Sympl Weekender Backpack review (Really impressed by this one)
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Sympl Weekender Backpack Review // Overall pros and cons // Who this pack is perfect for // Who this pack is NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price, and more!
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00:00 - Intro
0:29 - Gist of the Pack
2:20 - Front of the Pack
7:13 - Middle of the Pack
11:32 - Back of the Pack
15:30 - Pros and Cons
16:32 - Alternatives
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After reviewing the Sympl Travel Backpack, I was really excited to get my hands on its younger brother, the Sympl Weekender.
Made with sustainable materials, and featuring an impressive amount of organization, this 25 liter backpack could make for a great (albeit large) everyday carrry backpack, but it's probably best used for short weekend trips. 25 liters is the perfect size where you can fit 2-3 days worth of clothes and travel light and free.
Watch our full Sympl Weekender review to see if this is the travel bag for you!
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Get the Sympl Weekender if…
✅ You want a great adventure/business backpack
✅ You love brands that care about sustainability
✅ You want your travel bag to be organized and comfortable
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DO NOT get the Sympl Weekender if…
❌ You love this bag, but you need a larger travel backpack. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼
🎒 Sympl Travel Backpack
✍🏼 Same brand, just bigger!
👉🏼 Watch our Review: • Sympl Weekender Backpa...
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❌ You want a smaller business travel pack (no adventure vibes needed). Check below for another great option… 👇🏼
🎒 Nomatic Travel Pack
✍🏼 20 liters that can expand to 30 liters
👉🏼 Watch our Review: • Nomatic Travel Pack Re...
👉🏼 Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/nomatic-t...
❌ You love the size and organization, but you want to see a different take. Here's another recommended pack for you to check out… 👇🏼
🎒 Evergoods CPL24
✍🏼 Great for business and adventure
👉🏼 Watch our Review: • Evergoods Civic Panel ...
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go.nomadsnation.com/evergoods...
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• Capacity: 25 liter
• Recycled Cordura materials
• Side access laptop sleeve
• Waterproof YKK zippers
• Front tech organization compartment
• Comfy shoulder straps
• Hardshell structure
• 2.7 lbs
• TSA carry on approved
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I absolutely love your style of review. Your attention to detail and organized descriptions are everything!
Thank you so much! We work really really hard on making our reviews as concise as possible 🫶🏽
I appreciate ALL your reviews! The word you were looking for is gusset!
GUSSET! I was close 😂
Was waiting for this review. Great coverage. Haven’t looked at the dimensional specs yet, but it would be nice if it was a bit more compressible when not fully packed out. I couldn’t help thinking it was similar to some of Aer’s offerings as well. BTW-you have me wondering if I am slowly becoming a backpack nerd.
You are and I’m not sorry 😜
Great review Aaron, looks like this is my new backpack!
Hell yea! Glad the review was helpful 💪🏾
Love this review! What bag do you usually bring for travels? I always think that travel is made easier when you have the best travel gear and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you, too! Can you please do a review on the Bento Bag by Nomad Lane?
Thanks Francine! I go back and forth depending on my style of travel and what I’m reviewing at the time. I did a video titled ‘my favorite bags’ - you should check it out :)
I think the side luggage pass through is ok on this as the laptop is side access plus the hidden pocket. I think that works for that use case.
Great call!
I had to sub, this channel is too good. Wish you would get ahold of Nomatic's new collapsible line. Particularly the 6L sling and the 16L backpack.
I need a bag to take around once I get to wherever I'm going. Also I have to fit it in a personal item bag. Big points on comfort and a spot to put a water bottle. Still looking around but I need one by Superbowl weekend.
Thanks so much! Check out our review of the Aer Go Series (czcams.com/video/rLZvGZl4j0Y/video.html) the collapsible backpack should be right up your alley. We also have a review of a different Nomatic collapsible backpack (czcams.com/video/WdlBXQdYnbw/video.html) and it’s sick
This seems like exactly what I have been wanting to find. Thanks :) When I have the funds I'll try find this video and get you guys some pay back through the link. Cheers
Appreciate that! It’s an awesome bag. Be sure to let us know what you think of it once you get it 💪🏾
A word of caution for those seeking reviews/first-hand experiences about this bag on Reddit. There are two accounts that are shilling this bag on almost every single reddit thread about a post inquiring about this Sympl Weekender bag (or any Sympl product). It looks like they're employees of the company, since their post history is only and always shilling Sympl products.
I mention this because I was so close to pulling the trigger on this bag, but have second thoughts now after finding this out. And because of how other users were mentioning that Sympl was "doing their best to suppress my legitimate feedback online." when the feedback was negative.
Just my 2 cents of going down the rabbit hole lol, still looking for my EDC bag.
appreciate the info, although I can't verify if it's true or not it's good to keep an eye out
Really wanted this bag for an upcoming trip, but they were sold out. Ended up messaging them on IG to inquire about a restock. They got back to me super quick and said they had a Weekender with a minor blemish (sent pics and I approved). They shipped it out soon after purchase and now I can't wait for it to come in! Great brand, and even better customer service.
amazing!
Great reviews! You do awesome videos. Has any one in the history of mankind ever used one of the key chain holders? Be honest. They seem to be on every bag.
Thank you so much! And yes, ME! I use keychain holders everyday, but only bc they are extremely helpful to my urban lifestyle.
"Hard in the paint". Love the Heat hat.
lets go heat! 🔥😎
Love your reviews and appreciate the effort you put into them. On this great pack, how hard do you think it would be to remove the white paint branding from the surface without damaging the exterior material? Any thoughts on this? Love the pack, but that bright white paint would bug the @#$% out of me over time.
Thanks Mark! To be honest, I'm really not sure... I wouldn't want to mislead you but MAYBE a sharpie could do the trick but again, this is not my expertise. But I would say it's a great pack and I wouldn't let the branding sway me one way or the other. Happy new year!
@@Nomads.Nation - Sage advice, thanks for the quick reply!
@@BrainCodex ❤
Recently purchased a Cravar Rana 15. It has Loop velcro installed in it, as it was originally designed as a large camera bag. I'm using it as my daily brief case and am looking for organizers that can attach to the loop velcro. Do you have any suggestions?
Sry dude, I don’t
Interesting bag. BTW, what kind of travel tripod are you using?
Just some cheap one I found a market in Hong Kong lol
The lack of side handle on the left side for right-handed backpack back unload threw me off when searching for a 25L backpack. A missed opportunity. They just needed to add the same handle they added to their travel pack.
Smaller bag = less real estate. Personally which side the handle is located on is something I’ve never even thought about, but I know for some people it’s important.
I think i prefer when bags are actually smaller when they are emptier. Never understood why you’d want it to always look like it’s maxed out.
Pros and cons. Hard shell backpacks offer more protection, a better aesthetic (to some), and are more likely to stand up my themselves
I don’t mind the look given it would commute to my office. But the not always standing on it’s own? That’s a dealbreaker for a bag that looks like this.
@@everyweekcarry I see ur point
How weatherproof is this material? Compared to the X-Pac of Aer products i'm sure it isn't as good but will I be fine if I were to be caught out in some heavy rain?
I’d say just as weatherproof as XPAC is
I like this backpack, but I don't like laptop sleeves on the sides of bags---I had a computer fall out on a concrete floor when I was distracted and didn't realize I hadn't fully zipped the pocket.
Ah shit, yea you gotta keep that zipper zipped up for sure
Somehow I am focusing on your Henley than the weekender backpack 😂
Is that Cuts clothing Henley known for their buttery smooth material?
Cuts is basically all I wear, so buttery smooth
How would you compare this bag to the Aer City Pack Pro?
Totally different takes on a similar size pack but imo can’t go wrong with either - just gotta figure out which one better suits your needs
Can you guys review the Sympl day pack as well?
It's on our list!
Any idea when this is coming? Between a few options and thinking of ordering one (depending on what you think) and would love to use your affiliate link! @@Nomads.Nation
Hi do you think it’ll fit under the seat in front ??
Fit? Yes. Will it get past the check-in staff? That’s a different story and depends on a lot of factors.
What do you think of this one compared to Modern dayfarer v2? 😊
haven't tested MDV2 yet, I should be getting one in late Jan
Our sponsored reviews are a bit different... More like fast passes at Disney World lol feel free to use that ;)
Love this Jeff, totally stealing it! 😂
I just realized NOW after having watched dozens of your videos, that the logo at the top right in the video ("FRONT", "BACK", etc), gradually changes color to indicate the duration of that section of the video...
its the little touches that go a long way ;)
Man, make a video about a weekender backpack which can hold both a lot of clothes and a SteamDeck and 2-3 gamepads. Each video you always tuck in a laptop, and mostly 99,99% of backpacks are perfect for a flat thing like a laptop so it's not an issue at all, ever. A little problem is with items like the mentioned gamepads or irregular size consoles (yea, Steam deck). That's how I travel and can't find the perfect backpack where I can easily store 3 gamepads and some more tech. I don't need super dedicated compartments but something that would be suitable and separate from clothes
I had to google ‘steamdeck’ cuz I had no idea what it was lol, I’m not much of a gamer. But if you send me the whole setup I’ll shoot the review for sure 😜
@@Nomads.Nation Damn man you got it, let me discuss it maybe I can send yo
@@MyNigellus word!
Ive watched this so many times because they take forever to ship!
You ordered one already?
@@Nomads.Nation yeah on preorder. They were supposed to ship mid November but apparently they have delays, so they won't ship until December
@@Jonathan-os5eo plz be patient with them - they are a good company, just trying to make it work, supply chains are a bitch lol
price aside.. Sympl weekender or CTB 26?
I’ve never reviewed the CTB so I can’t say for sure. Hoping to review it soon!
looking forward for your review!@@Nomads.Nation
I love your reviews, attention to detail, speed and humor. I dig this backpack but the BRANDING is too much.... unless is use black duck tape... I'm looking for a business pack. I'm gonna have to pass on this one. Thank you Aaron and team!
Glad to help Jose!
Just wish it had a detachable hip belt
Yes it would have been nice
Does the link work still?
if you click on it, yes the link works :)
@@Nomads.NationI tried both but they both show regular price 😅
@@gabrielagno6250 correct, we don't have a discount code for this bag, just a secure link to send you to the official website (that also gives us a small commission if you make a purchase to help support the channel 🫶)
hope they make a 20L with this style
Their existing 20L looks.... awful, to be honest
lol I haven't reviewed it yet
Pass
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