The best purchase i made last year. This bag has travelled with me internally to above 5 destinations ranging from seas to mountains, summer and winter. And withstood whatever i throw at it.
The things i love:
-solid and waterproof, sandproof. It stays shiny and clean no matter what.
-isolates heat! I left a cold plastic bottle inside for hours in a car under the sun, was surprised the bottle stayed cool! (This means it somehow protects the laptop and gadgets).
-compartments are well thought out and just about right. My favorite is the external vertical zipper. No matter how much i pack it inside, there is always room in that one!
-it doubles as a day bag, besides a main luggage bag. Once i arrive to my destination, i empty it, compress it with the extendable zipper, and use it as a daily Freediving equipment bag. I throw inside wetsuits, weight belt with 5 kilos of lead. A big thermal water bottle, clothes, flipflops, mini kilim, and other stuff, worry free.
-in places with harsh accommodation ( camping) it’s very comfortable to see your clothes, sorted out. Instead of the top loading hiking backpacks which makes looking for something inside them ( in the dark) pretty annoying. With this backpack, it’s seamless.
-the ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven terrain, with your main luggage on your back, makes moving around much easier than a bag with wheels that u have to lift awkwardly at some points.
-pairing it with the packing cubes is a perfect match.
-the waist and chest straps are perfect for weight distribution and comfort when the bag gets heavy.
-customer service, and free delivery were great.
What i’m not a big fan of:
-the external water bottle compartment is too small.
-the cross straps metal hooks got bent from an accidental tension. They’re good to have but almost all the time i keep them inside the waist bag.
-the cloth hooks on the corners of the backpack are not strong enough, they get loose from tension.
-reusing the straps at the bottom of the bag is not quick and intuitive enough, maybe i didn’t give it a good chance yet.
-when the bag is full completely, and somewhat heavy, it can be out of proportion with tiny bodies and carrying it for longer than a few minutes can be hard.
-i really wish it came in another color. I understand the darker colors make it appear smaller. But i don’t care about that part as i haven’t travelled with it internationally yet. So having a color choice would be much appreciated.
-price could be a little lower. Just a little.
Overall it’s a great value for money. A much needed investment i needed in my active life. Really happy with it and recommend to everyone who comments on it!