I’ve watched just about every video you’ve released, this one has a charm and quality to it above all the rest. I just wanted to say how happy this video made me, it wasn’t so much the backpack or EDC(although very fun to watch!), but how strongly your personality comes through. Just wanted to say I thought it was great!
I totally agree that this is one of your best videos! The music and pacing especially during the first half of this one are on point. I generally watch everything at x2 speed but watched this at 1x just because the ambience was so enjoyable and it was obvious you were really excited to share your setup.
I’ve gone back to this video each time I’ve decided to change out my work backpack. His thoughts on the organization and minimization of the items carried serve as solid reminds of why my shoulder is sore all the time. My load out always seems to be to heavy. Good solid content here on this channel and I greatly appreciate this one.
Thank you so much for this review! My faithful EDC of over 8 years was falling apart and I reluctantly started searching for a replacement. I watched so many videos and reviews and eventually narrowed it down to this Bellroy as a strong contender. Your review was the one that finally convinced me to go for it and I'm so glad I did. The backpack is great and after a few weeks of use I feel assured that I've invested in a bag that's going to last me just as long as my last one, if not longer. Thanks for the nice discount also :)
Love these products & organization ideas! This resonates to my “essentialism nature” & I’ll definitely create better bag setups moving forward. Liked the video, as usual! 😊❤
Nothing is nicer for a bag setup than an organizer pouch that perfectly fits that bag in a few orientations. Evergoods has this type of detail as well but I've heard only positives about Bellroy. I'm glad you made the video and truly get to use that bag consistently for years to come.
I have this bag and really like it a lot, everything you said is true and the top and tech pockets are really ingenious I only have 3 small gripes about it: 1. I’ve been spoiled by Evergoods’ back panel and shoulder straps, and really wish the back and shoulders for the Bellroy were stiffer or more robust 2. There is a known issue with the shoulder strap adjusters coming loose since there is nothing to hold them in place when they aren’t “taut”, so if your bag is on the ground they might come loose and you’ll have to readjust 3. The lack of external water bottle pocket helps keep the bag looking tidy but if you carry a bigger bottle you won’t be able to fit it into the internal pockets Besides those this bag is close to being a perfect everything bag and definitely the best for the urban look
My backpacks (fjallraven Raven 20L) top pocket is where I store my keys, earbuds, and a little tin of mints. I have a lot of keys between my three jobs, and I can't keep them all on my keyring with my car fab. So I just have exterior door keys on my actual key ring, and everything else on separate rings in the pocket. I also keep my key for my wife's car in there. It's a great place for stuff like that.
@@NicholasGarofola it's a good bag for sure, but I have two complains: 1. It does not stand up very well. You either have to lean it against something or lay it down flat. 2. The mesh pockets inside bulk up pretty quickly, and it really gets in the way of the main compartment of you have more than a couple small things in them.
love it, and love the blink and you'll miss it traveling/dead plant visual. suggest a segment on coffee if you haven't done one, since i'm only now starting my own exploration into different coffees, etc. and i see you enjoy coffee. thanks for sharing!
I can’t seem to find this Colorway on the bellroy website? The Midnight Color option seems to be the closest option but it doesn’t look like the same material as yours! Where can I find it😩
Surely one of these days your going to run out of stuff to do to that subscribe button 😂 It’s surprising how many pockets that bag has! That tech case is genius too. Really great video Nicholas mate! 🥇
Sweet Chin Music AND swimming to Pitcairn Islands! Had to replay the video because I was laughing too hard to hear what you said next. And that look on your face...I mean really!!
I just reworked my Go (to work) Bag; here’s my current set up omitting phone wallet keys headphones multi tool and water bottle cause I aways have those. My employee ID on a quick clip. IDs have to be on your person so I only leave it on the bag when I’m at home, so I never have to run around looking for my badge. Hard plastic paper folder for work documents or my I9 docs. Notebook for training or SOP notes. Good clicky top pens Emergency bad breath kit. Floss, mouthwash, gum and altoids. All travel size. Emergency needle thread and tide stick Covert cash stash, including snack machine quarters :P Travel size screen cleaner. Chapstick, dude wipes, and hand sanitizer Preferred allergy med, and tissues Travel size is the key, just enough items that if I run late I won’t go all day without fresh teeth or pits. And can clean up in case of a surprise meeting.
What are your thoughts on efficiency vs minimalist aesthetic. Also how do you apply this to you PC set I’m constantly removing and adding. monitors 2 screens + a laptop is probably more efficient for my job, but I go down to just my laptop as sometimes I find it helps me focus not just on slowing me down but also the declutter helps me focus.
I think you could have both. I don’t currently have a PC (just a monitor for my laptop), but I think I were more focused with having just my laptop, I’d go with that.
I bought the Bellroy Transit Workpack 20l. Do you find the shoulder straps uncomfortable? Wish it had a chest strap too. What do you do about that problem?
Just got this myself i love it until i put it on. sadly another backpack that just doesn't have long enough straps. i am admittedly tall and boxy but im hardly a freak. oddly think the straps are pretty thin too which i never understand. Shame as literally eveything else about it is awesome. I want to love it
I was looking at the transit workpack, its almost there, but I really want a luggage pass through cause on the few occasions I do need one, its just too annoying not having one. For just work laptop carry I use a dsptch slingpack or waterfield briefcase depending on how I'm dressed. When I need more capacity, I use an Evade 1.5, which is a little heavy but can carry pretty much anything. The moment 28L and tortuga laptop have caught my eye cause they are set up for travel, but are lighter than my current bag.
Great video, very relevant to myself recently in I want a new bag. Biggest consideration you’ve touched on is hopefully it’ll be an investment for the long term, in that I’d like it to be the last time I’ll buy a new one! Durability, aesthetics and functionality. I’m going for the Thule Aion 28l, covering all bases, as well as a minimalist travel pack. However, your new setup looks great, nice bag, never really considered Belroy. You have made me reconsider a tech bad addition, instead of everything everywhere I’ll have to root in the bag for, all in one place makes so much more sense, but just didn’t cross my mind until now. Diolch!
Having everything in a little pouch is really convenient. And yeah the quality of Bellroy is something you can just feel. I’ve been using them for years before this partnership and everything has held up great
great review!!! any issues with the straps loosening up? I am on the fence with this bag because ive been reading a lot of comments about this issue. not sure if this was the case with the older model but your input would be very helpful!
i had this bag for 2 years, rarely use it, used it for a month, its to saggy, not adding a sternum strap was a big mistake, this bag sits so bad on longer days and laptop/tablet and few other items in it. bellroy went for looks over comfort here. Also summer time, this is a sweat machine.
Has the tech kit replaced the Orbitkey Nest I've seen in previous videos? It's interesting to see what works right now, but also interested to hear what's been discarded and why.
It has, I actually gave the Nest to my girlfriend to use. The Bellroy kit just fits too well in that top pocket, and it being able to fit my mouse to bring to work is pretty useful
I got a Jansport bag that used to be my brother's ex-girlfriend's bag she left it behind in the laundry room and I looked at it and it was perfectly usable I've had it for at least a decade and it's still going strong it's the perfect size I do want to buy another one that is more up-to-date but I don't need it right now cuz I just don't have the stuff I need/want to put in it
Hey great video. Did you experience a problem with the straps slipping on this bag? I've seen other reviewers complain that they need to keep adjusting the straps and was wondering if they fixed the problem
I have this bag, and yes I did experience the slipping issue (carrying my workstation laptop about 3kg + lunch box + tech bag and a water bottle) . I emailed Bellroy directly and they sent me a webkeeper. My weightload is about 4-5kg depending on the water bottle im carrying (either a 500ml tumblr or my lululelmon 1l bottle). It still experience slipping if i carrying my 3kg laptop, but if it isnt in the bag, it doesn't really slip. So yeah the webber works if you're not carrying anything toooooo heavy like me.
Edc changes along with you, for you know what you need. My new edc bag is the Go Ruck GR1. Very minimal and travel friendly. It would be nice to have a bag to cushion my fall every time i fell in Uncharted.
Hello Nicholas. Can you make a video on about your life and also about how minimalism has affected your relationships. I want to learn about the man I am learning from.❤
Thanks for the video and thanks for the discountcode from Bellroy. I've just purchased the Venture Ready Pack 26L as my EDC for Office and as my teammate for travel 👍
![Bellroy Transit Workpack Review [But what about the shoe compartment?]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/x8HrVvqIjh0/mqdefault.jpg)
I’ve watched just about every video you’ve released, this one has a charm and quality to it above all the rest. I just wanted to say how happy this video made me, it wasn’t so much the backpack or EDC(although very fun to watch!), but how strongly your personality comes through. Just wanted to say I thought it was great!
I appreciate that so thank you. Glad you’re enjoying these videos 😄
Same thoughts
I totally agree that this is one of your best videos! The music and pacing especially during the first half of this one are on point. I generally watch everything at x2 speed but watched this at 1x just because the ambience was so enjoyable and it was obvious you were really excited to share your setup.
yes for real
Agreed
I’ve gone back to this video each time I’ve decided to change out my work backpack. His thoughts on the organization and minimization of the items carried serve as solid reminds of why my shoulder is sore all the time. My load out always seems to be to heavy. Good solid content here on this channel and I greatly appreciate this one.
I’ve had my Transit Workpack since April 2021 and it still looks brand new. This is definitely built so well and will probably last forever.
It feels like it might last forever ☝🏻
Aussie Aussie Aussie, oi,oi,oi !!!
This felt like a full blown ad for a bag than it was EDC video.
Thank you so much for this review! My faithful EDC of over 8 years was falling apart and I reluctantly started searching for a replacement. I watched so many videos and reviews and eventually narrowed it down to this Bellroy as a strong contender. Your review was the one that finally convinced me to go for it and I'm so glad I did. The backpack is great and after a few weeks of use I feel assured that I've invested in a bag that's going to last me just as long as my last one, if not longer. Thanks for the nice discount also :)
Love these products & organization ideas! This resonates to my “essentialism nature” & I’ll definitely create better bag setups moving forward. Liked the video, as usual! 😊❤
Thanks so much! Nothing like a streamlined setup 😄
Nothing is nicer for a bag setup than an organizer pouch that perfectly fits that bag in a few orientations. Evergoods has this type of detail as well but I've heard only positives about Bellroy. I'm glad you made the video and truly get to use that bag consistently for years to come.
Good point!
I have this bag and really like it a lot, everything you said is true and the top and tech pockets are really ingenious
I only have 3 small gripes about it:
1. I’ve been spoiled by Evergoods’ back panel and shoulder straps, and really wish the back and shoulders for the Bellroy were stiffer or more robust
2. There is a known issue with the shoulder strap adjusters coming loose since there is nothing to hold them in place when they aren’t “taut”, so if your bag is on the ground they might come loose and you’ll have to readjust
3. The lack of external water bottle pocket helps keep the bag looking tidy but if you carry a bigger bottle you won’t be able to fit it into the internal pockets
Besides those this bag is close to being a perfect everything bag and definitely the best for the urban look
My backpacks (fjallraven Raven 20L) top pocket is where I store my keys, earbuds, and a little tin of mints.
I have a lot of keys between my three jobs, and I can't keep them all on my keyring with my car fab. So I just have exterior door keys on my actual key ring, and everything else on separate rings in the pocket. I also keep my key for my wife's car in there. It's a great place for stuff like that.
I really like that Fjallraven bag! I've seen it in person before. And hey whatever fits our personal needs
@@NicholasGarofola it's a good bag for sure, but I have two complains:
1. It does not stand up very well. You either have to lean it against something or lay it down flat.
2. The mesh pockets inside bulk up pretty quickly, and it really gets in the way of the main compartment of you have more than a couple small things in them.
Try the A7 memobottle for the side pocket of your bag.
love it, and love the blink and you'll miss it traveling/dead plant visual. suggest a segment on coffee if you haven't done one, since i'm only now starting my own exploration into different coffees, etc. and i see you enjoy coffee. thanks for sharing!
I can’t seem to find this Colorway on the bellroy website? The Midnight Color option seems to be the closest option but it doesn’t look like the same material as yours! Where can I find it😩
This is the Midnight one 😄
@@NicholasGarofola I see thank!
Every movement is so gentle and efficient it makes me want to scream. Visual ASMR. And the little pats and wipes. Rage inducing.
This backpack looks perfect 😍 I want to try their tech organizer too!
You should!
I punched the like button right in the prostate 👍
Surely one of these days your going to run out of stuff to do to that subscribe button 😂
It’s surprising how many pockets that bag has!
That tech case is genius too.
Really great video Nicholas mate! 🥇
I have a edc backpack too and no additional bags. I also live in FL and skate !
Sweet Chin Music AND swimming to Pitcairn Islands! Had to replay the video because I was laughing too hard to hear what you said next. And that look on your face...I mean really!!
🙃
Does the tech organizer come with the backpack or needs to be purchased separately?
The uncharted reference! 🙌🏼
I hit subscribe because you said to Sweet Chin Music it. That's just the vibe I'm looking for, and I'm glad I found it.
I love your content so much! keep going like this
When does ‘Includes paid partnership’ become ‘ 7 minute advert’
Right here.
Thanks for the review and discount code Nicholas. I just used the code to purchase my first Bellroy bag!
Enjoy it!!
I really wanted this bag, but I also needed a luggage passthrough on it.
I just reworked my Go (to work) Bag; here’s my current set up omitting phone wallet keys headphones multi tool and water bottle cause I aways have those.
My employee ID on a quick clip. IDs have to be on your person so I only leave it on the bag when I’m at home, so I never have to run around looking for my badge.
Hard plastic paper folder for work documents or my I9 docs.
Notebook for training or SOP notes.
Good clicky top pens
Emergency bad breath kit. Floss, mouthwash, gum and altoids. All travel size.
Emergency needle thread and tide stick
Covert cash stash, including snack machine quarters :P
Travel size screen cleaner.
Chapstick, dude wipes, and hand sanitizer
Preferred allergy med, and tissues
Travel size is the key, just enough items that if I run late I won’t go all day without fresh teeth or pits. And can clean up in case of a surprise meeting.
What are your thoughts on efficiency vs minimalist aesthetic. Also how do you apply this to you PC set I’m constantly removing and adding. monitors 2 screens + a laptop is probably more efficient for my job, but I go down to just my laptop as sometimes I find it helps me focus not just on slowing me down but also the declutter helps me focus.
I think you could have both. I don’t currently have a PC (just a monitor for my laptop), but I think I were more focused with having just my laptop, I’d go with that.
Epic video about an epic backpack.
So your favorite thing about the bag is an accessory to the bag? Sounds crazy to me.
Excellent video. I will definitely consider this backpack.
Definitely recommend
I bought the Bellroy Transit Workpack 20l. Do you find the shoulder straps uncomfortable? Wish it had a chest strap too. What do you do about that problem?
Hmm, I've personally not had this issue
Just bought it! How big is the space for the water bottle and are the straps good or do they slip
Not a huge pocket, perfect for a canned coffee or something like that!
HBK reference. Just subscribed
I love your videos. Keep up the great work!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for the clip!! Well done!
Perfect video for me especially as I take a backpack to work & on long walks 👊👍
Just got this myself i love it until i put it on. sadly another backpack that just doesn't have long enough straps. i am admittedly tall and boxy but im hardly a freak. oddly think the straps are pretty thin too which i never understand. Shame as literally eveything else about it is awesome. I want to love it
I was looking at the transit workpack, its almost there, but I really want a luggage pass through cause on the few occasions I do need one, its just too annoying not having one. For just work laptop carry I use a dsptch slingpack or waterfield briefcase depending on how I'm dressed. When I need more capacity, I use an Evade 1.5, which is a little heavy but can carry pretty much anything. The moment 28L and tortuga laptop have caught my eye cause they are set up for travel, but are lighter than my current bag.
Depends on how big your luggage is, the top handle can act as pass through as well.
is that tha tech compact or standard size one?
The 20l one
Great video, very relevant to myself recently in I want a new bag. Biggest consideration you’ve touched on is hopefully it’ll be an investment for the long term, in that I’d like it to be the last time I’ll buy a new one! Durability, aesthetics and functionality. I’m going for the Thule Aion 28l, covering all bases, as well as a minimalist travel pack. However, your new setup looks great, nice bag, never really considered Belroy. You have made me reconsider a tech bad addition, instead of everything everywhere I’ll have to root in the bag for, all in one place makes so much more sense, but just didn’t cross my mind until now. Diolch!
Having everything in a little pouch is really convenient. And yeah the quality of Bellroy is something you can just feel. I’ve been using them for years before this partnership and everything has held up great
loving it!
Thanks for the video!
I heard uncharted reference. Instant subscribe.
Lots of gaming references
great review!!! any issues with the straps loosening up? I am on the fence with this bag because ive been reading a lot of comments about this issue. not sure if this was the case with the older model but your input would be very helpful!
I’d like to know this too. Most reviews are two years old in colour ways that aren’t for sale. I wonder if Bellroy has changed the design at all.
I really enjoyed the personal-bag travel video. It inspired one of my recent trips! Instantly clicked on this video as well :]
Glad you enjoyed it!
i had this bag for 2 years, rarely use it, used it for a month, its to saggy, not adding a sternum strap was a big mistake, this bag sits so bad on longer days and laptop/tablet and few other items in it. bellroy went for looks over comfort here. Also summer time, this is a sweat machine.
Hi mate, can you make a video on digital minimalism
I just did last week, check it out 😊
Has the tech kit replaced the Orbitkey Nest I've seen in previous videos? It's interesting to see what works right now, but also interested to hear what's been discarded and why.
It has, I actually gave the Nest to my girlfriend to use. The Bellroy kit just fits too well in that top pocket, and it being able to fit my mouse to bring to work is pretty useful
You’re the goat 🐐
You’re the goat
I got a Jansport bag that used to be my brother's ex-girlfriend's bag she left it behind in the laundry room and I looked at it and it was perfectly usable
I've had it for at least a decade and it's still going strong it's the perfect size
I do want to buy another one that is more up-to-date but I don't need it right now cuz I just don't have the stuff I need/want to put in it
Could you please tell me where to get that ID badge holder?
It’s this: amzn.to/474uYxR
With just the badge part hooked to my loop
Hey great video. Did you experience a problem with the straps slipping on this bag? I've seen other reviewers complain that they need to keep adjusting the straps and was wondering if they fixed the problem
I have this bag, and yes I did experience the slipping issue (carrying my workstation laptop about 3kg + lunch box + tech bag and a water bottle) . I emailed Bellroy directly and they sent me a webkeeper. My weightload is about 4-5kg depending on the water bottle im carrying (either a 500ml tumblr or my lululelmon 1l bottle). It still experience slipping if i carrying my 3kg laptop, but if it isnt in the bag, it doesn't really slip. So yeah the webber works if you're not carrying anything toooooo heavy like me.
Edc changes along with you, for you know what you need. My new edc bag is the Go Ruck GR1. Very minimal and travel friendly. It would be nice to have a bag to cushion my fall every time i fell in Uncharted.
I’ve seen that bag before, not bad 😄. And yes treasure hunting expeditions never go as planned 🤷🏻♂️
nice and clean
"...then I'm happy" *tries to not smirk* 🤣💜
I love your videos lol
Do you carry your bellroy bag along with work backpack ?
Bellroy products are so worth it :)
Agreed 😄
Did you have issues with the straps coming loose?
Not once
@@NicholasGarofola thank you!
Hello Nicholas. Can you make a video on about your life and also about how minimalism has affected your relationships. I want to learn about the man I am learning from.❤
Thanks for the video and thanks for the discountcode from Bellroy. I've just purchased the Venture Ready Pack 26L as my EDC for Office and as my teammate for travel 👍
Good choice! I think you’ll like it 😄
I prefer Peak Design techpouch over this techbag.
I like that one too! Too big for me though after I saw it in person
Great topic. Please do not forget to take care of yourself. You look a bit tired.
Staying up too late sometimes 😅 thank you though ☝🏻
Plz bro made a video about your new minimalism wardrobe
Eventually I will 😄
I spot a 🇦🇺!
Love Aussie 😄
Hey nicholas, your short hair look was perfecto !❤
dude you showed your face more than the backpack lol
This is basically a Bellroy advert, not so much related to a backpack set up
Found this 5 minutes after buying at full price 😂 ugh
199 🥶
₹15k for a work backpack? 😢
not first ig
Too sad no dongle stop
First!
No you weren't, and nobody cares.
@@BasedHyperborean You cared enough to reply.
@@Nate_The_Great69 typing out a TH-cam comment takes me all of about 8 seconds, bro.
Something is weird with the color of brightness on this video. It's distracting.
First
Nobody cares
@@BasedHyperborean you do
I liked your video as soon as you said to sweet chin music the subscribe button… I must be the demographic for your channel.