Try on with the Evergoods CTB 26! 

I have just sold my CTB26, partly due to that issue. It is minor for me - it's more that the edge where the bottom panel meets the back panel "rests" on my lower back and I can feel that edge; ideally it would be curved away a little more at the bottom. I think it depends on your torso length, shape of your back, and what particular EG bag you wear. For example my CHZ22 does not have that issue AT ALL but others have experienced it all across the entire EG range. I found that putting a little bit of foam in the back panel area helps (I have a video on this) but I still decided to let the CTB go, as under heavier loads, it's not as comfortable as I had hoped.

@@ChrisCarries_EDC thank you for this info!

Well said thanks Chris! I also ran into the issue but didn't bother me with my light EDC loadout. I have yet to fully pack the bag so unfortunately I can't comment in that regard. I don't have this issue with the CHZ26 or PLC20!

@@ChrisCarries_EDC what bag are you rocking now these days?

Thanks for watching! I have it lightly packed with my EDC gear; 13'' macbook air apple keyboard roost laptop stand Aer split kit snack pouch and a few micro pouches from topo designs So this is basically the profile the CTB 26 will hold with little to no gear inside. I'm thinking of shooting a "What's in my bag" video to show various loadouts and what the bag looks on-body with those loadouts, so stay tuned! I hope this helps!

Do you ever feel like it's too large? May we know your height? Thank you for posting.

@@diego5459hey thanks for watching! Sorry for the late reply. I’m 5’9 150lbs and I personally don’t feel like it’s a large bag. However, since my load out is super light (see description section) and I bought a used chz 26 and plc 20 for more video content, I’ve been using the chz 26 more for edc/work carry. And since I have those bags, I’ll probably strictly use the CTB 26 as an overnight/weekender/personal item/under seat bag. I hope this helps! Lmk if you have any other questions.

@@thegoldenstateconsumer Does the aer split kit fit in the top front pouch?

Hey sorry for the late reply. I just tried and it fits perfectly! I also tried it on the top back pocket (that’s behind the main zip) and it just barely fits in there if you force it and if the aer split kit isn’t loaded out. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!