I don't like FIDLOCKS

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I almost lost my slingbag with my camera inside while riding on a highway. That's why I dislike fidlocks.
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@William.N 2 года назад

I agree with you on all points. There are some points (maybe sternum strap on a backpack) where I am fine with them. The v-buckle are the best and I like to replace other styles with the v-buckle when I can.

@rockmanchriz5569 2 года назад

Agree, never come across an issue for V-buckle as it is not designed to open without pulling the tab. Others seem not secure enough though.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Yes, the vbuckles are awesome

@Philter-Coffee Год назад

I respectfully disagree with your suggestion about brands not using fidlock. There are plenty of hardware options out there. I think the specific issue you and many others are facing is brands choosing the wrong buckle for their particular use case. The snap or slide is great for something like a sternum strap, where ease of use is important, but security when being handled is less critical. With countless options available, manufacturers need to consider the qualities and functions of a buckle rather than just how it looks, otherwise you can end up with a bag which can unbuckle itself when being moved, or a buckle so inconvenient that you would rather take the bag off over your head.

@Youknowthebo Год назад

Thanks for the great comment. I probably phrased it not 100% clearly. I agree : it's more about choosing the right item for the right usecase.

@carstenhm 11 месяцев назад

And that means the video is filled with false claims? You hate Fidlock?nope, you hate manufactorers with a bad design

@carstenhm 11 месяцев назад

So: pull the vid and make a new one

@edwardnovick9904 2 года назад

fidlocks/magnetic hardware are great for compression straps and sternum straps. I think they work great as a belt buckle as well since they're super fast to undo when you have to remove your pants.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Agreed. For those "non essential" parts the regular fidlocks are good

@heyjoetofu 2 года назад

To be fair, the Fidlock craze also led to designers pretty much „overusing“ them. I mean, what do you need a buckle on the top of a laptop compartment for? They are awesome on a lot of contact points though … if their use is thought through. Helmets, sternum straps and other more specialized use cases (Fidlock makes an awesome bottle holder for bicycles) for example.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Well said 👍

@jeffgrantMEDIA 2 года назад

I whole heartedly agree. The more I use them, the more i dislike them. I will not use them for a strap closure on a sling, for the exact reason you state. As pocket/pouch/compression/ sternum strap….. they always close themselves when you don it want them too. It’s always annoying when you go to toss in your pack, and the next thing you know…. You’re tied in a knot because the sternum strap closed itself. Or you get stuck to a magnetic whiteboard….. I’ll take some nice, working, old reliable clips.

@nualahhh Год назад

Thanks for sharing this video. Was about to order my first sling bag and it comes with a fidlock - but it’s a v buckle style, so I’m not as worried!

@dharmapunk777 Год назад

I just got an Alpaka sling, and it uses Maglockz instead. Kinda similar to Fidlock, and they use fidlock on other stuff as well. The buckle on the strap is a slider and I would see it being really hard to accidentally undo, although it is easy to undo with one hand if you are trying. I also don't have much issue with having to adjust it on my back in the first place, but when I slide it around to grab something it is very secure and not an issue. But using the buckle does seem to make removing the bag more awkward, rather than easier sometimes. Mostly I just remove it or put in on overhead. But it has come in handy if I am wearing a lot of layers and it the bag is packed out. The buckle can be sometimes easier. Nice to have, but not necessary, kind of thing. Alpaka does also have a Magnetic stabilizer strap that you can order separately that would prevent the bag from moving around while riding.

@Brandon-0028 2 года назад

I am glad you brought up this point. As an user experience architect I always pay close attention to my interactions with the products I use and fidlocks to me are fiddly. They don't always work as intended each and every time. Whereas I've never had a problem with Duraflex clasps and the interaction is always consistent. Even with the V buckle on my MW Spar, it takes extra focus to ensure the buckle is latched properly and more times than not I need to watch what I am doing however the Duraflex clasps I can do without looking without fail. It is tried and true.

@SonTran23 2 года назад

I’ve learned not to grab and pull on the lock itself when I swing my bags around

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Yeah, that's probably the easiest. But on a motorcycle with big gloves while concentrating on the road, you can't always grab the right part of the strap. And with this particular sling the fidlock is in a place where you are most likely to grab it accidentally unfortunately

@1partgeek 6 месяцев назад

You confirmed my concerns with Fidlock buckles. So for me, I reserve Fidlocks for sternum straps on my EDC backpacks - NBD if I accidentally unbuckle it while wearing right. For motorcycle use, I go with the classic snap buckles only - very secure and you could still technically release it with 1 hand. Great video as always!

@paulwalker4919 2 месяца назад

Ive only ever used the v buckle & never had any issues with it. I would say if anything maybe theives could get in it quickly but from my experience absolutely nobody can figure it out when they try to open my bag 😂. My orbit gear messenger bag has a square magnetic fidlock buckle but only on the stabiliser strap I would argue this is the perfect use as its not super important that it stays closed & its easier to work with. I do however see your point made in this video.

@zerousen 2 года назад

I like the slider line of fidlocks, in my experience they are a lot more reliable and not very prone to accidental detaching compared to other styles.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

This was a slider version unfortunately.

@zerousen 2 года назад

@@Youknowthebo oh no, I was referring to the actual product name that fidlock gives them. The one that is featured in your video and is a lot easier to detach is called "snap buckle flat", while the product that I am referring to is called "slider 25". It's very interesting to see all of the different versions of these fidlocks that they have. They are surprisingly not even too difficult to find if you want to buy them and upgrade the existing buckles on your bags! With that being said I am not disagreeing with you, I don't think that they are quite the right choice for every use case, especially not ones where accidents are of concern. I love your videos by the way!

@ez5969 Год назад

I believe it is the designer's duty to properly research the type of Fidlock fasteners used. There are many options for any given application, most likely there is one that will perform better than in your use case.

@deenyc1049 5 месяцев назад

I would never use these on anything I want to stay secured… like a motorcycle helmet! But yea they’re very cool to open and close your bag.

@chrispnw2547 2 года назад

I finally relented and bought a sling bag with fidlocks but agree 100% that one should not attribute to them the same level of security as traditional closures. For my travels (motorcyclist included) they are not a replacement for other locking mechanisms. In fact, the speed of unlocking is undermined by the worry they will open at the worst possible time.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Agreed. Just out of curiosity, may I ask which slingbag you bought?

@chrispnw2547 2 года назад

@@Youknowthebo Alpaka ALPHA SLING + Magnetic Stabilizer Strap + Magnetic Sunglass Holder. I use it when traveling and use it when my IPAD Pro 11. Works well when moving through the airport or plane.

@laeonflux 7 месяцев назад

For me it's definitely a matter of context and user experience. I love fidlocks and I never had any issue at all with them and I have a lot of bags with magnetic buckles. I understand your user case but I guess to each their own. I always handle my bags very gently and I'm super aware of moving them around my body so for me fidlocks are just great. I know traditional duraflex of WJ buckles feel more secure sometimes and they will cut down the prize compared to fidlocks but I love me a good magnetic buckle.

@Youknowthebo 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your experience with fidlocks and watching this video ✌️😊

@2greeksandacamera Год назад

Agree with you on the shortcomings. It needs to go back to the drawing table so to design in a safety catch, which could be as simple as the catch tab to turn 90 degrees and fit into a holding slot, as opposed to just hanging free. The way we utilize them is with straps that go under the clothing just below the belt line, to hold flat money bags.

@0f556 2 года назад

I agree, Bo. But for a different reason. I'm OCD and I don't like anything closing by itself. It robs me of agency; I must be the one to close/open any buckle. I don't like things closing on me automatically (as in the case of a Fidlock closure on a flap, for example). When did doing/undoing a buckle become such an inconvenience that we need magnets for it? However, don't tell the folks at Carryology that, or you'll upset them. It's a hive mind over there.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Yeah, them closing themselves can also get pretty annoying in some cases

@DrWoc 2 года назад

I’ve been using v buckle style and never had it come off without intention. I never liked ones on the bellroy sling.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Yeah, in my experience the v-buckle is pretty reliable

@mirrorsmarked1497 Год назад

To be honest, the sound is too big when I close my messenger bag flap which two fidlock v buckle on it's flap, especially in quiet places like library.

@briangal87 Год назад

Don't have many fidlock mechanisms in my arsenal but I do own a AER City Sling 2 that I have had for about 2 years now. Have traveled internationally for the past 2 Years and have to say I have never had a problem with that certain Fidlock mechanism. I love this sling and have used it running, bicycling, walking. Goes everywhere I go. Some Fidlocks are designed well while others not so much. Only way to know if its designed well is to do some research and to try it yourself!

@MoreData-hz8hm 3 месяца назад

he DID do some research and he DID try it himself. Fidlock sucks.

@pmayh3m Год назад

Excellent points. Thank you. I didn't realize these things, especially while riding.

@Youknowthebo Год назад

Thanks for watching 😉 ✌️

@saltwaterpurl 18 дней назад

Fidlocks are fantastic buckles with outstanding functionality, but they are not correctly marketed to the correct audience. Fidlock's value is that it opens easily without dexterity or strength. I have worked for two outdoor adventure gear companies and one wilderness emergency response organization. The functionality of accidental release for even casual hiking gear is analyzed closely by companies, because that gear could hold a life saving communication device, water, compass, emergency whistle, map, fire starter, cold/wet weather gear, food, etc. Cases where people die in the wilderness while hiking/camping/climbing are analyzed carefully, and in most cases the reason is due to lack of appropriate gear or preparation for difficult conditions. The gear that you can buy at REI, Eastern Mountain Sports, and L.L. Bean is generally carefully thought out, with the knowledge that a small percentage of their customers will either use the gear more seriously, or will find themselves lost, injured or facing challenging conditions in the wilderness making the functionality of the item important for their safety. Fidlock's value is that it opens easily without dexterity or strength. Fidlock is a fabulous solution for the disabled and babies, who lack dexterity. In this case, the ease of use and most likely lack of danger to others from a disengaged item makes Fidlock perfect fit. Dogs and dolphins, and other animals lacking an opposible thumb could be taught to operate a Fidlock. Imagine a rescue dog that could fetch a first-aid kit and bring it to you! (Don't laugh. Rescue dogs rescue people in wildernss, fire, flood, and avelanche conditions every day). Fidlock is also an excellent solution for inside vehicles/planes where gear is strapped and needs to be relased quickly, because the floor of the vehicle would catch the item preventing loss or harm to others. In any circumstance where the buckle is holding anything expensive or important, or the buckle will be used while traveling at speed or heights where a disnegaged item would cause a hazard to others, FIDLOCK IS A BAD SOLUTION.

@nghokit 2 года назад

So I do owned a Black Ember Forge with it's maglock (which serve the same purpose as fidlock), I noticed the compression straps sometimes will undo themselves when I hit onto something. lol

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

That sucks 😢

@Jelloc 2 года назад

That is why all fidlocks should be replaced with Cobra Buckles

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Yeah, cobra buckles are really cool. But still very expensive as far as I know

@vanquestgear 2 года назад

Application is just as important as quality and durability. Agreed on all points!

@PackHacker 2 года назад

Excellent video Bo! - Tom

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Thanks, Tom ✌️😉

@chopshopchopper 5 месяцев назад

I wouldn't use that on a camera bag either. Good for belt buckles...

@alexanderslee 4 месяца назад

Having a Fidlock on a shoulder strap of a sling bag containing delicate valuables such as a camera while riding on a motorcycle is sheer user negligence.

@MoreData-hz8hm 3 месяца назад

What about the same situation but if the bag had a regular plastic buckle?

@poisonedslo Месяц назад

@@MoreData-hz8hm Same. Plastic buckles fail too. Why does a sling bag even need detachment on a strap? The whole idea is that you can just put it over your head.

@plt4415 7 дней назад

Bro its not use of error but chose of wrong model. Thus, they have tens of different models for different circumstances.

@MehoyMenoy13 2 года назад

I recently bought a day sling 3 and city sling 2. I love them and was hyped for my first fidlocks bags, they’re so cool but I also know I don’t feel secure using them. I use my chrome laden for biking now lol

@briangal87 Год назад

Had my City Sling 2 for a couple years now and never had a problem or felt worried about out coming off yet. IMO some fidlocks are designed great and some not so great.

@Chambros703 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more. Magnets are good for convenience but not egged performance. For instance magenta are good on pouches, not bags imo.

@linghonlun1489 2 года назад

Agree You pointed out something very similar we had experience before. Also sometimes if we want to leave it the buckle open fidlock may be not easy Fidlocks are nice and good just depends on how and where we utilize them but not all buckles using these kind of very satisfactory gadget! Yes slings bigger than 2L to me are a bit over and too heavy Love your videos

@ChandaMijaNokomiseW.A 7 месяцев назад

Bulletin board magnets sold at Target are better? Magnets will wear and tear with repeated pull aparts longer than 4 months. Lock maintenance of this brand is very pricey.

@b.c.2177 Месяц назад

Yoi can replace magnetic fidlock with a metal buckle.

@mr.random8447 3 месяца назад

I feel like the same exact thing would happen with a non fidlock buckle

@Youknowthebo 3 месяца назад

Not necessarily. With regular buckles you usually need to push on two ends with your thumb and index finger. Which makes it less likely that it will accidentally open

@ferdinandbellen8140 2 года назад

agree… the reason why i chose bellroy 9L venture sling over Aer DaySling 3 is because of Fidlock on their straps

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

The venture looks pretty good. On their other slings they sometimes have this other magnetic buckle that you can see me twisting open in the video. I don't like that one either

@secession77 Год назад

Anyone knows if there are other fasteners on the market that are easier to close/open than regular buckles but not as easy as Fidlocks? And the ones that are... elastic or won't take up that much space on the strap?

@littlebee6916 2 месяца назад

I just saw an awesome dog harness I was interested in buying that uses fidlocks. Many thanks for posting this video. If I had put my baby in danger because of a damn buckle I would never forgive myself

@tjack... 2 года назад

I'm not a fan of fidlock too,which is why i always opt for the regular/cobra buckle.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Cobra buckles are awesome. But still quite expensive as far as I know. So most of the time they would not make much sense on a slingbag in the great cost scheme of the bag overall I assume

@SewMuchBlack 2 года назад

had seen our instagram story, and have forwarded this feedback to Fidlock at the Techtextil last wednesday. They are aware that the exact buckle you had our incident with is not the most secure, a v buckle is more secure as we all agree on. imho, like you said, everything has its advantages and disadvantages, and its on the deisgner of the piece, in this case bags, to make use of the functionalities in the right places.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Thanks, for passing along my experience

@redesignedlife777 9 месяцев назад

Would be cool if you switched it out to the v lock that you prefer and show us a video.

@Youknowthebo 9 месяцев назад

True. But I don't have a sewing machine nor the skills 😅 but I'd love to learn it in the future

@redesignedlife777 9 месяцев назад

@@Youknowthebo that’s what gorilla glue is for. Lol.

@Youknowthebo 9 месяцев назад

@@redesignedlife777 never heard of it. but does it work on textiles? From my experience most glues don't work that well on textiles

@gianlutbc5589 2 года назад

For next time it is better to use a Hook Though 40.... ;) Or maybe a v buckle 40.... Also a Slider 40... But on the last you have the same effect to flat Buckle. Cheers 😊😊😊

@zhuangyukdanny Год назад

I only fidlock on my belt so that when I am in "bedroom action situation", I can unlock my pants like Jason Bourne

@Youknowthebo Год назад

😂 😂 😂 😂

@cgazlan 2 года назад

This feature hold me from buying many sling bag

@IDaumI Год назад

I agree, I carry a Leica M10P daily and don't trust slings with buckles in general. Even if a drop doesn't damage the camera, it could knock the range finder out of alignment. This can take weeks to months to get the repair back from Leica. This is why I went with a basic camera bag from Peak Design 🤮🤮🤣. I was looking at the AER Daysling 3 Max XPac but for when i want to carry an iPad but that Fidlock buckle turned me off.

@Youknowthebo Год назад

That is totally understandable

@meggibeer 2 года назад

They always hit my eyeglasses when I put the sling on🥲

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

That sucks, but I assume this happens with regular buckles as well?

@meggibeer 2 года назад

@@Youknowthebo Ya but it become worse with crazy heavy-weight metal buckles plus magnets😂

@simzou4373 Год назад

Good job

@Youknowthebo Год назад

Thank you very much 😉 ✌️

@alphadream953 2 года назад

i feel like that bag just used the wrong fidlock...

@scorben12 2 года назад

Same for me Bo. Fidlocks are unfortunately a deal breaker.

@khainesx9444 2 года назад

i love fidlocks, its satisfied tu use, look cool too. Just be carrefull with it :)

@ste9112 2 года назад

@@khainesx9444 yes, i agree they are satisfying to use. But why should i pay attention to something that's supposed to keep my bag on me? I think regular buckles are to be preferred for "safety" uses (eg keeping bags/slings on the user), for secondary tasks fidlocks are ok

@frankboyer1490 2 года назад

Putting Fidlocks on a helmet has got to be the most irresponsible and unintelligent move on the part of a manufacturer. I'm surprised they're even allowed to sell them. And anyone criticizing a user who rides a motorcycle is missing the point entirely. It's not where you're using it, it's the system itself. Whether I'm riding or just going for a stroll, I shouldn't have issues that are inherent to the design, period. Double D-ring on the motorcycle helmet, side-release buckle on everything else. I'll take that reliability over the novelty factor of a Fidlock. It's such an overrated and overpriced product.

@salat 2 года назад

0:59 Is there a reason to tape of the Lumix writing on the cam? I've seen Matti Sulanto doing the same, but I find it a bit odd.. Edit: Great English, but I can hear the German accent through, btw. :)

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

I cover all labels on my cameras and make them a bit more used in appearance to not attract pickpockets. Furthermore that green sticker on my lens cap is there to identify the lens or filter in my bag

@turtlehater2 2 года назад

Never in a million years would you buy a motorcycle helmet with fidlock. The D-ring is a solved problem, no improvements need to be made to it.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Agreed 👍

@frostsmoke 2 года назад

Seems you dislike _some_ Fidlock closures, not all of them. I'd say this the manufacturer's fault for choosing the wrong closure for their bag/sling rather than Fidlock's for making closures for all sorts of different applications.

@Youknowthebo 2 года назад

Yeah, I mentioned that I like the v-buckle style. Those are great to be fair. And you are right: it's all about choosing the right one for the right task. And on shoulderstraps on slingbags this needs to be chosen better.

@PeedyPeter 2 года назад

cool but nay

@bjoernpunkt 2 года назад

/hug (?!) ;-)

@carstenhm 11 месяцев назад

Norhing to worry about with Fidlock, it's the manufactorers bad choice - their (bad) designers using a wrong buckle for the job, Fidlock is not to blame. This video stinks

@Youknowthebo 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion