Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! I had definitely been wanting to try this one out for a while, especially this smaller size! haha =)
Do you prefer this bag over the new Patagonia Black Hole 25L? I already have the mini MLC, the black hole 40L duffle/backpack, and an osprey Fairview 40L. I would like a smaller pack than I already own specifically for weekend or one week max trips and be closer to the personal sizers. I do prefer clamshell/suitcase bags but I am just not crazy about the look and current colors of the Cotopaxi. The BH25L has the Seabird grey which is pretty nice with their newer matte finish. I rarely take my iPad so the tech sleeves are never a selling point for me either (my only complaint with the mini MLC is that the admin area seems a bit overkill.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag. Glad to hear it’s been working out pretty well and I agree an integrated water bottle pocket would be a nice addition
Not really. The concept of the bag is great but especially with heavier loads it's important to give the option between female and male version. I have the Eagle Creek Companion in female version and it puts the load on my hips perfectly. As a small woman, one size fits all is an instant no.
Nice review, thank you. I am wondering, since it is pretty "flimsy and soft', would you say its doable to take this in my bigger travel bag as a daily carry?
Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! Even though the bag can get fairly flat it still has a good amount of padding especially on the back panel and straps that I think would make it a little bulky to pack into a larger bag unfortunately. If it is a really big bag or your travel bag is pretty empty it might be able to squeeze in but I think using something like the burton tinder pack or recycled Firefighter 24hr would work a little better. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer :)
@@dannypacks Thank you gor your reply, I will look into the 2 bags you recommended. I just love this bag with its internal compartmentalization, plus I don't like those fluffy packable day packs. Thanks and Ill look into it
Thank you for watching! Although this is a solid option with a simpler layout and potentially a little lighter overall I prefer the aesthetic, pocketing and comfort on the travel pack 3 small
Thank you for watching and good question! I think that will depend on the airline and how much stuff you put in the bag. On airlines in the US like Delta and JetBlue I think it would work especially if its not too full, but on more budget airlines such as Spriit in the US or RyanAir internationally, it might surpass their personal item allowance. It would however work as a carry on bag that you wouldn't have to check. Hope that helps.a bit and please let m know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bag =)
Thank you for watching and yes I think a laptop of that length should fit. One thing to keep in mind is that depending on the thickness of the device and the amount of stuff you place in the main areas it might start to get a little bit in the laptop compartment. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bags =)
Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point, this my worry with most travel bags if you pack them out too much it just leaves too little room for your laptop
4 years later, how's the bag holding up? :D
Always been curious bout this pack nice vid again
Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! I had definitely been wanting to try this one out for a while, especially this smaller size! haha =)
Do you prefer this bag over the new Patagonia Black Hole 25L? I already have the mini MLC, the black hole 40L duffle/backpack, and an osprey Fairview 40L. I would like a smaller pack than I already own specifically for weekend or one week max trips and be closer to the personal sizers. I do prefer clamshell/suitcase bags but I am just not crazy about the look and current colors of the Cotopaxi. The BH25L has the Seabird grey which is pretty nice with their newer matte finish. I rarely take my iPad so the tech sleeves are never a selling point for me either (my only complaint with the mini MLC is that the admin area seems a bit overkill.
This bag looks nice & colourful.
Thank you for watching and I agree I really like the unique colors on this one!:)
Loving the colour schemes on these bags
Thank you for watching! And I definitely agree, very cool color combinations! :)
I bought the 35L bag, i love it, only complaint is lack of a integrated water bottle holder and it is flimsy when not full
Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience with the bag. Glad to hear it’s been working out pretty well and I agree an integrated water bottle pocket would be a nice addition
im thinking about 35L but looks like so large and im worried about doesn't fit as carry on is it a big difference from 28?
@@maylingm02 it does fit as carry on, traveled with it many times. 28L is small, it's good for a short 1-3 days tops
Really fine review! Thanks so much.Will this easily go under plane seat, as a personal items bag?
Thank you for watching! In my experience it has worked well as an underseat bag
@@dannypacks Thanks, Danny!!! That helps a lot.
Not really. The concept of the bag is great but especially with heavier loads it's important to give the option between female and male version. I have the Eagle Creek Companion in female version and it puts the load on my hips perfectly. As a small woman, one size fits all is an instant no.
Thanks for the great video! I also watched your Patagonia MLC Mini. Do you have a preference between the two, especially for travel?
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the videos were helpful! Both are solid but I prefer the size and layout of the MLC a bit more
Great video. That backpack looks awesome :)
Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
Nice review, thank you. I am wondering, since it is pretty "flimsy and soft', would you say its doable to take this in my bigger travel bag as a daily carry?
Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! Even though the bag can get fairly flat it still has a good amount of padding especially on the back panel and straps that I think would make it a little bulky to pack into a larger bag unfortunately. If it is a really big bag or your travel bag is pretty empty it might be able to squeeze in but I think using something like the burton tinder pack or recycled Firefighter 24hr would work a little better. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer :)
@@dannypacks Thank you gor your reply, I will look into the 2 bags you recommended. I just love this bag with its internal compartmentalization, plus I don't like those fluffy packable day packs. Thanks and Ill look into it
excellent review
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
Really like the old version color scheme. Where can I get the old version!
Thank you for watching! I agree I really liked this color scheme, not sure where it’s still available, I originally purchased this on Amazon.
How does this compare with the aer travel pack 3 small? Which would you prefer for airplane travel overseas?
Thank you for watching! Although this is a solid option with a simpler layout and potentially a little lighter overall I prefer the aesthetic, pocketing and comfort on the travel pack 3 small
Can this be used as a personal item bag?
Thank you for watching and good question! I think that will depend on the airline and how much stuff you put in the bag. On airlines in the US like Delta and JetBlue I think it would work especially if its not too full, but on more budget airlines such as Spriit in the US or RyanAir internationally, it might surpass their personal item allowance. It would however work as a carry on bag that you wouldn't have to check. Hope that helps.a bit and please let m know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bag =)
would be perfect if it just had a waterbottle holder! frustrating that they wouldn't put one on
Thank you for watching and I agree, would have been awesome to have one on this bag!
are you going till review the Bagram Pack 15-17 backpack from eshena ?
Thank you for watching! and yes I am actually starting to test that out now! =)
Traveling Salseros nice! looking forward to see it. love your videos
Back ordered 😲
Thank you for watching and I’m sorry to hear that! :( Hopefully they get them back in stock soon!
Minaal daypack is the benchmark version of a 28L clamshell backpack
Thank you for watching and I agree mínaal makes a really solid bag!:)
sounds like love this bag but not my body
I would like to buy, but i hesitate. Will it fit 383mm length 15'6 laptop?
Thank you for watching and yes I think a laptop of that length should fit. One thing to keep in mind is that depending on the thickness of the device and the amount of stuff you place in the main areas it might start to get a little bit in the laptop compartment. Hope that helps a bit and please let me know if there are any additional questions I can help answer about the bags =)
@@dannypacks thanks a lot! Already ordered in amazon! Journey of my backpack end it up in Kazakhstan)
I think your laptop is going to be damaged if the bag is fully packed and heavy.
Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point, this my worry with most travel bags if you pack them out too much it just leaves too little room for your laptop
@@dannypacks I ended up getting this bag and the 35L. You’re totally right on the weird hip belt. Too high. I cut mine off 😊
Looks like a kids’ backpack