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Thanks! I like that setup for my camera carry.

Yep, kinda does.

Awesome! Definitely a great bag. Good size, versatile and so comfortable to carry.

Awesome! Love Alpaka! They make great gear.

Thanks! They’re pretty close in size, including depth. The Dendrite seems slightly bigger, but I’m not sure this is going to be the way to go if you’re already stuffed out in the Bellroy Venture. I put my hard case in there, and I think it accommodates it better than the Venture Ready, but I’m not sure what else you’re loading out. Maybe the TEKKO 6, but that’s significantly bigger, or the Bellroy Lite sling mini? That’s 4L. Or the Code of Bell X-POD II? That’s still a favorite, and it expands/contracts based on loadout.

Thanks! Glad you like the videos... I've got more pack with me videos planned for the near future! Love the Black Hole, actually surprised how much. I definitely want the 55L now, possibly the 70L. Unfortunately, I did NOT get a discount. Good tip though, I never thought to check Re/supply.

Appreciate the heads-up! 🙏 I probably would have missed that sale. I don't have anything Seaspray, but the color has been growing on me. And at that price... definitely a good buy. Thanks! Wanted to start the year off with some upgraded graphics.

Inconceivable! I use checklists! [checks notes]… nope, kitchen sink was NOT on the list. 🤣 But, you’re right, I took a lot of sh… stuff. It’s a road trip! Lot’s of room. When in doubt, pack it out!

Technically, I don’t think either of them fit personal item size limits. I primarily fly United for work travel, and they definitely both exceed their “personal item” size limits. From experience, I’ve never had an issue getting the CTB26 under seat and it’s 9” deep. I don’t have a 26L GR2, but it’s spec’d at 7.25” deep. I would think it’d fit under a seat just fine. The 40L GR2, on the other hand, will NOT fit under a seat fully loaded out. Learned that the hard way.

Thanks! Such an awesome bag. Still my favorite for one bag personal travel. I agree… so comfortable to carry.

@@Milan-wc6tt thanks for watching!

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

Ultra is woven, so it feels similar to Cordura but the fibers are smoother, kind of a plasticy feel. Has a bit of krinkle to it but less than most x-pac and way less than dyneema, if you’re familiar with that material. I went with ultra 800 because it’s tough! Very high tear strength and abrasion resistance. I love ultra, and have quite a few bags and slings in ultra. Carryology provides a great description on their GORUCK collab Kaiden 3.0 release article if you search for it on their website. Challenge Sailcloth says Ultra 100 has double the tear strength and almost double the abrasion resistance as 500D Cordura and Ultra 800 tear and abrasion numbers are significantly higher than 100.

Definitely! Hard to imagine operating in that situation and still making amazing gear.

Very cool look to it. Definitely “stands out, while blending in”.

Thanks for watching! Will do!

Great sling! Really enjoyed testing it out and getting to know it.

Now that I've got the 30L, I want to try the 36L as well. Would probably be perfect for one-bag personal travel for me. What's your favorite part about the bag?

@@Pack_roam Honestly, the weight is my favorite part. Hitting that 7kg limit has been tough but this bag makes it easier. I am also a packing cube person so I love the open space. And I always carry a rain jacket in the front mesh pocket. :) There is a lot I like.

@@jeffone the weight is my favorite part of the 30L, it’s so light compared to some of my other favorite bags! And I’m the same way… I tend to prefer the open space bags and bring my own organization.

ALPAKA makes great stuff! Saw your video on the Go Sling Mini, nice work!

@Pack_roam thank you!

Thanks! The SLB05 looks like a pretty cool sling. May have to pick one up at some point. What kind of mods did you do?

@Pack_roam I replaced the stock hardware with Fillock Split V buckles, adding tri-glides to keep the straps in place. Keyrings were used to keep ithe grab handle from slipping out and wrapped with paracord. I also removed the clips used to attach the shoulder strap to the bag and added better hardware. I also added Velcro One-wrap to the bottom of the bag to stow the shoulder strap when not in use.

@@JonCross That one has been on my list for a while. I haven’t met a Garage Built Gear product I didn’t like!

@ same want to try out the new grunt sling he made. Also glad I found your channel you do a great job and some real world reviews.

I appreciate that, thanks! I’m glad u found my channel too!

@@houserhythm I’ve been sitting on a CAS2 review since they’re sold out until Feb. Didn’t want to post a review for a bag that’s not available, but I agree, excellent sling. I’ve been eyeballing the Trakke Banana. Think I’m may pull the trigger on that based on your endorsement.

@@Pack_roam The Banana feels very much like a simplified CAS2. Don't ecpect too much from it - it's literally just 2 compartments with 2 slip pockets at the back of the front/larger one. But I like it as a pocket dump. And it looks & feels nice, Trakke's waxed canvas is some of the nicest I've felt in my hands. PS: had no idea about the CAS2, the EU distributor has them in stock ever since the v2 came out at the beginning of the year.

@ copy that. Thanks. It does have a great look to it. Now I’m debating though, because I’ve wanted a Bairn Pro for a while now too 😬 and a Storr for that matter. So many bags…

Kargo loculus because it is my dog walk sling. And packolab samurai is getting close.

Pakt 5L sling (the original one). Asymmetrical harness is an essential for me which considerably reduces options, the TomToc could be an option but it still feels too much like an Aer Day Sling 2 clone.

@@DaemonViews I have yet to try anything from Kargo, but they’re on my list.

@@MrJed_s was the original pakt offered in a burnt orange? I remember a while back I really wanted a pakt sling in orange but wound getting the Bellroy Lite sling instead.

@@Pack_roam the loculus is highly recommended I prefer it over the greenroom136 and chrome industries one

Thanks for watching! That’s a great question. With the ROBIC, the 45L version is >1.5lbs lighter than the Cordura 45L. The Cordura version is over 5lbs empty! Unless you think you need the abrasion resistance of the Cordura I don’t think it’s worth the extra weight. The Dyneema version is ~3/4 of a lb lighter than the Cordura, heavier than the ROBIC, but I like that material better than the ROBIC. I think I’d go with the Dyneema. Interestingly, it doesn’t look like any of them come with the hip belt anymore? I’ve never actually used mine, but still nice that it came with it.

@ Thank you for your insight & recommendation. Keep up the good work!

@ will do! Thanks!

@@Pack_roam, on a side note, I went with the GR-1, instead of the M23, based on your video. I can’t thank you enough. I find your video and insight on the GR-3, & the above recommendation on Dyneema, to be most valuable. Thank you, thank you!

@ My pleasure! Awesome to hear it was helpful! The GR1 is such a great bag. I think it’ll always be one of my favorites, if not my favorite!

@@StollNoel It does, in my opinion, and initially I used it all the time. Now, however, and I might sound like a masochist, I rarely use it because I want the weight on my shoulders. Makes it harder, more upper body muscles engaged. Only time I use it now is if I’m doing inordinate weights, like the 100lb mile, or to keep the ruck in place if I’m adding PT. If you plan on doing any ruck PT, I would definitely consider getting a hip belt.

@@Pack_roam Thanks for the informative reply. I’m in my mid 60’s and do a 3X weekly barbell compound lifts routine. I also use a vest with 20 pounds to walk the driveway & local woods. My shoulder-weighted vest is comfortable with the 20 but I won’t want to add more weight. This Goruck with the hip-loader looks like it could fit the bill but the price is prohibitive. Alternatively, I’d like to be able to strap a 25 or 30 lb plate to a stable frame that allows the weight to be carried either on the shoulders or hips, as the Goruck does. I’d really appreciate some specific suggestions. Thanks again!

@@StollNoel Yeah, GORUCK bags are pricey. I believe there are some cheaper out there for rucking, but I’ve never looked into it. Another option could be picking up a GORUCK Rucker on the secondary market. There’s definitely cheaper options for ruck plates on Amazon.

Thanks! Love to ruck. Great way to get exercise, especially since I'm not a big fan of running 😂 Hardest part for consistency for me now is all the travel I do for work, but I've been working on that.

Thanks for watching!

I'm not an ultralight hiking expert, but I think that kind of comes with the territory, no? Ultralight bags designed for ultralight load outs. I guess that translates to ultralight travel bags as well 😁

@@Pack_roam true but ultralight hiking your base packweight can be low but food and water still means that 15-30lbs is considered acceptable to put in a lightweight pack. Also, ULA is not topping any charts there now. Six moon designs for example does. And their ADC harness is a total different level. Since carry on weight can be limited in certain areas but lowest would be 7 kg. Your harness should be all day comfort at 7 kg imo.

@@DaemonViews I keep seeing that ADC backpack and I’ve been super tempted to pick one up. That harness looks amazing! Or possibly their Wy’east Daypack or the ePouch. You have experience with any of their gear?

@ I was planning on getting the ADC and with the discount was super tempted again. But I have learned that I tend to prefer a roller carry-on for business and rarely would use this size of carry on. With having a dog again, flying for personal holidays is rare to none. And for hiking it's a gossamer gear or osprey.

25 pounds is around 12.5 kg. I used the 36L for international one bag travel. Works amazing. Very easy carry at 7kg for me

Definitely agree padding, zippers, etc., are all factors keeping this bag lightweight. Probably more so than materials, but material choice is a factor as well. Ultra, Robic and Ecopack are all lightweight materials, which is why ULA Equipment, specializing in ultralight gear, uses them as opposed to coated 1000D Cordura for instance. I had USA Made, in Utah, in my notes and totally forgot to mention it! Thanks for bringing it up though. It is a DAMN good price for a USA Made bag, especially considering materials.

Very late, but better late than never 😂 My intention was to describe the panel loader functionality and then define it as a panel loader, but I realized during editing I never actually said panel loader. That was a miss. I knew someone was going to point that out in the comments… 😁

Nope - it's not even 30 l xD I see a lot of people move away from it or comment on the subpar harness.

Thanks! I do like GR footwear. I wear the ballistic trainers daily. Just got the rough runners which, I have to say, have been great so far.

Thanks for watching! I would assume there’s an Element Travel Bag coming at some point, at least I hope there is.

I fully intend to test exactly how waterproof it is. I agree, definitely pricey construction. I’m not sure I’ll keep it either, but I do like the overall design and it carries well IMO. I wouldn’t be surprised if EG offered a larger size, or I would assume they’re going to do an Element Travel Bag at some point.

@@Pack_roam I asked them about a larger size and they said they had no current plans to offer one. Alas. Maybe if those shoulder straps were just a BIT wider, especially along the sides, I'd consider hanging onto it. If I only carried up to 15lbs, I think it'd be pretty perfect. Pricey? Yes. Unique and cool and useful for the right person? Definitely.

Yeah it is! Love that bag.

@@houserhythm I saw it and figured the only way I’d know for sure was to get my hands on it. Those waxed canvas CPL’s are damn fine looking bags.

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. I need more time for a final verdict on this bag, but it’s pretty interesting. Haven’t seen a whole lot of feedback on it anywhere.

Thanks! Although not a deal breaker for me, I am starting to lean more towards preferring bags that stand. I’ll tell ya, it makes reviews a lot easier! I definitely see the Granville vibe. I’m still on the fence on the look. I can say, I did get some compliments when I brought it to work yesterday, but at this point, everyone’s looking to see what I’m carrying since I show up with different bags all the time 😂

@ Ahhhh the joys of being gear junkies, right? 😂

Goruck isn't the only company that makes self-standing bags. And also not all Gorucks self-stand. When empty I mean, cause if you put a brick at the bottom, almost any bag will stand.

@@houserhythmYou are correct that not all GORUCK bags stand on their own but arguably their most popular line of GR1's do...without a brick needed. lol What I'm saying is that those were the first bags I bought that introduced me to the flat bottom, with the exception of the 5.11 Rush series.

That’s where my head is at. It folds over itself, but I’m not sure it’ll keep wind blown rain out. I want to prove it out before making any assumptions though. I’ve been thinking of ways to simulate it, like a hose and a fan, but it’s been like 15degF in Chicago. Maybe hang it up in the shower. Or I’ll be in Texas in January, maybe down there.

@Pack_roam huge props to evergoods for all the innovations but i think the design weakness undermines everything...

@@rockyhikes3080 Thanks! Yeah, not a cheap bag plus it’s brand new, so it’s an unknown quantity.

I’m not sure, I don’t have either. I can get you internal dimensions if that would help.

@@jjm232a I’m targeting a release by this weekend, ideally.

@ great news! I’m looking to it forward! I can’t seem to find any reviews of the bag anywhere online

The t-shirts? They’re Carhartt Force t-shirts. Style #106652 at carhartt.com.

@@Pack_roam no for the pants.

@ ohhh… Carhartt Force® Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo Work Pant #104200 - I’ll put a link in the description.

That is possible. They’re moving more and more of their production overseas.