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It’s pronounced like “Fyarl-raven”

👎🏻 This guy is full of it. The Owala is thinner and lighter than most quality stainless bottles and therefore also dents easier. He claims all the others leak… guaranteed? Also, @3:42 the pop up lid is already sticking.

Awesome video man, i really want this bag now!

Unfortunately you missed how much deeper the 42L is compared to the 35L. I actually prefer the added height and width of the 42 but the added depth is highly problematic as too much depth negatively affects carrying comfort. There's a video somewhere on youtube that greatly visualizes that point and actually killed the 42L for me.

These Cotopaxi bags are nice looking but simply too soft and carry like a wet sack of potatoes due to the lack of any internal frame like the Osprey Farpoint 40 has. While I used to be a fan of split open clamshell designs I feel like a bag with one big main compartment can ultimately be more efficiently packed and is faster to access too. Your review is soo damn honest I now probably couldn't buy either model lol

try nicgid bags

Don't use the same bottle for hot & cold dude .swell definitely dent but work

Awesome explanation. Lot of people don’t give a rip.

I'm glad my life doesn't revolve around a water bottle

They removed the load lifters too, the charger holder in the laptop compartment, the removable hip strap, the quality / build is inferior… they also made the zipper pockets open inwards instead of outwards which makes NO sense! Seems like a downgrade except for the built in water bottle holder. Its too bad. So many great features lost. I will buy the old one. Seems better!

what do you do without a water bottle holder?

Nice to see a bag that actually looks like its been used , not like other TH-camrs that look like they just bought a bag yesterday

You didn’t mention but I assume it’s a solo trip. I’m curious what it’s like for you with this bag to travel with a partner or even children (if you had any experience in these situations)? I bought this bag not for plane travels (yet) but for weekend trips with my husband and toddler where we either drive or take public transit, and I really need to free all of our hands so I can grab my son easily when he runs off 😂.

The most useful review on this bag!

Thanks for the walk-thru. Ordered one yesterday.

Thanks for vid, about to install them today.

I own the same sized travel bag in green, spacious design, I use the sling bag from tomtoc for my fold 5z, wallet and passport. Sturdy construction, a bit pricey but you get a quality travel bag. Fits underneath the seat in front of me and in overhead bin, I've never been asked to check nor place it in sizing guide/restriction frame you'd find in front of the check in desk.

i unfortunately cant find this patagonia model, not available anymore?

Interesting, according to their website the 42 has the same height as the 35, but it's 6cm wider and a few cm deeper. But yours is taller and that's the same I've seen from anyone who's had both... On the note of depth, I thought the depth was like 26cm or so but when this is packed it looks waaaaayy bigger?

I just picked up a 28 for a personal item. The old model was just $99. A great deal!

The fjallraven bag you got is made out of a weird natural material, unlike their usual tough vinylon, so it starts biodegrading on you fast. Had the backpack version of it and it started shedding like snakeskin. The material left wasn’t terrible but it did stretch when a hole poked into it. I wouldn’t recommend their “tree” stuff over the normal kanken vinylon, even the g-1000 wears slower than trees

Bummer they didn't just keep the Logo (the wee Llama). That was much cooler

I shop at Sierra a lot (formerly known as Sierra Trading Post). I wondered why they were selling the old Alpa for so cheap!! 😊

wondering what is better the 42l or 35. going away for 6 week and backpacking in Thailand but I am not sure if better to have a little extra space or actually I don't need that big of a bag as its not very convenient?

The reviewer said (if I'm nopt mistaken) that there werte two mounting holes on each side of ther mounting plate. I only saw one hole on each side. My mistake or his?

no delamination on the TPU outer?

How much space do the four bikes take up?

interesting review but I personally prefer batteries powered rather than rechargable. Rechargables have limited life and often have charging issue way before the device is breaking. I trust batteries powered more.

This is amazing, just what I needed!! Thanks :) FYI, the Foodville and the Subminimal have the points of the Zulay, so if someone was just hovering over the points, they might miss the point. And the timers on the description are not super accurate for the Foodville.

That Fjallraven bag you bought is first and foremost designed to be an add-on external pocket for their Tree-Kånken backpack, and a crossbody bag second. You probably would have found one of their dedicated hip packs or sling bags much more comfortable and better designed. Having said that, their simplistic design ethos is not for everyone. I have a number of their bags and yes, the lack of pockets and organisational features can be a bit frustrating. However their Kanken backpack has become one of my favourite backpacks ever BECAUSE it is so minimal and simple, so I guess it's a mindset thing. Good video, thanks for sharing :-)

Mega review. Thanks for this!

Just picked up the 42L for my carry on to Japan.

I love the sleeper hold!❤

Thank you for the comparison. Best one I seen.

I recently picked the 35, older version, but it seems the interior buckle straps were already dropped. I do appreciate they included a waterproof cover since the zippers aren't watertight. I used the bag this past weekend for 4 days and it was more bag than I needed but I loved the functionality...!

Surprised this doesn't have 10x the views - superb quality videos man. Thanks for making these.

You can “feel” the cheapness of the material 😂🤣 that just sounds so funny I don’t know why ! 😅

your quality and personality is simply amazing :)

When someone who doesn't know anything about speakers compares speakers.

they made a new version of those bag, so yes you will have chance to buy another if this one ever get destroyed. maybe you should check the newer version for fun

Hey! Cotopaxi founder here. I'm a little late to the party here, but I loved the video and side-by-side review! I'm with you on how sad it is to lose the external access zipper to the main compartment - an unfortunate and necessary victim to the much-needed waterbottle pocket. My favorite addition might be that small external pocket on the front of the bag, that you also loved. I thought I'd add a couple small comments ... the handle you reference when using the bag as a duffle also doubles as a sleeve you can use to attach your Allpa onto a roller bag handle, which is an awesome feature if you're traveling with a roller bag. Additionally, we fixed my biggest pet peeve with the Allpa - I found that the old shoulder straps used to slide off my shoulders if I didn't buckle the sternum strap because the material was a little too smooth. The new shoulder strap material eliminates this problem. Thanks again for the amazing review! I'm glad you love the bag as much as I do!

Loved this video! I like my Altec Lansing speakers although they’re a pain to pair. I look forward to watching more of your reviews. 👍🏻

Sometimes the question is how long will it last? I had cheap speaker break on me after 1 ish year, it stopped charging, and I could never fix it even after watching some trouble shooting tutorials, so I got rid of it and ended up getting another speaker…

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I purchased two of the Kelty chairs. Looks like I need a Loveseat too!

Great backpack! Fits my 46oz Yeti waterbottle in the bottle holder!

My favorite is the 2L lululumon belt bag and I hate saying that too 😂 because i don't even like the brand. But it has all the features of the 1L and a bit extra. It does have a double zipper, elastic straps instead of a buckle (although still a bit if a pain to readjust), and it fits my noise cancelling headphones and e-reader. What I also like about the placement of the clip buckle is that it's safer. If it's placed more towards your back, people can come up from behind you and unclip it without you noticing.

This is a great video and really helpful. Recently bough the 42 for an upcoming trip because I’m packing for me and my son. Was curious if I’d be able to use the 42 as a carry one and thought I should go get the 35. Based on your input I’ll keep the 42. Thank you so much.

I own 3 fjallraven kanken backpacks. Its a specific style for those who enjoy its use case. The material is insanely durable. Definitely not for everybody but at 5'2" I have a hard time finding packs that fit all my stuff, are comfortable on my small frame and don't swallow me whole. Fjallraven kankens FTW! P.s. I had my first kanken for 5 years and used it everyday. Still looks new.

Great review! Really appreciate the water bottle holder on the new version, such a game-changer! I don't have a Cotopaxi backpack yet, but looking into getting one at some point. Just love everything they sell haha.