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Before purchasing this pack it makes sense to check their site and read or watch any information about its form and function - it is useful in deciding if this pack is for your use case. This backpack is specifically made to carry gear safely to and from your destination. This pack is not meant to be constantly accessed during a trip. Still, to access your laptop quickly, you can easily stand the bag up and partially open the main compartment pulling your laptop out without opening the entire clamshell. The pack opens on its face to keep the harness section off the ground keeping dirt and other pathogens off your back. The strength of this pack is the simplicity and expansion. With less admin pockets you take only what is essential.

This is one of the few bags on the market with a more minimalist laptop compartment. If someone needs a better laptop compartment there are hundreds of bags to choose from.

The Aer Travel Pack series has the laptop on the back with the main compartment zipper on the front side to let you pack the way you prefer.

Wow, hi from an another type 1 diabete here! I love your videos, man. It’s kind of awesome that we both like backpacks and pouches, and are type-1 diabetes. I wish the best to your channel and BG control. Also love your idea using Evergoods CAP 1 as an insulin pouch, and actually I just ordered one to see if I can fit my diabete essentials into it. Are still you using Cap 1L as your insulin pouch? Curious to hear! -Glen

I like this bag specifically because I don't take my laptop on trips (the laptop storage takes little space when not used). If I do need a laptop, I use a different backpack. Obviously, maximizing bag utility has its compromises.

I love peak design and I just got one of these in but I’m worried I might have to return it. Was hoping it would work for me but it’s almost over-optimized. It won’t really fit my stuff well because it has so many pockets that I can’t fit the same stuff in as my old pouch which was just one big pocket. Trying to figure out how I can reorganize and repack the various items, but I almost think their new ultralight packing cube in small size would make a better dopp kit. It’s so cool and I want to like it haha. I just can’t figure out the right ways to pack it yet.

5:39 you’re not necessarily travelling alone 😅 could be your partner’s roller luggage with your own backpack on top

Your nit-picks are valid points. I think sometimes bag designers try to get a little too cute and want to design something unconventional just to be different. The most functional bag opening is the way you described it, separate laptop compartment in back, a top opening zipper and a clam shell opening.

Can totally see this being used as a sling. However, my preference would be to use the CAP1 as a sling, for travel essentials - passport, boarding pass, currency notes and coins, credit cards, small power bank, cables, wired/wireless earphones and a pen. The advantage being that both sides have zippered closure, so nothing will fall out if the magnets do give way.

I love my backpack. Wish I had waited for the ADT2 it's a bit too big for me even at 6'3". And way too many straps. Took me forever to figure out how to manage them

Hey how is the material holding on? Have you been using the bag and do you have hard stains on Baida nylon I heard its very susitanable to stains...

yeah, I agree with Apple comment. hate that all manufacturers of these bags just assume everyone uses apple stuff

is the 45 liter good? i have the everyday backpack but i cant fit any clothes in that bag

I bought this and within 90 minutes of use the main compartment leather attachment to the zipper came loose. There is an inherent defect in the zip - which leaves a gap, that gets exaggerated easily. Bellroy suggested I fix it with pliers! Poor quality. Shame for what should be a great product.

Great review! What are the internal dimensions of the bag's main compartment?

What are the actual differences between both versions, you don't say a lot about it

the waxed canvas brown looks so nice

Just curious why you wouldn’t put a laptop in the laptop sleeve?

Hi! Which bag has more capacity? Huhu or No Reception? Thanks

Really nice review! My QWSTION Simple Office is slowly disintegrating, and I'm looking for a more robust 3-way pack. Want to use it mostly in briefcase and backpack mode. This one looks really nice. I only wish there was a version half the thickness. (400x300x100 mm is common max. extra item size, plus I think thinner looks better)

Good review and I have to admit, I own and love this bag! I’m a bag guy, have a bunch from several different manufacturers. The strap doesn’t bother me as in most cases I replace the shoulder pad with one of my own that’s thick, comfy and non-slip. It’s a great meeting/presentation bag.

I got this bag about a week ago and I absolutely LOVE it. One clarification: You were trying to store your laptop in the exterior tablet sleeve...not in the internal laptop compartment where it's more than large enough for a 14" laptop. I know this because I store my 14" MacBook Pro inside, along with an A5 leather journal + cover, leather field notes wallet (a bit smaller than a travelers brand notebook), iPhone, keys, a Maxpedition pouch with all kinds of "just in case" tools/grooming/emergency supplies, AirPods, sunglasses, and several large fountain pens. In the external zippered compartment I carry my 11" iPad Pro in a Logitech keyboard case. And in the hidden back pocket I carry an ID badge on a lanyard. I can wear this on my motorcycle without fear of water ruining my electronics. I wear it as a sling in front when on my motorcade or driving a car, and when walking it's on my back (sling mode) or on one shoulder (messenger mode). It is the most comfortable and wisely designed EDC bag I've ever used...and I have tried so many. It even doubles as a handy desk surface (due to its contoured shape) when placed face down underneath my laptop. Sooo versatile.

The bag is great, but the black rubber looking stuff cracks and peels after a while!

I have one of these and I love it. I don’t use it as much as my CAP2, but I definitely find this pouch useful. I will note, for only being 1 Liter, it’s surprising how much you can cram into this thing!

Thank you for sharing, I ordered a bright blue Ecopak version of this, hopefully is as good as it shows.

Thanks for the rundown. Does this fit in the overhead bin of international flights? And does the aluminum stay give you trouble going through TSA?

Hey, can i get your insta?

Great review. Thank you.

Would it fit a gaming laptop thats 11.2x 14.5 inches? TIA

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Hi! Do you think this is better than the Getaway Bag by No Reception Club?

Providing a great service with your pack reviews

I put a Tile Slim in the ID slot on the back.

I watched your review of this bag two months ago whilst I was considering the trakke. Now owned since then and I love it. For me size is great as I don’t carry a laptop in it. Waiting for a downpour to see if it does leak through the top if closed quickly. Verdict out. And the cobra clasps whilst fiddly are super tactile. I did find the lack of internal pockets a little annoying, but have since gone down the route of an edc kit in there for random things. The lochby venture pouch works well. Cheers.

Did you like the district pro or 3 - way better

Best way to clean the dust/lint of the waxed cotton on this bag?

Thanks for the review. Never heard of this brand. I use Aer but do love how minimalistic it looks. Ideal for flying such as a personal bag along with carry on?

As an owner of the Peak Designs 45L Travel Backpack, the Tech Pouch, the Wash Pouch, their Travel Duffel (35L) AND multiple packing cubes I think I can chime in with authority. PD makes GREAT stuff. Period. Their design is amazing. I ended up getting the Small Wash Pouch because the larger one was a bit big and boxy for me. The small one for me is perfect as it holds enough for a good extended stay, has a hook (which is important) and well.. does what it needs to do. For overnight stays or other "short" excursions I use an AER kit which is super minimal. The Tech Pouch is awesome but also big. I LOVE the folding design inside, but often it's too big for my needs (and I travel a bit in a technical sales role). So I use the Tech Pouch for my desktop caddy and a smaller AER tech pouch for travel. NOTHING beats Peak Designs packing cubes (I have the medium, the small and a shoe pouch which are all perfect). The travel backpack is great. I had an issue once with the rivet breaking under heavy load (be careful of how much weight you carry with it) BUT their Customer Service was awesome and they sent me a new one. I've since used other bags more regularly (a Minaal Carry 3.0, a Pakt Backpack and a Tom Bihn Synik 30) all of which I love but at 45L (expanded) I will still use the Peak Design bag. I plan on bringing it on a cruise in a few months again because packing the big cavernous opening works great. I do like the straps for my needs, but wish there were load lifters for additional support (to help take some pressure off the rivets). But that's my .02. Hope this helps someone.

Thank you for this review! You have reignited my interest in this bag. Two comments: First, the tablet sleeve might be an accessible place to carry flat things like your passport folio. And second, I think the problem you note with the pockets sharing/competing for the same volume is intentional. It allows the bag to maintain a consistent shape no matter how it is packed. Lots of bags design pockets with independent volume, but the trade off is sags and lumps. Different strokes for different folks, I guess!

I wonder if their portobello briefcase has been on your radar and what your thoughts are on it. I kinda dislike their price hike to the bairn pro and the normal bairn being stuck in 13" land while the 13"mbp they refer has been long replaced by a 14".

Rocking that beard beautifully bro! 🤙

I have the peak design 30 L in midnight blue. I can say it’s the perfect travel, companion for planes, trains, and automobiles. Perfect on a one week trip to Europe.

glad to see you back!

Have you checked out the able carry max? Its a great one bag travel 30l maybe the best imho.

Great & honest presentation. Too bad doesn’t work for you But, it works perfectly for me with Apple iPad Pro & other necessities I need. Thought & research to compare to all different brands & material ( nylon black/ blue) & looks, it exceeds my messenger bag. As a retired professional, with this look & features, I still maintain my image 😜 with younger classy professionals . I carry it 90% everyday. Highly recommended. Thanks for your presentation.👍🙏❤️😜🇨🇦

Good review but I would have liked to see you pack some items that parents would actually carry. How many diapers would fit? Will my phone with a case fit in the pocket? You say it is a 20 liter pack, I don't understand what that means. Will this hold 20 one liter containers? Will this hold 6 diapers, a 12.5 ounce can of powdered baby formula, 4 onesies, a pack of wipes 2 bibs, a blanket and quart of filtered water? Sounds like a quality product but I would like more detailed info about how practical it would be to use.

The web site now only shows black with ORANGE lining! When did you buy yours with gray? Will you review the larger 3way 27?

You need to stop babbling and get on with it. Mystery Ranch is owned by Yeti a very anti-american company and heavily supports control and Marxist politicians.

People need to get over themselves for gods sake oeople are walkung out playing loud nasty ass rao music which i fing much mire iffensive than the sound of velcro

Thanks for the video. What about material durability? Is it worn out after a year? Did you use it a lot?