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Let’s have a more constructive discussion. Between a wallet, phone, charger and a 2-3 sets of clothes, what part is overpacking for a 1 week trip? That much stuff should fit in any adult-sized backpack, with room to bring some destination-specific outerwear if needed.
It was styled on what Americans imagined European breakfasts to be like in the 50s, and cost optimized over subsequent decades.