I became a big fan of Decathlon Stuff. its kind of the IKEA of Outdoor equipment. Not the fanciest of materials and craftmanship but it holds up really well. recently crossed 60.000m of elevation with my 70+10 Forclaz and I still like it! Now I just ordered this one for day to day use... thanks for the review!
I have this backpack and took it to a 5 day trip in Bali and can say that it has held up really well. When I first got the backpack, I was a bit surprised as to how light it was and how "cheap" feeling the fabric was. Though after using it for a couple of days I found that it can pack a lot of stuff and the material is sturdy enough to withstand packing it to the full. I also came to love how lightweight it is. The water bottle pockets are great -- it can fit a 40oz water bottle since it's stretchable. The back and backstrap padding was great and felt really comfortable too. Overall, I love the backpack especially since I only got it for about $40. I would probably be using it again to an Australia trip I have next month.
I have the roll top version, and am looking for a clamshell alternative. What I would say, is the 'secret' pocket in the water bottle pocket, I've been using for my passport. You can access it whilst the bag is on your back and has become one of my favourite features.
Hey, I love your videos and the way you explain things. Could you recommend a bag like this but with better materials? I've been looking for something exactly with that amount of pockets, but prettier.
It's kind of a unique design, it has a basic top panel opening but I can't really think of a bag that looks similar. Aer Travel Pack has a similar opening but pockets are different orientation. Thule Aion is a really nice looking pack with a lot of pockets and a similar bag opening. Try combing through this table, I made it to compare bags, may find something useful in here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xIMBaSlyFbQ7FSU5nKXn8VICaOkASUOR9HaKxRYAheE/edit?usp=sharing
@@OneBagTravels I luckily found this spreadsheet.That's incredibly useful. Why aren't you promoting this spreadsheet in a big way? I want it in your youtube profile section or at the top of your website.
Dear the best travel bag reviewer on TH-cam,... I would LOVE to see you review the Thule Aion 40L travel backpack. I know you did a trip to Argentina with the 28l version, which is a great personal item, but for some reason there seems to be essentially NOTHING on the 40L on TH-cam! I honestly think it could rival some of the big dogs in the one-bag travel world, the dimensions, materials, weight, and clamshell main compartment, all at a reasonable price compared to others like Aer, Peak Design, Cotopaxi etc..
Great video! I would love to see a comparison between this and the 32L rolltop. I have the rolltop and it lists similar dimensions on the website, but it looks slimmer. I measured 8” depth packed (not overpacked) and it fit under a Southwest seat and into the Frontier and Spirit sizers with minimal height squishing. I recommend the rolltop frequently as a personal item for airlines that aren’t too strict about sizing, but I only have the rolltop so it would be nice to see how they compare in real life.
I'm deciding between this one and the rolltop. Where do you put your quick acces stuff? On this one you have a quick acces on top, a seperate organisation compartment in front, you open the bag and can quickly acces the mesh in front flap of main compartment, you open laptop and can quickly acces the ipad compartment (where I would put my kindle).. With Rolltop reaching the ipad compartment from top is deep, reaching it from bottom and you have stuff in the way, reaching the mesh pocket from top is deep and stuff can be in the way when packed, only thing you can easily reach from bottom when packed is where you put a pencil and the zip with the keyclip (which is in different way more easily reachable pocket on this one) .. I do like that you can expand it and can reach your packed gear from the bottom and maybe put a sweater/jacket under the loop that closes the rolltop bag but that's it so I have to choose between a way more organised easily reachable bag vs a bag that can expand and can carry something on the outside.. hmmm
I almost always carry a crossbody, tote, or waist pack in addition to my backpack ("1.5 bagging") so it's not an issue for me. Some stuff can go in the small front pocket. But I agree access to your stuff can be more difficult even with the full zipper on the rolltop@@horiiizon3457
@pkruk Does this new 30L or Old 30L fit Ryanair or like Easyjet? Thanks, its been reviewed by Which Magazine as a Great Value Best Buy so I'm gonna buy it probably.
30lt is too big for Ryanair "small bag" criteria, the dimensions are for an 18/20lt bag. Decathlon did a lovely NH500 20lt bag, been on numerous trips with it, can't fault it
Witam! Mam pytanie? Czy to napewno jest model 32l? Pytam bo zakupiłem w Polsce plecak 32l i nie ma on zamykanej kieszeni na klucze 😢. Nie wiem teraz czy to tak ma być czy na Polskę trafia partia 2 kategorii
The one in the video is the 32L model. I bought them recently so the features should be the same. There is a smaller 28L size, check my video comparison to make sure you have the right one, th-cam.com/video/XHBG9AhAk3Y/w-d-xo.html
Does the bag fit into the wooden sizer you have if its under packed? I am trying to limit the number of bags I own and I am trying to take this aboard an airline with those dimensions. I think its really close (with a little squeezing). thoughts?
Nice concise description of how cheaper bags differ from more expensive ones. Thanks!
Thanks! Made me think about doing an entire comparison of features cheap vs expensive.
@OneBagTravels Great idea! I would love to watch it.
I became a big fan of Decathlon Stuff.
its kind of the IKEA of Outdoor equipment. Not the fanciest of materials and craftmanship but it holds up really well.
recently crossed 60.000m of elevation with my 70+10 Forclaz and I still like it!
Now I just ordered this one for day to day use...
thanks for the review!
Good review, not the best materials but holds up well
I have this backpack and took it to a 5 day trip in Bali and can say that it has held up really well. When I first got the backpack, I was a bit surprised as to how light it was and how "cheap" feeling the fabric was. Though after using it for a couple of days I found that it can pack a lot of stuff and the material is sturdy enough to withstand packing it to the full. I also came to love how lightweight it is. The water bottle pockets are great -- it can fit a 40oz water bottle since it's stretchable. The back and backstrap padding was great and felt really comfortable too. Overall, I love the backpack especially since I only got it for about $40. I would probably be using it again to an Australia trip I have next month.
Thanks for sharing, it's a good bag for the price
I have the roll top version, and am looking for a clamshell alternative. What I would say, is the 'secret' pocket in the water bottle pocket, I've been using for my passport. You can access it whilst the bag is on your back and has become one of my favourite features.
That's a handy little side pocket
this is one of the great back pack choices and the price is 👍!
It really is!
Hey, I love your videos and the way you explain things. Could you recommend a bag like this but with better materials? I've been looking for something exactly with that amount of pockets, but prettier.
It's kind of a unique design, it has a basic top panel opening but I can't really think of a bag that looks similar. Aer Travel Pack has a similar opening but pockets are different orientation. Thule Aion is a really nice looking pack with a lot of pockets and a similar bag opening.
Try combing through this table, I made it to compare bags, may find something useful in here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xIMBaSlyFbQ7FSU5nKXn8VICaOkASUOR9HaKxRYAheE/edit?usp=sharing
@@OneBagTravels I luckily found this spreadsheet.That's incredibly useful. Why aren't you promoting this spreadsheet in a big way? I want it in your youtube profile section or at the top of your website.
Dear the best travel bag reviewer on TH-cam,...
I would LOVE to see you review the Thule Aion 40L travel backpack. I know you did a trip to Argentina with the 28l version, which is a great personal item, but for some reason there seems to be essentially NOTHING on the 40L on TH-cam! I honestly think it could rival some of the big dogs in the one-bag travel world, the dimensions, materials, weight, and clamshell main compartment, all at a reasonable price compared to others like Aer, Peak Design, Cotopaxi etc..
It is a great pack, I'll look at picking up the 40, it would be a great comparison between the 28
There is a phone pocket on the shoulder strap on the same side as the battery pack pocket.
Ah yes, I didn't mention that, thanks for pointing it out
Great video! I would love to see a comparison between this and the 32L rolltop. I have the rolltop and it lists similar dimensions on the website, but it looks slimmer. I measured 8” depth packed (not overpacked) and it fit under a Southwest seat and into the Frontier and Spirit sizers with minimal height squishing. I recommend the rolltop frequently as a personal item for airlines that aren’t too strict about sizing, but I only have the rolltop so it would be nice to see how they compare in real life.
I'm deciding between this one and the rolltop. Where do you put your quick acces stuff? On this one you have a quick acces on top, a seperate organisation compartment in front, you open the bag and can quickly acces the mesh in front flap of main compartment, you open laptop and can quickly acces the ipad compartment (where I would put my kindle).. With Rolltop reaching the ipad compartment from top is deep, reaching it from bottom and you have stuff in the way, reaching the mesh pocket from top is deep and stuff can be in the way when packed, only thing you can easily reach from bottom when packed is where you put a pencil and the zip with the keyclip (which is in different way more easily reachable pocket on this one) .. I do like that you can expand it and can reach your packed gear from the bottom and maybe put a sweater/jacket under the loop that closes the rolltop bag but that's it so I have to choose between a way more organised easily reachable bag vs a bag that can expand and can carry something on the outside.. hmmm
I almost always carry a crossbody, tote, or waist pack in addition to my backpack ("1.5 bagging") so it's not an issue for me. Some stuff can go in the small front pocket. But I agree access to your stuff can be more difficult even with the full zipper on the rolltop@@horiiizon3457
Just to clarify, it uses SBS zippers which is a pretty reputable company. Not as premium as YKK but still reliable
I actually like the zippers on these bags. SBS is a decent brand, and there are actually many different styles and quality of YKK zips.
I prefer the "Quechua NH500 30L" version over this one. It fits the hand luggage ("small bag") sizer in EU low cost airlines like Ryanair.
Nice to hear it works for that, I actually have that one too, probably worth doing a comparison between the NH500 and the NH Escape 500
@@OneBagTravelswould love to see a comparison!
@pkruk Does this new 30L or Old 30L fit Ryanair or like Easyjet? Thanks, its been reviewed by Which Magazine as a Great Value Best Buy so I'm gonna buy it probably.
@@DaveSeville-sf1ku yes, the one I mentioned fits.
30lt is too big for Ryanair "small bag" criteria, the dimensions are for an 18/20lt bag. Decathlon did a lovely NH500 20lt bag, been on numerous trips with it, can't fault it
do a review of the rolltop version
Good idea
Any chance of a review on the Decathlon Forclaz Travel 500 40L - seems to be a cheap cotopaxi knock off with some good initial reviews.
That does look like a Cotopaxi alternative. I'll add it to my list of bags to check out this year.
Witam! Mam pytanie? Czy to napewno jest model 32l? Pytam bo zakupiłem w Polsce plecak 32l i nie ma on zamykanej kieszeni na klucze 😢. Nie wiem teraz czy to tak ma być czy na Polskę trafia partia 2 kategorii
The one in the video is the 32L model. I bought them recently so the features should be the same. There is a smaller 28L size, check my video comparison to make sure you have the right one, th-cam.com/video/XHBG9AhAk3Y/w-d-xo.html
Does the bag fit into the wooden sizer you have if its under packed? I am trying to limit the number of bags I own and I am trying to take this aboard an airline with those dimensions. I think its really close (with a little squeezing). thoughts?
It has a plastic framesheet so the bag will bend slightly, but doesn't squish very well. I'd probably go with the smaller 23L size as a personal item.
This one or Thule Aion 28L?
Thule Aion for design and longevity, Quecha for price.
That hole is for charging cable
Maybe
Can I ask for the way to wash this backpack?
Wipe it with a sponge using mild soap and warm water is the general way to clean a backpack.
Is it water resistant?
No
ah yes the famous peanut test
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