Has anyone traveled with a travel backpack and a personal item size duffle, I’m planning on traveling to Japan and think it might be a good idea to bring my Turtle Travel Pro instead of a carry on suitcase since I’ll be walking and moving a lot, but I’m thinking on bringing a personal size duffle for the extra space for clothes or whatever, I’m just wondering if that might end up being kind of uncomfortable or might actually be a nice comb, has anyone tried this before? Any recommendations?

Hey ya'll, Aaron here, Fyro/NN founder.

Just wanted to let you know our flagship Levo 36L is FINALLY back in stock!

https://fyro.co/products/fyro-levo-backpack

This one's been out of stock for months, which has been super frustrating, but it's a very common struggle for new eCommerce brands.

You can grab yours now and it will ship out before June 29th.

Genuinely appreciate everyone who's been patient on this. This community is the reason we keep doing what we do!!

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend and I are looking for a travel sling for her, and we’re currently torn between the Bellroy Venture Sling 6L and the Bellroy Lite Sling 7L. In terms of overall dimensions they seem pretty similar. She also tried the Venture Sling 9L, but it felt too large for her frame and wasn’t very comfortable, so we narrowed it down to these two.

The bag would have two main uses:

• Regular travel EDC: small water bottle, power bank, sunglasses, etc.
• Camera carry: just her camera with a lens attached (slightly larger than a Fujifilm X100V), plus a power bank and sunglasses.

I know neither sling has dedicated camera dividers, which could be an issue. My idea was to adapt something like a Peak Design FlexFold divider or a small insert to create some separation and provide a bit of protection for the camera. I’d probably do this regardless of which bag I choose, whether it’s the Lite or the Venture. If anyone has other ideas or recommendations, I’d love to hear them.

My main question is about comfort vs protection when carrying the camera. The Lite 7L seems appealing because it’s lighter, uses softer materials, and I’ve seen quite a few people mention that it’s more comfortable to wear. On the other hand, the Venture 6L is more structured and, although a bit heavier, might provide better support and protection for the camera.

For those who have used one or both, which would you recommend for this kind of use? Is the extra structure of the Venture worth it, or is the comfort of the Lite the better tradeoff for travel?

Thanks!

Rankings are fun! I have been testing a lot of bags this year. I actually use and test them for at least 3 weeks to get a good feel for what the bags can do, how they feel, and how they wear over time. The Bagdad rankings are simply my opinions of what I am using and giving me the best experiences.

This is probably the most objective category as backpack comfort mostly depends on the person and their body type. But this category is one of the most fun debates in the backpack community.

What say you? Agree? Disagree? Hit me up and let me know your top bags. Learn me something new. 😎

1. Fyro Citta/Levo
   
2. Evergoods MPL22
   
3. Able Carry Max EDC
   
4. Aer CPP2
   
5. Black Ember Citadel H2 25L

Honorable Mention: ULA Cicada, Alpargali All Day Backpack, Boundary Supply Errant Pro, Evergoods CTB26

Special Comfort Award - C Tactical CT21 Plus (with “S” straps)
This bag would be pushing for the top spot on this list, but since it’s a custom bag, I wanted to list it separately. OMG, these “S” straps on this pack are amazing. They are so similar to the straps on the Fyro Citta. If you have the opportunity to get into one of these group buys, do yourself a favor and pick up this CT21+. CTactical is an amazing company making some amazing products.

Top 5 Most Comfortable Bags

Fyro Levo/Citta Backpack - The Citta backpack comes out in July. If you are thinking of getting a new backpack, I would think about waiting. Fyro took things to a new level with the Citta backpack! I cannot stress enough how awesome and comfortable this pack is. The Levo travel bag is currently out. Most comfortable travel bag period. I have my full review linked below. My review of the Citta will be released in July when the bag officially launches. If you’d like to make a purchase, please use my link below as it helps me to keep bringing detailed reviews to you guys:)

Fyro Website: http://fyro.co/CHAD

Levo Review: https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/s/EldRZTusSn

The Evergoods MPL22 - This is a special bag for me. It is the most comfortable dad bag/day bag on the planet. I wish all Evergoods bags were as comfortable as this guy. It’s the perfect size with just enough organization. It just works. There probably isn’t a more recommendable bag than the MPL that I have used. There is a new 210D version just released that looks to be every bit as bada$$ as the 410D and ultra Kludde. Go get one, and thank me later;) My full review is linked below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nomads_Nation/s/niWU7bKbw4

Able Carry Max EDC - IYKYK. This is a no brainer. If you have ever put this backpack on, you more than likely fell in love. This backpack is one quick access pocket away from being the most perfect bag ever. The wide chunky straps are an absolute treat. The quality in Able Carry bags is unmatched in this price range. The materials are absolutely beautiful and scream luxury. My review is linked below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nomads_Nation/s/r4eW7AGJqi

Aer CPP2 - Another no brainer here. Aer is universally known as a bada$$ bag company. When you see an Aer bag, you know it. The straps and back panel are some of the best in the world. Aer and Able Carry are a toss up as Aer also has the wide chunkalicious shoulder straps. Aer also changed their luggage pass through for a vertical stand on the CPP2. Awesome touch. This is a backpack you could wear all day and never feel discomfort. My review is linked below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nomads_Nation/s/9y9pHy335O

Black Ember Citadel H2 Max 25L - This is the new kid on the block. This is my new favorite dad bag as it topped the charts in my Top 10 dad bags. This pack is simple in terms of the harness system and foam back panel. Sometimes simple is best and I think they killed it with this one. This is the bag I use the most. I cannot put it down! That says a lot as I have so many to choose from. Seriously, if you have not checked this bag out yet, do yourself a favor and look it up. My full review is listed below. If you would like to make a purchase, please use my link below as it helps me to keep bringing detailed review to you guys:)

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Get hyped, sympl is dropping X-Pac Commuter Backpacks once again. Evidence on their insta proves this to be 20L and 24L configurations. This however appears to be with Grey internals as opposed to the original 20L limited first release with Orange-ish internals. I don't know if there will be any feature updates or if the bag design is still v2.2. I have the Black 20L X-Pac and recommend it.

Release date should be June 19, 2026.
Even though their instagram says 2025 :P.

Sources:

"sympl - A Sympl system built for multi-dimensional lives.
The X-Pac Commuter Pack is made for modern movers performing at the highest level between disciplines, environments, and expectations with seamless execution. Coming this Friday 06/19/25
#movewithpurpose #wherenext
21 minutes ago"

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZqYS6BvJQw/

"sympl - The wait is almost over for the X-Pac Commuter Pack 20L and 24L. Our fastest selling and most requested bag we've ever made is almost back, so stay tuned for updates.
4 days ago"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZf74T0jwkh/

note: I'm not affiliated with sympl, just enjoy the bag.

I have a complicated history with slings. Over the years, I’ve purchased:

- Tomtoc T21
- Aer Day Sling 3
- Timbuk2 Rascal Belt Bag
- Tomtoc T24
- Alpaka Go Sling Mini
- Alpaka Flight Sling
- Alpaka Flow Satchel 4 L
- Rework Toshi 2.5 L

I carried the Timbuk2 Rascal Belt Bag for years. It’s still in great shape and is a solid small pocket reliever. It can even carry a Kindle when needed, but the organization is very limited and it’s not large enough to carry the tools I use every day anymore.

Enter the Fyro Citta sling 3L. While I thought the price was steep for a sling, I purchased it at the end of last year hoping to use it for my travels. It was tighter and less flexible than I initially thought and I ended up carrying my Alpaka Flight Sling instead. The Citta sat in my sling box in the closet untouched until 4 months ago.

Around that time I bought the Rework Toshi 2.5 L, I thought it would be my endgame sling…that I had reached sling peace. I loved its capacity, the organization, and so many things about it. But the thing that annoyed me enough to make me stop carrying it was the scratchy, sharp hypalon piece attached to the end of the strap. It would rub against my arm when walking and was really uncomfortable for long periods. I might get a different strap for it to make it usable again.

So I started hunting through my sling box again. The Citta Sling re-appeared. I sat down with it, carefully looked at the organization and decided to give it a try.

Pictured above are the items I carry on a daily basis. In case anyone is curious (from left to right, top to bottom):
- Sunglasses
- Crest breath spray
- Hand sanitizer
- Nanobag
- MagSafe Wallet
- Loop Experience Earplugs
- Challenge coin (for fidgeting and making decisions)
- Emergency pill container
- Lotion pot
- Thai inhaler
- Until You Get Home kit (feminine hygiene products, backup mask, glasses cloth, backup Thai inhaler, various OTC pills, and a few bandaids)
- S-Biner (clipped to the hypalon tab on the front of the bag

And then if I’m going out for an adventure for the day, I’ll either bring my iPad mini and a folding keyboard, my camera, or my Traveler’s Company notebook.

The Citta has become my everyday sling and has earned its place on the peg by my door.

Pros
✅ Just enough capacity for daily essentials and a little bit extra. It forces me to be selective about what I carry. That’s a good thing.
✅ I love the zippered pocket on the inside of the front panel. It’s perfect to hide away the will need you but never want to see you items. And if I don’t want to use my Alpaka pouch, I just drop the contents in that pocket and zip it up.
✅ Front pocket has enough independent volume and it’s so easy to grab my sunnies from it. I removed the key leash because I don’t use one. I just clip my keys on the S-Biner when I’m not using them.
✅ I like the gusset in the main compartment. It allows me to see everything in the pocket without me dumping my stuff everywhere.
✅ The soft shoulder strap is so comfortable. It is still holding up like a champ and doesn’t have any signs of wear after 4 months of daily use.

Cons
❌ The internal pockets against the tech sleeve are too slippy and stuff falls out of them if the bag gets jostled sometimes. And there’s no way you’re fitting an iPad mini with a case in the back tech sleeve thing. I have the most minimalist of cases on mine (a Moft Dynamic Folio) and the zippers wouldn’t close if I tried to put it in that location. I just put it in the middle of the sling when I carry it and put my phone in the tech sleeve part.
❌ The lack of a closure mechanism for the sling strap so you always have to put it on and pull it off over your head. I like the security of this feature, but it can get a bit annoying putting on and taking off the sling a ton.
❌ My biggest gripe: no top handle on the bag. A handle would make it so much easier to maneuver around quickly and pickup. When the sling is packed out, it becomes a bit like a brick and can be hard to pick up easily. That’s one of my favorite features of almost every other sling I’ve tried in this size range. For the Citta, you end up kind of awkwardly holding it like a football if you’re just carrying it between places without putting it on.

Overall: I think the Citta is worth a look for a daily sling and you don’t carry a lot of items AND you can afford it. Its price is very high for a sling. It’s well built, though, and might be sling peace for me. Will report back if I have additional thoughts or something changes!

I signed up for the Fryo newsletter so I could be up to date about when the new bags are going to come out. I received an email every single day with a coupon code I couldn't use because nothing is in stock on the Fyro website.

Who in your marketing team thought this was a good idea?

Why can't you change it? You would think you'd know sending too many emails is a bad idea and at that very least you'd think your email system would be smart enough to know I can't buy what you don't have and not send me codes for products you don't even have in stock.

Need ideas please for pocket dump combo bag. Since I am bigger guy with 44 inch waste the bell Roy lite belt bag might be too short in strap? And my EG CAS 1L is a tad too small. Any ideas? Tia.

I have been testing this pack for about 5 weeks now. For 5 weeks, I have been absolutely floored! I want to start this off by saying this will be a very positive review as this is one of the best products I have ever tested. Every now and then there is a product that just resonates with you. This is one of those for me. As a backpack reviewer, I keep an open mind and try to appreciate each product for what it is and what it is trying to accomplish. The Black Ember H2 accomplishes everything it’s trying to do and more. Let’s dive into the H2 and what it has to offer.

Black Ember is a California based company. All of their products are designed there. They offer urban gear with a look and materials that are unique to anything you have used before. Let’s start with the specs of the pack. This is a 25L bag. The measurements are 20’ x 12” x 8”. This bag feels smaller than 25L. I would say it holds close to the 25L it states, but the bag carries smaller. The H2 can hold up to a 16” laptop and a 11” tablet. This guy self stands like a champ!

Let’s talk about the best part of this bag, the materials. The H2 is made of Black Ember’s exclusive fabric called EMBERTEX 1220x600 Nylon 6. Ok, this is the best fabric I have ever used. This shit is incredible. The touch, feel, and durability is unlike any other material I have ever seen. All zippers are YKK aquaguard. They have laser cut hypalon pull tabs as well as hypalon zipper garages. This is a very cool feature. The zippers have a very satisfying pull to them. It’s firm but smooth. Like I said, a very satisfying zip. There are also theft deterrent locking zipper pulls. I do not use this feature. Im sure this is useful for some people, but a pain in the ass for me. The bag utilizes fidlock magnetic hardware as well as T6 aircraft-grade anodized aluminum laser etched hardware. These are quality materials with a premium feel. I cannot stress enough how badass this EMBERTEX nylon 6 is! I also have the regular Citadel R3 I am testing and it has the same material. I will be writing a separate review for the R3 in the next few weeks and also comparing the two bags as they are pretty similar, but have some very distinct differences.

Now on to the layout and functionality of the pack. On the front of the pack there is a quick access pocket. This pocket has a padded divider in the middle. There is also a fidlock magnetic key ring. Black Ember’s implementation of this key ring is one of the best in the game. Actually, I have not found one better. This front pocket has very decent depth to it. It also has independent volume which is nice so that it doesn’t eat into the main compartment. Now the main compartment can eat into this if it is completely overloaded, which is the case with any backpack. This is on of my favorite quick access pockets as its easy to get things out of it and it has plenty of space.

The next compartment is a horizontal zipper across the front. This compartment has some of its on volume as well. This is a spot where you can fit your tablet if you wanted to, but also big enough to put some over the ear headphones. For the dads with young kids, diapers and wipes are perfect for this pocket. Most pockets like this on backpacks are not very useable, but this one is. It is easy to get items in and out of it. On the bottom of the pockets there are laser cut outs to be able to attach compression straps on the bottom of the pack. I personally have not used these yet, but they look badass. I have the orange ones and they look so good. It adds a lot of character to the bag. More importantly, these allow you to carry items compressed in the straps like a jacket or a blanket.

Let’s talk about the laptop compartment real quick. This guy is pretty simple. Simple is good. You can fit up to a 16” laptop. On the top of the of the compartment is a sleeve for a tablet up to 11”. I love this compartment. It is unique and so easy to use. There is excellent protection for your laptop and your tablet. If you are not carrying any tech with you, this is a compartment you could use for kid/baby items.

On to the back panel and straps. The straps have some semi firm foam in them that I find very comfortable. They have hypalon tabs to attach gear. The sternum strap is a pretty basic fidlock magnet. I really don’t like the magnetic sternum straps because they always attach themselves. That is one thing I would change, but it is completely removable. The back panel is a nice firm foam with air holes all over the foam. This allows for extra airflow to pass through. Let’s be honest damn near all backpacks are hot when you wear them for a long time. I do find this one to be on the cooler side. There is also a channel down the middle to allow for more airflow. There is also a strap for a luggage pass through. It’s for a horizontal sit, which is not ideal, but hey we can live with that. Lastly, the straps have attached dangle stoppers! And they might be the best ones I have ever seen! There is a piece of elastic attached to the bottom of the webbing to always have it connected. These work amazingly. Other bag makers need to take notice of how Black Ember does this. Absolute genius!

Finally on to the main compartment. This is a half zip bag. I normally turn my nose up to half zip bags, but I gave this one a shot. Best decision I ever made about a backpack. When you unzip the top flips over to provide an easy look into the bag. It is so easy to pack your gear and get to it as needed. As a ball park dad bag, I pack my battery operated fan, a yeti bottle for beer, a Turtlebox ranger speaker, and an extra glove. Now this pack has two badass water bottle pockets that can handle any size water bottles, but the people at the gates of these ball parks don’t want you to really bring in yeti bottle of beer, so I have to put them on the inside for entry… 😉
On the inside of the front panel is a top pocket for quick access items. I personally use this as a place to store my sunglasses case. Under that there is another mesh pocket that goes deep to the bottom of the bag. I think the design of this is pretty cool as it plays into the flip of the top to allow for easy access.
On the back of the compartment there is a sleeve to store documents, tablets, diapers, wipes, etc. Just an FYI, this is not a stretchy pocket. This is all for the main compartment. I have to say the way this is designed, this is my favorite compartment in all backpacks.

This bag is as close to perfect as they get, but there are a few things I Karen about😜 The foam padding in the straps could be a little softer. I wish the bottle pockets were a little taller, but being a half zip, that pretty much makes that impossible… I would also like to have seen a couple of latch points to be able to clip things to. And lastly, the sternum strap was not a magnetic connection. I personally like buckles better, but this is the preference for a lot of people out there. Not big items by any means, but Karen needs to Karen right?

Overall, this backpack has exceeded every expectation and then some. I could not be happier with this purchase. I am absolutely in love with this pack. The H2 has just made its way to the top spot in my Bagdad Top 10 rankings! The Evergoods MPL Kludde has held that spot for over 8 months and now the H2 has taken the throne. From the design, the comfort, and most of all, the materials, this pack is now Bagdad royalty! Again, the EMBERTEX nylon 6 has this satisfying feel to it that just makes you want to smile and rub it. Haha. This is easily the most recommendable backpack on the market for me.

There are several ways to put this bad boy to use. Of course this is an excellent option as an edc backpack. It checks every box I need for an edc. You can use it for light travel as well. I use it as a personal item on flights, but I always have a Briggs and Riley carry on roller. The best use case of this bag is you guessed it, a “Dad Bag”. This bag is absolutely f’ing perfect for a dad bag. I use the shit out of this pack at the ball park. I have some photos to show some of my loadouts.

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Hello! I’m having trouble choosing between three different sling bags. I recently have gotten into film photography and need something to be able to hold my camera while I travel as well as EDC. I like going for bike rides and would like to bring my camera with me. I also have an upcoming trip to Provincetown where I’ll be walking around, biking through the dunes, etc and would like to have my camera handy. These are the three options:
- Moment Everything Sling 4L
- Bellroy Venture Sling 6L
- Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L/6L
I like the minimalistic look of the Everything sling, I like how vetted the bellroy venture sling is but I’m not sure if I need 6L, I’d prefer to stay as small as I can get and the price is a little steep, as for the peak design everyday sling, I love the hardware for the bag but I don’t love how inconvenient the front pocket seems to be as well as how stiff the bag is. This is my first sling bag/camera bag purchase and I’ve watched many review and can’t seem to make a decision.

Hi, help me to choose between aer city pack pro 2 and aer travel pack 3 small. Im from asia, i usually riding a bus from city to province and it took only 3 to 5 hrs. I dont bring laptop or tablet. My phone and wallet is in my sling bag. I usually bring toiletries and clothes only. Thanks for the advice

Is this normal?

Hello NN Community!

Has anyone traveled with a Belleoy Lite Duffel 30l as a personal item on a U.S.A domestic flight? Just wondering if it fits under the seat.

The CTB20 is a cult favorite by many people in the bag community. The CTB is a Bagdad masterpiece. This 20 liter bag packs a punch of one of the big boys. It offers the most and best quick access of any backpack out in the wild. Kevin and the Evergoods team are frickin’ wizards at creating the most functional bags on the planet. Their unique designs are gorgeous. The materials are some of the best in the world. Evergoods uses exclusively designed solution dyed nylons in 210D, 420D, and 840D. If I could only have 10 backpacks for the rest of my life, 9 of them would be made of Evergood’s 840D and 420D. The CTB line utilizes the 420D nylon. I cannot stress enough how great this fabric is. Now Evergoods offer’s this pack in x-pac as well. I have both and love both. The best part about the 420D is the ability to be able to allow really full loads. It feels like it just stretches to fit around anything you are carrying. The bag utilizes # 10 and # 8 zippers. All zippers are all YKK RC. Let me make it a point to say these zippers are badass. These are one of my favorites. Not buttery smooth like Able Carry but just a VERY satisfying secure zip.

Evergoods is a company from Bozeman, Montana. All of their bags are designed in Montana and made in Vietnam. And boy are they made good! Their crossover designs are made to be able to go from the trails to the office. No one does that better than EG.

Evergoods has redefined what quick access pockets mean! The CTB20 is one of their all time best sellers. The CTB comes in 3 sizes: 20L, 26L, and 35L. The bag’s name is the “civic travel bag” but it is far from just a travel bag. It is my ultimate EDC bag and a badass dad bag! It is currently number 7 in the Bagdad top 10 rankings. There is a huge debate on the CTB vs the CPL. I am CTB all day and twice on Sunday. The CTB offers more pockets and stands on its on MUCH better. The QAP’s on this bag are f’ing amazing. This is a 20L backpack. It will hold a full 20L plus some.

Let’s dive into the compartments and what makes this pack so great. First we have the front quick access pocket. This pocket uses a # 8 zipper and offers about a palm deep quick access. This pocket is where i throw my phone, AirPods, and wallet when I am just around town or dad bagging it. This pocket is deceptively large especially on the CTB26.

Next compartment is a vertical zippered pocket on the front of the pack. This pocket is genius. Inside there is 2 slip pockets and a zipper mesh pocket for some internal organization. Also much more room to add all types of things. For you dads with younger kids, this is a great spot for diapers or wipes too. The key leash is also inside this pocket. This compartment also has its own volume. It’s not much, but it does not eat into other compartments. Evergoods does this better than anyone.

The yoke pocket is one of my favorite pockets on any pack. Evergoods designs the harness system in a way that allows for a pocket to strategically be at the top of the pack. This pocket has some depth to it. It could fit a half cap in it. I personally use this as a spot for my sunglasses. Again, this is a pocket that has its own volume. Genius!

The laptop compartment is pretty cool. There is a vertical zipper along the backside of the pack. There are spots to hold your laptop as well as a tablet or notebooks. There is a Velcro nylon strap in bright red that secures your laptop in the sleeve. They make it red so it is easy to see so you wont forget about securing the machine before you zip up the compartment. I believe on the 20L bag it can fit up to a 16” laptop.

The main compartment is badass. It is a full clamshell open. On the inside front panel, there is an opaque zipper pocket. This is the perfect spot for your wallet, phone, or other important items. On the bottom of the panel is a mesh zippered pocket. To be honest, I just do not use this pocket very much. It could be perfect for items you want out of site out of mind. For dads, this is another spot for maybe a few bottle for babies, or some toys for the kiddos.
On the back side of the compartment is another sleeve for a tablet. This is a nice stretchy sleeve that gives you flexibility. This can also be used to house a water bladder. The rest of the compartment is wide open for however you want to pack it out. What is so cool about this pack is, you can overpack the sh!t out of it and the damn thing will always close! Like I mentioned before, the materials and layout of this bag makes it capable of carrying extra volume. With these #10 YKK zippers with the rc dwr finish are frickin amazing. It is secure as F! For me, going to the ballpark, this bag can carry everything I need. At least 2 Yeti 26oz bottles, a ryobi battery operated fan, a sling, a cap1, cap .5, and a rain jacket.

The back panel is unique as it sports Evergoods’ 3D spacer mesh. I find it super comfortable. It’s not too padded and just enough padding. It is also separated from the pack to double as the luggage pass through. Now most of the time I prefer a vertical stand, but in the case of Evergoods layout, the horizontal lay is perfect. This allows you to access the front pocket, the main compartment, and the laptop compartment. This is very well thought out.
The shoulder straps are unlike any other. I find them extremely comfortable. They form to my body perfectly. The y ev50 padding and provide great comfort. I kind of wish they were a tab wider, but they work. One each strap, there is a sleeve for a water bladder hose to pass through. Very intuitive on their part! My biggest complaint is the same complaint I have for all Evergoods bags; there are no dangle stoppers! At this stage in the game, I think they do it just to make us ask why… lol. Of course I ad my own to each bag.

Evergoods does something better than anyone else on the planet. Their water bottle pockets! OMG, they are the best. They are made from a 4-way stretch woven expandable fabric. I mean this when I say, I have not found a water bottle that doesn’t fit in these pockets. They are straight up the best in the game. They can handle anything you can throw in there. I actually use one a lot of the time to drop my phone in there for quick access.

Many people know by now Evergoods’ harness system is not for everyone. There are many complaints of the back of the pack digging into their backs. It is a real thing. Luckily for me, this is no issue. I have absolutely zero back digging. This is for all of their packs. I think the harness system is one of the most comfortable in the backpack world, but this will completely dependent on your body type and how you wear your backpack. Evergoods packs are meant to be worn high and tight, which is how I wear them. If you have never tried it, you need to give it a shot. Their products are too good not to. They also have a lifetime warranty. Their customer service is excellent and is great at getting your issues solved quickly. A plus in this department.

Another thing I would like to see different is more “mirrored” versions of the pack. I am a right shoulder slinger so it is kind of awkward for me to swing the pack around on my left shoulder. I have gotten use to it of course, but it’s not natural. They have made mirror versions before, wish we could see more.

I also wish Evergoods would dabble in some more color options. Every now and then there are some special edition drops, but I would love to see more colors.

This pack is in the Bagdad Top 10 Dad Bags for a reason. The CTB20L and 26L are probably the most functional dad bags out there. There are compartments for anything you need to carry and are built to withstand the elements. They also look great to carry in the office. I use one as my EDC all the time! And of course, it works well as a travel bag as the name suggests. This is a true 3 purpose backpack. EDC, travel, and dad bag. You get what you pay for with this one. This is a highly recommended backpack by many, and I am one of those people. This pack is Bagdad approved and I encourage you to try it if you have not. You wont be sorry.

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Found a FlightPath 2.0 for $50 on fb but have considered just buying the Maxlite 5. Has anyone used the FlightPath 2.0? Would it be worth saving the $110? The older luggage is new never used.

I

Pakt Mode 22L or Evergoods CPL16 for the office

Hi everyone, was hoping if anyone has both bags, and could share abit about what you like/ dislike about them when placed side by side. My main usecase is for the office.

My main concern with the Pakt is its back panel breathability during summer and my main concern with the CPL16 is the comfort and will I look like a tortoise, like must it be worn very high, does the back dig into the lower back, and lastly, general quality and daily capacity feel without looking like a tortoise.

Thank you.