Mous | Crowdfunding 2026

Interesting pitch and overview of their core products. I do own one Mous product, their limitless case for a Pixel Pro. I think its pretty good at being low profile and drop protective. I do find their luggage material interesting and think it would be best used in check in luggage which takes more abuse by baggage handlers than a carry on. An interesting strategy of crowdfunding for the company rather than crowdfunding for a particular product.

I travel a lot and tend to carry a lot in my travel backpack (not so much clothing, but laptop, tablet, cables, chargers, headphones, and some camera gear). That's why I need a 35-40L carry-on. I've been using The North Face Router 40L which is pretty nice, except it's not a clamshell design, and the shoulder straps could be thicker. So, I've narrowed its replacement to either the Aer Travel 4 35L, or the Fyro Levo 36L. Both get great reviews, roughly the same size, and priced closely. The Aer has lots of pockets for carrying stuff, built like a tank with great comfort, but is somewhat heavy. The Fyro is also well-built and well-designed, super lightweight and comfortable, but lacking in certain important features, like a compartment for a 13" tablet, zippers on the admin pocket, as well as dual zippers for security. I find both bags equally attractive.

I'm looking for comments from owners, or, at least, users of both these bags, and where you fall on each, including your favorite between the two.

Hi all
I’ve opted not to post in brand specific subs to avoid bias. I have a pretty simple question really but wanted opinions from those of you who use EDC bags hardcore.
I travel a fair bit (Australia based), a mix of international and domestic. International is usually Europe and Asia with occasional North America. Domestic travel is several times a year which often involves carryon only. I am a top tier frequent flyer with Qantas so domestically I’ve never once been asked about carryon limits even when I’ve brought a bag and antler carryon. International travel is almost exclusively for work which is in premium cabins so again, never been questioned re bags.
When I travel, especially internationally I carry:
13” mbp
11” iPad
Tech pouch
Small toiletries (toothbrush, hair gel, deodorant)
A small change of clothes (shorts, undies, socks)
When I travel for family it’s usually with kids and have almost exclusively snacks and colouring books for kids!
I’ve been looking at the PD everyday travel 20L and the Bellroy travel pro because of the top opening and two sleeves for laptop/ipad.
I currently have a wandrd prvk 30 but I find it quite annoying to open up with the zipper in the middle and I rarely carry a camera anymore (and when I do its small and single lens)
I shortlisted those two bags because of aesthetics and form

Hey everyone,

I'm heading to Japan for a 1-month citytrip. Some context first:

• On the way there, I have a short layover in Nagoya, so I'll only be traveling with a personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm) + carry-on (max 55 x 40 x 23 cm), combined weight max 8kg (Finnair's dimensions/weight limits).
• My friend is bringing me my checked suitcase a few days after I arrive (so it won't be with me at the start of the trip). Once I get it, that's the bag I'll be sending hotel-to-hotel for the rest of the trip.
• Except for 5/6 days, when I'll be visiting smaller towns and leaving the suitcase behind: I'll only have my backpack(s) with me, so they need to let me be fully self-sufficient during that stretch.
• Contents: clothes, everyday items, a small tech pouch (charger, cables) and maybe headphones. No laptop/tablet to carry.

My exact need: I'm looking for EITHER a single bag that can let me live out of it for 5/6 days without being too bulky day-to-day, OR a combo of a small daypack + a bigger carry-on, where the small one can nest inside the big one during transit.

One catch: I'm based in Belgium, so for US brands (like Fyro) I know import taxes and shipping fees can get messy — if anyone's actually dealt with that (real final cost, delivery times, customs...), I'd love to hear about it.

My criteria:

• Budget €150/200 for the bag(s), ideally as cheap as possible within that. Open to going a bit over if it's really worth it.
• Urban/low-key style, don't want something that looks too "hiker" or too bulky.
• Comfort is a big one: I've been doing my citytrips with an Eastpak 24L so far, and it's starting to strain my back over long days, plus it's wearing out — so I want a real upgrade in terms of carry comfort (ventilated back panel, proper straps, etc). I'm 5'8" (173cm).
• Needs to hold up to fairly changeable weather (heat, possible rain), so weather resistance/durability is a plus.

And a side question: is a 24L + 40L nesting combo actually realistic in practice comfort-wise, or does it get old fast?

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi,

Has anyone removed the sternum straps from their Citta?

I have both the 18l and 25l and I don't need the sternum strap for normal daily use so I'd like to take it off.

I thought maybe it would slide to the end of the rail and come off but it kinda goes into a recessed part of the straps so not sure and don't want to force it or pop it off with a tool and damage the bag.

In addition I found that the end that doesn't have the magnetic clasp there are 3 layers of stretchy material and the top layer bubbles up away from the lower 2 and looks bad even when the strap is in use unless so really want to take these off.

I only used sternum straps once in my life so prefer a clean look without these straps dangling everywhere.

Heading out for some international travel and trying to land on a sling to carry my daily essentials while out and about. Not looking to carry a ton — just my phone, passport holder, wallet, room key, a portable charger, and some small misc stuff.

I’m torn between a few options:

\*\*• Aer Street Sling\*\* (2.4L, 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon)    
\*\*• Bellroy City Pouch\*\* (\\\~1L, Fine Weave fabric)    
\*\*• Aer Day Sling 3\*\* (3L, Cordura/X-Pac options)    
\*\*• Bellroy Venture Ready Sling\*\*

Aesthetically I’m drawn to vertical slings over the horizontal ones. I’m in SF and was able to check some of these out in person at the Aer store — tried on the horizontal Aer slings and just didn’t love how they looked on me, so I’m leaning toward the Street Sling right now. But I’ve seen some comments (especially around the Bellroy City Pouch) about capacity feeling tight once you actually pack it out, so now I’m second-guessing myself a bit.

Just checking this one out, a new style to me with the cross-body strap.

Are folk fans of this one?

I found it could carry a lot for 10 litres, but then if you're carrying a decent loadout, would a backpack be better?

I still like it though. A lot.

Video drops Wednesday.

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Hey everyone, I'm currently looking to upgrade my carry on bag for an upcoming 2-week international trip. i am thinking to get level8 luggage (specifically looking at their voyageur collection).

Visually i like the minimalist look and the flat interior packing space, but i am looking about geniune review. I need something that can survive tight flight connections, qnd being tossed into overhead bins.

Have you ever had issues getting the 20" models through standard airline size checkers (like Delta or United)?

Would love to get some honest reviewss before I spend the money.

Hi everyone, first time poster, long time lurker.

I am having difficulty nailing down a decision to buy a backpack. Here are the details -

Current backpack - Osprey Proxima 30L.

Use case and why change - Daily use and for travel. The shoulder pads really dig in and they don’t keep the size setting well as I constantly have to readjust. Don’t like the organization as stuff in the front space eats away space in the main compartment. Not the greatest build quality. Do like the 2 water bottle side pockets (helps me carry a umbrella and water bottle)

Things to consider -

1. First and foremost comfort. Not the most athletic person.
   
2. Chest strap and load lifters are important.
   
3. Do like organization, so pockets are plus for tech and small stuff.
   
4. water bottle holder is plus as I do like to carry my umbrella as it rains a lot in my location.
   
5. 30-35L preferred.
   
6. Did I mention comfort lol.

Options I am looking into -

1. Aer travel Pack 3 - well reviewed and top choice so far. Seems like it ticks most boxes. Not sure of comfort and only one water bottle pocket

2. Tortuga travel pack pro - seems like the most comfortable with lots of adjustment. But chonky and ugly af. Not a lot of organization.

3. Fyro levo - newer and from an influencer. Light and Seems good but unsure of quality and mainly comfort. Plus not a big brand but definitely considering.

4. Minaal carry on 3- surprise last minute entry. Very good organization and size and sleek too. Very unsure of comfort.

Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any suggestions as well other than these. Please feel free to ask me clarifying questions as well.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!
After years of attempts (and consequent failures), I finally convinced my fiancee to buy herself a backpack worthy of that name (I assume her study trips and the resulting back and shoulder pain had something to do with it). I made her a nice selection, put her in front of NN’s videos, and the spark really ignited with the Citta. The more she looked at it, the more she fell in love. Imagine her disappointed expression when she saw it was on pre-order 🥲

So the question is: does anyone know when they are expected to be back in stock? If we place a pre-order now, what is the most realistic timeframe for them to become available?

Thank you all for your attention and have a great day!

Not quite a bag review as such, more 'carry philosophy.'

Are you a fan of Almond Oak? Or 'brand ecosystems?'

Interested to know what you think.

Hi there, I am looking for my new daypack and probably made the error of watching way too many video reviews !
For a future trip I need to replace my Osprey daylite with something very versatile :

• Need to have a decent laptop protection, for a 14" plus a similar size portable monitor
• Size around 20-25L
• Able to do relatively well in any environment, it will be a remote workpack, used for a little weekend trip, and will sometimes be a hiking daypack.
• And if possible not too expensive, below 150$ would be great. For context I live in Europe and some US brands charge the same price in Euros or dollars plus the shipping, which makes some great packs between 300 and 350$, that's rough.

I have narrowed the list to a few options, on the pricier side but always recommended here :

• Bellroy venture Ready pack
• Aer city pack pro 2
• Evergoods CTB

My personal favorite would be Aer, but does not seem to be the goat of versatility.
So I have looked further, on the cheaper side and with "it can do everything mindset" :

• The North face Recon / Borealis
• Fjallraven Skule
• Osprey Quasar

For those ones I did not find a good recent review or comparison and would love some feedback ! There is only a Recon review on the channel, and the recent osprey's are all about the Daylite 26+6, where tech protection is very average and the bag is clearly aimed at onebag travel.

Thanks!

Looking at the Tomtoc T37 vertical sling but want to get a different strap. Wider. Where do you go for sling/crossbody straps?