Quick update, so two years after making this video, things started to break on the bag. One of the hip belt buckles snapped and the stitches on one of the straps are starting to come loose. It would seem the life of the bag is around 2 years after heavy use but for $40 I can't complain.
I was looking for a replacement for my Vanguard travel backpack when I saw this fine- looking and almost new Forclaz 100 40l backpack in our local thriftshop which was originally priced at €20. I immediately looked it up in Google and CZcams for reviews and I read that it was a great 40l pack for traveling. I went back the next day to buy it and fortunately, it was still there, sitting on the shelf. I inspected it, and it was fine so I went to the cashier to pay for it. To my surprise, the shopkeeper even reduced it to €18. Oh, nice, so I bought it and looked forward to using it for my day out with my wife. Oh my, one of the best purchases I made, the pack was spacious and easy on my shoulders! The materials used for the bag were truly excellent. Happy to have found and purchased one!
Another great video! Great commitment to real, long-term, and practical advice too! You mentioned knife carry, could you do a video on your experience in different countries on what items could cause issues with security checks, solutions for carrying them, if any, and what items aren't worth the hassle?
Hi, did you manage/try to get this as a personal bag on any flights? I have a old bagpack that looks like a business bagpack and it has dimensions of 55/35/25 when fully loaded and I never had any problems using it as a personal bag (no paying anything extra for weight or carry on).
I have experimented with packing my laptop in bags that have metal rods like and including this one. There was no problem. However, I placed the lappy in its sleeve before tucking it in such a compartment.
@@budget_nomad So do you simply put all your clothes inside of a small bag and compresses them inside of the actual bag? In the video you sent me you said you used to have compressions cubes. Isn't worth it?
Since the bag has not much organization. You can buy packing cubes from Decathlon. They have packing cubes specifically designed for this particular bag. I am using those. 3 for $10
Well depends on how much you load it and how long you wear it for. Remember this is not designed for hiking, it designed for a minimalist traveller that is carrying around a city or in an airport. If you are hiking, go for an Osprey as they are much more comfortable.
Yes, weight is more of a problem than size. It's easier to get it over 8kg but as long they don't weigh it you will be fine. Try not over fill the side and top pocket as it makes it look much bigger.
Quick update, so two years after making this video, things started to break on the bag. One of the hip belt buckles snapped and the stitches on one of the straps are starting to come loose. It would seem the life of the bag is around 2 years after heavy use but for $40 I can't complain.
Hey, you can contact Decathlon. They provide 10year warranty on this.
I was looking for a replacement for my Vanguard travel backpack when I saw this fine- looking and almost new Forclaz 100 40l backpack in our local thriftshop which was originally priced at €20. I immediately looked it up in Google and CZcams for reviews and I read that it was a great 40l pack for traveling. I went back the next day to buy it and fortunately, it was still there, sitting on the shelf. I inspected it, and it was fine so I went to the cashier to pay for it. To my surprise, the shopkeeper even reduced it to €18. Oh, nice, so I bought it and looked forward to using it for my day out with my wife. Oh my, one of the best purchases I made, the pack was spacious and easy on my shoulders! The materials used for the bag were truly excellent. Happy to have found and purchased one!
Dude this is the greatest coincidence ever. Literally watched your 2 year old vid and subbed for the first time yesterday haha. THanks for the update!
The bag is cabin luggage specific size. So it wont be a problem to carry as cabin bag.
As long as it is light then it really helps the weight of your luggage.
Another great video! Great commitment to real, long-term, and practical advice too!
You mentioned knife carry, could you do a video on your experience in different countries on what items could cause issues with security checks, solutions for carrying them, if any, and what items aren't worth the hassle?
Yes, I will thank you for the suggestion.
I love this bag, but it’s less of organizer pocket.
Woow for 35 USD is pretty cheap, now in my country is around 65 USD new in Decathlon :(
Your voice remind me of Piers Morgan
Hi, did you manage/try to get this as a personal bag on any flights? I have a old bagpack that looks like a business bagpack and it has dimensions of 55/35/25 when fully loaded and I never had any problems using it as a personal bag (no paying anything extra for weight or carry on).
You can come but it is pushing the limits. I now have an Osprey Troops 34l much easier to get on.
@@budget_nomad really tempted between this forclaz and a quechua nh500 32l...thanks for the reply!
@@DenisEneotescu they have actually discontinued this model but it available some places....I probably should review the new one.
Have you ever face any issues while putting laptop at the back ??Because it has a metal rod, and i am afraid that it will damage the laptop.
No not at all, nothing ever got damage, the metal rod actually helps keep the bag straight.
I have experimented with packing my laptop in bags that have metal rods like and including this one. There was no problem. However, I placed the lappy in its sleeve before tucking it in such a compartment.
@@RKSudan Thanks, i will definitely use a sleeve. I've exactly the same bag🙏
Do you have to pay for the extra 10kg on ryanair or would it pass as a backpack?
I got it through
Do you use compression cubes to organize your clothes? I have the same bag but i feel like i can't put a lot of things in it.
Yes, but not square ones. I show them in this video.
czcams.com/video/C2Vk2eJ3N-c/video.html
@@budget_nomad So do you simply put all your clothes inside of a small bag and compresses them inside of the actual bag? In the video you sent me you said you used to have compressions cubes. Isn't worth it?
@@giovanniboletta Either just use round bags or a sleeping bag compression sack.
The eagle creek square won't work well.
Since the bag has not much organization. You can buy packing cubes from Decathlon. They have packing cubes specifically designed for this particular bag. I am using those. 3 for $10
@@puneet9628 Can you send me the links of these?
i have found one, product code is 8512006 at Decathlon site
Can the laptop compartment fit a 17.3 inch laptop?
No
Hey, I have heard that this bag is very bad for long time backpacking. The strap is extremely uncomfortable. What's your experience?
Well depends on how much you load it and how long you wear it for.
Remember this is not designed for hiking, it designed for a minimalist traveller that is carrying around a city or in an airport.
If you are hiking, go for an Osprey as they are much more comfortable.
@@budget_nomad thanks for your reply. I am talking about 10 kg of load for backpacking not for hiking.
@@rafinsajjad you you can easily wear it for 2-3 hours with same load easily.
Can I take this as a hand carry luggage in Air Asia flights? I am planning to take it in Air Asia next trip. Your advise will be great
Yes, weight is more of a problem than size. It's easier to get it over 8kg but as long they don't weigh it you will be fine. Try not over fill the side and top pocket as it makes it look much bigger.
@@budget_nomad Thank you very much 🙏
@@budget_nomad Thank you very much 🙏
Used it as cabin luggage in AirAsia and Indigo flights while flying to Malaysia and Singapore. No one stopped or even questioned about it.
Air Asia cabin bag limit is usually 7kg. You're better off with other airlines which allows 10kg since good bags weight atleast 1kg empty.