Able Carry Max Backpack Review (2 Weeks of Use) 

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it!

Follow up... How do you like it? I'm very close to ordering!

​@Mike219 After using the AB Max for three longer weekend flights (22+K airmiles), I can say that it's my favorite bag among the others I have (TB Synik30, RFF 24-hour, other duffles and rollaways). While I really like its design, it has to be practical and store a lot of my stuff - and it does. Pros: * The storage is adequate for me and my tech junk, and the size expands really well (up to 30L only) * The Max is comfortable to wear even if I load it heavy (40+lbs and I don't know why) * Build quality is very good. I'm a convert to X-PAC and it's durable for my purposes * Organization is pretty good but could use more pockets (but that's what packing cubes are for) Cons: * The outside pocket zipper does get snagged on the front X-PAC material but just need to be careful while zipping * The price is a little higher but worth it for how well it's built (lifetime warranty) * The laptop section is pretty tight and not really usable for storage. The iPad pocket doesn't hold my iPad very well since 1/3 of it sticks out. But laptop fits well in the large sleeve * A big con for me was shipping - Able Carry ships direct from Hong Kong but it has to go through Customs - for me, this added 2500 extra miles and an extra week of waiting before I got it (can't do anything about it though) This is one of the best travel backpacks out there. IMO - There is no reason to buy an expensive but simplistic rucksack like GoRuck, Brown Buffalo, etc. when this company has outdesigned all of them. I don't plan on ever buying another travel backpack now that I have the AB Max. Btw, I paid for all of my bags out of pocket. I am not sponsored or ever received anything for free or for exchange of services/promos/blablabla

I love my stretch side water bottle pockets. But, bare with me, this water bottle pocket has its Pros. :) If you have to take your backpack all over and place it under a seat, you will find out that it is really nice that your water bottle won't be collecting any dirt. It will be always protected from the outside and ready for you to drink. Also, there is not a chance that it will fall from that pocket. Can you imagine having to chase it down a full airplane cabin just after landing while all the other passengers are trying to get out?

@@epretto Thats a good point about the protection however when I put my bag under the seat or on the floor the water bottle usually goes on the table or in my seat with me. I'd prob use this bags water bottle pocket as an extra pocket/pouch and use a nite size on the outside (many attach points) to attach my hydro flask bottle. I can't stand using part of the inside of a bag for a water bottle, but that's just me.

If I had to choose, I would go for the 022 too. I always favor the 2 side pockets :)

😄🙌🙌 - Rebecca

That's awesome, Joe! Glad to hear this pack is working for you. 🙌 - Rebecca

Hey Glenwell! Have you taken a look at the Able Carry's Daybreaker? packhacker.com/travel-gear/able-carry/daybreaker/ - Austin

@@PackHacker2 what about laptop’s place?

Thanks for the suggestion, JKC! We appreciate the support! - Austin

@@PackHacker2 I agree with JKC, awesome idea! Pretty please, PH 🥲

ok very easy. 1) No living human needs an ipad and a laptop at the same time. especially when traveling... 2) You dont need an umbrella to take space in your bag bring a hat.. 3) If you can only fit 2 t shirts and a polo in 30Litres of capacity you need to go back to school and study geometry. 4) No one travels to work out in the gym. Thats just a waste of time. 5) Apparently you dont wear pants on your trips so bring a towel to hide your family jewels when out in public. I can fit 2 pants/5 tshirts/ 5 socks/ 5 boxers/ toileteries/ laptop/ 1 hoodie in the Able carry max with still about 3L to spare so dont cap.

@@the_nma5119 okay…

I traveled to Texas for a week long band trip and the bag worked out great, I just recommend packing cubes (army rolling), small versions of hygiene requirements and a collapsible bag for anything you want to buy while traveling.

@OP @natalgratea2365 Think, memory is a lil fuzzy but I had. Swimsuit, tennis shoes, hoodie, 2 jeans, 2 leggings, 1 shorts and pajamas, 3 long sleeves, 5 short sleeves, stainless steel water bottle, Nintendo switch with game cartridges, 2 chargers, 2 notebooks, a Bible and pen/color pencil pouch. Plus small bag for hygiene items; toothbrush/paste, hairbrush, floss, contact solution, glasses case. Also noise canceling headphones, a throw blanket and plushie I used for a transit pillow. Lmao Granted it was a very tight squeeze, and I had to packrat most of my items (especially travel snacks and stuff I bought as merch.) Looking back I'm surprised my bag didn't explode. 😅

Hey efragione, you can find all the Boundary Supply gear we've had our hands on here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/boundary-supply/ - Rebecca

Hey Andrew, this is the Jibbon Key Organizer: packhacker.com/travel-gear/jibbon/key-organizer/ - Rebecca

It will fit and zip up, but will take up space in the main compartment - sometimes a lot. Their videos show that a full wine bottle can fit in that pocket, and I can confirm this (I just zipped up a 750ml bottle of red).

Hey, these are the Heimplanet Packing Cubes: packhacker.com/travel-gear/heimplanet/packing-cubes-5/ - Rebecca

idk man I flew all over Thailand summer before covid with a carry on suitcase and a XS base camp duffle. Never ran into an issue. Mind you that was before I discovered the art of minimal travel haha only place ive seen them really care about weight is in Africa.

@@joshuachambers9464 standard in Asia is one carry on with a 7kg max weight. I have watched so many Americans fight and scream to no avail when they are told to check it in. Just be aware as they routinely weigh carry ons, at least before COVID.

I said what I said. 😉 - Tom