I can't wait to show you this! - LTT Store Backpack
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2024
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After what seemed like endless waiting, it's finally here -- the LTTstore.com backpack! To show you what we've made, Linus is here to walk you through the various pockets, compartments, and features of what we think is the best backpack you can buy.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 The memes are OVER.
0:38 Looking at the reinforced exterior
1:31 No more sweaty backs/shoulders
2:18 The luggage strap
3:07 Yes, it's water resistant!
3:52 Backpack volume/sizing
4:14 Chest strap
4:42 Caribiner zippers
5:29 Filling up the bag!
5:35 Main laptop compartment
8:09 AirTag and waterbottle holder
9:00 The compartment of holding
10:05 Side pocket
10:20 Sunglasses holder
10:42 Organizational pocket of holding
11:02 Back to the sunglasses holder
11:27 Front compartment
13:08 Full bag weight and feel
13:40 Front strap webbing
14:04 Bell tries the fully-loaded bag
14:44 Thanks to Shopify!
15:24 Outro and another look at what was in the bag - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
I love how this video, which is an ad for his backpack, is sponsored by Shopify, which runs his store. He's monetizing his monetization lmao. Brilliant.
When are you going to review the pixel fold 3?
AD INCEPTION!
@@JUSTKOZ the pixel fold 1 hasn’t even come out. How do you want him to review a product from the future. You’re asking for too much.
Not the word I'd use ...
Linus wants to become a billionaire and he is on his way... Soon we will have LTT Computer Cases, Mobos, Eventually all LTT laptops and PCs...
I think a slim version would be amazing too. I feel like it's a bit bulky for my personal use.
Same
Seconded, my daily backpack doesn't need to carry much.
Yup, thin version.
Nah, it's just Linus is so tiny that any backpack looks huge on him 😅
Slim version would be sick
This is a really well designed backpack and I would love to get one BUT there is no way I can justify the 300$ it would cost me to ship this to Switzerland.
Dude 300$ to CH? I actually wanted one myself...
For me the 250 price + 50 shipping is just an eyewatering amount of money for a backpack as an average middle class Hungarian :(
Yeah, this is not for people who just want a good quality well designed backpack. You can get those from reputable brands for much cheaper.
This is for people who specifically want a *LTT* backpack and don't care about the price.
The price is just reallity what it costs for a company that's not in backpacking industry, to make their own unique quality product instead of re-branding existing stuff.
The $250 of the backpack itself is already way too much. That’s a HUGE investment for a backpack.. I can see $100 maybe for the quality, but they live in the rich people word 😪 . LMG makes sooo much pure revenue already, that they could probably give it out for $20 without taking a big hit in the bank
@@noynayru lol keep dreaming, I could see it being sold for 100$+ for no profit but 20$?
At $360 USD to buy, ship and import into the UK, I simply cannot justify the cost, despite this looking like such a good product. Add the 40oz water bottle to go with it and it's an eye watering $421 USD 😢
the only way to justify is if you do a lot of traveling. it seems like it'd genuinely last your entire life with how damn sturdy and well thought out it is.
In my country that's just a little more than a month's rent in a decent house
The bottle is $421 USD???? 💀
@@earthling_parth Everything together with the bottle...so bottle + backpack. Tbf, it is the big boy bottle and the backpack is damn sturdy, but still not an every man type of purchase.
@@marksmanmerc1 Is it warrantied to last a lifetime?
Where was this back pack 10 years ago, I literally ran across my middle AND high school with 25-30 LBS in my bag, and I went through a bag every year. This bag I could probably still use it today. Especially I can relate to so many of the key points Linus brings up / addressed. Literally above and beyond
wtf man
carrying that much weight as a youth will fuck your back up
Same here, carried a dufflepack all through middle and high school, only used my locker for my winter coat, finally retired the bag when the top handle started to fray apart after five years. Still got the shoulder strap though! Was a farm kid and by the last semester of each year since I just filed away all my returned homework papers in the bag it was around 40lbs, and I had a few teachers who couldn't even lift it! funny how I never felt a need to lift weights for Gym class.
The factory linus ordered the batch from is so blessed that linus showed up, without him nobody could have come up with those revolutionary backpacks.
The US military hate this guy for making more sturdy backpacks.
lol up until this point I just used camera bags... Since they also have to deal with heavy weight and have to carry fragile equipment, it kinda works great to carry around my electronics. But since it's not dedicated "tech" bag it always lacked something to me. Hope this bag is better.
So in other words, this whole backpack saga was just an excuse for Linus to make himself his perfect backpack😂
basically yes
He's literally stated that in several videos, same goes for his screw driver, all of his cloths, he hired engineers just to design the products he wants, and was like I'm sure other people will also like it.
@@kevinkuz9716 I know, I just think it's funny
it's a pretty good idea to go about making a product. why make something you yourself wouldn't wanna use.
if I had his resources and money I would as well 😂
This is a really well designed backpack and probably would be the last I owned, but for over $300 CAD, I still wish for slightly more features. I know Linus is always open to any improvements, so please hear me out!
I could add that the sunglass holder can be placed below the outer pocket, that way it can have a hard shell. Having it at the bottom is an unexpected area to have sunglasses for thieves, and having vertical zippers would allow you to quickly store/retrieve them without any awkward arm reaching or removing the backpack. Also, one of the selling points in bags especially in Asia is blade-resistant bottoms. It’s common for thieves to slice the bottom of the bag and loot your stuff before you get a chance to react. One final addition could be outer clips or straps to carry large objects, I really enjoy the two straps on my backpack currently so I can carry around a small skateboard. To go above and beyond, I would have a collapsable expansion area on the main compartment if the issue was storing bulky items.
I hope Linus sees this! It’s a great bag, but for that price point it has to be absolutely perfect.
I agree with your points and have 1 more thing to add, a way for a camelback type system to work wouldve also been really nice. Goes against thier waterbottles though, so I can understand why they wouldnt, but I cannot see myself ever buying a backpack without that ability.
Those blade resistant bottoms are absolutely useless. They are just marketing.
None of that is as important as you make it to be. Special the knife resistant bottoms.
An actually sharp knife will cut through those "blade-resistant" bottoms like a hot knife through butter. This thing, with two layers of polymer-based fabric will be just as resistant (if not more-so) than those special bottoms. Also, I would simply say this.....if somebody is getting close enough to you to swipe anything/damage your bag, you're doing something wrong. I do not allow people to get that close to me, ever. At least not without me having my bag in view and holding it.
@@joydivy research a material called X-Pac and you'll realize how wrong you are. A knife might Pierce it but it won't slide.
I’ve been using the backpack for about a month now. I LOVE IT. The even weight distribution is the biggest thing for me. When you pick it up by the top strap, the weight won’t lean to the front or back. Makes it feel lighter even when it’s stuffed. I can’t wait for the LTT Wallet.
Just got mine today but this is what I first noticed. A combination of my usual tools, my fairly heavy laptop, my Steam deck, and various other things felt like it was nothing. Most recently I've been using the ifix it messenger bag and it couldn't even fit what the LTT bag can yet it always felt so heavy. I thought I might be overhyping the LTT backpack but it holds more than I imagined and feels way better to wear than I could have imagined.
When shareholders and marketing don't get involved in r&d, actual results for the consumers. Making something that will last is against every business 101 it seems these days. Thanks, mate!
Ummmmm marketing was definitely involved.
@@justskot but didn't take the reins. They will always be there, just how much they influence depends on the companies priorities
Cool story bro.
@@jasonwu2758 for real. A lit of attention to detail was put into the design - excited to see what reviews say about it!
Just them selling a backpack instead of other type of bags is already their target market for people who carry a lot. They obviously have a market.
I absolutely love everything about this, from the space, the detail and care going into the design and materials... even the colour scheme is basically as it would be if I could customize it myself. It's my dream backpack... It just costs too much for me. Especially with shipping, import and VAT having it sent to me here in Norway, which would probably take the price up to $335.
Oi I found Efreeti in the wild :D But yeah same, the price is so big and with all other costs it would be way way too much. I wish for an LTT warehouse in the EU
If you want something similar, yet cheaper, get a Samsonite one, might have a few pockets less, but similar priced ones have built in USB sockets, wireless charging pads to use with power banks etc.
Honestly, i was expecting more tech-like features from the backpack, especially at this pricepoint.
Yeah, with this kind of prices they absolutely need an EU warehouse so that you can see an end-user price and not price before tax and customs and whatnot, that you also have to do yourself (which is time consuming, annoying, and you don't know what the price will end up being).
Same! The orange makes this perfect for me too, but alas! 😅 well built insane bag, but just can't really spend that at the moment.
Really well designed bag but personally I'd love to see a revision of the backpack with an external easy access pocket for water bottles. Might feel like a nitpick but that was the deal breaker for me even though I absolutely wanted to get this bag. All my other bags allow quick access to my water bottle on the outside so having to set this bag down, unzip it, take out the water bottle, drink and then put it back in seemed to inconvenient for me and ended up being why I didn't get it.
I'll add my side being that I don't mind it. I don't know any bags that I can reach my water bottle from my backpack without having to at least shrug it off of one shoulder anyway, so the small extra step in having to partially unzip my bag doesn't bother me. And I even prefer this design for something I'm going to take on a plane so it's a more cooperative shape under the seat or overhead.
I am paranoid of a water bottle leaking on the inside. If I can see it on thumb outside I’d be less paranoid
Totally agree. The one reason I’m not buying it. Wish they would add this.
@@c4sualcycl0ps48 Get a leak proof water bottle?
I never use the exterior holders because then the bottle gets stolen constantly. Also I pretty much always have to take it off to take the bottle out or put it back.
We need a commute/office slim version of this backpack. Looks fantastic
yea, like the same thing but minus the bulk area. doubt it'll happen though
Agreed! I think when u remove the one where he puts the towels in, it would be great for office! I have to pass this time cause the backpack is simply too big for me to daily drive. But i would switch if they do an office version.
My thoughts exactly. maby one that is extra comfortable for bikers.
I would love one for when I am riding my motorcycle to work!
so basically remove the clothing section? i support that
This bag is impressive, I can completely understand the price tag given the effort that was put into it, but as other have said, a EU friendly shipping option would be really appreciated.
$50 just for shipping, and with import taxes, I'm now looking at a $360 backpack.
Is it me or are Europeans spoiled? This seems like a reasonable price for express air shipping of heavy/big stuff where I live.
@@Abu_Shawarib Literally have to be singularly shipped from a West Canadian warehouse. The price is what the price is, LTT can’t help that given their size.
I just don’t know what people expect an EU friendly shipping option to be, considering anything substantial could bankrupt LTT if they then don’t put their money where their mouth is and purchase frequent and often from said option. Other then that, it’s got like 2000+ miles to cover to get to you at least.
Like I don’t even work at LTT but even I can see logically why they’d have to pay more. It’s not LTT’s fault they have import taxes into the EU, Euro’s buying power fell, and they have to pay to get someone to carry it to them. They’ve already paid the price themselves to get it from China after all, you’re just paying the price to meet them halfway.
@@Xwartu I'm not saying they should if it doesn't make sense financially, I'm just arguing on the final purchase price tag.
If they don't then fine, but I think it's a valuable insight for lmg to know that they are losing out on potential buyers. I'm sure they already did the math on having warehouse elsewhere for the rest of the shop.
With the backpack being such a huge gamble for them, community feedback is something they would listen to, hence my message here.
I wouldn't mind having to wait for a special eu wave, where things would just be on backorder with a larger shipping window.
Crowdfounded project do that all the time, while also offering tax friendly shipping option, it also significantly reduces the environmental impact of the whole process, which I think should also be considered here.
@@Abu_Shawarib So you would happily pay 360 USD for a backpack? You realize how much money that is for many people, right?
The only reason why this is so expensive is because they make the bags in China, ship them all over the world to Canada and then ship them to Europe. There are businesses that do nothing else but order fulfillment for stuff from China. So that they'd just need to ship a container from China to the warehouse in Europe from where they could ship the backpacks way cheaper for the customer with lower shipping fees and less import tax struggles.
Have you ever driven 1 hour to your local customs office to pick up a bag, pay an arbitrary amount of money just to get the bag? I can totally see why Europeans would prefer not to deal with all of that.
@@Xwartu Nobody said it was LTTs fault. OP just said that the final price for EU customers is hard to justify and I totally agree. 250$ is already quite a bit of money for a backpack but considering the quality and features I could maby justify that cost. 360$ on the other hand is a whole lot more, that sucks and I assume it prevents a bunch of ppl in the EU from actually buying the backpack
That's a really good backpack, seriously all the ideas and thought processes behind it are astonishing.
It's understandable that the price is so high but that's also the reason why I won't buy one (yet).
I'm really glad though that companies are beginning to think "how can we make the most durable and best product" and not "how can we make a cheap product that the end user will have to buy multiple times"
I'm somewhat let down by the lack of internal cable-management solutions in this backpack.
Really like the thought and features packed into this bag. Unfortunately, I never need to carry that much stuff and I think the bag is far too bulky for someone who will use it like I would. Hopefully, in the future, there will be a smaller version that will be designed more as a laptop bag and less like a travel bag.
Agree completely. Would you buy a version with just one main compartment?
The problem is the market. they need to make a profit from this and plane travelers are always the best bet. In now and in the future.
@@todo7998 the device compartment, yes.
@@Splarkszter - sure. Easy to see why the "full size" bag is first in the store. But I would just hope a smaller version will come later.
@@todo7998 probably the electronics pocket and then a spot for a small hard lunch box + a tall water bottle pocket on the side
This bag is so awesome! If you ever open an EU shop, I'll get one the minute it opens! Sadly for now with shipping and import customs applied, it gets too expensive for me. I hope you can work something out in the future because I know there are a lot of EU boys (and girls) wanting your products but shying away because of the aforementioned reasons.
400 Euros for me, INSANITY
Exactly this, wanted to order it yesterday and that was the ONLY, yet big enough of an problem that made me not buy it even though have wanted it for being my main backpack.
I almost have to pay the price of two backpacks to get only one of them after shipping / customs tax
This buying this in the Netherlands just isn’t funny anymore. So much money
I ordered from them once not realizing this. The products were great, but unless they can get rid of this problem I probably won't order again. :/
Same here, I'm a bit sad, because I needed to replace my backpack and was waiting for this. I knew shipping costs would be added, but forgot about the taxes, and I just cannot justify 400 euros for a backpack. I really hope you guys will do well with this for the US market, and hopefully see a EU shipping center in the future... I'm just going to buy a basic backpack for now.
Aside from that, unbelievable work on the backpack, every feature shown I was like: yes, they thought of that too (I bike to work, so the big compartment is great for doing some shopping on the way home, and also, the non sweat back... I was actually looking for this but couldn't find anything!)
Cheers from the Netherlands, hope this goes great for you guys!
Wow, the warranty on this thing must be really good with how well it's made!
You won't believe it when you see it! /s
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@@florianhusquinet913 he's a youtuber not a backpack company lmao, just don't buy it if you don't want it
@@zee-vc5wl It's either "I'm just a TH-camr doing small projects" or "I just spent millions on buildings with zero direct ROI, we have the best team in the world and we are a media/fashion company". Linus is doing ping-pong between the two depending on the argument. LMG is not a solo TH-camr doing merch on the side. If they want to act like a real company, they should at least offer the most basic warranty. It's probably the only reason they don't have a warehouse in Europe.
@@florianhusquinet913 naw the reason they don't have a warehouse in Europe it it would cost millions and it wouldn't make money for at least 10 years. It's merch. they're a media company with merchandise (which is basicly a donation with something back)
I got this backpack for myself not that long ago. As a 6' 3" almost dad-bod dude, it just feels a bit small. Fits on my back pretty well, but I feel the straps are a bit small for my shoulders and kind of digs in a bit. But overall, everything else is pretty good so far. Especially since I tested it out recently on a flight and checked to see if it did fit under an airline seat. It really does fit well.
Man I love the design philosophy of this. Feels like Linus basically designed his perfect backpack and ran with it, which is what makes a great product.
As an aside, would you guys consider a slimmer version? I'm thinking along the lines of this exact backpack but without the second pocket (the one you put the towel and stuff into)? I'm looking for a new backpack for when I go into the office and want to carry my laptop, keyboard, mouse, charger and the rest but I'd rather not have the added bulk of a big space I'm not likely to use much
My thoughts exactly, I use a slim backpack daily to work, so I can bring my laptop, chargers (phone and laptop), mouse, and few other minor things, so a slimmer version would be awesome. As it is it's a great travel backpack, but a slimmer version would be a no-brainer daily driver.
I was searching for a backpack a few years ago and landed on the Belroy Classic Backpack Plus and have really liked it. I would not like something the size of the LTT backpack its a bit too big for me the Belroy is a good balance for me.
Maybe they could add a zipper in the center that compresses the middle picked all the way down to nothing. Sort of like the zipper in suit cases.
yes! I would love a slimmed down version of this, since I don't carry near as much.
This video finally convinced me. I've been watching LTT and Short Circuit with every new video and listened to hours of adds and shameless product plugs, but this was finally the moment where I decided on pulling the trigger. To hold your product until suboptimal market conditions (past "back to school" shopping season) to maintain high quality standards, shows me that the level of detail going into this product is something I want to experience for myself. Long time lurker, first time customer. Can't wait to see if this lives up to the expectations I have for it. I will review this thoroughly once received as I am yet to have a positive experience with other similarly priced bags.
Will you be posting a review of this bag on your TH-cam account?
Well Said!
replying in hopes of update
@@lanye2708 same
@@lanye2708 im tagging along
As someone who spent $300 and $100 on two Goruck backpacks this looks to be a well built and very well thought through backup. Gorucks have a military design behind them and they are focused on being tough. I love the laser focus on the problems the backpack is looking to solve. I don't use the big goruck one very often but I daily drive the smaller and it's...fine. it's not really focused on carrying and protecting a laptop. Would love to see a slimmer version of the LTT one for people with less tech to carry. Anyways looks like a great product and if I am ever in position where I need to carry a lot of tech I will be buying one.
Finally got my backpack, starting college at 24 years old next month, this is my ultimate tech/school backpack. It's built so nicely I took my Steam Deck and Switch out of their cases and put them here. Can't think of a single backpack I'd have that much confidence in.
Hoping for EU shop at some point since customs can be a pain at times. Would go for bag + screwdriver and quite a few other things, and not even considering all the fun stuff hopefully coming from the lab :) Although I understand it's easier said than done but maybe sometime in the future if you get to grow more.
Agreed. I‘m happy to pay the shop prices, they clearly have thought a lot about it and generally the price is competitive to other premium options. But the shipping and import taxes just make buying from LTT feel bad, as you are just paying (often quite a lot) more money than people in NA for the same products. It‘s basically burning money. I‘m out until a EU (re)distributor is set up.
I think if you would consider the amount of product flowing through an EU warehouse would make it highly profitable
@@tagg8233 Agreed on this. @250 euros + shipping + taxes and customclearance im going to pay close to 350 euros. Which tbh isn't worth it. Especially when in that pricebracket there are better established brands. I'll wait it out as well.
same here, 55$ just for shipping a bag + imports taxes (which probably be the same, around 50/60$) is bonkers. I know they don't control shipping prices, that's why I hope for a EU Shop as well. This bag is so well thought out, I really wanted it.
Probably biggest issue is having someone they can trust with having such an inventory or the cost of paying someone else to maintain it.
I would LOVE a bag like this with HALF the space. It's a great backpack but it would be to bulky for the things i use it for. A smaller one withbthe same straps, zippers and sturdyness would be an instant buy for me.
Probably 18 months away if I had to guess. My best estimate is that they spent 7.5 million dollars on bags not including designing and prototyping if you assume a typical 30% margin. The OG bag is going to subsidize the 13 million dollar building they bought and some will be set aside for the backpack team to go back to the drawing board I’m sure.
Same because over the years as I've gotten older, I've learned to lighten my EDC load, and currently carry a Target branded mini backpack(I also have their sling bag If I want to go even lighter), but I carry my Nokia T20 tablet w/ a Logitech K480 keyboard in it's own 2 compartment laptop sleeve that sadly won't fit in the bag under my arm, and I don't carry enough stuff for a full laptop bag, so I would also love to see a a smaller version of this bag for a 13in laptop/tablet with not so many dang pockets, till then for me for the money Target makes the best bags with security zippers for my EDC needs.
One thing you learn from the military is onces = pounds and pounds = pain.
@@MrWjgonder pack light, freeze at night. Pack more, you'll be sore.
I agree, it looks like a nice bag for people that travel for business. For me though, electronics wise when traveling I might take a tablet and some headphones. The last thing I need is another backpack though.
I kinda love it, but find it hard to justify $250 for a backpack.
I've bought 3 backpacks over the last 15 years and what I've wanted out of a backpack has changed each time and seeing as I've spent about $40 each I haven't felt too guilty about changing them around.
First one was for school and I didn't want it too big so I wasn't carrying around too much.
Then I got a larger one so I could carry more travelling. Wore that one out and when I got my new one I got a similar size one but with better internal organization (and fewer external pockets, didn't really use them on the last one).
I tend to pay a lot for backpacks, but I know what I want out of them (usually), and they are usually very rugged in design and build so that they last a long time. But they're also all for different things. The only ones that I don't like are the ones I didn't buy myself, but were gifts.
Yeah it's a hard sell when it's twice the price of a Milwaukee tool backpack. They're certainly not known for being the cheapest option
However I could see this being very useful for an IT/AV technician or manager who does a lot of interstate work via flights.
@@Shemegory Even as someone who doesn't typically like this style of backpack, I can see a lot of value in it. The price makes it definitely a hard sell, but I can see it.
@@ShadeSlayer1911 i put it at 120-150 tops id go 200 max if they did a rock solid say 5 year warranty on it or maybe a 10 year if as linus says its designed to last 10 years
but 300 is a joke even the big name bags don't go that high and there charging you mostly for the label
@@Sarge92 I think my most expensive bag is my 5.11 Rush 100 backpacking backpack, and that one came in at just over 200. But most of my bags barely break 100, if even.
Such a shame it's so expensive to get in EU otherwise it would have been an instant buy. Looks amazing well done !
Yup, I put a backpack, bottle, and a deskpad, basically an order I was holding off on to wait for the backpack to arrive just to discover that shipping alone is almost $80, almost a third of the already steep price of the backpack. I'm fine with item prices, they look quite good, but damn it's a lot of money to spend at once, especially as this set is probably costing a monthly minimum wage where I'm from :(
same here.., i want one but them damn import taxes are killing it...
550€ to Austria, Fuck this no way,... and adding additional Items makes the Delivery somehow even higher, what is this for an Absolut Bullshit
Same when you want to order to the Middle East (Israel) i was really about to make the order i said 250$ its high but i can deal with it and then i. Saw the shipping cost and now i was talking about more then 50$ extra. Now i was like 3 days of work its too much
@@ironman12328 It says on the bag description that separate items would ship at a different time in the backpack meaning you’re buying shipping for both. I imagine the same goes for import taxes. The prices are what they are.
So proud of you, Yvonne and the rest of the team, Linus. The sky‘s the limit!
Elon musk would like to have a word with you.
@tincantelephone Imagine being so spiteful of someones success
@tincantelephone Why do you think it is shitty? You haven't even seen it yet.
@Carl Gunderson He has sent rockets far beyond what I would call the sky. Mars is not the next step up from the sky.
@Carl Gunderson What emoji is that?
it's always nice to see someone build something truly great in isolation: function first. Then figure out what it costs and make no adjustments, props to Linus for not having anything here that isn't needed but EVERYTHING that is needed keep up the good work and let's bring back repair and longevity
Nice design but I got some idea maybe for the next generation of linustechtips backpak.
I'm a college student that daily drive or should I say rides motorcycle to campus. So, a good quality backpack with great ergonomic, function, durability, weather and shock protection is a must from me.
First, weather protection.
It's essential from where I came from since it rains a lot and most people uses motorcycle to go to work, and we've found the best solution. RAIN COVERS! It's so light, compact and more effective than any other premium waterproof material since it create another layer so condensation from the rain have another layer to go through before it reach your devices. Removable rain cover with its own dedicated compartment in the bottom also help your backpack clean since you only need to wash the rain cover rather than the entire bag and separate your dirty covers from the inside of your backpack. a rain cover also mean covering your bag to any other means of damage like dust, dirt or oil when you're exposed to the weather.
For ergonomics, this 35 liters backpack is going to be very uncomfortable to carry since it doesn't have a HIP BELT. Other than motorcycling, I also go hiking a lot and I've carry 20, 30 pounds of stuff up and down mountains. Hip belt are a must to transfer the weight to your stronger bigger leg muscle rater than breaking your shoulder not having it. It also adds stability when you combine it with supporting rigid frame. Laptops especially gaming laptops weight a lot and surely can damage your spine in a long run if you carrying it wrong. If you dont like it, make it removable! you can also adds easy-to-reach pocket to your hip belt like carrier style hiking backpack to carry small but frequently used items like wallets, keys, lighter, or multitool. Another great idea for increasing the ergonomic of the backpack is to transfer heavier stuff closer to your back, by using COMPRESSION STRAPS so it doesn't tip you back if it's filled to the brim. It's great way to accommodate wide range of need and stuff without necessarily compromising ergonomic, an adjustable volume backpack.
BACK SWEATS. the most effective way to get rid of back sweat I've ever tried when I hike is using a trampoline styled back system, let alone air, a wind breeze can pass your back easily using these bad boy, google it!
Next, usability. Most of backpack here have built in battery pack hub so you can plug in your own battery pack to its built in slot in your backpack so you can plug your cable OUTSIDE of your backpack. So, you can still use your phone OUTSIDE of your backpack while you charging it with your battery pack INSIDE of your bag. This way, you can store your phone in your pants pocket where it belong, while charging it from your backpack at the same time. Mind-blowing right? Next. I notice a most of tech guy uses glasses including me because we stare our screen longer than we supposed to. Some backpack include a dedicated hard-shell compartment for glasses so you dont crush your glasses under all of your device.
Nitpick and bells and whistles. You need to put external water bottle pocket, so if your bottle accidentally opened its not when it's inside your bag ruining all of your electronics. There's a whistle sternum straps buckle adding another functionality to your bag without breaking the bank. And your anti-shock system for laptop compartment could use elastic material so it reduces the momentum of impact for your laptop inside your bag.
And yeah I'm obsessed with bags, I have 6 backpacks in my dorm for any occasion and I wonder if there's a one thing fits all of my needs in one bag I would absolutely buy it
It's a great thought out product. I'm sorely missing one small, but to me, crucial detail. No outside waterbottle/can holder (like a stretch mesh pocket). When I wear a backpack I often walk around in cities or in transit from train to bus or likewise. That is when I'll (while still walking) reach around the left of my body, grab the bottle, have a drink and put it back while not requiring me to stop to open a zipper :)
I have never had a bag where this worked at any price. Maybe that's just me? But I feel like my wrist needs to be at an impossible angle to get a water bottle from an outside pocket.
You could probably hang the bottle with a carabiner from one of the straps, that's always been my goto.
@@DanKaschel basically learned how to do this move in the army 😅 I mostly started by almost dislocating my shoulder, but I got more flexible as time went on 😊
@@ChaosTherum I definitely could. But the "flopping about" of an entire liter of water will get annoying while walking :)
While I think you're right from an ease of use perspective every backpack I've ever owned that I use the water bottle mesh has always been one of the first points of failure. They also don't accommodate large water bottles very well. While I think what they did is a compromise to everyday use it will hold up better in the long run as a result.
Honestly Linus when I heard the price and how many issues you guys were running into I assumed, well its gonna be a nicer backpack with an 100$ LTT brand tax for people who want to support the content via merch purchase... I dont have it in front of me but from what your showing here I was wrong. This was well designed, thoroughly tested and looks to be one of those "life time" purchases. Well done. Props to both you and the team for bringing this to market.
This is exactly why I trust this channel. If they say it's worth it, it's likely BETTER than you can imagine. I held off getting Starlink until I saw exactly how it worked here
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I used to go through a backpack every year as a kid in school. All those weak points gave out and my parents would just buy another one.
I don't know if this LTT version would have paid for itself after high school, but with inflation maybe the prices on cheap backpacks are also increased.
@@mastafull it would have, and will 1000% reduce landfills
Wife got this for my birthday. Arrived a week ago and I've been daily driving it for work. I can literally keep all my work stuff in here and switch/DND gaming accessories. If you lost your office to a nursery recently this bag is life changing.
This backpack looks amazing. The cost seems totally justified given the quality, channel merch customization, and features. I'm saving up for it, and hope to swing it for the winter holidays
Been waiting for this for over a year! But it breaks my heart how crazy expensive it is to get it to Sweden. About 500$ when all taxes and shipping (not to mention toll charges) and I can't justify the cost 😭
Agree. Pricing is my only complaint. Literally everything is a checkbox ticked
When it goes mass production price might drop
I will order it and turn a blind eye and use the "future me problem" tactic, I really really need this, and I live in Switzerland so yay taxes
@@shivam28355 you know why it is expensive. You get a high quality backpack, it has a cost.
For that amount of money it would be more viable to buy from a premium backpack brand that has stores/retailers in Sweden.
I was skeptical at first regarding whether you guys could make a backpack interesting but honestly, a well-made one can really be your best friend for many years and this one really seems to have a lot of thought put into it. Good job! If international shipping costs ever become reasonable, I might just order one.
We badly need sensible international shipping, I totally agree.
Shipping within Canada is expensive af.
Yeah that's the main thing for me honestly. If I'm spending $250 USD on a bag I don't expect to pay an extra $50 in shipping to the UK
@@StarkeksLP i think they're not that interested with worldwide shipping ... if they were, they would've figured something out by now ... their main market is the US ... even to Canada, shipping is $25.
EDIT: Oh wow, it's $80 dollars more to ship to EU, Romania .... $55 dollars shipping, plus another $30 taxes ...
@@TinkerTaverns we'll see in the future hopefully.
this looks like a perfect backpack for me since i carry alot of devices around at college, just not sure about the $250 price tag as well as the bright orange interior. an option that was maybe a more modest grey on the inside rather than this super bright LTT orange would be more preferable
bright orange makes it wayyy easier to find small objects in pockets than grey or black
@@Aerosklice a light grey or white color would do the same thing
I love how much effort and time they put into their products. Makes me really happy as a consumer and more likely to buy from them
I stumbled when I saw the price tag, but can still appreciate all the engineering and design that goes into your products
I'd compare it to a high end purse. Hell, my wife has several of those topping out over $200 each. I think I can probably be ok with a bag I use everyday for years costing that much.
trust me this is a good deal when buying high end back packs. quality is not the same from 100-200-300-500 it gets similar in the 300-500 dollar range. it also ends up being cheaper in the long run buy a 100 dollar bag every 3-5 years buy 300 dollar bag every 20. there was a saying being poor is expensive with the example that poor man buys 20$ boots every year for work while rich man spends 100$ once and it last 10 years and thats because the quality of higher end bags shoes etc shows in the longevity of the product. youll get your moneys worth out of this bag no problem and itll probably be cheaper for you over course of the life of the product.
perhaps think of it as the last backpack you will need to buy, you add up all those cheaper ones each year or so and you quickly come to that price?
@@zackmandarino1021 i had a bag in highschool that i spent 60 bucks on for myself my mother said i was nuts spending that much. i carried more weight in the bag as BOOKS (7 text books 7 notebooks pens calculator etc) on a 30 minute bike ride twice a day every day until i got my licence and had the same bag for 3 years. price is not indicative (always) of quality while i do think this is an awesome product i think they've missed the price point by about $100 and even then it's on the upper end of scale of what many would consider reasonable for a younger person
i've already ordered one. I was looking into getting a bag when it was announced, and with how they have over made this to the point that i doubt even i could break it, and how i want to support this channel i chose to wait for this. sure it may be expensive... well over twice the price that I was looking for, but from what ive seen so far i think it will be well worth the price in the long run.
My favorite part about Linus is how brutally honest he is, even with his own products.
You reckon he is honest enough to let us know of better brands than LTT?
@@vnxya7116 I honestly reckon he would, in person. He's that kinda bloke. But he's got many employees to pay and he does it without destroying consumer trust which no company cares these days. Marketing will recoup will uninformed consumers, it's a vicious, detrimental business model that's the norm. Linus has been transparent, no beating around the bush, not out there to screw consumers with no right (I'm in Australia with a ACCC organisation for consumers and still find it lacking) so he's one of the few I can count on one hand personalities I'd trust.
@@jasonwu2758 1000% agree, I like Linus for his straightforwardness. Don't forget with the Screwdriver showcase he is going to have all the competitions brands there to judge against his
Brutally honest yet last wan show completely ignored the 3 star review on the back pack.
@@jasonwu2758 Yeah but don't forget that we are more likely to buy something from someone we trust than going to the unknown vendor. Sure he could promise us the best of the best, but acting down to earth and in the consumers best interest generates exactly a power dynamic where viewers will feel like he is looking out for them and therefor trust his opinion more. And since he is pushing his products so heavily and highlighting all of his innovative inputs on the design I feel like it's more of an ad. I just don't see anything really revolutionary on this 250 dollar backpack. This sits in a similar boat to iFixit in my opinion. It's a product that is not completely bad but they're also not high quality tools. LTT branded stuff are better quality AmazonBasics, but charge as much as top tier brands.
I just got my LTT backpack yesterday!!! And I already have contructive criticism:
1) I miss having snaps over the pocket sleeves in the rear-half. I do not want my stuff, laptops, etc. to fall out of the backpack when the backpack tilts over. I want stuff secured.
2) The internal water bottle holder. I know this was a coin-flip of a decision, but I think it might have been better to have an expandable pocket to hold the water bottle. I use this spot to hold my small umbrella. I like the holder being inside the backpack since it gives an overall CLEAN look, but for quick access it is a pain to open the backpack to access the water bottle/umbrella. I still LOVE the pocket.
3) The front section of the backpack is huge, which I love! I think it might to great to create an "organizer' that is down facing and gives tall "slots". I know you have the tech sack, which I will order soon, but I think it would be wonderful to give users an optional SLIDE IN organizer that has verticle cublicles, so items can be slid in and out. Maybe the organizer if adjustable to people can add/remove sections or special pockets/holders. And when someone doesn't need it then it can be removed to allow larger objects.
I'm still considering to buying for the water bottle. The magnetic solution of Nomatic is awesome.
Just ordered this after getting my school supplies ready for my return to college since Covid. Realized my old bag had a hole in the bottom that a softball could fit through. It's expensive but I hope it will last me through my college years and beyond. Can't wait to get it (Wave 2)!
This is the first thing I’ve bought from LTT because I’m so sick of spending a bunch on laptop bags that turn out to be trash. This one checked every single box I had, so it was a no-brainer to get it. Looking forward to it getting here
how is it? do u like it?
Same
@@hangover4833 they won’t be shipped for a few weeks I think
@@officialANON001 Yeah they start shipping at 20 September
$250 bucks though, how do you find bags that are trash that only this very expensive one can do.
This thing looks awesome, could literally pack just this for a short trip.
It's a super difficult price point for me to justify personally, but glad to see a ton have sold already based on the info on the site.
I don't know why but I feel as if everything on the LTT store is heavily overpriced. Maybe its because I live in China where everything is really cheap while still offering good quality.
@@Voidstroyer I's not just you, It really is overpriced (EU).
@@Voidstroyer or simply because it is overpriced. Import duties, fees, and small (relative) quantities of these all hike the prices in western markets but you have to account for some margin for it to be worth LTT Group's time. Plenty of wages to pay behind the scenes in setting up their merch and maintaining the shop.
@@lanceh90 Yeah I can understand that they have production and staff costs that need to be met somehow. $250 for a backpack is still a lot though.
@@Voidstroyer Are things made in China *for* China high quality? Things made in China for other places are usually notorious for cheapness, but it makes sense that domestic manufacturing would have higher standards.
I've been waiting for this. The only backpack I've found that comes close to this in terms of size/layout was a Helly Hansen one, but I wasn't happy with the layout of that. This one is just perfect. I can tell a LOT of thought went into designing this. Ordered one today. Can't wait until it arrives!
Some critiques (based of the video alone):
First, this is more of a daypack or weekend pack and less so a backpack. Would LOVE to see the love and attention the team poured into something slimmer for a proper everyday carry. (targeting 6 to 7" depth instead of the 11.5")
This was clearly made for the North American traveling market. Europe's travel sizes are comically smaller.
A proper gap at the bottom of the electronics compartment to protect them from placing a heavy bag down on a hard surface. (or have Linus give a better demonstration of the internal webbing).
Beyond that I think you guys nailed it. The craftmanship is probably top tier. It's the creature comforts you've added that will make this product shine above and beyond.
I believe you have just accidentally created the PERFECT backpack for DJ's/ Music Producers, this directly rivals similar offerings from the "industry standard" companies (UDG & Magma)
100% i've had so many UDG bags fail on me over the years in all the places linus mentioned, people only buy that brand because all the top DJ's are sponsored by them, i've had better experiences with Magma bags but they still have their faults... however this LTT one looks like it solves every problem i've ever had, but i guess only time will tell
Not a DJ but I don't think it was accidental, it's optimized for carrying devices and cables which I'd think is what you need, which the LTT "others can make it cheaper so make it better" approach to quality.
I was actually thinking of getting something like a "plug in" for the big compartment to hold my audio stuff. It would be hilarious if I could safely store my headphones retaining their shape as well as have the connectivity potential to put in a chonky power bank, a Rasberry Pi, a small AP (probably inwall variant), and maybe another "plug in" for cable routing and extension
Looks like a really neat backpack!. I had a look at it when I received the email about it being in store, but sadly it's just too expensive to ship and import to EU :(
Yeah I would consider it at £35+ £15 shipping, max.
@@ZaPpaul nah, that's way too low.
Something of this quality couldn't go for less than 150. Although 250 is a bit much
@@TT_PLEB purpose built bags can cost much more than 250$. This bag is built to last so you probably wouldn't need a new one for many years. Another point is that the LTT team worked many many many hours on the design, going through test unit after test unit. They need to make their money back, lol!
Although I agree on the shipping cost, that's outside of Linus' control. But still, +150$ just to ship and import to Sweden is absurd
@@TT_PLEB yeah, I think £250 (+import tax) is way too much for me to justify spending on a bag
@@TT_PLEB Just realised I tagged the wrong person lol I actually wanted to reply to @ZaPpaul
this would honestly be perfect for me, potentially a smaller version tho for daily travel. but the version you have there is the best backpack i've ever seen. good job guys, really well done!
you keep making pure quality products and I'll keep buying them. I don't even need a backpack but this deserves support just to get away from the designed obsolesces in normal companies goods
The backpack looks really well thought out and rugged, kudos. I really like the carabiner zippers, and the tag pocket. Seems great for tech nerds, travelers, and light hikers alike. That said, could there be a slimmer version in the future? Something, like 2/3 thirds of the depth just for the looks of it. Also, each pocket looks awesome, but if removing some of them got this bag to like $150 price I think that would be a banger product as well.
A photographer bagpack in your style would also be awesome. One with all the compartments for cameras accesories, but with more tech in mind, e.g. quad-copters, laptop, battery & storage banks etc. I think that would be a banger too. That one can probably stay at $250
@@AJL713 That would be a really cool product, but I don't know if there is a big enough market for it to be profitable given how much R&D money LTT puts into each product.
@@reywashere5284 You’re probably right 😅 Although, maybe they can save some on R&D by leaning on the knowledge connections they gained on the first go plus they could reuse some components like, the zippers, straps, and the materials used
OH yeah would definitely conisder getting a slimmer 'day' pack instead for going to work/uni. So I can get onto a packed train without looking like a P. 😹
@@AJL713 I'd be all over a photographer version of this or secondly a slightly slimmer version
I think the backpack looks great and seems extremely well thought out, but for $250USD I also can't find any information on any warranty outside of the 30 day return period. What if a strap, handle or something breaks - will there be any repairs/replacements? If so, how long into ownership could someone expect that to be honoured? Other backpacks in this price point (and sometimes less) come with lifetime warranties. Would be a bummer to drop this kind of cash on the backpack, have something happen in the first few months of ownership and be basically out of luck.
From a forum post about the screwdriver: “We've never offered any official warranty for anything on lttstore, but we take a very customer-first approach to any kind of quality or workmanship issue. It's possible we'll offer something more formal, but not sure yet. Our physical goods business is still secondary, and our general approach is to under-promise and over-deliver.”
I can only tell you that any time I've had an issue with an LTT store product, they replaced it immediately, no questions asked. A+ customer service in my book.
The support might replace it if it breaks because I bought a water bottle and 3 days of owning it I dropped it and the lid broke so I contacted support and they sent me a new lid for free even though I was the one who broke it (although the water bottle has been dropped and hit lots of times with the new lid and it hasn't broken so I think the old lid was a defect)
If something breaks on this from normal use, I'd be very surprised. And personal experience I'd be willing to bet my $390CAD if something goes wrong with my bag they will make it right.
@@proximitea I had that happen to me with a Swampletics mug. Dropped it carrying it to the sink in the box to clean it for the first time. Told them about it and they sent me it... well they sent me my whole order again lmao... but they sent me it again. I sent my spare tshirt to my brother. Unfortunately the mug is printed 180 degrees opposite of the handle but the thought counts.
A lot of interesting ideas! I have some criticism, though:
Why do you have a chest strap but not a hip belt? If your backpack is heavy and you have to carry it for long period of time, a hip belt is FAR more important than a chest strap. If you use it, a part of the weight is actually on your hips so your shoulders don't have to carry everything. A backpack without a hip belt is more of a gimmick than a practical backpack. At least if you use it for more than carrying stuff the 50 meters from your car to your desk and back (in which case you don't even need a backpack, some other sort of bag will do).
Also, there a far better ventilation soluttions for the back, where you have only a thin net actually touching your back.
Another thing why I would never consider this backpack is that it is not entirely waterproof. I wouldn't want to risk my laptop in that. My backpack has an additional inner pocket for the laptop which ist completely waterproof. It also has big flaps which covers the zippers and it's made from waterproof material - just far superior when it rains. Waterproof backs also tend to have a better isolation so a bootle with a cold drink will stay cold for longer and a hot drink will stay hot for longer.
Also not a fan of the inside being orange. Sure, it might give better contrast, but I would find an all black (or maybe put some grey in there) far more estically pleasing.
The whole idea of paddind the insides of backpack with "screen-safe, soft fabric pannel" will fall short in real life. As soon as some sand or dirt gets in there, screens will get scratches. And most people don't clean the insides of their backpack all that regularly (which is another reason why making the inside orange isn't such a great idea). It's less of a problem for laptops but I'd not want to put a tablet smartphone or anything else with an exposed screen in my laptop without putting it in some sort of additional case or bag first.
The logo looks pretty cheap. It like that it's black on black but stiching would look so much better.
Thank you Linus, i too have struggled to find a backpack that fits my needs and I'm excited to give the LTT Backpack a workout. (I carry a lot of stuff)
Me when Linus first announced a backpack: Omg wtf why does anyone need this?! How can you improve upon a backpack.
Me while watching this video: omg why has no one done this before?! This is incredible and revolutionary! I keep forgetting how anal retentive and perfectionist Linus is and it REALLY comes in handy and shows with the products he makes.
Well done Linus and team! Not sure I’ll be able to afford it anytime soon, but mine is about 15 years old and showing some wear.
Mine is about 5 years old and showing some wear, but I am a motorcyclist, so my bag sees a lot of abuse. But I use my bag in a very similar fashion to Linus (e.g. overnight/laptop/devices), so all the extra pockets don't have a value to me. Now I'm pondering, at 1am, if I *really* need a ~$300 (after tax/shipping) backpack.
In short, you believe an advert. Nice to know.
To be fair, in that price range, there are backpacks with similar features. Premium backpacks are not something that's never been done before
@@DraakjeYoblama I have a Swiss bag from the 2000s I still use that retailed for around $80 and can probably give this bag a run for its (my) money. Premium bags are definitely a thing, but that price point is just....something else....
A bit superlative there. Many of these things have been done before. You just needed to go towards the more premium end of the market (not designer).
I'd say the only real differentiator is three (and a half) protected device pockets. Most have two (and a half - maybe).
I would love to get the Backpack, and for me it would be totally fine for 250$ with those features and sturdyness. But with the 70$ shipping Fee and the Import Taxes that I would have to pay, It'll be about 450€ to get the Backpack and a Water Bottle. This is more than what I pay Rent for my 452sq ft Apartment (Yes, Housing in Germany is cheap). Unless LTT gets a Warehouse in the EU, so that Shipping is a bit cheaper and we don't have to pay Import Taxes, it'll sadly be a pass for me...
Same for me, I also wanted to buy one since my quechua bag is showing some age since I bought 2017. It was expensive as well with all the things I wanted to buy with it. EU warehouse please.
Just ordered mine and it shipped the same day! Pretty excited!
Looks great. A couple years ago I would have bought it without hesitation. My tech bag was a janky laptop bag that just happened to have good dividers and a lot of stow space for things like ext cords and every USB adapter you can imagine (to sound, to other usb types, to video, and different types of each as well as ethernet). Not only would it have fit in the LTT bag better, I would have been able to leave 80% of it wired in place with just a couple pieces that needed to come out to be fiddeled with. Hell would have just left one of my PoE switches right in the bag and had loose coils to grab and go, good clearance to route cord out and if needed a small usb fan to keep it cooled.
sadly too expensive for me (and seems a bit bulky to be honest) but very happy to see it out and i hope it will open the door for much more from lab and creator Wearhouse.
They should do a slim version that is slightly less "rugged man" as I don't manhandle my bags usually
Agree, it works out to be over $400 for me and there are plenty of better bags for half that price.
@@MrRadialdrift go ahead and link them. I'd love to buy one if you're not talking out of your ass lol
Not too expensive, you just can't afford it. It's as expensive as it should be for the quality of product and features.
@@thejoetandy That's exactly what he said and I quote, "too expensive FOR ME"
I once had a Lululemon backpack that was similar to this in some ways and the price was only slightly cheaper. That one held up for a good amount of time but this one exceeds what I expected your bag to be released as. Ordered and excited to retire my other bags to daily drive this one.(they are all failing in the exact spots you mention.) I appreciate the design outside the durability as well, it looks like something that will still look "cool" through the years.
The thought that has gone in to this is amazing, shame I have no need for a tech focused backpack or I'd buy one right away
I don't carry much just an iPad, laptop and the accessories, But the build quality and functionality is really nice. I was a bit unsure when I ordered the backpack because of how it was going to look on me (I'm a tall boy), but it doesn't look too thick in person actually. I really like the way that it looks and I would recommend this to anyone that needs a good tech backpack. The price is like 250$ USD and I haven't bought any other bags at this price range before but I think this bag is pretty good for the price.
Got Backpack number 2 at the pop up sale last month. I have been using it every day since then and I absolutely love it. The pack holds so much stuff comfortably and is very comfortable to wear. I rate it 7 out of 5
I just wish there was a holder for the ltt water bottle
@@rustypotatoes there is watch the video
@@rustypotatoes it does, but not a outside one, is inside the "compartment of holding" 8:35
@@4vxry im getting to it, alright thanks 😂 that is honestly the only reason i havent gotten one yet, now it's time to save up for it 😁
@@4vxry I know they're rolling out in phases, when would be a good set the date?
This looks like a fantastic backpack but an option for a smaller more compact bag for people who don't carry as much would be nice.
Absolutely. I would easily pay this much for a quality bag that was 10-15L
I'd love a messenger bag, I often *just* need to carry a laptop for work and something that I can comfortably keep on me would be nice
It took them a LONG time and a LOT of revisions and thus a LOT of money to bring this one to market. Making a smaller one, even with the lessons they learned from making this one, will probably take just about as long.
I suspect they would be open to the idea but they need to recoup their investment into their original backpack and screwdriver before they even consider making another type of bag.
I as well hope for the man purse version. I trust linus to be as anal as possible on making this bag, but it is a bulky boy for bulky boy purposes. The backpack that I've used for the last 10+ years is the Think Tank shape shifter (original version). Basically a photography backpack that expands when you have big loads and zips in two layers to be really thin when you're not. Long from the perfect backpack it allowed for having both big and small needs.
@@noyanky44 Yeah I'd be happy paying just as much for this bag but without that big "pocket of holding" in the middle as 99% of the time I don't carry that much. I don't mind the price, I'm all about buying quality items infrequently rather than lots of cheap crap but its a little too big for me. Not keeping many people away, though, given they've already sold ~9000 of them at time of writing.
Downside is the cost and extreme attention to detail they put into these products means a slimmer variant would be a long process
I bought the OG Oneplus Travel Backpack back in 2018, and the laptop compartment became unusable after 2,5 years. I still use the backpack for travels, since there wasn't any backpack that could replace it until now. When the laptop compartment broke, I got myself the ThinkPad Professional backpack, but it never satisfied my travel expectations.
The LTT backpack delivers on every aspect I love in the Oneplus Travel Backpack, and by the looks of it on even more. The price is a bit too much if we also include taxes, but I put in an order regardless. IF it will hold up for 10 years I will be very pleased with it for this price, but only time can tell. Can't wait to get my hands on it, now I just need to wait for it to arrive.
I love how he back track on warranty
we urgently need a EU/UK friendly store. awesome backpack.
I am just about to start a new job that this backpack would be a godsend for, but it would be over £300 by the time it gets here and I just can't justify that, especially at the moment. I would rather spend the money on a Steam Deck (but I can't justify that either atm LOL)
@@kelvin1316 As long as it lasts 5+ years it'd easily be worth it for me
Wondering if Linus has ever talked about this topic?
@@kelvin1316 Check out the Swissgear backpacks. They are mass produced so are considerably cheaper. They're not as tough as the LTT one (triple rivets!) but I had one that lasted for years and has many similar style pockets and features.
@@Ryaninja adding to that, Osprey make some really good stuff for commuters as well as hikers now. And at a much better value than the LTT bag - gotta love economies of scale.
I would like to see how some of LMG's big boys handle the fit of the backpack. I personally hate most backpacks cause I have broad shoulders and most backpacks are too narrow for a comfortable fit. This leads to digging in at the armpits and weight not being distributed over the whole of my back and centered on my spine. Anthony!! You are my size guru for all LTT merch.
Yes, please take photoshoots/videos with different size of people in the LTT team. Small and big sizes at least would be nice.
Not just Anthony though, I want to see a variety of shapes and sizes. I have broad shouders but am pretty slim on top beyond that, then I (currently) have a bit of a beer gut. A lot of backpacks end up chafing between my arms and sides of my chest/stomach, or just not sitting nicely at my back.
They really should just do a photoshoot with all (post-probation) employees that are willing, and just post all the pics in a thumbnail gallery in a separate section on the store page. That way they're not offending anyone by picking specific people for their specific shape, and it massively increases the odds of us finding someone with a similar body type to compare with. A little honest
I am super impressed by this backpack. For two years I did QA for a teen fashion retailer and investigated quality call outs from customers on backpacks as part of my job. Using YKK Zippers is fantastic as YKK is the premier zipper supplier in the industry. They have phenomenal in house QA for every thing they do and are able to guarantee that their zippers will be of the highest quality (and provide testing to back that up). Having them custom designed zippers is pricey but always worth it, especially if using actual metal zippers vs nylon zippers.
The strap attachments are also key as the triangle attachment to the bottom part of the backpack is super strong and helps prevent seam slippage and fabric tears. There was no mention, but I am assuming the the upper part of the shoulder straps are included in the attachment of the handle on top. This would provide more reinforcement, especially with the rivets. The rivets are a slight concern, but that will entirely depend on the factory producing the backpacks in house quality. If the factory does not change and manage the molds that are applied to the machinery to apply the rivets, the rivets could end up leaving tears that will weaken the fabric. Based on everything that I have seen in the video, I have to believe that the team is aware of that potential and has requested additional woven fabric reinforcement between the layers.
All in all, the price actually seems pretty good for this backpack. I can't even imagine how much back and forth with the factory they went through on different revisions until they finalized the design and were able to book line space to have the backpack sewn.
"Carabiner zipper pulls we had custom made, they even have little LTTs on them!"
And THAT is why this bag is absurdly expensive.
Custom carabiner with a laser etched logo aren't expensive.
Quality bags cost money because of the work it takes to stich them together. This bag is still a bit over priced but as they aren't a backpack company like mystery ranch it's a tad understandable.
I think average people will never appreciate the level of sample buying and back and forth it took to get this thing to where you guys wanted it. But as someone whos a production nerd, albeit in the world of print production of books and the like, I can see this was a long ardous process to have made.
This looks like a fantastic travel bag, and I love the attention to detail, and I genuinely might grab one since my travel bag is starting to show signs of age.
I think this is just a bit too large, especially as someone with a smaller frame, for me to use as an everyday bag though. I would love to see a similar amount of love for more of a slim EDC/Commuter/Office backpack, and would 100% daily drive the bag if it has similar levels of durability.
Agreed, a half depth version would be great, especially if it was then half the price... I just need a regular lappy, a few dongles and cables, a No2 screwdriver and maybe an iFixit pack. No overnight bag needed. The last one I got of Kogan was US$18 delivered and is doing fine 2 years later.
Yeah, this is definitely the travel bag if you have loads of gear. Wonder how many people actually carry this much stuff? I could do with a half depth version as a travel bag and one third version as a every day normal laptop bag.
@@guyb7995 nope..premium bags are really expensive always :) like there are 1000 dollar camera bags out there
@@nekoroms nope, this isn't a camera bag, I spent years as a professional photographer and I have camera bags, they have a lot more protection for lens and bodies than this. You can also way over pay for camera bags if you want as they are much more a niche product than laptop bags. I am not saying this is not a great laptop bag, but I am saying I wouldn't pay USD$250+ for any laptop bag when there are some pretty reasonable bags around that suite my needs at a massive price differential. If I lived on the road then maybe this would be on the mark, but I don't.
Yeah for a smaller person I would think this is too bulky for an every day pack. I really wish there was a pad at the bottom as I toss my pack around a lot. And as I posted not having a laptop strap to keep things form sliding out like they did in the video is a huge miss,
I am going to consider this definitely. I almost had that I buy a good backpack and then find they didn’t build straps or stitching well enough. Oh and the metal adjustments is amazing when it come to my well being.
LMG and LTT have not pinned this but in the website they did, the bottom of the backpack is NOT DOUBLE LAYERED so don't go dragging this backpack in the Sahara Desert for 10 years because it is not double layered.
I've never run to an online store so fast in my life. Bro is literally innovating. FINALLY. A BACKPACK THAT ISN'T FAULTY GARBAGE. Like brother you have no idea the SERVICE you and the team have just provided to me. HOLY SHIT the millions of tech things I carry around in my backpack. If little high schooler me knew that the day would come when his favorite tech TH-camr would solve half of his life problems - like holy cow! THANK YOU.
"Don't oversell it..."
@@bootlegsnackz hush
Would have to pay half of what I earn a month for it, too bad, would’ve made my life much easier :(
@@bootlegsnackz Lol!
@@annihilaiser3736 Then save for two, three or four months to make your life much easier for _years_ to come. Sounds like a fair trade.
Can't wait to get it...."looks at the price" well looks like I'm gonna sit this one out chief!
Had the same reaction
Same reaction lmao
Yeah... This is DEFINITELY "FAANG techbro fanboi" or "Still lives with mom" level.
If this can be advertised towards the business class of people, it should do fine
I can get a 3060 for the price of the backpack XD
With respect to the shipping if you live outside of North America.
I bought mine on Jan 16th and according it was shipped via Los Angeles and left California on Jan 28th and was next seen in Hong Kong, where I live, on Feb 2nd. It didn't cross the Pacific Ocean in 5 days by ship, so it flew. Yes, adding 50 USD to the cost for shipping seems a lot, but air freighting something that distance is not going to be cheap. It's not heavy, but arrives fully formed with air filled bags inside to keep its shape.
Just bought a new laptop and before I even started to really shop for bags I got recommended a short that referenced this bag. All the thought you guys put really sold me on this bag.
We need an ultimate backpack showdown series now. Take all the “best in tech” out there and compare, better yet, send the bag to those competitors and let them make the judgement. Peak Design EDB + Tech Pouch versus LTT Bag, fight!
DO IT LINUS YA SHILL
@@nemtudom5074 you don't need to shout
@@sammiller6631 YES I DO
As an owner of the peak design bag for 6 years, these are for completely different target groups. For example in uni, media students like me had the peak 20l and game programming/art/design students had huge backpacks for their gaming laptops. Not a fair comparison. Also Peak has years of R&D advantage. But I am sure someone will do a comparison in the future...
Yes please! I would watch this big time!
I love how over the years, since I started watching LTT(~2016). Linus has managed to build amazing brand and really grow as CEO and understood his role in the company... Kudos for that, many CEOs have much to learn from you.
The only thing I don't like is his brand is "Tech Tips" and has his name on it. I feel weird sporting a brand that isn't more cool sounding and promotes an actual individual.
While we're on the topic of backpacks, Osprey sounds much cooler brand name than "What Kind of bag is that?" ... "Oh, it's LTT". ... "What's that stand for?" ... "Linus Tech Tips." ................
@@SeraphX2 he already talked about having his name moved away from the company in a Wan show couple months ago his plan was to have it as LTT only not an acronym just LTT, a precedent of this is DotA an old mod for Warcraft 3 which means Defense of the Ancients after Valve got the rights its simply named Dota as the actual name no acronym to it.
@@newbietricki239 ok. so then people will invariably ask what it means and you just say nothing. that's even dumber and still not cool lol. that didn't alleviate my issue at all. haha
@@SeraphX2 not really if people want 3 letters or some gibberish as their company or game name then it'll be as is. If they want answers to why then it's not your place to explain some company reason to why they have that name.
@@SeraphX2 There is so many companys that are just a bunch of letters, no one cares
Linus has come a long way and he has achieved so much, congrats to you and your family. One day you have to write a book. Respect!!!!!
Really like the design of this and it’s clearly made well. Fingers crossed you guys bring out a lite version
im so tempted to buy one... i love intentional and thoughtful design
Yet, but Linus is clearly not a minimalist. I wish it was simpler.
Yeah.. Little bit over engineered.. . Its typical when R&D get too excited.
@@switzerland Minimalism sucks when it compromises usability.
Dont fall for the trap. Who in their right mind would pay $250 for a backpack?
@@rahathasan819 Me, and anybody else who earns a multiple 10'000 USD per year.
That back pack looks so incredible that I was totally ready to impulse buy it even though I don’t need it. Luckily the $250 price tag deterred me lol
Once you pay shipping and tax it's a 300-400 dollar bag depending on where you live.
It's even more with shippping and taxes.
$250 is pretty standard for purpose built bag lol. A Fjallraven rucksack can go up to $500 in some places.
fr i already have a totally fine backpack and i don't want to waste that...
Can't wait to buy the super nice overengineered screwdriver too........but it's almost $100 😩
Maybe next year when they have both in stock and I have 400 bucks to blow.
This bag genuinely looks great. So many small features and options that really add up. The problem I have is the price. $250 is way too expensive imo. I'm sure in the long run, it would be worth it but so would other cheaper bags that come with a warranty just in case they don't hold up.
Does this thing actually not have a warranty?
@@Sunnywastakentoo Nope, its a big argument over on the linustechtips subreddit
Underrated feature, the orange interior you wouldn't know how many times I lost some small black or grey thing in my bags with a grey interior
This is the first bag I've seen that I would want more than my current Swiss Gear bag! If only it didn't cost so much... But if mine finally bites the dust, which I don't see happening any time soon, this is top of my list!
I was thinking the same thing I have a travel friendly swiss pack that is basically this pack without the removable pieces and was $120 but $100 on sale. Unless Swiss has a better deal I'd keep this on my radar as a replacement.
I agree 100% (I also have 2x Swiss gear bags)! $249 is a little bit high for me here in Brazil… (crap currency + shipping)
I honestly might just get it anyways haha
I'm desperate to buy LTT stuff, and would be more than happy to spend a lot on it as its all built well and to last, but it's almost impossible while being in Europe with the shipping and import. I feel like they need to sort out partners to actually deliver the merch instead of making more and more for just North America. Surely they can see the amount of profit potential there would be?
On their end they’d still have to ship and host product there, and without anyone having pre-bought it which is a lot more money to tie up to do that in two separate locations with two different logistics teams. I also personally feel like Linus would also be going crazy not being able to oversee that second warehouse himself.
The reality is LTT is in Vancouver and it’s one of the farthest places they could be in general NA away from Europe, and they’re not a mainline retailer.
There are companies that do nothing else but offering this as a service. Importing stuff from LTT store (and really anywhere else outside Europe) really is a PITA.
I agree. It costs 250usd in US, yet in EU it goes for 400…
@@TimvandeStadt Omg, wow
It's not a problem of seeing the profit. It's about being able to get products there without being taxed in to debt.
Just got mine in, and 2 design features that I don't like that much are the front compartment that opens like a book. I know they put the mesh there to prevent things from falling out, but I think there would have been more space if they did their original design he mentioned. Also, the material is not soft AT ALL (except where it protects screens). When I was putting things in and out of the bag with the compartments partially open, the fabric was chafing the back of my hands really bad. I have sensitive skin though and my hand skin has always been pretty soft, so YMMV. Overall though, I really like it! I came from an Alienware Orion M17X backpack that I had for 7 years which finally had one of the zippers to a main compartment fail to the point where it wouldn't stay closed, and that backpack had some other cool features like being able to open completely flat for the laptop compartment so TSA didn't make you take out your laptop (many agents frequently made me do so regardless of it being compliant with their rules, but w/e). Overall, this bag is a solid 9-9.5/10!
I really appreciate how they put a lot of thought into their products. this isnt a china tag swap job. Good job Linus and team!
I really hope that some day, you will bring your store to the EU. I really want this and some other goodies but it gets pretty damn expensive with the shipping costs, tariffs and tax added. One man can dream...
Why wouldn't you want to buy a $250 bag for €400?
It will cost only 30-50€ less even if there is an EU store. For the simple reason that LMG is not an EU company
@The European Bee Deuter :)
I love everything about this backpack except for the size. For the smaller people out there like myself who use 14” laptops and don’t need that much space, please make a 14-20L variant with the same durability & layout! So tired of lugging around a giant backpack. Would buy it in a heartbeat
I’m going to grab one as a travel pack. It seems completely perfect.
For a daily driver i just use a little slim boy, but when I fly I hate taking luggage, so a carry one and a backpack is my approach. But I never have “enough” backpack.
This seems like it will be perfect for me. And then I can more easily justify the cost as it basically saves me a crapload of luggage cost money anyways
$35-$50 a flight? Adds up to this backpack real quick
@@beau-urns It absolutely makes a great travel backpack, and I might still pick one up for a camera + drone bag for smaller projects when a big pelican case isn’t necessary. I especially appreciate that the large section is totally separate from the cables/stationary/smaller organization pockets. Perfect for ND filters and batteries and such. But this is just too big to be my daily driver for the office
An honest question: would you buy it if it were the same price? I've run into this before with thinking I'd save money on something because I went with a smaller size, but it's often not the case. If all of the same number of pieces need to be cut and sewn, all of the same hardware pieces have to be sourced and attached, the labor is 100% identical, so the only savings might be 1-2% in overall material for the slightly less amount of fabric and possibly a zipper than might be 2" shorter. The same way they can charge the same amount for the two sizes of water bottle, because the manufacturing process and lids are identical, and the small difference in aluminum wasn't enough to warrant a different price. I feel like that would be the case here, as well. I think it's partially why compact phones aren't super popular, because there's just not enough material savings to make a big-enough dent in the price.
@@necrojoe I’d definitely still consider it at the same price. Look at Arc’teryx for a perfect example of how smaller doesn’t mean a lower price. It’s expensive to make something durable and small and lightweight
You should consider though, Linus is a smaller person, too. So it might not be quite as bulky as it looks here on video.
I think it was a bit of strategic mistake not getting Jake in there for a for free seconds and slapping the pack on him.
I love seeing a backpack with the techy person in mind, and i love the black and orange, but thats far out of my price point. i bought a "tech" pack earlier this year off Amazon for $60 and I love it. I dont travel much, but when i have to go into the office or kids sports stuff, its nice to have. its a 55L that fits 18.4in laptops (though it doesnt seem any bigger than yours), has a reinforced handle (theres a metal wire cable going through it). it came in with a built in USB so that you could plug a phone into it (into a portable battery), but i took that out and just have a cable hanging out so i can plug my device in without having to have an extra usb cable. i can easily load it up with 30lbs of stuff. I just packed it up for a trip with 3 laptops and chargers, 2 mice, OTE headphones, a Switch, 3 controllers, a portable battery pack, 2 DSs with their charging cables, multiple other charging cables and bricks, 2 books, a small first aid kit, and other small misc items. its comfy to wear (though i havent worn it for any sort of long stretch) and seems like really good quality so far. i expect it to last a long time.
I've been trying to buy things that aren't gonna just be chucked away in no time. This is where the backpack would come in. Totally getting one, the 300 is not even that bad
This looks great! I could have used this over my last 4 years of college, but if I end up carrying around a lot of stuff for work I'll definitely pick one up! (screwdriver I'm picking up day one though) Additionally - hearing the $250 price tag earlier sounded a little high, but after this video it 100% makes sense. This thing is made to last.
Yeah my current bag was 150$ its a camelback that broke in the way linus described. This bag is too bulky for my use but dang its a good value.
Beautiful backpack and design, really loved it. Great video also. The only thing keeping me down is that I'm from Argentina and 300usd it's like a whole month of work or more.
Love how well thought out everything is, I would totally get one, if I would be travelling lots. Unfortunately it seems a bit big for everyday use of just bringing just a laptop, lunchbox, LTT water bottle and some sunglasses etc... Would love to see a version with all key features in a smaller footprint. Keep up the good work. I'll buy a smaller one for sure! Even if it will still cost around $200, since it might be the last backpack you'll ever buy.
Between this and the screwdriver there's a lot of needed engineering going on at LTT, this is exciting and I can't wait to see what you'll come up next.
There's one little thing you've missed, BUT it can be a detachable section in the big compartment. Something to carry a DSLR or mirrorless camera with one or 2 lenses... THAT would be the ultimate, multifunctional, lots of banana for scale backpack...
The pockets in the tech compartment could easily be used for that. Have 1 on the body of the camera (Depending on size, although if you're running a 500mm you're not using a tech bag). Then have one in one of the compartments you'd use for your laptop charger.
Personally even if I was working I'd only need 1 body, maybe a spare, which could easily be held in this bag in several places, followed by a lens on one of the bodies, normally slung over my should tbf but it could fit in the bag; the other would be within the bag itself in the place he puts the power bank as I'd put mine in the front or side pocket tbf.
A voila, problem solved. Also; if you're running and gunning such as in Motor-sport photography you're either going to have a camera harness, or one camera slung and the other stowed. This bag could easily accommodate this without being as big and cumbersome as some Manfrotto bags
Traveled to Italy with this bag - had some problems fitting it under the seat, though it was also lower than the normal seat youd find on an airplane. Love this bag still, absolutely a lifesaver as someone who carries around 2 laptops everyday for school. I have a Linux thinkpad and a gaming laptop, the gaming laptop obviously being the beefier one, but at times I need access to a Linux terminal.