Chase, I would love to see some small text on the bottom of the video that gives the name of the current bag you're describing. I find I tend to jump around in the video and often can't tell what you're currently talking about, or I'm cross-referencing at the same time and often miss when you say the name :)
@@tanyahugh6225 Putting a price is tough as these videos are going to be on for quite a while and prices tend to fluctuate. Even putting a baseline price might be troublesome since, as a reviewer, he is sent bags, sometimes even before they are released to the general public, and manufacturers sometimes delay the release of the price to gauge the interest first.
@@litrick5471 Well yeah, but since he’s reviewing them all in one video it would be helpful to mention the weights instead of having to look each one up individually
You said on the Aer pack that you found the compression straps annoying, I'd just like to offer a different point of view... I love those compression straps because they go over the main zipper... The Aer pack is built durable anyway, but those compression straps offer me a little more peace of mind by taking some of the load and responsibility off that zipper
My friend took the Zpack on a 12 day trip around Europe and she loved it! Stuffed all her gear in packing cubes and stuff sacks and put it in the pack. She loved how light and comfortable the bag was.
I think a great idea would be to do this but have superlatives and a bag for each e.g. Best features - PD 45L, most durable- GR3, most weather resistant-Arris, etc.
Your PAKT design is very unique and offers great protection for the laptop. I no longer even consider any backpacks that don’t have the laptop pocket next to the back (carry straps) - it’s flat and weight is closest to your back and I also only look at bags with separate laptop zippered compartment. It just makes sense. I also notice all these one bag travel reviews online are very expensive bags. Little attention to the under $100 bags (Inateck, Hygel, etc..) that do the same thing for those of us (majority) who are not travelling every weekend and frankly prefer to put $200-$400 towards other things and family members.
I had just about settled on a Tortuga Setout and they don't sell them any longer. Decided I can live with the tacticool look on the GR3 and was willing to shell out the exorbitant amount of money they're asking for them. They don't sell those any longer either. The Aer 3 and new Tortuga 40L went back because the main compartments were just too small. The Peak design is too big for carry on at 11" wide when expanded, probably too small at 35L when not expanded. I currently use a Red Oxx Air Boss carry on when flying domestically and it works perfectly when I don't have long layovers or customs lines. I'd like a convertible or backpack, max 22x14x9 with 95% of the space in the main compartment and a padded laptop slot. Almost all of the bags I've looked at have too many dividers and small compartments at the expense of the main compartment. I'm 6'6" and 280 lbs. Big clothes. I can fit clothes for 4 days in the 40L 22x14x8 Air Boss so I know I can get away with a 22x14x8 or 9 if the main is big enough. The Aeronaut 45 and the Red Oxx Sky Train don't have the laptop slots. I've got a flight to Amsterdam coming up, and don't want a full size laptop bag taking up the legroom under the seat on 12 hours of flight time. Ideas?
The pakt travel bag hits 2 things. 1. No matter how organized you are, when it's time to go home during a trip, all that organization goes away and that meshed compartment for clothes will make sure things still stay organized or segmented. 2. That additional side for whatever i want to bring is great for cameras or an extra pair of shoes or flipflops. You see, this is where buying a bag by Chase Reeves makes sense because he reviews bags for a living. He knows what he is talki g about and he didn't brand the bag under his name. That way, it doesn't tue to Chase if he ever does something stupid. It's better thank P. McKinnon designing a bag cause let's face it, a person who's a YT star isn't gonna carry his bag for a long time. Good job Mr. Reeves.
I'd love to see a video on how you pack out the Pakt bag. I saw the earlier videos and picked it up on Indiegogo. I dig the materials and pocket layouts... Maybe I'm packing my peak design packing cubes too full or something because I haven't quite found the sweet spot with the depth on both sides. I purchased the Pakt packing cubes, but really love the feel of the PD. I've ordered some other brands packing cubes too to try some alternatives. Fun fact: I realized that I have 3 out of the 6 Sexy Bags based on your reviews. Love the videos; Keep up the great work!
Thanks to Chase, bought the Peak Design 45L and a YNOT Deploy (Xpac with water bottle holders) loaded with tech stuff fits right in the top compartment expanded to 45L. Works great as a system and looking forward to traveling with it soon.
I've had a Zpacks Arc Blast 55L backpack since 2017 (the forerunner of the Arc Air 50L and using the exact same materials and harness) . I've hiked with it lots using ultralight gear, but also taken it travelling on planes, buses, trains and boats in Europe, Canada, the USA and India, I even trekked Everest Base Camp with it. Despite some dodgy miles roped to the top of buses etc, it's holding up great! I would say that it's at its best when the total carried weight is under 35lb though, so that might be a caveat for some potential purchasers!
Thanks for including the Tom Bihn Aeronaut! As a very short woman the 30L would work well for me for personal travel, along with a crossbody purse for essentials. I was eyeing it when Covid hit...
Ive had my nomadic 40 for a few years now and I love it. I loved it so much I bought the 30L and it’s hand down become my favorite travel bag/ grocery bag lol
Same. Me wants a simple (not overly organized), well-built bag with quality materials, that also looks great. Us non technophiles like good shit, too. It should be carry-on compliant without having to worry about "pushing" the rules and have the bulk of it's space fully available to it's main compartment. One taco pocket and one other easy access pocket on exterior. That's it! No laptop compartment, no admin (jeez Aer, what's with all the freakin' admin?), and no business papers, man! Keep me tech free. Can you tell I've been on the hunt for a bag that doesn't exist? I'm currently rocking a duffel with backpack straps that pretty much meets all this criteria. At 20x14x9 it delivers 40L of space! The problem is if I have to carry it fully loaded for longer than 30 minutes at a time, it starts to get uncomfortable. With normal travel, it's not a problem, but I have a trip coming up where I want to have a proper backpack (with a hip belt) that carries comfortably without looking like I'm going camping (sorry Osprey, you're out). I realize I have to make some allowances. A laptop compartment is pretty much unavoidable, and I can deal with having a little less capacity, but having to swallow all of the features I don't want in order to get a nice bag kinda sucks.
The bag I love most right now is the Able Carry Max. It checks every box for me and is quite a perfect design. The Aer Duffel Pack 3 is tied if you’re only on a few day trip or just need the essentials. I’ve got the Aer Duffel 3 and would get the Able Carry Max if I were traveling a lot right now but I’m not so I’m getting the Cotopaxi Allpa 35 which is a nice bag that will be very cheap with the REI 20% discount and a gift card. Hoping that Aer updates the Travel Pack (3) to have a water bottle holder design thats similar to their Duffel Pack 3’s. The whole two panel midzip to a fugly mesh just looks really Avon/clunky. Id also like it if they made the compression straps removable - they are highly unnecessary on such a structured pack. If they made these changes it’d be my favorite.
The Matador SEG42 is absolutely killer! It’s perfect for when you going all nice and tidy and organized in the beginning of the trip and you start throwing your dirty laundry to the back. Also the straps work great! I do not know how they do it, but they are very comfortable even 13kg on my back. The lack of structure is not noticeable when full, but if you use it a bit empties, a small frame sheet or cardboard does the trick.
"president of the sexy pack club" .. there are zero other people that could say that, get away with it, be accurate about it and generally have it be as enjoyable to consume. truly one of a kind Mr. Reeves. Great video, not even all the way through but that made me laugh.
feel like the matador bag could be great if the back was built in with some straps or panel where u could slide a metal ruler in or two just to give it strong back bone. i guess it is something you could custom make into it.
Chase love your style and use of language. Very entertaining. All of the packs shown are PANEL LOADING. How 'bout comparing top loader Red Oxx Lil Hombre, roll tops RELOAD and maybe some of the mil inspired Vanquest and MaxPedition. Panel loaders are just floppy, and opening 'em up is like spreading a sandwich apart and searching for the cheese or meat inside. Panel loaders are easy to pack or unload on a hotel bed, but not the best for field work. I know this is more about travel then hiking, but it might be good to compare other load carriers.
You missed the aer capsule pack, bellroy transit, and tom bihn synik 30. However, another wonderfully executed video. Very entertaining! Keep up the great work.
How did it take the algorithm this long for me to find you?!?! Bag/wallet reviews are gonna eat up a big chunk of my life for a while now…great vibe, great content. Thanks!
Great Video! Being someone who uses bags a lot, what do you think of the Euston Bange BG WI Holdall 45L Backpack? Its literally got no reviews at all and it looks like a duffel bag? Might solve the great question... Which is better, backpack or duffel...
Ok. Hear me out. There’s a bag called “Be Right Back” from a company called Jujube. Wait don’t look it up yet. First. The organization in this thing is fricken amazing. Perfect pockets. Clam shell opening is great for access. The internal mesh is great. There’s even a spot to put hand wipes pack inside. And it comes with a pad that’s great for sitting on or putting down when you do t want something to get dirty. (Ok you’ll look it up and see it’s a backpack diaper/mom/dad bag) but still it’s one of the best bags I’ve ever had. Haha. Great for everyday. And great travel bag.
Chase, loved this review - I'm always looking for one bag travel and because of your reviews I purchased an Evergoods MPL. I liked the idea of 30L but the shape didn't agree with my hips. Been thinking about the Tom Bihn Brain Bag which they have just released. I reckon that mammoth hauler would have been great in this review! Love you too, dude!
Love your channel Chase. I want to buy the Pakt just to support your design career. Peak Design versus Pakt… Mmmm. The hide-able straps really work for me. But damn, the Topo can hold the “business papers…”…. I was found but now I am lost…
Yeah some of these you certainly might be pushing it in Europe… but mostly on the economic airlines where your only allowed under-seat luggage… but most as you say just needs to be under the 56, 40 & 20cm some allow additional 5cm on the the two shorter sides but it’s safest not to get as some airlines don’t allow that big. The weight however is really the obstacle it only around 10kg sometimes as low as 7kg..
Man, was really hoping to see the Rocky Mountain Underground Travel Briefcase on here. Perhaps a little too niche but, I'm not a skier and I love traveling with this bag.
Like all you're reviews, on travel bag's problem is you have to choose airline before you decide which bag to purchase if you know what am getting at as one bag travel
Once again, nice job on your review and as usual also entertaining to watch. Love your outlook on life. PS - I have (and love) a Goruck GR2 from several years back that I'd bought on your recommendation. For some reason, the outside slash pocket only goes down about half way, so stuff does not just drop to the bottom. Not sure if it was a flaw, but Goruck should adopt your recommendation and modify their design! Keep up your excellent work and thanks!!!
I see 18 car camping bags 😂 basically none of these would work on my typical 3-sector, 32-44 hour, international one-way trips typically across three continents. External water bottle pouches are the first thing I amputate from most bags. My conclusion after 58 years of international travel is carry-on bag designers have never carried on a bag in their lives.
Love the Topo Designs travel bag, I picked up the 30L version after watching your vid on both sizes from way back. Definitely glad I did, I also tried out that 40L, way too large. Though the hip straps were way better on it.
I don’t do a lot of travel but trying to minimize cost of traveling. Would anyone know if a 40L bag is too big for a week long trip? Or should I do something smaller?
@@darthmaster24 Really depends how you pack. If you pack light a 30L would be great, the 40L is great too, it just wouldn't fit as a carry on for all airlines like the 30 would, which kind of killed it for me. I didn't want to have to check bags. Granted the 40 would fit all domestic, it's just some international requirements are a bit more stringent.
I'm surprised heimplanet's updated Transit travel pack 2.0 didn't make it into the sexy bag category, In my mind it's very competitive with Aer but has some organizational features I generally prefer at the cost of a shoe compartment. Also, the compression straps can be removed or placed on back pannel for a lash point, which I tend to enjoy for attaching a rain coat or something similar, and then at the least they're out of the way.
'Ello, new to the channel! Loved the vid, just wanted to see if you have looked at the new Solgaard lifepack endeavour with the closet?? I was looking at it but I can't seem to find anyone who has reviewed it yet.
Found you Chase. Some low-cost airlines (eg RyanAir, Wizz, EasyJet,) are checking for smaller than 40x30x20cm. PAKT 22L just does not cut it! What a pitty. Where to go to meet their criteria?
Missed the Knack travel backpack, definitely an interesting design but no side handle for briefcase carry (despite hideaway straps) so a deal breaker for us
@@liorajacob8094 I will say it can be a little small at times. I’ve had the series 1 for about 2 years now and I’ve taken it on a 7 day trip and that was my only bag. It worked very well and carried everything I needed. I did do laundry while I was there though so I didn’t take as much but it got the job done. I use it to go to and from college during school and has worked awesome for weekend travel and a daily carry for school. Very versatile. Packing cubes help a lot too. Some things of course could be better like that handle would be nice at times, I’m not a huge fan of the look (I like more outdoorsy/adventure), the second compartment meant for business papers… or tablet and such I wish was somewhat bigger, but overall it’s a good bag.
@@Bucher.. I just realized why I got confused - Series 1 has version 1 and 2, whereas Series 2 is completely redesigned (and only available in size medium). I remember emailing the company to request the side handle, and they responded that although version 2 was coming out soon they were not adding the handle. I guess they had enough feedback to add it to the size most suited for business travel. This new bag looks more like the Black Ember Forge which is another capable option for convertible backpack/briefcase travel.
Hello Chase, love your channel, always leave with knowledge and a smile. I love my Burton multipath 27 L for my carry on, and well Burton bags for luggage also, the multi path has everything you need, including our favourite the easy access pocket on the top and so much room and handy pockets we all need.
Love the look of the Pakt bag! I’d love to pick one up but it’s on the higher end of what I can afford, does anyone know of a discount code or whether or not they have sales? Thanks!
Mercari, ebay, Poshmark- lots of ways to buy the good stuff on a budget. Got both my Osprey Ozone 35l and Osprey Flap Jill messenger bag for lots less, both very lightly used, in excellent condition.
Nice bag review! How about duffel bags for travel? I find it very easy and convenient to use duffel bags and my current favorite is Nomad Lane Bento bag.
Wow, the bag you helped design is really sexy, if we use these words though. I just love watching these videos even though I cannot a don't need to buy another one. But really nice job there! I actually wish I will be designing the backpack one day, happy for you that you did it!
Thank you for your very informative videos and website! I am currently searching for a daily/travel backpack for an 18" laptop... any advice/pointers? Thanks!
How about the Aer Capsule Max? Would that make the list? I know you've reviewed it before and it's my current travel backpack. Got the TB Techonaut 45 on order though so the Aer might be splitting time with the newbie. Great video as always Chase!
Do all these bags ship flat in a crushed state or do some ship in a boxes? I noticed that some are more free standing like the Nomatics or Peak Design. Thanks.
I travelled around Nepal,Cambodia and Vietnam with one a couple of years ago for 9months. Also the top access pocket is a godsend. Just a great bag I can’t recommend enough.
@@petergrantlloyd6754 That’s fantastic to hear because I purchased the limited edition X-Pac version of it, along with the X-Pac version of the Aer Day Sling. I was starting to regret it because I keep hearing that 33L is not enough for extended trips, but your experience brings me hope. I was considering switching to the Peak Designs Travel Bag, but now I think I’ll stick with the Aer bag. Thank you Peter!
Glad to help. The only thing I’d add now that if had been available then is this; www.aersf.com/go-pack-heathered-black As you can roll it up or lay it flat and put it in your pack. I use the city sling myself. I should be getting paid by them for this level of shill.
I have a generic backpack presumably chinese made, it was handed out for free by the city workers union in sweden to its employees. It happens to be the most perfect backpack I ever used. can anyone PLEASE benchmark it just make the same one perhaps better materials. When I say it's PERFECT. small pocket at the top right by the back pretty much theft proof. water proof material at the bottom with a fold out raincover for the whole backpack. It's small but its square shape you can fit pretty much anything. Laptop space. stretchy side pockets. Damn I would easily pay over 150 bucks if it was for sale. I'll lend it out for free if someone can just make it
Road tripping the country this summer with the Arris absolutely killer! Chase any chance you’ll be able to get your hands on Peters/nomatics new day bag?
Wow two round ups in one week? You must know what we love. Also THANK YOU for acknowledging Boundary's horrendous track record on delivery. Their customer service has unfortunately been just as bad which is infuriating when you just want to know where your damn bag is months after you've ordered it.
I really, really considered the Pakt Backpack but… imo putting the laptop in the middle instead of against your back makes wearing any backpack feel heavier. Many backpack videos I’ve seen you do you’ve talked about how important having the laptop at the back of the bag is (or at least I think you’ve said that in the past). I get the placement with the Pakt duffle which I like a lot but in backpack mode moving it away from the back is a big miss. It’s a pity because the rest of the bag is boffo.
The principle is: have the heaviest stuff closest to your back. Laptop in the middle doesn't change that much for me (first of all because it's the middle, not the front, and second of all because when I pack the rear section full of my clothes or tech it gets heavier than my laptop). The other thing going on here is the frame in the back panel. That does makes this even more of a non-issue since it distributes the weight across the back (and onto the hips most importantly).
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Chase, I would love to see some small text on the bottom of the video that gives the name of the current bag you're describing. I find I tend to jump around in the video and often can't tell what you're currently talking about, or I'm cross-referencing at the same time and often miss when you say the name :)
Good idea.
Please add the price of the bag too. In your description of the video, could you please put all the bags name and links? Thank you very much
@@tanyahugh6225 Putting a price is tough as these videos are going to be on for quite a while and prices tend to fluctuate. Even putting a baseline price might be troublesome since, as a reviewer, he is sent bags, sometimes even before they are released to the general public, and manufacturers sometimes delay the release of the price to gauge the interest first.
Also mentioning price is useful
Would love if you mentioned how much they weigh. Maybe do a video on the lightest carryon bags?? Thanks!
I agree but you can also just look some of them up
@@litrick5471 Well yeah, but since he’s reviewing them all in one video it would be helpful to mention the weights instead of having to look each one up individually
@@DVelez-wz3fe totally agree. its a key piece of decision making data.
I see Chase Reeves, I click.
Cause it’s always stellar work.
You said on the Aer pack that you found the compression straps annoying, I'd just like to offer a different point of view...
I love those compression straps because they go over the main zipper... The Aer pack is built durable anyway, but those compression straps offer me a little more peace of mind by taking some of the load and responsibility off that zipper
My friend took the Zpack on a 12 day trip around Europe and she loved it! Stuffed all her gear in packing cubes and stuff sacks and put it in the pack. She loved how light and comfortable the bag was.
No she didn't
Chase, you also can expand the main compartment in the Peak Design ! Remember that you can zip off the separation ;)
I think a great idea would be to do this but have superlatives and a bag for each
e.g. Best features - PD 45L, most durable- GR3, most weather resistant-Arris, etc.
Your PAKT design is very unique and offers great protection for the laptop. I no longer even consider any backpacks that don’t have the laptop pocket next to the back (carry straps) - it’s flat and weight is closest to your back and I also only look at bags with separate laptop zippered compartment. It just makes sense. I also notice all these one bag travel reviews online are very expensive bags. Little attention to the under $100 bags (Inateck, Hygel, etc..) that do the same thing for those of us (majority) who are not travelling every weekend and frankly prefer to put $200-$400 towards other things and family members.
I had just about settled on a Tortuga Setout and they don't sell them any longer. Decided I can live with the tacticool look on the GR3 and was willing to shell out the exorbitant amount of money they're asking for them. They don't sell those any longer either.
The Aer 3 and new Tortuga 40L went back because the main compartments were just too small. The Peak design is too big for carry on at 11" wide when expanded, probably too small at 35L when not expanded.
I currently use a Red Oxx Air Boss carry on when flying domestically and it works perfectly when I don't have long layovers or customs lines. I'd like a convertible or backpack, max 22x14x9 with 95% of the space in the main compartment and a padded laptop slot.
Almost all of the bags I've looked at have too many dividers and small compartments at the expense of the main compartment. I'm 6'6" and 280 lbs. Big clothes. I can fit clothes for 4 days in the 40L 22x14x8 Air Boss so I know I can get away with a 22x14x8 or 9 if the main is big enough. The Aeronaut 45 and the Red Oxx Sky Train don't have the laptop slots. I've got a flight to Amsterdam coming up, and don't want a full size laptop bag taking up the legroom under the seat on 12 hours of flight time.
Ideas?
The pakt travel bag hits 2 things.
1. No matter how organized you are, when it's time to go home during a trip, all that organization goes away and that meshed compartment for clothes will make sure things still stay organized or segmented.
2. That additional side for whatever i want to bring is great for cameras or an extra pair of shoes or flipflops.
You see, this is where buying a bag by Chase Reeves makes sense because he reviews bags for a living. He knows what he is talki g about and he didn't brand the bag under his name. That way, it doesn't tue to Chase if he ever does something stupid. It's better thank P. McKinnon designing a bag cause let's face it, a person who's a YT star isn't gonna carry his bag for a long time.
Good job Mr. Reeves.
I needed this video more than ever right now...
I'd love to see a video on how you pack out the Pakt bag. I saw the earlier videos and picked it up on Indiegogo. I dig the materials and pocket layouts... Maybe I'm packing my peak design packing cubes too full or something because I haven't quite found the sweet spot with the depth on both sides. I purchased the Pakt packing cubes, but really love the feel of the PD. I've ordered some other brands packing cubes too to try some alternatives. Fun fact: I realized that I have 3 out of the 6 Sexy Bags based on your reviews. Love the videos; Keep up the great work!
This is my favorite video setup of yours. Feels like it has the best presentation and visual aesthetic.
Thanks to Chase, bought the Peak Design 45L and a YNOT Deploy (Xpac with water bottle holders) loaded with tech stuff fits right in the top compartment expanded to 45L. Works great as a system and looking forward to traveling with it soon.
I've had a Zpacks Arc Blast 55L backpack since 2017 (the forerunner of the Arc Air 50L and using the exact same materials and harness) . I've hiked with it lots using ultralight gear, but also taken it travelling on planes, buses, trains and boats in Europe, Canada, the USA and India, I even trekked Everest Base Camp with it. Despite some dodgy miles roped to the top of buses etc, it's holding up great! I would say that it's at its best when the total carried weight is under 35lb though, so that might be a caveat for some potential purchasers!
38:48 - explains the exact travel renaissance I'm currently going through!
Thanks for including the Tom Bihn Aeronaut! As a very short woman the 30L would work well for me for personal travel, along with a crossbody purse for essentials. I was eyeing it when Covid hit...
A classic Chase clip. Wonderful
Ive had my nomadic 40 for a few years now and I love it. I loved it so much I bought the 30L and it’s hand down become my favorite travel bag/ grocery bag lol
I wish there were more bags WITHOUT laptop compartments. Those of us who don’t have a tech-work-from-home job, but like to use travel bags.
Same. Me wants a simple (not overly organized), well-built bag with quality materials, that also looks great. Us non technophiles like good shit, too. It should be carry-on compliant without having to worry about "pushing" the rules and have the bulk of it's space fully available to it's main compartment. One taco pocket and one other easy access pocket on exterior. That's it! No laptop compartment, no admin (jeez Aer, what's with all the freakin' admin?), and no business papers, man! Keep me tech free. Can you tell I've been on the hunt for a bag that doesn't exist? I'm currently rocking a duffel with backpack straps that pretty much meets all this criteria. At 20x14x9 it delivers 40L of space! The problem is if I have to carry it fully loaded for longer than 30 minutes at a time, it starts to get uncomfortable. With normal travel, it's not a problem, but I have a trip coming up where I want to have a proper backpack (with a hip belt) that carries comfortably without looking like I'm going camping (sorry Osprey, you're out). I realize I have to make some allowances. A laptop compartment is pretty much unavoidable, and I can deal with having a little less capacity, but having to swallow all of the features I don't want in order to get a nice bag kinda sucks.
I've been eyeballing the Evergoods CTB 35. If the Able Carry Max was another 5L bigger.....Gonna look at some of the suggestions in the comments.
I went for the Mystery Ranch Mission Rover. Thanks!
Homemade wanderlust did el Camino hike maybe with the Z Pack. I know she used an earlier version on the CDT or PCT.
The bag I love most right now is the Able Carry Max. It checks every box for me and is quite a perfect design. The Aer Duffel Pack 3 is tied if you’re only on a few day trip or just need the essentials.
I’ve got the Aer Duffel 3 and would get the Able Carry Max if I were traveling a lot right now but I’m not so I’m getting the Cotopaxi Allpa 35 which is a nice bag that will be very cheap with the REI 20% discount and a gift card.
Hoping that Aer updates the Travel Pack (3) to have a water bottle holder design thats similar to their Duffel Pack 3’s. The whole two panel midzip to a fugly mesh just looks really Avon/clunky. Id also like it if they made the compression straps removable - they are highly unnecessary on such a structured pack. If they made these changes it’d be my favorite.
I was dead when you knocked all the other bags off the table..just cracking up..$315???I have to think about that one..I like the Pakt and Aer..
The Matador SEG42 is absolutely killer!
It’s perfect for when you going all nice and tidy and organized in the beginning of the trip and you start throwing your dirty laundry to the back.
Also the straps work great! I do not know how they do it, but they are very comfortable even 13kg on my back.
The lack of structure is not noticeable when full, but if you use it a bit empties, a small frame sheet or cardboard does the trick.
"president of the sexy pack club" .. there are zero other people that could say that, get away with it, be accurate about it and generally have it be as enjoyable to consume. truly one of a kind Mr. Reeves. Great video, not even all the way through but that made me laugh.
I just saw the Pakt Travel Backpack , can't wait for it to be available again
feel like the matador bag could be great if the back was built in with some straps or panel where u could slide a metal ruler in or two just to give it strong back bone. i guess it is something you could custom make into it.
Good job~! nice video~
Your video is a gret inspiration! I'm sewing my own right now, so I can customise it :)
Chase love your style and use of language. Very entertaining. All of the packs shown are PANEL LOADING. How 'bout comparing top loader Red Oxx Lil Hombre, roll tops RELOAD and maybe some of the mil inspired Vanquest and MaxPedition. Panel loaders are just floppy, and opening 'em up is like spreading a sandwich apart and searching for the cheese or meat inside. Panel loaders are easy to pack or unload on a hotel bed, but not the best for field work. I know this is more about travel then hiking, but it might be good to compare other load carriers.
I absolutely love your videos, you're so easy to watch!
You missed the aer capsule pack, bellroy transit, and tom bihn synik 30. However, another wonderfully executed video. Very entertaining! Keep up the great work.
How did it take the algorithm this long for me to find you?!?! Bag/wallet reviews are gonna eat up a big chunk of my life for a while now…great vibe, great content. Thanks!
Yes we all love a gets sweaty a little looking bag. 👌🏻👌🏻 priceless
Great Video! Being someone who uses bags a lot, what do you think of the Euston Bange BG WI Holdall 45L Backpack? Its literally got no reviews at all and it looks like a duffel bag? Might solve the great question... Which is better, backpack or duffel...
Ok. Hear me out. There’s a bag called “Be Right Back” from a company called Jujube. Wait don’t look it up yet. First. The organization in this thing is fricken amazing. Perfect pockets. Clam shell opening is great for access. The internal mesh is great. There’s even a spot to put hand wipes pack inside. And it comes with a pad that’s great for sitting on or putting down when you do t want something to get dirty. (Ok you’ll look it up and see it’s a backpack diaper/mom/dad bag) but still it’s one of the best bags I’ve ever had. Haha. Great for everyday. And great travel bag.
As always.... KILLER! If you've got any interest, I would love to see a review of the Inside Line Equipment travel pack.
I probably would choose the mystery ranch bag because it looks so great, but I think I'd get too sweaty in the back
Chase, loved this review - I'm always looking for one bag travel and because of your reviews I purchased an Evergoods MPL. I liked the idea of 30L but the shape didn't agree with my hips. Been thinking about the Tom Bihn Brain Bag which they have just released. I reckon that mammoth hauler would have been great in this review! Love you too, dude!
The Pakt bag that has hip straps that come out as a sling. That’s very innovative and I would have liked to have seen you demonstrate that.
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Would have liked to see the Tom Bihn Synik 30
Awesome travel bags walkaround. Perhaps some missings, like Heimplanet. For the rest, essential video about todays travel bags. Watched with pleasure.
Stop sleeping on the Sole Premise Travel Bag!!! Best carryon ever!!
Love your channel Chase. I want to buy the Pakt just to support your design career. Peak Design versus Pakt… Mmmm. The hide-able straps really work for me. But damn, the Topo can hold the “business papers…”…. I was found but now I am lost…
Yeah some of these you certainly might be pushing it in Europe… but mostly on the economic airlines where your only allowed under-seat luggage… but most as you say just needs to be under the 56, 40 & 20cm some allow additional 5cm on the the two shorter sides but it’s safest not to get as some airlines don’t allow that big. The weight however is really the obstacle it only around 10kg sometimes as low as 7kg..
Great video. Can you please do a video covering all the bags for places with strict weight and size limits like Australia, Asia, etc thank you.
Moofy Boofy is my phrase of the week
Man, was really hoping to see the Rocky Mountain Underground Travel Briefcase on here. Perhaps a little too niche but, I'm not a skier and I love traveling with this bag.
Like all you're reviews, on travel bag's problem is you have to choose airline before you decide which bag to purchase if you know what am getting at as one bag travel
Great review, thank you so much for so much details with a pure energy ! Just one question, why no Cotopaxi Allpa 35 ?
Once again, nice job on your review and as usual also entertaining to watch. Love your outlook on life. PS - I have (and love) a Goruck GR2 from several years back that I'd bought on your recommendation. For some reason, the outside slash pocket only goes down about half way, so stuff does not just drop to the bottom. Not sure if it was a flaw, but Goruck should adopt your recommendation and modify their design! Keep up your excellent work and thanks!!!
I see 18 car camping bags 😂 basically none of these would work on my typical 3-sector, 32-44 hour, international one-way trips typically across three continents. External water bottle pouches are the first thing I amputate from most bags. My conclusion after 58 years of international travel is carry-on bag designers have never carried on a bag in their lives.
I LOVE BACKPACKS !!!
Love the Topo Designs travel bag, I picked up the 30L version after watching your vid on both sizes from way back. Definitely glad I did, I also tried out that 40L, way too large. Though the hip straps were way better on it.
I don’t do a lot of travel but trying to minimize cost of traveling. Would anyone know if a 40L bag is too big for a week long trip? Or should I do something smaller?
@@darthmaster24 Really depends how you pack. If you pack light a 30L would be great, the 40L is great too, it just wouldn't fit as a carry on for all airlines like the 30 would, which kind of killed it for me. I didn't want to have to check bags. Granted the 40 would fit all domestic, it's just some international requirements are a bit more stringent.
Great content as always. Thanks, Chase.
I'm surprised heimplanet's updated Transit travel pack 2.0 didn't make it into the sexy bag category,
In my mind it's very competitive with Aer but has some organizational features I generally prefer at the cost of a shoe compartment. Also, the compression straps can be removed or placed on back pannel for a lash point, which I tend to enjoy for attaching a rain coat or something similar, and then at the least they're out of the way.
Happy new year to you friend,good show.
Perhaps a topic for a future video would be best packs for hot days (Back panel ventilation).
50 minute Chase Reeves video? Time for popcorn.
@22:25 Chase, you’re a Halo fan, aren’t you?
'Ello, new to the channel! Loved the vid, just wanted to see if you have looked at the new Solgaard lifepack endeavour with the closet?? I was looking at it but I can't seem to find anyone who has reviewed it yet.
Found you Chase.
Some low-cost airlines (eg RyanAir, Wizz, EasyJet,) are checking for smaller than 40x30x20cm. PAKT 22L just does not cut it! What a pitty.
Where to go to meet their criteria?
I like travelling. 🙂👍
Missed the Knack travel backpack, definitely an interesting design but no side handle for briefcase carry (despite hideaway straps) so a deal breaker for us
I believe the new version has the side handle
@@Bucher.. oh interesting! But it's only in the medium size which might be too small... Still worth looking into. Thanks for letting me know.
@@liorajacob8094 I will say it can be a little small at times. I’ve had the series 1 for about 2 years now and I’ve taken it on a 7 day trip and that was my only bag. It worked very well and carried everything I needed. I did do laundry while I was there though so I didn’t take as much but it got the job done. I use it to go to and from college during school and has worked awesome for weekend travel and a daily carry for school. Very versatile. Packing cubes help a lot too. Some things of course could be better like that handle would be nice at times, I’m not a huge fan of the look (I like more outdoorsy/adventure), the second compartment meant for business papers… or tablet and such I wish was somewhat bigger, but overall it’s a good bag.
@@Bucher.. I just realized why I got confused - Series 1 has version 1 and 2, whereas Series 2 is completely redesigned (and only available in size medium). I remember emailing the company to request the side handle, and they responded that although version 2 was coming out soon they were not adding the handle. I guess they had enough feedback to add it to the size most suited for business travel. This new bag looks more like the Black Ember Forge which is another capable option for convertible backpack/briefcase travel.
Of course this is all assuming that my husband's business travel resumes post-Covid...
Bellroy Transit Plus?
So sweet to see how you've progressed from your early videos. That intro was a banger
Hello Chase, love your channel, always leave with knowledge and a smile. I love my Burton multipath 27 L for my carry on, and well Burton bags for luggage also, the multi path has everything you need, including our favourite the easy access pocket on the top and so much room and handy pockets we all need.
the tsa bag is hilarious, i can't believe americans put up with that literally every time they fly
Another amazing roundup video. 👏
Love the look of the Pakt bag! I’d love to pick one up but it’s on the higher end of what I can afford, does anyone know of a discount code or whether or not they have sales? Thanks!
I like it too, but darn the price is too high.
Mercari, ebay, Poshmark- lots of ways to buy the good stuff on a budget. Got both my Osprey Ozone 35l and Osprey Flap Jill messenger bag for lots less, both very lightly used, in excellent condition.
Nice bag review! How about duffel bags for travel? I find it very easy and convenient to use duffel bags and my current favorite is Nomad Lane Bento bag.
Thanks for the video Chase!
Does PD have a patent on the magnetic backpack flap thing? Havent seen it in other bags, i wish it was standard.
Any experience with the Stubble and Company Adventure bag? It keeps popping up in Ads :)
Another great one👍 Business shorts 🤔🤣
Wow, the bag you helped design is really sexy, if we use these words though. I just love watching these videos even though I cannot a don't need to buy another one. But really nice job there! I actually wish I will be designing the backpack one day, happy for you that you did it!
Thank you for making this video!
Me gusta tu mochila me rescata todos los bolsillos que tiene a dónde te lo compraste
no one ever talks about the eBags Motherlode bags... for the price, they are hard to beat.
Thank you for your very informative videos and website! I am currently searching for a daily/travel backpack for an 18" laptop... any advice/pointers? Thanks!
Is that Martin Van Bruen in the background?
How about the Aer Capsule Max? Would that make the list? I know you've reviewed it before and it's my current travel backpack. Got the TB Techonaut 45 on order though so the Aer might be splitting time with the newbie. Great video as always Chase!
Do all these bags ship flat in a crushed state or do some ship in a boxes? I noticed that some are more free standing like the Nomatics or Peak Design. Thanks.
Do you recommend the Aer Travel Pack 2 for over a year of one-bag traveling through Europe?
I travelled around Nepal,Cambodia and Vietnam with one a couple of years ago for 9months. Also the top access pocket is a godsend. Just a great bag I can’t recommend enough.
@@petergrantlloyd6754 That’s fantastic to hear because I purchased the limited edition X-Pac version of it, along with the X-Pac version of the Aer Day Sling. I was starting to regret it because I keep hearing that 33L is not enough for extended trips, but your experience brings me hope. I was considering switching to the Peak Designs Travel Bag, but now I think I’ll stick with the Aer bag. Thank you Peter!
Glad to help. The only thing I’d add now that if had been available then is this;
www.aersf.com/go-pack-heathered-black
As you can roll it up or lay it flat and put it in your pack. I use the city sling myself. I should be getting paid by them for this level of shill.
I have a generic backpack presumably chinese made, it was handed out for free by the city workers union in sweden to its employees. It happens to be the most perfect backpack I ever used. can anyone PLEASE benchmark it just make the same one perhaps better materials. When I say it's PERFECT. small pocket at the top right by the back pretty much theft proof. water proof material at the bottom with a fold out raincover for the whole backpack. It's small but its square shape you can fit pretty much anything. Laptop space. stretchy side pockets. Damn I would easily pay over 150 bucks if it was for sale. I'll lend it out for free if someone can just make it
Very helpful, thank you :)
i was waiting for this
Where can you buy these type of backpacks are they available in the UK 🇬🇧 ?
Love it. Great video.
Road tripping the country this summer with the Arris absolutely killer! Chase any chance you’ll be able to get your hands on Peters/nomatics new day bag?
Everyday bag? He reviewed it on his camera bags video he did recently
I got the same sunglasses...wonder if he bought them on sale at Sunglass Hut last month too 🤣
I really like them too. Do you know what brand model they are?
@30:54 "You've been hearing your mother tell tales."
Hey how about personal item bag ? Nobody talk about them but try to fly spirit air😈
are those bags for "never-coming-home-again" type situation ? 😂😂
may i know what bag in the thumbnail?
Wow two round ups in one week? You must know what we love. Also THANK YOU for acknowledging Boundary's horrendous track record on delivery. Their customer service has unfortunately been just as bad which is infuriating when you just want to know where your damn bag is months after you've ordered it.
Review the Dakine Ranger 45L great bag
review the alpha one niner backpacks
I really, really considered the Pakt Backpack but… imo putting the laptop in the middle instead of against your back makes wearing any backpack feel heavier. Many backpack videos I’ve seen you do you’ve talked about how important having the laptop at the back of the bag is (or at least I think you’ve said that in the past). I get the placement with the Pakt duffle which I like a lot but in backpack mode moving it away from the back is a big miss. It’s a pity because the rest of the bag is boffo.
The principle is: have the heaviest stuff closest to your back. Laptop in the middle doesn't change that much for me (first of all because it's the middle, not the front, and second of all because when I pack the rear section full of my clothes or tech it gets heavier than my laptop).
The other thing going on here is the frame in the back panel. That does makes this even more of a non-issue since it distributes the weight across the back (and onto the hips most importantly).
ID on your sunglasses please.