Your review just pushed me over the edge and I preordered the next batch. This looks ideal, I've never been able to stomach the cost of the gorucks with their approach to quick access. This looks like the best of both worlds, clamshell, great quick access, and I like that it's less tactical looking. Excellent vid and thanks.
literally buying this backpack because of your review. it was extremely thorough (which i am with everything i buy) and made the decision easy for me. idk how much you get from the affiliate link but evergoods definitely owes you this sale :)
i guess im randomly asking but does someone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot my password. I love any tricks you can offer me.
Thanks a lot for the great review. It’s always one of my favorite backpack the only downsides for me are the material that catch dirt (problem solved with the phoenix version developed in collab with carryology) and the lack of a trolley sleeve.
Have you tried doing a full load out with camera gear? After seeing you pack four 6packs into the 24L, it's making me think there's more than enough room for a camera cube and a smaller one on top!
For us that do not want a black backpack and our urban esthetic is to have something colorful on, wish they made this pack in other colors. I am not talking about Cotopaxi Del Rio, but blues, greens, browns, and some color somewhere would not go amiss. Else I would buy it in a hot second, as it stands now, it is all yawn city for me with the grey interior and the black shell.
Very good. These look like direct competitors to the GoRuck Gr1 (26L) and GR2 (34L). Having recently received a few GoRucks (GR1, GR2 and SK26), I really want to try these CPL packs out. I am curious why they did 24 and 28...since they are so close to each other.
I have an AER flight pack V2 and am looking hard at this bag. Anyone know if airlines allow it as an under the seat personal item? Can the long handle work on a luggage handle? Go over the handle so the bag sits on the rolling luggage?
Hey there! The v2 brings a lot of updates like the quick-access external top and organization in the front pockets. If this is something you are missing from your v1, then an upgrade to the v2 is certainly a go! - John
I think it can be used for EDC, but definitely if you're crossing over on different activities (hike/gym etc). Otherwise the 24L should be more than enough for regular EDC. - Ed
So far i used my 28 as an edc for almost a week! I dont stuff it and it still maintains a slim shape, especially for a 28! For me i like how its 19.25 in height.
Absolutely not! I tried the 24 (V1) previously and found it a bit too small and used the Goruck GR1 until this 28 came out. I’m super happy with the size. I’m 6 ft 230lbs so maybe that is part of it , but I just like having more room. It’s only 4L after all, but for me it makes a big difference.
Hello, not sure what your requirements or deal breakers are. And I understand it's tough to choose between these two, but both bags are bestsellers for plenty of good reasons (smart organization, comfortable, versatile, etc). You should be good either way. Cheers!
Good question - I keep bandaids, AA batteries, a small torch, permanent marker, some paracord, safety pins and painkillers. Pretty basic compared to what others pack haha - Ed
Hahaha sorry wasn't clear with that one. What I meant to say is that they have their own dedicated volume while being on two opposite sides of a panel. Hope that's clearer - Ed
In theory, it should as the width of the bag is around 12" and the packing cube is 12.6" but the packing cube is a soft cube so it can flex and mould to a shape (given it's not packed too tight). So yes in theory you should be able to squeeze it in. Hope that helps. - Ed
Yes, you can fit it well. I own the v1 of the CPL24 and the peak design packing cube is my most used utility for this bag. The v1 is already a close to perfect bag, and the v2 seems to have fixed all the minor gripes. Amazing design choices throughout
Dislike for the background music. Why? What is the point? Be confident in your voice and content. No need to "coat it" with some repetitive lofi beat that will be date the video quicker than the top Haley bought at Forever21 last month.
