Black Ember Kompak Pouch Review (Masterpiece bag? Or overkill pouch?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2024
- Black Ember Kompak Pouch Review // Overall pros and cons // Who this pouch is perfect for // Who this pouch is NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price, and more!
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00:00 - Intro
0:34 - Gist of the Pack
2:51 - Outside of the Pack
8:08 - Inside of the Pack
17:55 - Pros and Cons
19:07 - Alternatives
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Here's another Black Ember product you should check out!
The Black Ember Kompak Pouch is a sling/crossbody bag made with top-notch materials. This 5-liter sling is not ordinary since it offers a ton of pockets for better organization. It also has an impressive carrying space to accommodate your everyday gear.
Like every Black Ember product, the Kompak pouch also gives off a dark/gothic/urban vibe. This sling also has subtle branding and is very lightweight.
Watch our full review for an in-depth discussion of the Black Ember Kompak Pouch!
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Get the Black Ember Kompak Pouch if…
✅ You are looking for a sling with an impressive capacity
✅ You like how it's made with next-level materials
✅ You love that it has waterproof zippers
Updated link - get the best price here → go.nomadsnation.com/kompak
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DO NOT get the Black Ember Kompak Pouch if…
❌ You want a smaller pack for your gear and everyday stuff. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼
Bellroy City Pouch → Smaller capacity, has a ton of color options
→ Watch our review: bit.ly/3FcOdqa
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❌ You are digging the Black Ember vibe but you prefer a traditional sling to carry your gear. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼
Black Ember TKS → Better looks, features, and organization
→ Watch our review: bit.ly/3NfpF3y
→ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/black-emb...
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Specs/Features/Summary
To get the best price, use this link → go.nomadsnation.com/kompak
• Capacity: 5 liters
• Dimensional inches: 9 x 6.5 x 5
• 500D Cordura® re/cor™ RN66 air textured matte finish
• 1000D Hypalon
• 300D Matte silver ripstop lining
• T6 Aircraft-grade black anodized Aluminum + laser-etched hardware
• YKK Aquaguard zippers
• Base weight : .75lbs or .34kg
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So I'm on a bit of an extended vacation, and I decided to bring the Kompak with me over the TKS and my Code of Bell X-Pod after a *lot* of internal deliberation. I was genuinely surprised at how spacious, comfortable, and usable the Kompak has been. I love the zips, the strap is stupid overbuilt and makes it feel like I'm not carrying anything at all even when it's packed out. Not a huge fan of how it picked up dust and lint and the like, and like you said, it's not quuuuite quick access in regards to the main compartment. I definitely think that that's something they ought to consider if they decide to do a 2.0. I absolutely loved, loved, loved the front phone flap, though. Even if I had the zips locked, it was so easy and simple to get to my phone. Absolutely enamored with this bag after traveling with it for almost three weeks. I don't think it's for everyone, but I never thought I'd like another crossbody/sling bag as much as my X-Pod until now. Gonna be my travel companion for future trips, methinks!
Thanks for the epic comment and glad you like it!
never seen any review this detail about a sling bag. Super duper informative ❤
Thanks dude, glad it was helpful!
Awesome stuff as usual Aaron ! Are you gonna do Dex as well soon ? Seems much more usable to me than forge tbh. Keep up the good work man !
I’m gonna reach out to them soon to hopefully get a sample - hopefully they send me one!
On thé Grey side, that “pen slot” is actually for a multi tool or a flashlight. There is another pen pocket in the side wall of the black section. The little black card pocket can fit a metro card or maybe a credit card? Either way, this is by far my favorite sling though because it’s great travel sling!
ahh multi-tool or flashlight - makes sense! Yea it's a killer sling for travel
The Memobottle A6 is a perfect fit for the back compartment. Easy access!
I need to get me one of these memo bottles, I keep hearing how awesome the are
Cool review! Can you imagine such a sling being a removable part of a backpack? That would be ingenious. I wonder if anybody has thought of that? ;-) ;-)
My opinion on this one, I feel it's too boxy to be a sling pouch. Not my style, but I guess there will be a lot of people who love it! I'm still gonna buy the Aer Sling Pouch. It just looks more "natural", if that makes sense!
Cheers, Chris
Hmmm what an interesting idea Chris! ;-) ;-) ;-)
Love this bag. Perfect for pretty much any sort of travel for quick-grabs. Usually I store my battery, passport, any cables I may need, my wallet, headphones, phone, keys, etc. Probably the best small bag I’ve purchased from these guys. A bit of a heads-up to the pet owners out there, though - ALL of black ember’s products attract hair and dust and everything else like a powerful magnet. Good thing, though, you can just wash with water (you’ll be doing this quite a bit). A little padding around the shoulder portion of the strap would’ve been nice, but if you don’t mind feeling like you’re wearing a seatbelt all day (jk it’s not SO bad), then you’ll be fine.
Can confirm about pet hair - it can get intense lol
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I wish Black Ember and Peak Design would collab and just make the perfect series of each size of bag.
What Black Ember doesn’t do right, Peak Design does - and vice versa.
I know there are a dozen other great manufacturers out there; but these two companies stand out to me, personally, as a consumer.
Anyway, what do YOU guys think? What’s your favorite daily carry sling, pack, or bag?
@@Notorious_Be_Right_Us interesting idea! #PeakEmber lol
Great review!
I personally don't like this design (doesn't look useful), especially compared to the Bellroy venture sling 6L (which I love).
BTW, I think the "card pocket" is used for an airtag :)
Could be for an AirTag but it looked too slim. Love the Venture as well!
Can't wait for your bag(s)
Me too haha, thanks for the support!
Thanks for the review. This bag looks totally impractical at least as sling. Last thing I want is things falling when the zip is open while wearing.
Glad to help! But I don’t think your things will fall out - it’s very stable and well organized
Could you please review Black Ember Dex 45L Travel 3 Way Bag
Hoping to once it’s available to the public!
I can imagine the card slot being made for hotel keycards? Or something similar of that matter, maybe even the tesla keycard. Who knows
All good guesses and you’re probably right, although it’s still a strange pocket lol
I get a feeling that the small slot is meant for something like an Apple Airtag, but it should have been a bit more covert.
I don’t think it’s for an AirTag, but could maybe be… it’s a freaking mystery lol
I wish Sony still had the mechanism that folds the one ear cup up toward the stop strap; would be even more room!
Not sure what that is but sounds cool!
@@Nomads.Nation you would lay the headphones down flat and you could turn the ear cups up toward the curve of the headband so they'd be a bit more compact. I think the mx4 were still using that folding style. I know my mx3 do.
@@auduffer ahhh I got it! Dude yes I saw that on a recent Yt video and I feel like I got screwed over - that feature would make these headphones so much better
I’d put an AirTag in that weird little pocket in the main compartment. Good review
Good call
Can you review the LTT Backpack
Been trying to get them to send me one. Make an introduction for me! 😉
Which gym back pack you recommend?
Check out our ‘best gym bags’ video 💪🏾
Ipad mini fits in back pocket, BUT ONLY if not using a case. These days ipad cases are essential / basic protection, so one would expect to have it on the device at all times. This bag does not allow that. To me this is a dealbreaker. Other comments I have is that the material, while very durable, is a dust magnet. Regarding the access to the "black side" of the bag, I'm still struggling to get accustomed to it. So far it's a humbug to get to stuff stored in there. So I ended up not using the bag as much as I would, despite it is very comfortable to wear. I'm even thinking of selling it soon :(
yea that dust-magnet part can be a real bummer
My iPad mini fits with its case on in the back compartment 😊
@@frankjoseph8688 great to know, thanks!
I like it. I like the style. I have an Eastpak The One. Which is kinda vertical cross body.
So anyone with recommendations for a vertical crossbody or just crossbody bags in general? 😁
High Coast from Fjallraven looks nice.
Bellroy City Pouch, WANDRD Cross Body, and Sympl Phone Sling
@@Nomads.Nation I like the look of the city pouch, the strap looks a little thin, but the red.colour (I think you reviewed it) that looks real nice... I like the Tokyo too. 👍
@@linedwell glad to help :)
Appreciate the review as always, but wanted to cheer you on your journey in quitting smoking - you can do it
Haha thanks so much! It’s been a tough road but getting easier. The nicotine gum helps tremendously 💪🏾
Funny, mine just arrived today and I also was like "why is there a credit card slot?" But, overall this for me is a great tech bag to go in my Boundary Supply Errant Pro when I travel. Battery packs, Nreal Air glasses, cables, notebook/pen storage, and PSP Go or RG353M. I'm happy with it. 2 thumbs up.
Hell yea it’s a great bag and will go together with the BSEP very nicely 😎
i cant lie im kinda sold on this never thought i could be a crossbody kinda person till nows
its a great bag!
@@Nomads.Nation i cant lie it's shape is what sold me also congrats on the fyro launch
@@wickedheathen7347 thanks so much dude!!
Is that slot meant for a transit card?
Yea I guess that makes sense… some card for sure it just seemed random to me
Imo it is less usable as a EDC sling, but more usable as a travel sling. Perfect as a "on the airplane pack".
Interesting. I do see your point on how this thing could really rock as your personal item on a plane
Hi Aaron,
I use the boarding kit (not mini) and it works well as a travel sling and also to pull out on plane from my pack.
Can I buy this? 😅
you have my permission, yes
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Cowabunga.!
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Get a short pen.
Wisdom
This looks like a cheap Chinese no brand bag
I respectfully disagree, but thanks for your input!
@@Nomads.Nation I know the quality of the materials of this bag are top notch but many cheap no brand Chinese bags look and design just the same as this bag
@@user-xr1gb9bo1i ok good to know! I'm def not an expert in this so I'll take your word on it 💪
What wallet did you use on this video and what are you using now / recommend? I’d like to carry cash but maybe just 100s / 20s prefer low profile. Have any vids?
timestamp me and I'll tell you. Also check this out th-cam.com/video/TKIW9Vs9T78/w-d-xo.html
Thanks bro. 14:20 - it looks like the black ember wallet but instead of xpac it’s like a sleeker materia.
One other question, between the Air Day Sling 3, Tomtoc 4L small EDC sling, and this Kompak - which would you pick? I just ordered the Kompak and Tomtoc to review both but now I’m leaning towards aer. Why is life like this lol
@@Yetus that's the RE:FORM wallet, it's amazing. I'd go with Aer personally, but I haven't tested the Tomtoc.