I also got the M23 in Dark Oak, 21L, I've had it about a week now and absolutely love it. The only thing that would make it even better would be, like you suggested, outside access to the lid pocket. Really wish I could justify getting another M23 in another color or fabric or size!
Yes! Outside access would just make it that much better. I know how you feel, I want all the M23s (minus the 500D spearhead shrapnel), but I’ve gotta stop buying them!
@Pack_roam Just curious, why don't you like the 500D version? I'm planning to buy that particular version since I think it would be more durable than the robic one.
The 26L GR1 is my bag of choice. I have a 1000D/210D and a Slate Heritage. I had the Robic M23 21L &26L. I returned the 26L, and sold the 21L when I bought the Heritage GR1. I tried the waxed canvas M23 in 21L and 26L. I thought the waxed canvas 26L fit better than the Robic version. However, I thought the Robic packed better because the materail had more give. All three colors look fantastic. I liked the black better, but it shows every piece of dust. I currently have the 500D 21L, but I don't think I'm keeping it. Because of cost, I only want one waxed canvas bag. I've debated selling my Slate GR1, but it looks so cool!
How’s the 500D for the M23? Better than the ROBIC? I’m debating on picking that up in the 21L. I’ve got a 500D GR2 and love the material, but then on my 15L bullet, not as much.
@@Pack_roam I didn't like 500D at first, but it's growing on me. I didn't mind the Robic because it was easy to wipe off. I don't know if it's any different than the Bullet, but it feels different. Maybe because of the lining of the M23. I like the price of the 500D M23 more than the Robic price.
I just wish the straps weren’t sewn like directly into the backpack. I wish they had like a 1 inch of webbing in between the padded strap and the attachment point of the backpack, so it would be a lot easier to move it out of the way and get in and out of the laptop pocket.
That’s probably my biggest gripe with their bags. While it’s a relatively minor thing, having to move the straps out of the way to get at the laptop compartment is annoying.
Thanks for the brilliant review. I am considering getting the M23 waxed canvas in black as I feel it is more subtle than the oak version. I just had two questions: 1. Can you please tell me if the waxed canvas version is waterproof ? 2. I am close to 6ft2. Will the 21l or the 26l look good on my frame? I live in the UK and hence it's not easy to order both sizes and send one back. So any guidance here will be helpful. Thanks in advance. Keep rocking.
@@nirmalnair1089 He said his height is 5:11 and you are 6:2 so ....26 would be better, in my opinion. I am 6:2 and have a Rucker 4.0 in the 26l, fits perfect.
I’m loving my M23 26l in dark oak. I don’t think it’s too big on my 5’5 frame. This is a great bag and sold my robic version and kept this one.
Definitely a great bag. Now that you mention it, I'll likely sell my ROBIC version as well. You like this bag for EDC? Travel? Everything?
I also got the M23 in Dark Oak, 21L, I've had it about a week now and absolutely love it. The only thing that would make it even better would be, like you suggested, outside access to the lid pocket. Really wish I could justify getting another M23 in another color or fabric or size!
Yes! Outside access would just make it that much better. I know how you feel, I want all the M23s (minus the 500D spearhead shrapnel), but I’ve gotta stop buying them!
@Pack_roam Just curious, why don't you like the 500D version? I'm planning to buy that particular version since I think it would be more durable than the robic one.
I love this look even more. I'd love to see how this compares to the Nutsac canvas Rucksack.
It’s is a great looking bag! That would be a good comparison. I don’t have anything from Nutsac, but they’re on my list.
The 26L GR1 is my bag of choice. I have a 1000D/210D and a Slate Heritage. I had the Robic M23 21L &26L. I returned the 26L, and sold the 21L when I bought the Heritage GR1. I tried the waxed canvas M23 in 21L and 26L. I thought the waxed canvas 26L fit better than the Robic version. However, I thought the Robic packed better because the materail had more give. All three colors look fantastic. I liked the black better, but it shows every piece of dust.
I currently have the 500D 21L, but I don't think I'm keeping it.
Because of cost, I only want one waxed canvas bag. I've debated selling my Slate GR1, but it looks so cool!
How’s the 500D for the M23? Better than the ROBIC? I’m debating on picking that up in the 21L. I’ve got a 500D GR2 and love the material, but then on my 15L bullet, not as much.
@@Pack_roam I didn't like 500D at first, but it's growing on me. I didn't mind the Robic because it was easy to wipe off.
I don't know if it's any different than the Bullet, but it feels different. Maybe because of the lining of the M23.
I like the price of the 500D M23 more than the Robic price.
If you ever want to sell the slate let me know 🤤
I just wish the straps weren’t sewn like directly into the backpack. I wish they had like a 1 inch of webbing in between the padded strap and the attachment point of the backpack, so it would be a lot easier to move it out of the way and get in and out of the laptop pocket.
That’s probably my biggest gripe with their bags. While it’s a relatively minor thing, having to move the straps out of the way to get at the laptop compartment is annoying.
Love your content brother
That means a lot to me. Thanks for your support!
What's the price point? On the 40 L...
Waxed canvas .....
Can you put a ruck plate in that expandable pocket or will it wear it out?
It’ll take a ruck plate just fine. I’ve done a bit of rucking with mine.
This one on the video is the 21L or the 26L ?
It’s the 26L.
Thanks for the brilliant review. I am considering getting the M23 waxed canvas in black as I feel it is more subtle than the oak version. I just had two questions:
1. Can you please tell me if the waxed canvas version is waterproof ?
2. I am close to 6ft2. Will the 21l or the 26l look good on my frame?
I live in the UK and hence it's not easy to order both sizes and send one back. So any guidance here will be helpful. Thanks in advance. Keep rocking.
@@nirmalnair1089 He said his height is 5:11 and you are 6:2 so ....26 would be better, in my opinion. I am 6:2 and have a Rucker 4.0 in the 26l, fits perfect.