you asked me how is my Bravo Totepack from Alpaka. It looks great and this is the first time bought a backpack with Axoflux materials. My other alpaca gears are with X-Pac Material which I like a lot. The Bravo TotePack is heavy due to the outer shell materials plus protective layers for the Laptops. I bought it to carry a phone and GoPro-12 accessories for videography like Gimbals, tripod, and other accessories. I'm over 65 and in bad health, so heavier backpacks with stuff are difficult to carry with me. I like gadgets and goodies of high quality. btw, The strap fabric loop of one side wasn't stitched (, not so important, but missed) and I wrote them about it with a photo and they decided to send another one.
Nice Review Aaron! Congrats! I’ve been using this Bellroy Venture Pouch like crazy since it was released and seriously, for me, it became a must in my EDC, I carry it almost everywhere. First I had the Venture Ready Sling, and I enjoyed it a lot, but I’m personally not someone who carries a lot, and I prefer loooooog strap sling that let me carry the sling as a crossbody +/- at my waist level. I normally carry my car/office keys, AirPods, wallet and my phone and thats all. I bought a cheap Maxpedition strap on Amazon and just attached it to the Pouch and it became a micro sling/crossbody that I’ve been loving so far. I normally carry inside my tote or backpack and if I need to move with only the essentials, In attach the strap and thats it, even when I’m flying I use two HeroClip Minis on each side and just put it on the front seat and keeps everything on hands, definitely I’m really happy with the versatility and convenience on this pouch. If you’re loving your Venture Ready Sling, just try to put a strap on this one and live the experience!
I see you review all kinds of stuff from different manufacturers. who has used the best exteriors, interior materials, and modern and ergonomic designs
Hey Aaron, I have a question: when you say resistent to the elements, do you also mean the heat (ie deterring a chocolate bar inside the bag from melting in high temperatures), or is it just rain and such?
I wish it had a decent grab handle, I'm currently using the Tomtoc T29 pouch and this bellroy beats it in terms of better interior visibility and coated zippers but the Tomtoc does hold more and has an excellent grab handle.
Matein review might take a long long time. Just know it’s a very cheap bag that isn’t great but it’s cheap and that’s good enough if you are on a budget. If you’ve got a bit more budget, then go for Tomtoc
great sling! only weirdly sized if you carry more/less stuff. That's why they have a sling in every size from 1.5 liters to 9 liters - a size for everyone!
Awesome review! My only gripe with these types of bags/sleeves etc is their price. This is £49 in the UK, which begs the question are they actually worth 3-4 times an alternative from Amazon? I know sometimes the price improves quality but at some stage I feel they charge X amount because they can
You can totally get a cheaper sling that will function very well. Bellroy charges more for their premium materials and fabrics, which is worth it to some people. It’s like buying a Toyota verse a Bentley - both work, just different value propositions.
Found by mistake some extremely cheap sling/pouch by HK brand Podia Adventure, named PH-1339. P1 Exit, East TST. It is some department store, entrance from the street. The dimensions, flexibility, compartments are literally amazing. Somebody needs to recreate the shitty strap, use better zippers, better material. Dream sling, super recommended to try. 215 HKD :)
@@Nomads.Nation many unknown budget brands in that shop. It may seem as a cheap s*** product, but it is actually amazing. Not kidding, I threw away useless overpriced Givenchy sling and use this now instead, haha. So small, yet flexible smart design, I can even fit in training shorts for my gym. Truly recommended to try.
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you asked me how is my Bravo Totepack from Alpaka. It looks great and this is the first time bought a backpack with Axoflux materials. My other alpaca gears are with X-Pac Material which I like a lot. The Bravo TotePack is heavy due to the outer shell materials plus protective layers for the Laptops. I bought it to carry a phone and GoPro-12 accessories for videography like Gimbals, tripod, and other accessories. I'm over 65 and in bad health, so heavier backpacks with stuff are difficult to carry with me. I like gadgets and goodies of high quality. btw, The strap fabric loop of one side wasn't stitched (, not so important, but missed) and I wrote them about it with a photo and they decided to send another one.
Thanks for sharing your experience and I’m stoked that they helped you out!
You guys releasing a review for thr totepack??
@@markangelobautista143 on our radar but might take a while
Nice Review Aaron! Congrats! I’ve been using this Bellroy Venture Pouch like crazy since it was released and seriously, for me, it became a must in my EDC, I carry it almost everywhere.
First I had the Venture Ready Sling, and I enjoyed it a lot, but I’m personally not someone who carries a lot, and I prefer loooooog strap sling that let me carry the sling as a crossbody +/- at my waist level. I normally carry my car/office keys, AirPods, wallet and my phone and thats all. I bought a cheap Maxpedition strap on Amazon and just attached it to the Pouch and it became a micro sling/crossbody that I’ve been loving so far.
I normally carry inside my tote or backpack and if I need to move with only the essentials, In attach the strap and thats it, even when I’m flying I use two HeroClip Minis on each side and just put it on the front seat and keeps everything on hands, definitely I’m really happy with the versatility and convenience on this pouch. If you’re loving your Venture Ready Sling, just try to put a strap on this one and live the experience!
Thanks for the epic comment!
Is it me or isn't this basically a Venture Ready sling - without its strap?
Actually, its a Venture Hip Pack without the strap.
They are very similar for sure
My favorite game to play after watching so many of your reviews is to try and guess the alternatives before you say them. Keep up the great reviews!
haha that does sound like a fun game 😂
I see you review all kinds of stuff from different manufacturers. who has used the best exteriors, interior materials, and modern and ergonomic designs
That’s a lot of different questions and each question has multiple different answers. If you start with one question I’ll be happy to answer
Hey Aaron, I have a question: when you say resistent to the elements, do you also mean the heat (ie deterring a chocolate bar inside the bag from melting in high temperatures), or is it just rain and such?
Great question - I just mean rain/snow
I wish it had a decent grab handle, I'm currently using the Tomtoc T29 pouch and this bellroy beats it in terms of better interior visibility and coated zippers but the Tomtoc does hold more and has an excellent grab handle.
Not something I require in a sling, but I totally see how it could be useful
Great review but where's the link to the full review of the CAP2? 😊
Not live yet - coming soon!
There's Bellroy Venture Hip Pack and it's pretty much the same as this pouch but it can be used as a fanny pack or a sling
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This would be good for attaching to the front chest strap of a backpack for quick access
There are better vertical options for that like Sympl Phone Sling
Hey love your videos, trying to find a smaller pouch like this but has hook and loop interior (velcro), do you have any recs?
Thanks dude! Unfortunately I do not
Try look at the Blue Ridge Overland Bum Bag.
is there a high quality backpack that has a 32oz big water bottle holder on the outside
Not sure about that specific water bottle size. But look at bags from Aer and Evergooods - they have some of the better rated water bottle holders
Is it elegant to carry in hand like aer slim pouch
A bit less so I’d say
This pouch, that pouch, everywhere pouch pouch but have u review a Marsupial Pouch.??
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No Venture Hip pack review?
Already shot! Should be live in a few weeks.
Great review as usual! A strap to use it as a sling would have been awesome.
Also where is the matein backpack Review aaron 👀
Matein review might take a long long time. Just know it’s a very cheap bag that isn’t great but it’s cheap and that’s good enough if you are on a budget. If you’ve got a bit more budget, then go for Tomtoc
@@Nomads.Nation thanks!
This man is the reason I got my Bellroy Venture Sling 6L. Zero regrets though. 😂 This pouch seems weirdly sized though. 🤔
great sling! only weirdly sized if you carry more/less stuff. That's why they have a sling in every size from 1.5 liters to 9 liters - a size for everyone!
Awesome review! My only gripe with these types of bags/sleeves etc is their price. This is £49 in the UK, which begs the question are they actually worth 3-4 times an alternative from Amazon? I know sometimes the price improves quality but at some stage I feel they charge X amount because they can
You can totally get a cheaper sling that will function very well. Bellroy charges more for their premium materials and fabrics, which is worth it to some people. It’s like buying a Toyota verse a Bentley - both work, just different value propositions.
Found by mistake some extremely cheap sling/pouch by HK brand Podia Adventure, named PH-1339. P1 Exit, East TST. It is some department store, entrance from the street. The dimensions, flexibility, compartments are literally amazing. Somebody needs to recreate the shitty strap, use better zippers, better material. Dream sling, super recommended to try. 215 HKD :)
I might have to hit the brown MTR line to check it out!
@@Nomads.Nation many unknown budget brands in that shop. It may seem as a cheap s*** product, but it is actually amazing. Not kidding, I threw away useless overpriced Givenchy sling and use this now instead, haha. So small, yet flexible smart design, I can even fit in training shorts for my gym. Truly recommended to try.