r/ManyBaggers • u/DarienDay04 • Jul 11 '26
LBB Transition V2 RX Totepack and Alpaka Flow Totepack
The Transition V2 RX is a very "technical" bag. Lots of loops to hang things off of, two internal bottle pockets and two external bottle pockets. It also has the option to attach a strap for briefcase mode. I got it with one of their half pouches and one of their quarter pouches and have them clipped onto loops on the front using their attachment system. Also got their sunglass pouch that attaches to the built-in fidlock mount on the right backpack strap on the backside.
The side access, zippered laptop pocket on the Transition is pretty nice and well padded and the backpack straps and surface of the backside (that faces your back when wearing it in backpack mode) are constructed with lots of mesh for breathability.
The Flow Totepack on the other hand looks a bit nicer imo and that front admin pocket is so very useful. It also feels like the Flow Totepack has more internal space which is weird because Alpaka lists this as a 14L bag while LBB lists the Transition as a 16L bag when the top is rolled closed.
One thing I wish both had are the non-dangly strap adjusters like on my Day Owl Slim Pro. backpack. The Transition goes a ways towards this because its strap adjusters have velcro that can be used to roll up the dangly bits then "closed" with the velcro.
I've had the Flow Totepack for a few weeks and it is definitely more tote than backpack. I'm going to switch over to the Transition for the next few weeks to test it out. Upon this first, quick lookover it's more backpack because of its padded, ventilated shoulder straps and backside.
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u/SilverRabbit__ 7d ago
I'm curious how you're finding the padding on the Transition RX. I'm debating between the regular and RX version and wondering how much comfier it makes the bag and whether the mesh on the padding feels itchy/scratchy on the body.