-resistant. The Metro Carry-All Duffel comes only in ultra-microfibre vegan leather. Choose the backpack if you want a nylon option; choose the duffel if you prefer an all-vegan-leather look.
Product facts
- Metro Carry-All Duffel: Crafted from ultra-microfibre vegan leather with a roomy main compartment and tech sleeve; fits into overhead bins as a carry-on. Gives you a durable, animal-free material plus enough open space for weekend clothing and a laptop, and it meets carry-on size for most airlines.
- Metro Backpack: Features a 15-inch laptop compartment and a small, hidden back pocket with magnetic snap closure for your phone, passport, wallet, or small valuables. Keeps tech and essentials secure and accessible without digging through the main bag, which is useful for commutes and airport security.
Which should you pack?
Best for
- Travelers who need a hands-free bag with quick access to a laptop and valuables
- Daily commuters or tech-heavy trips where organization matters more than volume
- Anyone who wants a choice between nylon and vegan leather finishes
Not for
- Travelers packing bulky clothing or gear for a weekend who need maximum open space
- Those who prefer a single large compartment over multiple pockets
- Shoppers who want an all-vegan-leather bag and don't need a nylon option
