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Caraa Stratus Backpack review

I’ve been obsessed lately with researching laptop backpacks that can also carry 2-3 days worth of clothes.

I currently have the Aer City Pack Pro saved as a tab in my browser.

It seems to fit almost all my criteria:

  • Clean and minimalist style
  • Small enough to carry on a plane
  • Has a place for my laptop and a few accessories
  • Has a secret pocket
  • Subtle branding
  • A way to control dangly straps (like built-in strap keepers)

But there’s one reason why I haven’t purchased the Aer: it’s too heavy. (Over 2 pounds.)

Besides, I already have a backpack that checks all the boxes: the Caraa Stratus Backpack ($188). Here’s why.

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Best breakfast places

Just got home from Mike’s Cafe in Menlo Park. I read that it retained a few of the old menu favorites from Late for the Train — the charming little restaurant that used to occupy that spot. I probably dined at LFTT a total of five times, and all I could remember were the little scones that were served with every breakfast.

I would not recommend Mike’s for breakfast. I ordered the California omelette, ($9.99) made with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, tomatoes, and avocado. First of all, when the dish was brought to my table, I couldn’t help but notice the puddle of oil that the omelette rested on. Gross! They only have a one-page breakfast menu, including about five omelettes, Eggs Benedict, Mike’s Special (a scramble with ground chuck), and french toast. I didn’t notice anything special on the menu.

Which brings me to the title of this post, best breakfast places. Here are some of my favorites:

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