Thabk you for the very informative review. You help me make up my mind, this bag is the right bag for me, the compact design is what i was looking for.
I absolutely love this bag! I use it for college...laptop, chargers, notebooks, calculator. It works perfect for me. there is a pocket for everything I need without everything falling to the bottom. I will absolutely use this as a Carry on for a flight. Very durable and well made.
It's a great story that illustrates the point that you can't have everything at the same time. I have an Errant myself without any extras and it manages to hold everything I need going on a day trip to town (or to bike home with some groceries). Apparently you just need a bigger bag. :)
Great review! I had this same bag and I sold it almost immediately for the reasons you highlight. I actually loved the bag but the main compartment needed to be much bigger. If I put my shoes in it and a laptop, it was full. I could fit a little more but it would be hard to access anything. Boundary- make a bigger bag that isn't photographer focused, where you can fill in all the pockets and still have room.
@ Paul Riggs.This has nothing to do with the errant but I noticed you said you sold yours immediately, I'm trying to sell an Arcido Akra/Vaga bundle (while GREAT) that didn't quite work for me and I was wondering if you had any tips or go to places you've found to sell? Mine are currently listed on the free spots (letgo and craigslist lol) Thank you in advance!
@@tylerhess9419 I sold it on eBay. I tried Craigslist and offer up but eBay with a buy it now or best offer worked best. That was my second bag to sell in that way. Good luck!
Very well balanced review. I love it! I have an alternative view though: it's not that there isn't any volume, however it's that Boundary has dictated how you use the bag by its pockets. If you want a big-bucket style bag, don't use the pockets in- or outside the bag. Thank you for the review it really puts things in perspective for me
That’s fair. But having a few bags that properly place pockets make this kind of thing stand out even more for me now. I’ve seen it done right, and it makes the experience so much better when you don’t have to fight with the bag to get your stuff out. I think this design is a step back from their Prima backpack.
@@HumorousMaximus and this is why I rely on your reviews - because you've seen many bags that are better in this regard, to alert me of this issue in ways I've never thought of. Again, thank you for the sharp review!
@UCrXVN0_GkX2emf8qlEOzcvw well, dullness has nothing to do with sharpness, which was my comment, because dullness refers to entertainment value while sharpness refers to critical thought. Negative has nothing to do with sharpness - you can disagree with what he says and still think a review is well thought out. Incorrect again refers not to the amount of thought he put in the review, but rather whether you agree or not. Lastly, it is abundantly clear by the end of the video what he is packing in his bag: keyboard, laptop, jacket etc. So, respectfully, you and I disagree on how good the bag is (I think the bag, after now just received it), but you didn't really criticize the review - you simply disagreed, which has nothing to do with sharpness. In any case, I just got my pack, and I love it even though I agree with his criticism i.e. Not enough pocket space for pockets to expand
Hey Vincent, just an FYI. I muted that user from my channel. He’s been coming in here for the past 2 weeks trying to pick fights with anyone leaving positive feedback. Enjoy your bag, and thanks for watching my video.
I could relate to your needs from backpack and this video helped me a lot to make an informed decision and not make a mistake! This backpack is indeed not for everyone. Thanks for your great content Sir!
The biggest problem I have with this bag is that the laptop compartment impedes the main part of the bag. If you get the inserts, you can fit an iPad maybe, but even that feels like it’s getting crushed.
It seems like you just want a magic bag that has the pockets AND unlimited space inside... i have the bag and instead if having a bag without any organization, you have more than enough pockets to organize everything you could possibly carry in an edc bag, and still have a small space for random things like a long sleeve shirt to put at the bottom. Glass half empty type of guy right here!
You should watch my other videos before coming to that conclusion. Especially the Nomatic Pack. It had its flaws but the pocket layout made sense there, and everything was easy to access.
we are all trying to find the perfect bag. i really appreciate that he is trying to show us all possible flaws so that we can judge what works for us and what doesn’t. these reviews are awesome, much better than the useless reviews that do not help us understand how the use of a bag can bother us.
Nice review, more balanced compared to the ones where everything is OK! I agree that the design looks misleading. But for users which do not need a huge keyboard and a bully pc charger and a slimmer pc ( mac book users for example ) will face less issues. And of course this depends of load out, I saw that there are many editors and gamers packing on TH-cam an immense amount of stuff in the bag ( including a smaller keyboard than the one you have ), so it really depends on it.
Great review! I received my Black X-pac Errant last week and I agree with pretty much everything you said. Also it appears your straps are slightly misaligned with the body of the bag. Looks like they are off-centered to the left. My reference point is how centered the straps are with the two lash points on the top flap 2:13 Also, this is not a good bag for school if you need to fit standard 3-ring binders. They mentioned it will fit 3-ring binders, but in my experience It's way too tight to slide through the top flap. Binders also get caught up on the elastic interior pockets which is a pain.
I love the bag. I pack it out differently but I fit a lot in it. I actually picked them up as a sponsor because I was so impressed. And some 17” laptops do fit. I wear size 9 shoes and they fit in the bottom with a 15 inch computer, a packing cube with 2 days clothes, all my cords and dongles, a flashlight, pens, 3 battery packs a 2 Apple laptop chargers, and both of the Port Kitt bags. I do have the aux pack where I keep a couple thing but all of it fits in the bag. It’s a fantastic daily carry and the modular components will allow you to carry quite a bit more. The Aux pouch really gives you a lot more outside acccess and expansibility. I carry the Aux inside the bag for daily carry.
Can you tell me which packing cube you are using? The one from boundary itself or some other? I'm looking for a good packing cube for the errant which fits well :)
This is similar to how I have mine packed out. I have found that the OP is right, sometimes you have to choose which organizational features you want to use based on what you're carrying that day. This could actually be a feature as it makes the bag quite versatile
Great review all points I noticed. I got this tried using it for school or just trips. The inside pockets are made from a material that catches anything that has any corners. Meaning you have to open that back clam shell to get stuff back. Space shrinks. Super uncomfortable, heavy, messed my back up. All this to say looks great from an outside perspective but functions like a ford pinto in use.
Good to see someone posting an honest and personal review rather than the usual pump-priming happy talk. I've had my Errant for a week now and I'm very happy with mine. I can see the concerns about limited space but I guess it's what you need it for. I've packed a 13" laptop, a 12" ipad, two spectacle cases, headphones, pens, note taking pad and a small water bottle in mine, and still had room to fill the wet/dry compartment with the insulated esky container. With all that in it it was pretty full but not bursting and everything felt accessible. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't have a proper home for the note pad which just rattled around the main internal space. Accessing some of the pockets feels a bit more fiddly than perhaps it looked in the kickstarter clips, and I think I will end up playing around with mine to find the best way to use its spaces. I can also fit my size 11 shoes in the wet/dry compartment but only the lightest thin-sole shoes and only just. I would think you would need size 10 shoes or smaller to be confident that they would fit. As noted the build quality is excellent and the pack looks very nice and sleek. So far it's been great for me, but I think the takeway is that this pack has size limitations. I wouldn't be surprised if one day I try to fit something into it and I find it just doesn't go. Or perhaps I will be faced with the choice of having to decide which one of two things I can fit in. If this happens too often I will probably buy that small pack that attaches to the back and expands it's capacity.
dude, thanks for this. I got mine and was thinking the same thing...I should be able to fit more! probably works for some people but like you i actually want to use all my pockets. now I don't have to feel torn returning it!
This looks perfect for me. My laptop is much thinner and I don't carry a separate keyboard, usually backpacks are too bulky, I got rid of my Wandrd Prvke 31 for this reason. Really looking forward to getting mine!
@@shansrouji the Prvke 31 is a fantastic bag and holds a huge amount of stuff, so if you need more space I would definitely recommend it. One downside is that the camera cube dividers are a bit thin, so if the cube isn't packed tight things can move around a fair bit. I wanted to keep it for travelling but couldn't justify owning both it and the Errant.
I’ll have my review of the Axiom in a few weeks. Its the same capacity as the Errant but because the pocket layout is smarter I can fit quite a bit more in that pack. While maintaining a good level of organization.
I agree with jan , not that this is a bad review , i enjoyed it u pointed out alot and made great points but i do think tht the capacity it also taken into account when its fully packed its and organising pack hence the many attachment options ( pending what ur using it for ofcourse) i think it could go both ways in a sense as if u didn’t use all the pockets there would be a larger main volume , never the less excellent review , and i still like errant pack but i do agree with the poor communication and reponses of boundary i reckon they could delt with the shipping and other problems for effeienctly instead of making false promises just to keep the customer happy for a couple more days ( honesty is the best policy ) hahahaha
I have it and it is tight but it’s very much a pouch based carry. I use the Aux pack with it which I use as a large pouch along with the port kit and o absolutely love it because the Aux pack attaches to the front when I need additional volume. I carry my whole office everyday and it works great and converts to do a lot more with the modular accessories. If you are going to use just the bag for a large carry it won’t work for you but if you like modular carry, the errant is a killer bag. The one thing I disagree with the review on is that the function was not sacrificed for the look but rather limited to allow increased modularity. Every part of the bag allows for external attachments- the front takes the Aux or the straps, the top allows strap attachment, the bottom allows strap attachments and the bottom pouch (exm I think). If you like modular usage, this bag will expand to 30-33 liter carry.
I love backpacks; I have watched countless hours of video reviews and read numerous posts on each and every backpack I like (recently including the Errant). What I look for is (obviously) objective reviews and on top of that: packing examples. In theory (including the descriptions and videos provided by the manufacturers themselves) everything works perfectly and the capacity of the backpack seems limitless. In practice, we usually face issues like the ones you describe in you video - and it is the first video I've seen that actually highlights such issues. Ok, the keyboard you used might be a bad example as it is quite bulky and not common, but that fact is that due to the "form over functionality", all pockets will probably be compressed to their limits when (almost) fully packed. On the other hand, one would love all these organizational features that may be used (or not) according to each occasion, allowing multiple configurations and functionality. To sum up: I liked your video review but I still want to get my hands on this backpack (but it gets really expensive to get to Greece, due to taxes, customs and shipping costs)!
Too much hate in the comments, it's your opinion, I don't see why so many others invalidate just because they dont agree with it. anyway I don't have to tell you but just keep it honest and these hating keyboard warriors should reevaluate themselves. you're out here making videos to help people. and they just complain. lol
I think people just really wanted this bag to be great. I was part of the Kickstarter journey, but I checked out after they missed a few deadlines. I think some people dug in deeper and got SUPER defensive about this bag. It’s fine though. I’m sharing my opinions, and they’ll share theirs. As long as they don’t start getting personal, it’s all good.
I have the bag and you can reach the bottom from the magnet opening. It has plenty of room for an EDC bag and I’ve only had a problem with the laptop part but my laptop is thick. It is a well designed bag and you are dissing this bag even though it isn’t designed to hold that much stuff. It has great pockets for accessibility and is durable
Thanks for watching. I also said it was well crafted, with great materials. I think I said it more than once, I also said it was my fault, and I got exactly what I paid for. My most critical feedback was related to how they managed the KS, for those of us that were part of that journey. The other feedback was in regards to pocket placement. But like all my videos, it’s just my opinion. Have a good one.
I agree, it is great for what it’s made for and I didn’t appreciate there handing of customer feedback. I ordered a November delivery and got it Dec 26
I appreciate the review and the various comments. Like you, my wife and I supported the Kickstarter campaign, and like you, I’ve been incredibly disappointed with the way that all of this has played out. We still haven’t received our backpacks, and it seems that Boundary is perfectly content to continue saying that they’re working on customer service and then turning around and doing the same thing over and over again. All that said, I am still anxious to finally receive our packs, as I hope that it’ll work well for our edc needs.
Ive bought AND used both Boundary Supply bags through kickstarter... So far, the only good things that have come from the company is the idea. It looks so awesome on video and paper, but when im actually using it, its heavy, there are so many pockets that absolutely suck, and the main compartments just dont feel right... idk, i dont think i will ever get a Boundary backpack again
Absolutely love my errant, I use it as my main photography bag and even then I have room for things so I've had to start ordering the rest of the attachments just to fill empty room in the bag. It all boils down to what you use the bag for, for a photographer who is packing camera equipment, a laptop (not an extra keyboard), portable battery and all the works, you might find yourself with a hefty amount of room left. I will admit this isn't a one stop shop for the weekend warrior, you just gotta know what you are working with (the errant) and how to best use it.
All the problems mentioned in this are 100% accurate, the bag is very well made, but usability is limited due to its rigid outside design, while giving it a nice appearance, leaves very little space to actually work with. Build quality def 10/10, but depending on what you need it for, won't give you the space you would want for more than just a simple EDC backpack. With my work laptop and accessories, it can only hold my gym gear in addition to that and absolutely nothing else. Have to say disappointing given they did a great job on small details but sacrificed a lot to get there.
Pretty disingenuous to say that the laptop panel takes up a certain amoint of room when you have items that are taking up that room. Same with the main compartment where you have a 16 inch laptop pouch about 1 inch thick, a keyboard, and a hoodie, yet you keep saying "just a keyboard". You don't like the bag that's fine, and yes the pockets all eat into the internal volume, but youre really going in on nothing in some of these criticisms.
I stand by my opinions, but that’s a fair assessment. Maybe I went into this a little too hot after their god-awful Kickstarter campaign. Thanks for watching.
I agree with you. If there are compartments, you should be able to use them and use other parts of the bag. I cannot stand bags that are not designed so that you can use all of the pockets and compartments.
I don’t have the Errant but I do have the Prima System. I agree, the bags are high quality and comfortable but when it comes to using it as an actual bag, I wasn’t a big fan of it. Because of the shape of the Prima, it couldn’t hold that much stuff especially with the camera module inside the pack.
i completely agree to what you mentioned. I am looking for a bag which i can take on holidays and travel. I don't carry any photography gear at all. Just usual essentials, basic tech items, other kids and family stuff. Would you recommend this or Peak Design Zip 20L? Or any other recommendation? Price - no budget as such, looks are important. Thanks.
I’ll just encourage you to browse some of my videos to see what bag fits your needs. If you want to start with the pricey ones look up the Bellroy Apex, TAD Axiom, MW Khyte, Tom Bihn Synik. I don’t really like to recommend 1 bag for each persons need cuz honestly I don’t know you at all. But I do get pretty thorough with my vids so have at it.
Hi There, sorry we couldn't fit your needs (extra space and your shoes) Can we help facilitate a fast an easy return for you? Are you also going to be sending back the Transit case and Port Kitt I assume? What's your order # so we can make this quick and easy!
Hey there. I sent the RMA request to the Elena email on Feb. 4th, then to Tyler on the 7th. I haven’t heard from anyone yet. I’ll be returning everything. Order 5582.
Ur review was perfect , told it how it was , i guess u either use all the pockets and dont really have much space for anything else or or u just use a few , it does look like a pretty solid bag , but im really 50/50 on if i should get this or the north face kaban ? Have u had any experience with the north face kaban ??
Huge computer, huge power brick, and huge keyboard, you can complain about its size, look at the newer laptops, folding keyboards, and you will have plenty of room
suffice to say that you can't fit 10 bedrooms in a small house. in this 24L bag, it seems 10L is taken up by all the fabric that make the divisions/internal pockets. in the end, you will look so sleek and nice carrying nothing.
That keyboard and giant laptop are absurd. Most people with a pack like this will use a MacBook Pro or Razer. We own a coffee shop and I have never seen a person hauling a keyboard like that. This bag is designed to have a certain form factor.
well done review. not just another "oh wow this is such a cool stuff" review. still waiting for mine, hopefully it'll work for me, I don't carry much stuff. and hopefully I dodged the QC issue that is plaguing the campaign.
I mean.. .you don't really need the main body if the item fits from the outside. The goal of the pack is to fit your stuff, which it does in an inverse way. "Modularity" is their whole brand. I see no contradiction here. I see someone who didn't buy the appropriate bag for their needs. lol For me it was a very comfortable edc for Afghanistan when I got tired of the tactical aesthetic of the ASAP.
The more I look for a bag, the more I see this just takes room from that and if you use this you can't use this... The more I'm leaning towards the Tom Bihn Synapse. Two things have kept me from pulling the trigger on that bag 1) price and 2) shape... but the more I see other bags, the more I can see how that bag makes sense. I honestly don't have much I carry around with me, but bags I do have can carry with ease, but just don't stop and pick up much, cuz it easily just won't fit... Either you carry EDC stuff or you carry stuff you went to get, but you can't do both. I can see the "outside" pockets on the Synapse carrying my EDC leaving the "bucket" free for other stuff if I stop at the store... contending only with my laptop, which realistically doesn't need much space. All my other bags steal space from the inside when you use the outside pockets, which becomes an issue when you stop just to pick up something... too much moving around just to make it work. I too commute on a bike, I don't even own a car and have no desire to own one.
Space is a real issue as he said. I am currently using it as my everyday carry to go to school but space is filled super easily. I love the compartments but you can't fill compartment without compromising another.
Between Errant and Boundary Prima system which one would you recommend? I need it for my travel needs and everyday carry :) Also I need to fit my camera! Looks like the Prima System is the clear winner, even though I was really excited about the Errant backpack.
Prima, without question. Pocket layout makes sense, it can expand a bit, and the huge zipper down the middle makes access a lot easier. Plus, those magnetic buckles!
This came across as a touch bitter haha. I like watching negative reviews because it gives good perspective, but I also just watched someone pack this for a 7 day trip bringing lots of extras.. so I think if you spend some time thinking about how you pack it this bag has lots of potential.
That’s fair, the Kickstarter journey definitely soured me on the brand. I try to be personally removed in my videos but I am human. In hindsight I should have let more time pass before doing a video. Thanks anyway for watching!
I think the bag doesn't expand outwards so it will still fit under an Airline seat. I'm also not sure what Boundary mentioned in a kickstarter 3 months ago has to do with your impression of the actual final bag.
@@JayWing9 Besides the fact that this was one of like 5 or 6 times he complained about broken promises, or how they handled things. What does a promo video from a Kick starter long ended have to do with a first impression? Anyone buying this would be buying it from their website, which says nothing of the sort......
What was the reason to get this bag in the first place? It's an OCD bag in stead of EDC. BS has an extra pocket for the outside, get that too. The vid seems to be a start for the ultimate revenge; you forgot to set it aflame:-).
I spoke about it in the beginning. I wanted to feel the fabric, primarily. I also wanted to see how close to the mark I was about this bag based on the images. Also, any proposed solution that starts with “just buy another thing...” sort of confirms my point. I saw this with my Tumi review as well.
Yeah, the Errant is NOT a big bag. If you want a big one, you go with the Prima. I have both, and the Prima is big enough for me to carry my 15.5" work laptop AND my personal Surface Book, and have pretty much all of the main compartment open. The Errant is only big enough for one of the two laptops. I like the smaller bag. YMMV.
Correct, I think I just needed to get my hands on it to confirm what I was suspecting. I also wanted to feel the X-PAC fabric. Pockets were just too “off” for me. I’ll stick with my NF Access for my EDC. Thanks for watching.
Just a quick question on the interior color of your bag. How come yours is orange while this guy (th-cam.com/video/uDPucH0_HTA/w-d-xo.html) has grey? I'm waiting for my tan errant and I'm afraid if there will be inconsistencies like this :(
But what else were you looking to carry that you can't? It's an EDC tech bag, not a RTW one-bag. I do see how your need for a full keyboard, combined with your thick laptop, poses a problem reaching into the bottom.
I’m aware it’s an EDC pack, I mentioned that several times in my video. I have my load out pretty dialed at this point. It wasn’t so much a capacity problem as it was a design problem.
That's so true, and makes sense as they both have the same form (pretty narrow and deep); plus, since the HP Odyssey does not open suitcase-like like the Errant it's even harder to reach items at the bottom of the bag. Even though I love the looks and (promised) functionality of the Errant, I find it hard to spend 5-6 times the price of the Odyssey for it, as I have many of the features already in my hands with this humble but practical backpack.
I got my Errant last week and try to put what are in my Tumi Alpha in Errant, just like you said, not much room left. I guess this is a more casual backpack and you have to decide which bag to use
Boundary’s Prima System campaign was a mess too. Tons of broken promises and outright lies. I’m glad I didn’t back this one. I was really on the fence. I was looking for something lighter than the Prima, that thing is heavy just on its own. I can’t see myself backing anything else. It’s a shame, because they have some good ideas, but there execution on both bags seems off. Not to mention the accessories that they overpromise and under deliver (And charge a fortune for).
Thanks SO MUCH for the review! I was waiting for X-PAC reviews before I spent any more money on this campaign. I'm really disappointed in the decision to go with the baby-shit yellow interior. Totally doesn't look good at all. The grey color is also pretty bad looking. I'm just gonna stick with the regular pack to salvage my pledge and call it a day. Thanks again for all your coverage!
I think the lighting is a tad warm and also a bit desaturated. There is this weird green cast over the color. But really though, boundary should have done a better job at photographing their bags. Studio ones were OK, but the real life one were just asinine.
Lighting was definitely warm, I didn’t have much light from the window. The gray was actually quite nice, and I really liked the interior color. It’s not as saturated as it looks in the video.
I opted for the Dayfarer instead of the Errant. So far I am really happy with it. I really like the external access and forward facing clamshell. It's just well designed. Few nitpicks: - would have preferred a different fidlock instead of sliding sideways - external access pockets could have more volume
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That's what I thought the bag would be. For edc in the city I don't need more. For further travel, I have other bags. Thanks for the review
Thabk you for the very informative review. You help me make up my mind, this bag is the right bag for me, the compact design is what i was looking for.
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I absolutely love this bag! I use it for college...laptop, chargers, notebooks, calculator. It works perfect for me. there is a pocket for everything I need without everything falling to the bottom. I will absolutely use this as a Carry on for a flight. Very durable and well made.
Enjoy! It’s a well crafted bag with good materials. Thanks for watching.
It's a great story that illustrates the point that you can't have everything at the same time. I have an Errant myself without any extras and it manages to hold everything I need going on a day trip to town (or to bike home with some groceries). Apparently you just need a bigger bag. :)
Great review! I had this same bag and I sold it almost immediately for the reasons you highlight. I actually loved the bag but the main compartment needed to be much bigger. If I put my shoes in it and a laptop, it was full. I could fit a little more but it would be hard to access anything.
Boundary- make a bigger bag that isn't photographer focused, where you can fill in all the pockets and still have room.
@ Paul Riggs.This has nothing to do with the errant but I noticed you said you sold yours immediately, I'm trying to sell an Arcido Akra/Vaga bundle (while GREAT) that didn't quite work for me and I was wondering if you had any tips or go to places you've found to sell? Mine are currently listed on the free spots (letgo and craigslist lol) Thank you in advance!
@@tylerhess9419 I sold it on eBay. I tried Craigslist and offer up but eBay with a buy it now or best offer worked best. That was my second bag to sell in that way. Good luck!
Paul Riggs thank you!
Very well balanced review. I love it! I have an alternative view though: it's not that there isn't any volume, however it's that Boundary has dictated how you use the bag by its pockets. If you want a big-bucket style bag, don't use the pockets in- or outside the bag. Thank you for the review it really puts things in perspective for me
That’s fair. But having a few bags that properly place pockets make this kind of thing stand out even more for me now. I’ve seen it done right, and it makes the experience so much better when you don’t have to fight with the bag to get your stuff out. I think this design is a step back from their Prima backpack.
@@HumorousMaximus and this is why I rely on your reviews - because you've seen many bags that are better in this regard, to alert me of this issue in ways I've never thought of. Again, thank you for the sharp review!
@UCrXVN0_GkX2emf8qlEOzcvw well, dullness has nothing to do with sharpness, which was my comment, because dullness refers to entertainment value while sharpness refers to critical thought. Negative has nothing to do with sharpness - you can disagree with what he says and still think a review is well thought out. Incorrect again refers not to the amount of thought he put in the review, but rather whether you agree or not. Lastly, it is abundantly clear by the end of the video what he is packing in his bag: keyboard, laptop, jacket etc. So, respectfully, you and I disagree on how good the bag is (I think the bag, after now just received it), but you didn't really criticize the review - you simply disagreed, which has nothing to do with sharpness. In any case, I just got my pack, and I love it even though I agree with his criticism i.e. Not enough pocket space for pockets to expand
Hey Vincent, just an FYI. I muted that user from my channel. He’s been coming in here for the past 2 weeks trying to pick fights with anyone leaving positive feedback.
Enjoy your bag, and thanks for watching my video.
well done! very balanced review! love ur reviews man!
I could relate to your needs from backpack and this video helped me a lot to make an informed decision and not make a mistake! This backpack is indeed not for everyone. Thanks for your great content Sir!
The biggest problem I have with this bag is that the laptop compartment impedes the main part of the bag. If you get the inserts, you can fit an iPad maybe, but even that feels like it’s getting crushed.
It seems like you just want a magic bag that has the pockets AND unlimited space inside... i have the bag and instead if having a bag without any organization, you have more than enough pockets to organize everything you could possibly carry in an edc bag, and still have a small space for random things like a long sleeve shirt to put at the bottom. Glass half empty type of guy right here!
You should watch my other videos before coming to that conclusion. Especially the Nomatic Pack. It had its flaws but the pocket layout made sense there, and everything was easy to access.
we are all trying to find the perfect bag. i really appreciate that he is trying to show us all possible flaws so that we can judge what works for us and what doesn’t. these reviews are awesome, much better than the useless reviews that do not help us understand how the use of a bag can bother us.
Nice review, more balanced compared to the ones where everything is OK! I agree that the design looks misleading. But for users which do not need a huge keyboard and a bully pc charger and a slimmer pc ( mac book users for example ) will face less issues. And of course this depends of load out, I saw that there are many editors and gamers packing on TH-cam an immense amount of stuff in the bag ( including a smaller keyboard than the one you have ), so it really depends on it.
Great review! I received my Black X-pac Errant last week and I agree with pretty much everything you said. Also it appears your straps are slightly misaligned with the body of the bag. Looks like they are off-centered to the left. My reference point is how centered the straps are with the two lash points on the top flap 2:13
Also, this is not a good bag for school if you need to fit standard 3-ring binders. They mentioned it will fit 3-ring binders, but in my experience It's way too tight to slide through the top flap. Binders also get caught up on the elastic interior pockets which is a pain.
I love the bag. I pack it out differently but I fit a lot in it. I actually picked them up as a sponsor because I was so impressed. And some 17” laptops do fit. I wear size 9 shoes and they fit in the bottom with a 15 inch computer, a packing cube with 2 days clothes, all my cords and dongles, a flashlight, pens, 3 battery packs a 2 Apple laptop chargers, and both of the Port Kitt bags. I do have the aux pack where I keep a couple thing but all of it fits in the bag. It’s a fantastic daily carry and the modular components will allow you to carry quite a bit more. The Aux pouch really gives you a lot more outside acccess and expansibility. I carry the Aux inside the bag for daily carry.
Can you tell me which packing cube you are using? The one from boundary itself or some other? I'm looking for a good packing cube for the errant which fits well :)
This is similar to how I have mine packed out. I have found that the OP is right, sometimes you have to choose which organizational features you want to use based on what you're carrying that day. This could actually be a feature as it makes the bag quite versatile
TH-camr: Doesn't have a MacBook.
The World: GASP!
Great review all points I noticed. I got this tried using it for school or just trips. The inside pockets are made from a material that catches anything that has any corners. Meaning you have to open that back clam shell to get stuff back. Space shrinks.
Super uncomfortable, heavy, messed my back up.
All this to say looks great from an outside perspective but functions like a ford pinto in use.
Good to see someone posting an honest and personal review rather than the usual pump-priming happy talk. I've had my Errant for a week now and I'm very happy with mine. I can see the concerns about limited space but I guess it's what you need it for. I've packed a 13" laptop, a 12" ipad, two spectacle cases, headphones, pens, note taking pad and a small water bottle in mine, and still had room to fill the wet/dry compartment with the insulated esky container. With all that in it it was pretty full but not bursting and everything felt accessible. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't have a proper home for the note pad which just rattled around the main internal space. Accessing some of the pockets feels a bit more fiddly than perhaps it looked in the kickstarter clips, and I think I will end up playing around with mine to find the best way to use its spaces.
I can also fit my size 11 shoes in the wet/dry compartment but only the lightest thin-sole shoes and only just. I would think you would need size 10 shoes or smaller to be confident that they would fit.
As noted the build quality is excellent and the pack looks very nice and sleek. So far it's been great for me, but I think the takeway is that this pack has size limitations. I wouldn't be surprised if one day I try to fit something into it and I find it just doesn't go. Or perhaps I will be faced with the choice of having to decide which one of two things I can fit in. If this happens too often I will probably buy that small pack that attaches to the back and expands it's capacity.
dude, thanks for this. I got mine and was thinking the same thing...I should be able to fit more! probably works for some people but like you i actually want to use all my pockets. now I don't have to feel torn returning it!
This looks perfect for me. My laptop is much thinner and I don't carry a separate keyboard, usually backpacks are too bulky, I got rid of my Wandrd Prvke 31 for this reason. Really looking forward to getting mine!
I just received my errant and because of the space problem that he showed I want to switch to the Prvke 31
@@shansrouji the Prvke 31 is a fantastic bag and holds a huge amount of stuff, so if you need more space I would definitely recommend it. One downside is that the camera cube dividers are a bit thin, so if the cube isn't packed tight things can move around a fair bit. I wanted to keep it for travelling but couldn't justify owning both it and the Errant.
The PRVKE 31 is a great travel camera bag, plenty of room. As an EDC bag, not so much. I returned the Wandrd for the Errant.
Hey man, your reviews are actually very honest and very good. Which EDC/work backpack do you consider the best irrespective of all the shortcomings.
Right now I’d say the Tom Bihn Synik. Honestly it’s only shortcoming is that it’s not a cool looking pack.
this man has a 4 inch thick keyboard that looks like it weighs 10 pounds in his backpack and he’s complaining about space...
Mechanical keyboards are not for everyone, in my opinion nothing else matches the typing experience. It’s worth the extra bulk in my backpack.
But man ... that's a full size mechanical keyboard you got in there!
Yeah it’s chunky, but it’s part of my load-out so all my bags are held by this standard. It’s a 10 keyless so not quite a full size.
Unless one needs the sturdiness and security of the errant, I think the rennen backpack is a more practical daily carry pack from boundry.
You packed a lot of stuff, but instead of having it in one big compartment, you keep it organized. Isn't that the point?
I’ll have my review of the Axiom in a few weeks. Its the same capacity as the Errant but because the pocket layout is smarter I can fit quite a bit more in that pack. While maintaining a good level of organization.
I agree with jan , not that this is a bad review , i enjoyed it u pointed out alot and made great points but i do think tht the capacity it also taken into account when its fully packed its and organising pack hence the many attachment options ( pending what ur using it for ofcourse) i think it could go both ways in a sense as if u didn’t use all the pockets there would be a larger main volume , never the less excellent review , and i still like errant pack but i do agree with the poor communication and reponses of boundary i reckon they could delt with the shipping and other problems for effeienctly instead of making false promises just to keep the customer happy for a couple more days ( honesty is the best policy ) hahahaha
I have it and it is tight but it’s very much a pouch based carry. I use the Aux pack with it which I use as a large pouch along with the port kit and o absolutely love it because the Aux pack attaches to the front when I need additional volume. I carry my whole office everyday and it works great and converts to do a lot more with the modular accessories. If you are going to use just the bag for a large carry it won’t work for you but if you like modular carry, the errant is a killer bag. The one thing I disagree with the review on is that the function was not sacrificed for the look but rather limited to allow increased modularity. Every part of the bag allows for external attachments- the front takes the Aux or the straps, the top allows strap attachment, the bottom allows strap attachments and the bottom pouch (exm I think). If you like modular usage, this bag will expand to 30-33 liter carry.
excellent review ! You tod me what I really need to know
I love backpacks; I have watched countless hours of video reviews and read numerous posts on each and every backpack I like (recently including the Errant). What I look for is (obviously) objective reviews and on top of that: packing examples. In theory (including the descriptions and videos provided by the manufacturers themselves) everything works perfectly and the capacity of the backpack seems limitless.
In practice, we usually face issues like the ones you describe in you video - and it is the first video I've seen that actually highlights such issues. Ok, the keyboard you used might be a bad example as it is quite bulky and not common, but that fact is that due to the "form over functionality", all pockets will probably be compressed to their limits when (almost) fully packed. On the other hand, one would love all these organizational features that may be used (or not) according to each occasion, allowing multiple configurations and functionality.
To sum up: I liked your video review but I still want to get my hands on this backpack (but it gets really expensive to get to Greece, due to taxes, customs and shipping costs)!
Too much hate in the comments, it's your opinion, I don't see why so many others invalidate just because they dont agree with it. anyway I don't have to tell you but just keep it honest and these hating keyboard warriors should reevaluate themselves. you're out here making videos to help people. and they just complain. lol
I think people just really wanted this bag to be great. I was part of the Kickstarter journey, but I checked out after they missed a few deadlines. I think some people dug in deeper and got SUPER defensive about this bag.
It’s fine though. I’m sharing my opinions, and they’ll share theirs. As long as they don’t start getting personal, it’s all good.
I have the bag and you can reach the bottom from the magnet opening. It has plenty of room for an EDC bag and I’ve only had a problem with the laptop part but my laptop is thick. It is a well designed bag and you are dissing this bag even though it isn’t designed to hold that much stuff. It has great pockets for accessibility and is durable
Thanks for watching. I also said it was well crafted, with great materials. I think I said it more than once, I also said it was my fault, and I got exactly what I paid for. My most critical feedback was related to how they managed the KS, for those of us that were part of that journey. The other feedback was in regards to pocket placement. But like all my videos, it’s just my opinion.
Have a good one.
I agree, it is great for what it’s made for and I didn’t appreciate there handing of customer feedback. I ordered a November delivery and got it Dec 26
Good in-depth review though
I appreciate the review and the various comments. Like you, my wife and I supported the Kickstarter campaign, and like you, I’ve been incredibly disappointed with the way that all of this has played out. We still haven’t received our backpacks, and it seems that Boundary is perfectly content to continue saying that they’re working on customer service and then turning around and doing the same thing over and over again. All that said, I am still anxious to finally receive our packs, as I hope that it’ll work well for our edc needs.
Ive bought AND used both Boundary Supply bags through kickstarter... So far, the only good things that have come from the company is the idea. It looks so awesome on video and paper, but when im actually using it, its heavy, there are so many pockets that absolutely suck, and the main compartments just dont feel right... idk, i dont think i will ever get a Boundary backpack again
I think the Prima is an excellent bag.
Absolutely love my errant, I use it as my main photography bag and even then I have room for things so I've had to start ordering the rest of the attachments just to fill empty room in the bag. It all boils down to what you use the bag for, for a photographer who is packing camera equipment, a laptop (not an extra keyboard), portable battery and all the works, you might find yourself with a hefty amount of room left. I will admit this isn't a one stop shop for the weekend warrior, you just gotta know what you are working with (the errant) and how to best use it.
All the problems mentioned in this are 100% accurate, the bag is very well made, but usability is limited due to its rigid outside design, while giving it a nice appearance, leaves very little space to actually work with. Build quality def 10/10, but depending on what you need it for, won't give you the space you would want for more than just a simple EDC backpack. With my work laptop and accessories, it can only hold my gym gear in addition to that and absolutely nothing else. Have to say disappointing given they did a great job on small details but sacrificed a lot to get there.
You forgot the full-blown cathodic screen that matches your keyboard...
Pretty disingenuous to say that the laptop panel takes up a certain amoint of room when you have items that are taking up that room. Same with the main compartment where you have a 16 inch laptop pouch about 1 inch thick, a keyboard, and a hoodie, yet you keep saying "just a keyboard". You don't like the bag that's fine, and yes the pockets all eat into the internal volume, but youre really going in on nothing in some of these criticisms.
I stand by my opinions, but that’s a fair assessment. Maybe I went into this a little too hot after their god-awful Kickstarter campaign. Thanks for watching.
I agree with you. If there are compartments, you should be able to use them and use other parts of the bag. I cannot stand bags that are not designed so that you can use all of the pockets and compartments.
I don’t have the Errant but I do have the Prima System. I agree, the bags are high quality and comfortable but when it comes to using it as an actual bag, I wasn’t a big fan of it. Because of the shape of the Prima, it couldn’t hold that much stuff especially with the camera module inside the pack.
i completely agree to what you mentioned. I am looking for a bag which i can take on holidays and travel. I don't carry any photography gear at all. Just usual essentials, basic tech items, other kids and family stuff. Would you recommend this or Peak Design Zip 20L? Or any other recommendation? Price - no budget as such, looks are important. Thanks.
I’ll just encourage you to browse some of my videos to see what bag fits your needs. If you want to start with the pricey ones look up the Bellroy Apex, TAD Axiom, MW Khyte, Tom Bihn Synik. I don’t really like to recommend 1 bag for each persons need cuz honestly I don’t know you at all. But I do get pretty thorough with my vids so have at it.
Hi There, sorry we couldn't fit your needs (extra space and your shoes) Can we help facilitate a fast an easy return for you? Are you also going to be sending back the Transit case and Port Kitt I assume? What's your order # so we can make this quick and easy!
Hey there. I sent the RMA request to the Elena email on Feb. 4th, then to Tyler on the 7th. I haven’t heard from anyone yet. I’ll be returning everything.
Order 5582.
Thanks for letting me know here - we will be in touch with you shortly about getting that return set-up!@@HumorousMaximus
Just emailed you with the return information, reach out with any other questions! @@HumorousMaximus
Marc Shiman Lolol
lol only when one makes a video abt the bag does the company choose to respond. good to see what kind of company this is already
Ur review was perfect , told it how it was , i guess u either use all the pockets and dont really have much space for anything else or or u just use a few , it does look like a pretty solid bag , but im really 50/50 on if i should get this or the north face kaban ? Have u had any experience with the north face kaban ??
I checked it out at store a long time ago. Didn’t make much of an impression on me. Decent build, so-so organization, big bucket style opening.
Huge computer, huge power brick, and huge keyboard, you can complain about its size, look at the newer laptops, folding keyboards, and you will have plenty of room
Huge? ...I'll just say that my perception of scale is very different from yours.
Maybe not huge but quite big, lol
This bag sucks
suffice to say that you can't fit 10 bedrooms in a small house. in this 24L bag, it seems 10L is taken up by all the fabric that make the divisions/internal pockets. in the end, you will look so sleek and nice carrying nothing.
That keyboard and giant laptop are absurd. Most people with a pack like this will use a MacBook Pro or Razer. We own a coffee shop and I have never seen a person hauling a keyboard like that.
This bag is designed to have a certain form factor.
It's horses for courses, I don't want a huge bag. You've convinced me to buy it.
Get after it! Thanks for watching.
Great backpacks, but made for lefties. Me as right-handed all small pockets need with right-wing hand.
When can we expect an updated review on the Alchemy Equipment AEL 222?
Whenever the weather warms up and I can continue my biking commute. Maybe April or May.
excellent review man! thank you
Inner bag with click, where can it be purchased? if they can be at a good price, thanks
well done review. not just another "oh wow this is such a cool stuff" review. still waiting for mine, hopefully it'll work for me, I don't carry much stuff. and hopefully I dodged the QC issue that is plaguing the campaign.
I mean.. .you don't really need the main body if the item fits from the outside. The goal of the pack is to fit your stuff, which it does in an inverse way. "Modularity" is their whole brand. I see no contradiction here. I see someone who didn't buy the appropriate bag for their needs. lol For me it was a very comfortable edc for Afghanistan when I got tired of the tactical aesthetic of the ASAP.
The more I look for a bag, the more I see this just takes room from that and if you use this you can't use this... The more I'm leaning towards the Tom Bihn Synapse. Two things have kept me from pulling the trigger on that bag 1) price and 2) shape... but the more I see other bags, the more I can see how that bag makes sense. I honestly don't have much I carry around with me, but bags I do have can carry with ease, but just don't stop and pick up much, cuz it easily just won't fit... Either you carry EDC stuff or you carry stuff you went to get, but you can't do both. I can see the "outside" pockets on the Synapse carrying my EDC leaving the "bucket" free for other stuff if I stop at the store... contending only with my laptop, which realistically doesn't need much space.
All my other bags steal space from the inside when you use the outside pockets, which becomes an issue when you stop just to pick up something... too much moving around just to make it work. I too commute on a bike, I don't even own a car and have no desire to own one.
Space is a real issue as he said. I am currently using it as my everyday carry to go to school but space is filled super easily. I love the compartments but you can't fill compartment without compromising another.
Great reviews, dude. Do you have any review for backpack that fit for 17" Laptop?
Thanks
I don’t have a 17” laptop, and I think everything I’ve reviewed has been rated to carry “up to a 15 inch laptop”.
Between Errant and Boundary Prima system which one would you recommend? I need it for my travel needs and everyday carry :) Also I need to fit my camera! Looks like the Prima System is the clear winner, even though I was really excited about the Errant backpack.
Prima, without question. Pocket layout makes sense, it can expand a bit, and the huge zipper down the middle makes access a lot easier. Plus, those magnetic buckles!
Great! Thank you!
This came across as a touch bitter haha. I like watching negative reviews because it gives good perspective, but I also just watched someone pack this for a 7 day trip bringing lots of extras.. so I think if you spend some time thinking about how you pack it this bag has lots of potential.
That’s fair, the Kickstarter journey definitely soured me on the brand. I try to be personally removed in my videos but I am human. In hindsight I should have let more time pass before doing a video. Thanks anyway for watching!
HumorousMaximus makes sense to me! Sounds like shipping was a nightmare for a lot of people.
I wonder what your thoughts are on the Maxpedition Entity series, especially 27 variant.
Appreciate your honesty and candidness. Good observations about the bag. Great review.
Excellent design and quality but I agree with you that this bag could have been a little bigger. Maybe a zippered expansion.
I think the bag doesn't expand outwards so it will still fit under an Airline seat.
I'm also not sure what Boundary mentioned in a kickstarter 3 months ago has to do with your impression of the actual final bag.
In their promo video, they advertised a 17 inch laptop however on the website it says 15. Now they confirm only 15...
@@JayWing9 Besides the fact that this was one of like 5 or 6 times he complained about broken promises, or how they handled things. What does a promo video from a Kick starter long ended have to do with a first impression? Anyone buying this would be buying it from their website, which says nothing of the sort......
What was the reason to get this bag in the first place? It's an OCD bag in stead of EDC. BS has an extra pocket for the outside, get that too.
The vid seems to be a start for the ultimate revenge; you forgot to set it aflame:-).
I spoke about it in the beginning. I wanted to feel the fabric, primarily. I also wanted to see how close to the mark I was about this bag based on the images.
Also, any proposed solution that starts with “just buy another thing...” sort of confirms my point. I saw this with my Tumi review as well.
can you explain what really the difference between the X-PAC version to the regular one? thanks
Their website explains it
Great review man with no BS! If you are willing to sell your bag , i would want to know what’s your price. I’m from Philippines lol
Bag was returned immediately.
Yeah, the Errant is NOT a big bag. If you want a big one, you go with the Prima. I have both, and the Prima is big enough for me to carry my 15.5" work laptop AND my personal Surface Book, and have pretty much all of the main compartment open. The Errant is only big enough for one of the two laptops.
I like the smaller bag. YMMV.
Correct, I think I just needed to get my hands on it to confirm what I was suspecting. I also wanted to feel the X-PAC fabric. Pockets were just too “off” for me. I’ll stick with my NF Access for my EDC. Thanks for watching.
Just a quick question on the interior color of your bag. How come yours is orange while this guy (th-cam.com/video/uDPucH0_HTA/w-d-xo.html) has grey? I'm waiting for my tan errant and I'm afraid if there will be inconsistencies like this :(
It’s a different colorway than mine.
@@HumorousMaximus thanks! I figured out the you have the XPAC :)
But what else were you looking to carry that you can't? It's an EDC tech bag, not a RTW one-bag. I do see how your need for a full keyboard, combined with your thick laptop, poses a problem reaching into the bottom.
I’m aware it’s an EDC pack, I mentioned that several times in my video. I have my load out pretty dialed at this point. It wasn’t so much a capacity problem as it was a design problem.
What’s that grey and black backpack in the top right?
Tumi Sheppard Deluxe Brief pack. It was a limited run colorway I think. You can find the vid in my channel.
@@HumorousMaximus thanks very much!
hey did u end up selling this? If not would be interested to buy
I returned it shortly after I shot the video.
I had the same problem with my HP odyssey
That's so true, and makes sense as they both have the same form (pretty narrow and deep); plus, since the HP Odyssey does not open suitcase-like like the Errant it's even harder to reach items at the bottom of the bag.
Even though I love the looks and (promised) functionality of the Errant, I find it hard to spend 5-6 times the price of the Odyssey for it, as I have many of the features already in my hands with this humble but practical backpack.
Are you keeping the bag? Interested in selling it?
I’m in the process of returning it.
This Bag price in USD $ How much?? pleas..
What was the name of the black bag you compared the Errant to?
Alchemy Equipment AEL222. Made a video about it.
Hi, what bottle do you have there at the side compartment?
Adrian Alastair looks to me like a Swell or similar style
I got my Errant last week and try to put what are in my Tumi Alpha in Errant, just like you said, not much room left. I guess this is a more casual backpack and you have to decide which bag to use
Boundary’s Prima System campaign was a mess too. Tons of broken promises and outright lies. I’m glad I didn’t back this one. I was really on the fence. I was looking for something lighter than the Prima, that thing is heavy just on its own. I can’t see myself backing anything else. It’s a shame, because they have some good ideas, but there execution on both bags seems off. Not to mention the accessories that they overpromise and under deliver (And charge a fortune for).
What's that backpack on the right standing up?
Tumi Sheppard Deluxe. I have a video on it if you want to see it.
What are the differences between regular errant vs x pac sorry my english is not my first language
The external materials. One is made of Kodra, the other is X-PAC.
Thanks bro
What color
Agree with the review. I have the same bag and have noticed the same issues. I also use the wandrd 21 and I went back to that bag.
I have ordered one it never come, such a waiste of money
They still have problems with delivery?
What's the other bag on the video?
The backpack on the right is a Tumi Alpha Bravo Sheppard Deluxe.
Thanks for this honest review. I'm glad I've cancelled my forever delayed order.
I liked the Prima but they obviously messed up with this one.
I have a Dell g7 15.6", it fits in this bag?
Don’t know, I returned the bag.
Thanks SO MUCH for the review! I was waiting for X-PAC reviews before I spent any more money on this campaign. I'm really disappointed in the decision to go with the baby-shit yellow interior. Totally doesn't look good at all. The grey color is also pretty bad looking. I'm just gonna stick with the regular pack to salvage my pledge and call it a day. Thanks again for all your coverage!
I think the lighting is a tad warm and also a bit desaturated. There is this weird green cast over the color. But really though, boundary should have done a better job at photographing their bags. Studio ones were OK, but the real life one were just asinine.
Lighting was definitely warm, I didn’t have much light from the window. The gray was actually quite nice, and I really liked the interior color. It’s not as saturated as it looks in the video.
Great video, I want to get the prima system
Great video - thanks for that ! BTW your watch is quite tight in your wrist...
Dayfarer vs Errant? Which one do you prefer?
I don’t have any experience with the dayfarer. So I can’t weigh in on this one.
I opted for the Dayfarer instead of the Errant. So far I am really happy with it. I really like the external access and forward facing clamshell. It's just well designed.
Few nitpicks:
- would have preferred a different fidlock instead of sliding sideways
- external access pockets could have more volume
Are u selling that bag
Returned the bag shortly after the video went up.
waiting for the alchemy review
have a similar issue with this bag, luckily it isn't mine. it fits so very little for its size
What is the bag at 11:45?
I literally said it when I pulled it out at your time stamp, lol. Alchemy Equipment AEL222.
boundary supply sucks, everything is OVER engineered. Their motto is form over function. This bag is just dumb and purely aesthetics. Dont buy!
Wow that bag sucks.
Hi i like this backpack what material recommend me the original or xpac
XPAC.
Mine just arrived, I'll definitely be returning it. Bag is garbage
I'm a backer... but haven't gotten it yet. What issues did you encounter? We need more reviews.... good and bad!
Colin Chan cancel your order. The video above is clear. It's small as heck, doesn't carry hardly anything. It's good quality but very poor design.
How's the alchemy 222 holding up?
It’s the cold season so I’m not riding, or properly stressing it. So still in new condition.
What's you're EDC bag?
NorthFace Access 22L v1. I believe it’s been discontinued, they have a revision of it now that I don’t like at all.
Why do people get sucked in by shit like this??? Doesn't even look like XPac
A Keyboard from the 80‘s. For what???