What we kept (and why)

Not everything was removed.

Some elements stayed because they continued to earn their place. They survived simplification, scrutiny, and repeated attempts to justify removing them.

We kept what reduced decisions.
We kept what followed the body instead of fighting it.
We kept what worked the same way whether the bag was full or nearly empty.

Certain choices remained because they disappeared in use. You don’t think about them. You don’t manage them. They don’t ask for attention. They simply do their job.

We also kept constraints. Airline limits. Human anatomy. Real-world movement. These weren’t obstacles to design—they were the design.

What remains isn’t perfect, but it’s coherent. Each element exists for a reason, and none need defending. If something stays, it’s because removing it made the bag worse.

This list isn’t closed. Nothing here is sacred. If a kept decision stops earning its place, it will be removed without ceremony.

Design isn’t about what you add.

It’s about what survives.