I see another problem with the first backpack (the Citadel?), as having "Ultra-Pro" tagged on your backpack pretty much screams "steal me, I have valuable cards inside".
I don't know if he still does but he's said in past videos that he picks them up at thrift shops. People overestimate how much an alteration shop charges for hemming and taking in seams. You can get a decent suit fitted to you for far less than new if you shop right and get over the middle school second hand shop embarrassment some of us have.
That ammonite looks PERFECT for me. Seems like it’ll make me feel more comfortable walking to and from the places I play at. That power back compartment is also an amazing touch! It’s also good to see other people use the power bank one of my coworkers recommended me! Might pick up this bag when I have the money.
Y'know. That kind of actually makes sense. From a logistics stand point, there is no real reason to make a flap detachable like that. It increases production costs and overall makes no sense to do. It does seem to be a slightly different material, and it is almost perfectly rectangular. Not a bad idea if that was the intent, just bad execution and it's incredibly niche. Would be hard to pull off in a truly successful manner, but it would be cool to see other iterations of this.
The ultimate guard one is a really good backpack. Pick pocketing at large events is a thing, and you’ll be sorry when a 1000-2000 $ deck that you took years to put together is gone. Personally i always walk keeping my backpack by the handle, and always keep it between my legs when i play or look at cards at a stand. But yes a dedicated anti-theft backpack would be a good investment!
After doing my research, I picked up a GOgroove Full-Size DSLR Camera Backpack Case on Amazon and would highly recommend it. The backpack looks high-end and the material has a quality feel, the interior can be fully customized for all sizes of deck boxes (which are easily accessible), there is a hidden compartment that fits a trade binder, the top compartment can hold a full box plus any dice or other accessories, the front flap perfectly fits a digital life total pad, and the sidecar pocket/easy-clip strap is ideal for holding a play mat. The best part is that it’s only $60. Prof-would love to hear your review!
I think one of the main issues I see with the Ammonite is that if you load up a lot of larger boxes into the deck box area it is in the opposite configuration of how you actually want to load a backpack, with heavier objects close to your body, and around your mid-back. I would be concerned with having this loaded up and walking around with it for a significant amount of time since there is no consideration to lumbar support. If it has only a deck box or two, then I wouldn't see an issue, but you can get Anti-Theft camera bags in this style for 1/3rd the price with similar if not better material.
This is actually a pretty big one for me. Since I can't drive due to health reasons I rely heavily on ride share and public transportation. Having a backpack that can handle what I need to bring into the office and my gaming supplies is a must!
@@GSLegend I'm leaning toward the ultra pro one. It is on the pricey side, but it seems like their will be more than enough room for a couple of deck boxes and my work laptop. Though, I might wait to see if they have any of these (or other gaming backpacks) at PAX east before I make my final decision.
@@Jonasansu really? Even after it gets a C? I pre-ordered the ammonite last month for 120 and I am excited to see it get an A. Wouldn't the tote be better for you if you are looking for board games?
@@GSLegend Opps sorry, I meant the Ultimate Guard. It has been a long day and I had ultra pro on the mind after buying some eclipse sleeves haha. Yeah, the ultra pro is way too small for what I need anyway.
I have been using Ultimate Guard exclusively for awhile, and I was waiting for this for months. This was the icing on the cake, and once my case of transparent Katana sleeves comes in, my gear collection will be complete. I don't play Magic very much, mostly Cardfight! Vanguard, but this bag is amazing for what I have. Currently I carry nine decks (mix of MTG, CFV, BF, and FOW), a 4 column binder (standing in front of deck boxes), a playmat (sadly no place for a case if you use all 6 deck spots like I do, so mine is folded in three in the small pocket), my reusable Evernote notebook (also in small pocket), and my laptop (in big pocket). By far the most functional bag I've ever used, as I can carry my laptop, notebook, and binder and still be able to take nine decks with me in only one bag. And the extra features like the hidden pockets and the power bank slot are actually quite functional since I can put my phone on the charge without leaving it at an outlet somewhere. Granted, this wasn't 100% necessary when it comes to the anti-theft features, as I know everyone at our shop and they've never had issues with theft, but I absolutely love Ultimate Guard and wanted to upgrade my gear haul.
@@Silversigla I have the QuadRow from UG, and yes it can fit that standing up in front of the deck boxes, but not in the pocket, and it's a near perfect fit, so if you have a different one, compare the size to the UG QuadRow Zipfolio to see if it will fit. If the width is any greater than a 5mm difference, I don't think it'll work. EDIT: I checked for you. UG quad is 350 tall and 330 wide. If I had to guess I would say you could get anything that's less than 370 tall and 335 to MAYBE 340 wide to fit, but 340 would be a tight fit and I wouldn't recommend it.
Side note: The Inked pack looks like it would be a good fit for your average (obsessed) D&D players, as that game tends to require more than a few hardbound books of similar size to a TCG folder. Add in the miniatures that many players adopt for PC's or just cool looking mini's for your DM to borrow and that space gets filled rapidly.
My bag of choice is a behemoth meant for outdoor hiking/backpacking. Holds 19 fatpacks in the main compartment plus has outer compartments that can hold things like playmats and dice. I can carry all my commander decks and my entire trade collection in that thing. Stupid thing weighs 40 pounds fully loaded and cost $180, but it fit my desires.
Man I use to play MTG back in college and I miss it. A group of us all played and we only built fun legacy decks to play in a group (up to 5 to 10 players at once) and it was amazing. That feeling of going to our playing table and unzipping our bags, rolling out our new custom playing mat we got over christmas, rolling out our dice and opening that new deck with fresh card sleaves was the best feeling. Now I stick to playing MTG Arena because the cost of playing MTG is so high to do tournaments. In our friend group we played all cards, the only rule was that we couldnt build an overpowered deck to wipe out everyone.
Geekon ultimate boardgame pack pack is what I use and it seems much better than the 150 option with expanded room but it depends on how much stuff you want to carry. If you want a large magic cube and binders and a laptop and water bottles and snacks and twilight imperium and 3 to 4 more large board games and a top compartment for 3 fat pack boxes of magic decks the ultimate backpack may be eight for you.
I use an Oakley tactical field gear standard issue. I have 8 Commander decks in satin towers, Playmat in the plastic case, a spindown box, and a dice satchel with over 100 D20 with plenty of room for more and more and it holds up to the weight of all that as well. Expensive but perfect
Nothing to do with backpacks but I just got my first order from card kingdom for an hazoret edh deck I'm building. Thank you for recommending them. Quality of the order is outstanding!
I'm way late on this, but I just thought that maybe the flap on the UltraPro was intended to be a playmat of it's own that stores itself on the bag. The positioning of the logo might be another hint of that.
I think there could be an addendum to the Citadel that if you frequent fnm and game groups, that ability to do both things, even if only averagly, becomes a bonus.
So i recently won the the Ammonite backpack from the FacetoFace games Tour weekend this weekend. I remember how good this backpack is from the review that was over 3 years ago. I'm super excited to start using it. It's going to be nice to not have to drop stuff in them and ruin my back and potentially risk damaging my laptop that i often bring along.
I'd say the other con to the Ultimate Guard is it looks like it could only really hold one binder. What kind of backpack would be good to hold 4 binders and still have room for deck boxes that isn't ridiculously HUGE like the Ultra Pro or the Tote.
I love u prof and thank you for running this channel....I love MTG but not really wizards so I've made a 10 deck modern proxy cube and have fun each Friday Sometimes I open some packs to support wotc
Hey Prof. if you are reading this: many Magic the gathering Players ask for an update on this topic - since this is still relevant to this day and the inked gaming crate is out of stock... (all of them)😂😅
i would like to have something a bit smaller, maybe someting similar to a half sized ammonite. This stuff is just to big. I only want a big deckbox a small binder and some spare storage room.
So... How long before I can buy my Ammonite? My LGSs won't say, I see no online sales postings anywhere, and the ones that do show up are for distributors only.
I got a verry similar backpack to the Ammonite one, the only difference being the design (mine is kinda a grey brick with a thing reflective band going in the middle, so not the best degin but it's a durable material meaning you have to apply some small pressure to bend it ) and the interior is designed for carrying a laptop and some other random stuff, the laptop sleeve is nice a protected with foam, perfect for the binder, a few sockets for pens, plenty of small compartments ... but missing the dedicated box holders, but also mine has a number locking mechanism for the zipper for extra security. And I got mine for about 50 dollars at the local store. Honestly the main reason I got it was for the phone charging port just like on the Ammonite but I love it's other features and regret nothing.
Thank you so much for this vid. Been looking for something to store more board games on the go and that bag got my interest. Second best to that would be the smart and final tote bag. Reusable bag, strong folded plastic, sturdy and can hold about 3-5 board games depending on sizes. Currently for me have dice throne s1 and the s2 collectors taking up most of the space, on small gap have deadwood and recently from Kickstarter called fire in the library. Then sitting on top of the docs throne boxes is my star realms storage box and star realms frontiers.
It's sad that we basically have to pay a Hobbyist Fee to have these products. I've used basic sports duffel bags for a fraction of cost these products demand and have never had any issue. They hold all my tabletop books and a selection of deck boxes I want with plenty of additional room to spare for playmats, dice, notebooks, pencils, etc. And those don't cost me 60-150 bucks to purchase, either.
It's not sad that these cost quite a lot. I have the Ammonite and I absolutely love my purchase. It's a luxury item. Yeah, you can use your duffel bag or a cheap Amazon bag just fine, but you get what you pay for. I don't know if I could justify the price for the other two bags, and would personally use a cheap bag over them, but the Ammonite is absolutely worth the investment, and its price reflects that its a luxury item. It costs significantly more to manufacture and is made of more premium materials and designed specifically for one purpose. And there will be tons of bad reviews about it not fitting with X or not suitable for Y, but not only is it made for one purpose, it's made to be used with one company's products, and all of them are just as high quality and luxury as this bag is.
@@carstairstv4700 I didn't say you couldn't like it. I just said they shouldn't cost the amount that they do. The ability to transport your items shouldn't be considered a "luxury."
@@ForeverLaxx It's not. Just like some cars aren't considered a luxury. But asking for luxury or upgraded versions of items to be cheaper just for the reason of being cheaper, isn't realistic. These are luxury items, because they're expensive and sought after. You can get the same exact thing, to a degree, for $30. If you don't like the $150 price tag, then go elsewhere. Businesses need to make money, and they don't mind if you don't like or don't want to spend it, because others will.
@@myaramiu Calling them "luxury" because of their cost and not because of what they offer is the problem. The very fact you can spend 30 bucks and get a near identical in functionality bag is my problem. At that point, you're spending money just because you can. I don't care if other people want to spend 3x what I spend for the same product. My problem is that those companies are charging 3x what I spend for that same product simply because it's marketed to "gamers." Putting a higher pricetag on something because it's "gamer gear" with your company logo on it is just not smart business when that Amazon camera bag or sports duffel bags exist. And personally, I'm sick of the "don't like it, don't buy it" defense. When enough people have that view, products never sell and the company in question loses money. Or, the flipside can happen where other companies start charging more because they realize they can get away with it and people like me are stuck buying nothing because now it's all stupid expensive with no adequate alternatives. Speaking up about the problem is how things get changed. Laying back and taking it is how you get ran over by executives.
Thing is, if I were a thief I'd just grab the whole backpack. Makes you a target more than anything because you just know there has to be good shit inside if someone spends so much on a backpack.
I like the Inked Gaming Crate! I was looking for something like this to hold 4x KMC 1000 card boxes + supplies for EDH games with my friends. Definitely going to buy this soon :D
Thank you for the review. I think I'll get that Amz Basic pack (though the Ammonite looks amazing, way too expensive for me at this time, heh). Subscribed.
May I request that in the future when reviewing storage and transport solutions that you explicitly show REP steel boxes as examples? You say it fits here, but it's hard to tell if it was being used off-handedly as an example of 'any' deckbox or something you had the chance to test. I trust you, but that specific deckbox rarely fits in anything and when it does it's typically awkward.
Similarly, it was shown inside the Garage, but it seemed to extend past the lip and looked like it might not fit with the lid on and definitely wouldn't fit close to the sides.
@Opamigaaa let people live man, how did this guys comment offend you so greatly? He likes 2 youtubers and wants to see them interact, how does that impact you?
@Opamigaaa Some might say, you worrying so much about something so insignificant is kind of.... pathetic Would this count as destroying ppl with their own words?
I put an arkhive into a drawstring backpack. It holds 4 or 5 decks, 2 playmats, a miniature trade binder, some cliff bars, and my lucky Garruk plushie.
This is like watching your uncle trying to blend in with your high school friends.
And succeeding.
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The Professor can hang with me and my friends any day. Seems like a pretty cool guy
Hello, fellow youngsters
Eltyr ABSOLUTELY HAHA I LOVE HIM
When your parent goes back to college with you to get their degree, and is cooler than you ever hoped to be.
01:48 - Draw me like one of your Ravnican girls 😄
wow 😂
Woof!
my 6th confusing and suspicious boner of the day.
I WAS GONNA SAY THAAT
14:49
Same with here
Prof is too cool for school. Literally. He stopped working at schools to teach us on CZcams about MTG and MTG accessories. Thanks Prof!
IKR
Does this mean prof is the Hank Hill of MtG?
I see another problem with the first backpack (the Citadel?), as having "Ultra-Pro" tagged on your backpack pretty much screams "steal me, I have valuable cards inside".
I actually would love a refresher on this topic of bags for MTG with all the magics and new events happening nowadays.
My Gods, those socks!!!
I'm blind!
He’s one flashy dude!
..I think i have some of that type... or 10+ of those. Don't worry he wont kill you with his socks.
I will with mine
Lloyd Hibbins so sexy
Nuclear neon
Can I just say, that I LOVE this suit?
Prof is lookin fly as hell, as the kids say
kids don't say that but yeah i agree
I don't know if he still does but he's said in past videos that he picks them up at thrift shops. People overestimate how much an alteration shop charges for hemming and taking in seams. You can get a decent suit fitted to you for far less than new if you shop right and get over the middle school second hand shop embarrassment some of us have.
Professor knows he's hot 🔥
@@jamiewatson3577 "kids don't say that but yeah i agree"
Sure they did.... In 1994.
That ammonite looks PERFECT for me. Seems like it’ll make me feel more comfortable walking to and from the places I play at. That power back compartment is also an amazing touch! It’s also good to see other people use the power bank one of my coworkers recommended me! Might pick up this bag when I have the money.
13:46 Additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access
Additional pockets on the shoulder strap for Easy to access
Additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access
Additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access
Additional pockets on the shoulder strap for easy access.
Additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access
Never underestimate a good backpack! Fantastic video as always Professor!
Can we get a Card called ''Tolarian Hipster?''
3:36 What if I told you the flap probably was intended as playmat? :P
Jaskinia Męstwa so UP made that to be intended as a mat?
Y'know. That kind of actually makes sense. From a logistics stand point, there is no real reason to make a flap detachable like that. It increases production costs and overall makes no sense to do. It does seem to be a slightly different material, and it is almost perfectly rectangular. Not a bad idea if that was the intent, just bad execution and it's incredibly niche. Would be hard to pull off in a truly successful manner, but it would be cool to see other iterations of this.
I was gona say the same thing it's a play mat that doubles as a play mat cover
The ultimate guard one is a really good backpack. Pick pocketing at large events is a thing, and you’ll be sorry when a 1000-2000 $ deck that you took years to put together is gone. Personally i always walk keeping my backpack by the handle, and always keep it between my legs when i play or look at cards at a stand. But yes a dedicated anti-theft backpack would be a good investment!
After doing my research, I picked up a GOgroove Full-Size DSLR Camera Backpack Case on Amazon and would highly recommend it. The backpack looks high-end and the material has a quality feel, the interior can be fully customized for all sizes of deck boxes (which are easily accessible), there is a hidden compartment that fits a trade binder, the top compartment can hold a full box plus any dice or other accessories, the front flap perfectly fits a digital life total pad, and the sidecar pocket/easy-clip strap is ideal for holding a play mat.
The best part is that it’s only $60.
Prof-would love to hear your review!
I think one of the main issues I see with the Ammonite is that if you load up a lot of larger boxes into the deck box area it is in the opposite configuration of how you actually want to load a backpack, with heavier objects close to your body, and around your mid-back. I would be concerned with having this loaded up and walking around with it for a significant amount of time since there is no consideration to lumbar support. If it has only a deck box or two, then I wouldn't see an issue, but you can get Anti-Theft camera bags in this style for 1/3rd the price with similar if not better material.
This is actually a pretty big one for me. Since I can't drive due to health reasons I rely heavily on ride share and public transportation. Having a backpack that can handle what I need to bring into the office and my gaming supplies is a must!
Which are you thinking of getting?
@@GSLegend I'm leaning toward the ultra pro one. It is on the pricey side, but it seems like their will be more than enough room for a couple of deck boxes and my work laptop. Though, I might wait to see if they have any of these (or other gaming backpacks) at PAX east before I make my final decision.
@@Jonasansu really? Even after it gets a C? I pre-ordered the ammonite last month for 120 and I am excited to see it get an A. Wouldn't the tote be better for you if you are looking for board games?
@@GSLegend Opps sorry, I meant the Ultimate Guard. It has been a long day and I had ultra pro on the mind after buying some eclipse sleeves haha. Yeah, the ultra pro is way too small for what I need anyway.
@@Jonasansu great choice! I can't wait to have mine sometime in the next 2 weeks.
I have been using Ultimate Guard exclusively for awhile, and I was waiting for this for months. This was the icing on the cake, and once my case of transparent Katana sleeves comes in, my gear collection will be complete. I don't play Magic very much, mostly Cardfight! Vanguard, but this bag is amazing for what I have. Currently I carry nine decks (mix of MTG, CFV, BF, and FOW), a 4 column binder (standing in front of deck boxes), a playmat (sadly no place for a case if you use all 6 deck spots like I do, so mine is folded in three in the small pocket), my reusable Evernote notebook (also in small pocket), and my laptop (in big pocket). By far the most functional bag I've ever used, as I can carry my laptop, notebook, and binder and still be able to take nine decks with me in only one bag. And the extra features like the hidden pockets and the power bank slot are actually quite functional since I can put my phone on the charge without leaving it at an outlet somewhere. Granted, this wasn't 100% necessary when it comes to the anti-theft features, as I know everyone at our shop and they've never had issues with theft, but I absolutely love Ultimate Guard and wanted to upgrade my gear haul.
So the ammonite can fit in 4 column binders?
@@Silversigla I have the QuadRow from UG, and yes it can fit that standing up in front of the deck boxes, but not in the pocket, and it's a near perfect fit, so if you have a different one, compare the size to the UG QuadRow Zipfolio to see if it will fit. If the width is any greater than a 5mm difference, I don't think it'll work.
EDIT: I checked for you. UG quad is 350 tall and 330 wide. If I had to guess I would say you could get anything that's less than 370 tall and 335 to MAYBE 340 wide to fit, but 340 would be a tight fit and I wouldn't recommend it.
The professor looks amazing in the thumbnail 😂😂😂
A high quality video, as always! 😀
"Additional pockets on the shoulders for easy access" So nice you said it twice XD
Drat! I thought this would be the dramatic return of Kid Young! Someday...
Great review. I have been really curious about the Ultimate Guard backpack since they released it.
Side note: The Inked pack looks like it would be a good fit for your average (obsessed) D&D players, as that game tends to require more than a few hardbound books of similar size to a TCG folder. Add in the miniatures that many players adopt for PC's or just cool looking mini's for your DM to borrow and that space gets filled rapidly.
7:13 - Coolest dad on the beach with all those board games!
I'm not sure the bags shown here are still available so an update on this would be much appriciated
Hecketh yes my compatriots. We have obtained the review by the professor. That’s totally radical
Prof's sunglasses have returned!
I love the small touches, mainly the socks and comic sans
I asked you last week to review the ammonite and you delivered! thank you so much!
13:45 really enforcing the additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access.
Woah there prof, you're getting a little *raunchy* in that thumbnail
Why do I feel like someone's already making the Kibler mat equiv for it?
Woof! I'm a fan
@@HeraldBFC way ahead of you. Just got it printed the other week.
As a board game enthusiast this was an exceedingly useful video! :)
Auto thumbs up from me for adding 80s lingo into the video! Prof, you are both amazing and hysterical to watch, thank you!!!
My bag of choice is a behemoth meant for outdoor hiking/backpacking. Holds 19 fatpacks in the main compartment plus has outer compartments that can hold things like playmats and dice. I can carry all my commander decks and my entire trade collection in that thing. Stupid thing weighs 40 pounds fully loaded and cost $180, but it fit my desires.
Ordered the Ammonite backpack... a couple guys at my LGS have it and it’s dope.
Big fan. This is a great video. I appreciate how thorough and widespread your reviews are. Keep up the great work!
Man I use to play MTG back in college and I miss it. A group of us all played and we only built fun legacy decks to play in a group (up to 5 to 10 players at once) and it was amazing. That feeling of going to our playing table and unzipping our bags, rolling out our new custom playing mat we got over christmas, rolling out our dice and opening that new deck with fresh card sleaves was the best feeling. Now I stick to playing MTG Arena because the cost of playing MTG is so high to do tournaments. In our friend group we played all cards, the only rule was that we couldnt build an overpowered deck to wipe out everyone.
Geekon ultimate boardgame pack pack is what I use and it seems much better than the 150 option with expanded room but it depends on how much stuff you want to carry. If you want a large magic cube and binders and a laptop and water bottles and snacks and twilight imperium and 3 to 4 more large board games and a top compartment for 3 fat pack boxes of magic decks the ultimate backpack may be eight for you.
REALLY digging your suit with the green vest and all. Great review! Thanks :)
Greatest thumbnail ever? Probably.
I've had the basics bag for awhile and It is awesome! Great to transport decks while on my motorcycle.
Mad props to you Prof for owning Dominion! What a fun game!
I use an Oakley tactical field gear standard issue. I have 8 Commander decks in satin towers, Playmat in the plastic case, a spindown box, and a dice satchel with over 100 D20 with plenty of room for more and more and it holds up to the weight of all that as well. Expensive but perfect
A 16 min. long video about backpacks for MTG cards? Gotta love the Prof!
Nothing to do with backpacks but I just got my first order from card kingdom for an hazoret edh deck I'm building. Thank you for recommending them. Quality of the order is outstanding!
Loved that USB drive slot
Already waiting for part 2, nicely done prof!
I laughed so hard at the "hello fellow kids" moment
I like your humour so much, always a pleasure to watch your videos!
This was awesome, that ammonite looks fantastic
I'm way late on this, but I just thought that maybe the flap on the UltraPro was intended to be a playmat of it's own that stores itself on the bag. The positioning of the logo might be another hint of that.
Now It can’t be unseen: the professor posing Kibler style.
I think there could be an addendum to the Citadel that if you frequent fnm and game groups, that ability to do both things, even if only averagly, becomes a bonus.
So i recently won the the Ammonite backpack from the FacetoFace games Tour weekend this weekend. I remember how good this backpack is from the review that was over 3 years ago. I'm super excited to start using it. It's going to be nice to not have to drop stuff in them and ruin my back and potentially risk damaging my laptop that i often bring along.
I'd say the other con to the Ultimate Guard is it looks like it could only really hold one binder. What kind of backpack would be good to hold 4 binders and still have room for deck boxes that isn't ridiculously HUGE like the Ultra Pro or the Tote.
It's been 3 years, time to do this review again.
I love u prof and thank you for running this channel....I love MTG but not really wizards so I've made a 10 deck modern proxy cube and have fun each Friday
Sometimes I open some packs to support wotc
Reflective safety strip for night walkers. That line made me giggle.
Hey Prof. if you are reading this:
many Magic the gathering Players ask for an update on this topic - since this is still relevant to this day and the inked gaming crate is out of stock... (all of them)😂😅
Great job prof. I was waiting for this review since the day the Ammonite was spoiled.
Managed to get the ammonite for £65 (half off) only found this video after so thanks for the reassurance! :D
I use an LL bean back pack. During the start of the school year, they are normally on sale
It's a little hard to tell at the beginning, but I think the professor likes the Amazon Basics camera bag, just a little bit.
I've been eyeing the Inked Gaming crate for my fiances DnD supplies/books for awhile now. This has made my decision easier lol.
Pinstriped Prof - Legendary Wizard - (T) - Review target Magic the Gathering product.
what is the mana cost
@@erikburzinski8248 1 Sub
i would like to have something a bit smaller, maybe someting similar to a half sized ammonite. This stuff is just to big. I only want a big deckbox a small binder and some spare storage room.
You love the Ammonite so much, you said extra pockets twice xD
The Amazon bag is my favorite!! I got it because of the video and I love it.
Yeah I’m going to need Prof laying on the table as my new play mat. Brian Kibler move aside, Prof is here!
I laughed so hard at “cons, It cost money”
That thumbnail is all I needed to wake up in the morning!
I'm wondering if MTG backpack options have improved over the years and is this something you'll revisit
So... How long before I can buy my Ammonite? My LGSs won't say, I see no online sales postings anywhere, and the ones that do show up are for distributors only.
If you are looking for an Ammonite in 2021, try the Oscaurt anti theft backpack. It has a bunch of the same features and is around $40 on Amazon.
I got a verry similar backpack to the Ammonite one, the only difference being the design (mine is kinda a grey brick with a thing reflective band going in the middle, so not the best degin but it's a durable material meaning you have to apply some small pressure to bend it ) and the interior is designed for carrying a laptop and some other random stuff, the laptop sleeve is nice a protected with foam, perfect for the binder, a few sockets for pens, plenty of small compartments ... but missing the dedicated box holders, but also mine has a number locking mechanism for the zipper for extra security.
And I got mine for about 50 dollars at the local store.
Honestly the main reason I got it was for the phone charging port just like on the Ammonite but I love it's other features and regret nothing.
Thank you so much for this vid. Been looking for something to store more board games on the go and that bag got my interest. Second best to that would be the smart and final tote bag. Reusable bag, strong folded plastic, sturdy and can hold about 3-5 board games depending on sizes. Currently for me have dice throne s1 and the s2 collectors taking up most of the space, on small gap have deadwood and recently from Kickstarter called fire in the library. Then sitting on top of the docs throne boxes is my star realms storage box and star realms frontiers.
It's sad that we basically have to pay a Hobbyist Fee to have these products. I've used basic sports duffel bags for a fraction of cost these products demand and have never had any issue. They hold all my tabletop books and a selection of deck boxes I want with plenty of additional room to spare for playmats, dice, notebooks, pencils, etc.
And those don't cost me 60-150 bucks to purchase, either.
It's not sad that these cost quite a lot. I have the Ammonite and I absolutely love my purchase. It's a luxury item. Yeah, you can use your duffel bag or a cheap Amazon bag just fine, but you get what you pay for. I don't know if I could justify the price for the other two bags, and would personally use a cheap bag over them, but the Ammonite is absolutely worth the investment, and its price reflects that its a luxury item. It costs significantly more to manufacture and is made of more premium materials and designed specifically for one purpose. And there will be tons of bad reviews about it not fitting with X or not suitable for Y, but not only is it made for one purpose, it's made to be used with one company's products, and all of them are just as high quality and luxury as this bag is.
@@carstairstv4700
I didn't say you couldn't like it. I just said they shouldn't cost the amount that they do. The ability to transport your items shouldn't be considered a "luxury."
@@ForeverLaxx It's not. Just like some cars aren't considered a luxury.
But asking for luxury or upgraded versions of items to be cheaper just for the reason of being cheaper, isn't realistic.
These are luxury items, because they're expensive and sought after.
You can get the same exact thing, to a degree, for $30.
If you don't like the $150 price tag, then go elsewhere.
Businesses need to make money, and they don't mind if you don't like or don't want to spend it, because others will.
@@myaramiu
Calling them "luxury" because of their cost and not because of what they offer is the problem. The very fact you can spend 30 bucks and get a near identical in functionality bag is my problem. At that point, you're spending money just because you can.
I don't care if other people want to spend 3x what I spend for the same product. My problem is that those companies are charging 3x what I spend for that same product simply because it's marketed to "gamers." Putting a higher pricetag on something because it's "gamer gear" with your company logo on it is just not smart business when that Amazon camera bag or sports duffel bags exist.
And personally, I'm sick of the "don't like it, don't buy it" defense. When enough people have that view, products never sell and the company in question loses money. Or, the flipside can happen where other companies start charging more because they realize they can get away with it and people like me are stuck buying nothing because now it's all stupid expensive with no adequate alternatives. Speaking up about the problem is how things get changed. Laying back and taking it is how you get ran over by executives.
@@ForeverLaxx I'll not have an argument with you over subjective views on pricing.
Good day.
Thing is, if I were a thief I'd just grab the whole backpack. Makes you a target more than anything because you just know there has to be good shit inside if someone spends so much on a backpack.
I like the Inked Gaming Crate! I was looking for something like this to hold 4x KMC 1000 card boxes + supplies for EDH games with my friends. Definitely going to buy this soon :D
Great video! The ultimate guard looks like my bobby anti-theft backpack which I use as mtg back pack.
i really like yours reviews, nice job, thanks a lot!
Thank you for the review. I think I'll get that Amz Basic pack (though the Ammonite looks amazing, way too expensive for me at this time, heh). Subscribed.
May I request that in the future when reviewing storage and transport solutions that you explicitly show REP steel boxes as examples? You say it fits here, but it's hard to tell if it was being used off-handedly as an example of 'any' deckbox or something you had the chance to test. I trust you, but that specific deckbox rarely fits in anything and when it does it's typically awkward.
Similarly, it was shown inside the Garage, but it seemed to extend past the lip and looked like it might not fit with the lid on and definitely wouldn't fit close to the sides.
If this is a bit too niche to ask for, understand and apologise.
You should start doing modern deck reviews
Every deck:TLTR: Very cool but C- for prize.
Love his purple socks
Can you do an update video for this topic? Any new products on the market for backpacks for deck boxes and 4 across binders
Prof rockin' the dad bod. I know because I have one. 😂
I'm loving the socks!
Very sharp looking suit Prof!
Professor you're just the best. us down in Tucson love you. keep up the great work!
this outfit is poppin'
Gotta love the Prof when he gets goofy
Professor.
You have to get over to Alpha Investments and comment on Rudy's latest video!!!
No you
Would you say it's a waste of time?
@Opamigaaa let people live man, how did this guys comment offend you so greatly? He likes 2 youtubers and wants to see them interact, how does that impact you?
@Opamigaaa Some might say, you worrying so much about something so insignificant is kind of.... pathetic
Would this count as destroying ppl with their own words?
@Opamigaaa I'll get right on that. Thank you for your time. I hope it wasnt a waste
You're so cool professor always making that cabbage! Haha you're killing me!
Another great review!!!
I use a Laptop Backpack of Solo Mark, It is incredibly tough, and comfortable, with enough space for boxes and mats.
i love the thumbnail man
I'd buy any one of these....if price wasn't the issue. I'm a fan of Amazon bag. Simple, effective, and the price seems more than fair for the value.
I put an arkhive into a drawstring backpack. It holds 4 or 5 decks, 2 playmats, a miniature trade binder, some cliff bars, and my lucky Garruk plushie.
would've loved to see if the tote bag could hold the board games when packed vertically, since that makes them more accessible