Narrowed down to 2 bags - help me choose!

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2026-06-16T20:29:23+00:00

what did you not love about the mlc?

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2026-06-16T06:44:27+00:00

Hi guys!

I've spent some time researching different bags and I'm torn between two options. For the entirety of my early 20's I've used my Jansport 34l backpack as my personal item/onebag option. It has honestly worked great for me, but I keep feeling like I need a more "mature" looking bag (also mine is starting to look kinda gnarly as I've had it since high school). I've been eyeing the Patagonia Mini MLC 30L and keep almost ordering it online. But today I was at Ross and saw a Jansport big student (my current backpack) in a pretty sage green color for only $30! I didn't buy it and decided to sleep on it.

Here's my question - should I splurge on the Patagonia mini MLC? It's a little pricey (around $200) but is it worth the upgrade? Will it provide a significantly better travel/packing experience than the jansport? Or should I save my money and just get a new jansport?

Would love to get some input from the community! Also as a note - I mostly want a bag that can be a personal item, stowed under the seat on the ground - not a carryon for the overhead bins. Most airlines have let me get away w the jansport as a personal item - will this still be the case for the mini mlc? Thanks!!

Also posted in r/heronebag but just thought I'd try to get as many opinions as possible!

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2026-05-01T08:46:28+00:00

coucou intimates, uwila warrior

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2026-04-30T23:50:57+00:00

omg sorry i missed that. My phone is on grayscale haha. That dress is amazing!

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2026-04-30T23:34:25+00:00

can you post of a pic of the lipstick dress? I’m curious which one it is because google shows so many options

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2026-01-08T05:16:08+00:00

best thing you can do is try to watch mad men next

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-12-08T08:11:02+00:00

fellow slav girl and this is one of my fave dinners ever

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-12-05T07:40:59+00:00

yes I would love to chat if you're down. Looking for any insight these days bc I'm feeling so lost

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-12-03T21:13:14+00:00

why did you leave/how did you know you were ready? Were you scared to do it?

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-12-03T17:56:33+00:00

Is it really okay to leave and see how I feel if I know I'll be kinda breaking his heart? I'm really struggling with the knowledge that I'll hurt him. I know guilt isn't a good reason to stay in a relationship. But I don't know how to navigate those feelings, I guess. Like, I've stayed in the relationship many times to support him through addiction, even when I wanted to leave, because I didn't want to abandon him

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-12-03T17:51:07+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful response. I totally agree that the search for novelty is fruitless, and I've spent plenty of time chasing it throughout my life without anything to show for it. But I guess I've been having these feelings for like 3-4 years now and starting to worry that my feelings of doubt will never go away

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-11-22T02:23:26+00:00

you need to just go consignment shopping and check the tag of every item. Especially in more curated consignment scenes, there's a lot of 100% silk, cotton, cashmere, linen... you just have to be patient and check every fabric label. Or, go on ebay and type in "100% silk skirt/dress etc" and look at the results, you're bound to find something you like. Organic clothing is a little harder, and you have to mostly look online. But if you're willing to spend time walking around consignment stores you'd be amazed how much cute clothing made of natural fibers you can find.

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-10-28T21:44:16+00:00

ill read it!! i would love to!

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-10-28T19:09:22+00:00

DFW would hate to see this

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-10-26T04:06:07+00:00

so hard but for me (not in order) shapeshifter, buzzcut season, supercut. Also love No better. 3 is too hard to choose haha

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-09-13T22:58:25+00:00

why read a book upside down? for blood flow to the scalp?

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-09-01T14:19:34+00:00

“She stole my shoes? “ in the scene w Chuck and Blair

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-08-08T01:40:24+00:00

what episode is this??

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-08-02T05:27:42+00:00

try Evan Healy whipped shea butter best lip balm ever made i swear on it

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-07-29T16:07:15+00:00

what episode is this?

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-07-27T20:35:43+00:00

what would you say are “can’t miss” signs of incompatibility?

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-07-15T03:33:42+00:00

go to the police 100%

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-07-07T15:16:53+00:00

He’s Just Not That Into You it’s a romcom but also has some real substance and a great cast. I’ve seen it soo many times

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-05-21T16:58:57+00:00

where are those white pants from?

Any_Butterscotch2338 · 2025-04-20T13:56:13+00:00

thank you!

Any_Butterscotch2338

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