The Best Gaming Backpacks and Bags for Magic: The Gathering: The Citadel, Gaming Crate, and Ammonite 

This is like watching your uncle trying to blend in with your high school friends. And succeeding.

01:48 - Draw me like one of your Ravnican girls 😄

Prof is too cool for school. Literally. He stopped working at schools to teach us on RU-vid about MTG and MTG accessories. Thanks Prof!

I actually would love a refresher on this topic of bags for MTG with all the magics and new events happening nowadays.

My Gods, those socks!!! I'm blind!

I see another problem with the first backpack (the Citadel?), as having "Ultra-Pro" tagged on your backpack pretty much screams "steal me, I have valuable cards inside".

Can I just say, that I LOVE this suit? Prof is lookin fly as hell, as the kids say

That ammonite looks PERFECT for me. Seems like it’ll make me feel more comfortable walking to and from the places I play at. That power back compartment is also an amazing touch! It’s also good to see other people use the power bank one of my coworkers recommended me! Might pick up this bag when I have the money.

Never underestimate a good backpack! Fantastic video as always Professor!

13:46 Additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access

Big fan. This is a great video. I appreciate how thorough and widespread your reviews are. Keep up the great work!

REALLY digging your suit with the green vest and all. Great review! Thanks :)

Already waiting for part 2, nicely done prof!

Great review. I have been really curious about the Ultimate Guard backpack since they released it.

Can we get a Card called ''Tolarian Hipster?''

A high quality video, as always! 😀

I like your humour so much, always a pleasure to watch your videos!

3:36 What if I told you the flap probably was intended as playmat? :P

i really like yours reviews, nice job, thanks a lot!

I've had the basics bag for awhile and It is awesome! Great to transport decks while on my motorcycle.

Auto thumbs up from me for adding 80s lingo into the video! Prof, you are both amazing and hysterical to watch, thank you!!!

Great job prof. I was waiting for this review since the day the Ammonite was spoiled.

This was awesome, that ammonite looks fantastic

The ultimate guard one is a really good backpack. Pick pocketing at large events is a thing, and you’ll be sorry when a 1000-2000 $ deck that you took years to put together is gone. Personally i always walk keeping my backpack by the handle, and always keep it between my legs when i play or look at cards at a stand. But yes a dedicated anti-theft backpack would be a good investment!

Thank you for the review. I think I'll get that Amz Basic pack (though the Ammonite looks amazing, way too expensive for me at this time, heh). Subscribed.

Great video! The ultimate guard looks like my bobby anti-theft backpack which I use as mtg back pack.

As a board game enthusiast this was an exceedingly useful video! :)

I like the Inked Gaming Crate! I was looking for something like this to hold 4x KMC 1000 card boxes + supplies for EDH games with my friends. Definitely going to buy this soon :D

I love u prof and thank you for running this channel....I love MTG but not really wizards so I've made a 10 deck modern proxy cube and have fun each Friday Sometimes I open some packs to support wotc

Thank you so much for this vid. Been looking for something to store more board games on the go and that bag got my interest. Second best to that would be the smart and final tote bag. Reusable bag, strong folded plastic, sturdy and can hold about 3-5 board games depending on sizes. Currently for me have dice throne s1 and the s2 collectors taking up most of the space, on small gap have deadwood and recently from Kickstarter called fire in the library. Then sitting on top of the docs throne boxes is my star realms storage box and star realms frontiers.

The Amazon bag is my favorite!! I got it because of the video and I love it.

Professor you're just the best. us down in Tucson love you. keep up the great work!

Another great review!!!

great review ty

A 16 min. long video about backpacks for MTG cards? Gotta love the Prof!

Ordered the Ammonite backpack... a couple guys at my LGS have it and it’s dope.

Great video, my dude 😎

You're so cool professor always making that cabbage! Haha you're killing me!

I asked you last week to review the ammonite and you delivered! thank you so much!

The professor looks amazing in the thumbnail 😂😂😂

I love the small touches, mainly the socks and comic sans

Very sharp looking suit Prof!

7:13 - Coolest dad on the beach with all those board games!

I'm loving the socks!

Man I use to play MTG back in college and I miss it. A group of us all played and we only built fun legacy decks to play in a group (up to 5 to 10 players at once) and it was amazing. That feeling of going to our playing table and unzipping our bags, rolling out our new custom playing mat we got over christmas, rolling out our dice and opening that new deck with fresh card sleaves was the best feeling. Now I stick to playing MTG Arena because the cost of playing MTG is so high to do tournaments. In our friend group we played all cards, the only rule was that we couldnt build an overpowered deck to wipe out everyone.

Loved that USB drive slot

So i recently won the the Ammonite backpack from the FacetoFace games Tour weekend this weekend. I remember how good this backpack is from the review that was over 3 years ago. I'm super excited to start using it. It's going to be nice to not have to drop stuff in them and ruin my back and potentially risk damaging my laptop that i often bring along.

Like the last review I just came for ultimate guard part of the video :). Great review though!

"Additional pockets on the shoulders for easy access" So nice you said it twice XD

Omg I LOVE that ultimate backpack 😍

Mad props to you Prof for owning Dominion! What a fun game!

Drat! I thought this would be the dramatic return of Kid Young! Someday...

13:45 really enforcing the additional pockets on the shoulder straps for easy access.

Prof's sunglasses have returned!

Fantastic. Good video Prof. Some good options here

Love the intro pic!

I have been using Ultimate Guard exclusively for awhile, and I was waiting for this for months. This was the icing on the cake, and once my case of transparent Katana sleeves comes in, my gear collection will be complete. I don't play Magic very much, mostly Cardfight! Vanguard, but this bag is amazing for what I have. Currently I carry nine decks (mix of MTG, CFV, BF, and FOW), a 4 column binder (standing in front of deck boxes), a playmat (sadly no place for a case if you use all 6 deck spots like I do, so mine is folded in three in the small pocket), my reusable Evernote notebook (also in small pocket), and my laptop (in big pocket). By far the most functional bag I've ever used, as I can carry my laptop, notebook, and binder and still be able to take nine decks with me in only one bag. And the extra features like the hidden pockets and the power bank slot are actually quite functional since I can put my phone on the charge without leaving it at an outlet somewhere. Granted, this wasn't 100% necessary when it comes to the anti-theft features, as I know everyone at our shop and they've never had issues with theft, but I absolutely love Ultimate Guard and wanted to upgrade my gear haul.

I think one of the main issues I see with the Ammonite is that if you load up a lot of larger boxes into the deck box area it is in the opposite configuration of how you actually want to load a backpack, with heavier objects close to your body, and around your mid-back. I would be concerned with having this loaded up and walking around with it for a significant amount of time since there is no consideration to lumbar support. If it has only a deck box or two, then I wouldn't see an issue, but you can get Anti-Theft camera bags in this style for 1/3rd the price with similar if not better material.

The prof's socks are amazing 😍

Love the socks so rad

Nothing to do with backpacks but I just got my first order from card kingdom for an hazoret edh deck I'm building. Thank you for recommending them. Quality of the order is outstanding!

I've been eyeing the Inked Gaming crate for my fiances DnD supplies/books for awhile now. This has made my decision easier lol.

That whole outfit is so well coordinated :P

I really love your content.

Hecketh yes my compatriots. We have obtained the review by the professor. That’s totally radical

Love the glasses ;)

After doing my research, I picked up a GOgroove Full-Size DSLR Camera Backpack Case on Amazon and would highly recommend it. The backpack looks high-end and the material has a quality feel, the interior can be fully customized for all sizes of deck boxes (which are easily accessible), there is a hidden compartment that fits a trade binder, the top compartment can hold a full box plus any dice or other accessories, the front flap perfectly fits a digital life total pad, and the sidecar pocket/easy-clip strap is ideal for holding a play mat. The best part is that it’s only $60. Prof-would love to hear your review!

i love the thumbnail man

I'm pretty satisfied with my fjellraven bag and the laptop space is perfect for a 3 by 3 binder

The miniature made me come so fast !

That thumbnail is all I needed to wake up in the morning!

Love the rad duds dude

I use an Oakley tactical field gear standard issue. I have 8 Commander decks in satin towers, Playmat in the plastic case, a spindown box, and a dice satchel with over 100 D20 with plenty of room for more and more and it holds up to the weight of all that as well. Expensive but perfect

This is actually a pretty big one for me. Since I can't drive due to health reasons I rely heavily on ride share and public transportation. Having a backpack that can handle what I need to bring into the office and my gaming supplies is a must!

You have a video for EVERYTHING! xD

My bag of choice is a behemoth meant for outdoor hiking/backpacking. Holds 19 fatpacks in the main compartment plus has outer compartments that can hold things like playmats and dice. I can carry all my commander decks and my entire trade collection in that thing. Stupid thing weighs 40 pounds fully loaded and cost $180, but it fit my desires.

Managed to get the ammonite for £65 (half off) only found this video after so thanks for the reassurance! :D

I'm not sure the bags shown here are still available so an update on this would be much appriciated

Love his purple socks

Professor greetings! Excellent advice 👍👍👍. Lately I've heard a rumor that "Lorwyn" is coming back. What do you know about it. Thanks!

Perfect !!!! I love the videos I love U Prof

Prof, you've got nice arms 😍 That dark red Tolarian community college shirt is swagalicious! I'm getting one lol

Side note: The Inked pack looks like it would be a good fit for your average (obsessed) D&D players, as that game tends to require more than a few hardbound books of similar size to a TCG folder. Add in the miniatures that many players adopt for PC's or just cool looking mini's for your DM to borrow and that space gets filled rapidly.

Those are some damn fine socks, Prof!

My backpack is my old jansport from high school. Free and does the job just as well.

Is that a new suit? Looking sharp there Prof!

Prof looks Dimir. I like it！

Reflective safety strip for night walkers. That line made me giggle.

I stopped it as soon as I saw that suit. Absolutely amazing. Would you mind telling where you found that?

As always saving the best for last!

Greatest thumbnail ever? Probably.

Awsome socks prof 🤣🤣🤣

Hey professor would you be willing to do a review on the new gem protech backpack?

I use an LL bean back pack. During the start of the school year, they are normally on sale

I think there could be an addendum to the Citadel that if you frequent fnm and game groups, that ability to do both things, even if only averagly, becomes a bonus.

You love the Ammonite so much, you said extra pockets twice xD

Prof rockin' the dad bod. I know because I have one. 😂

Can you do an update video for this topic? Any new products on the market for backpacks for deck boxes and 4 across binders

Damn nice jacket!

It's been 3 years, time to do this review again.