Finally a review on the CTB20. Thank you 🙏. I had the opportunity to hands on the display unit of the CTB20 in a local shop here in Malaysia and here are my initial thoughts. Its a slightly smaller version of the CTB26, which I have in OD Green. All the quick access compartments are slightly smaller because Evergoods slimmed down the bag's height and length. The width and depth still remains more or less the same from the CTB26. It's much easier to strap up the CTB20 on my back and it's much better for EDC because EDC bags usually are between the 18L - to 22L range. I may buy a CTB20 for myself if Evergoods can release in other colours in October. My travel setup is CTB26 for personal items (packable daypack inside the laptop compartment) and Bellroy Venture Duffel 40L for clothes and souvenirs. The cool thing is that I can one bag travel with either the CTB26 or the Venture Duffel.
Peak design packing cubes are 33cmx33cmx16cm(8cm compressed) The bag is 29cm outside, so 27-28cm inside? and 10cm deep at the bottom. How did you manage to fit the cube in the main compartment yet alone alongside with a cap2 on top? Is it at 70-80 percent capacity (the pd cube that is)? Or is the bag that flexible and it is capable of expanding up to 2 inches widthwise?
Great review man. Really thorough. I think this helped convince me to go CTB20 over CTB26 for EDC law school carry. I just think the form factor of the 26 might prove a tad unwieldy.
Can you fit a pair of dress shoes with a pair of dress pants shirt and sport coat and another casual outfit in the ctb20....or would it be a bit tight.
It’s definitely a little tight but I do think it would work. I laid my shoes at the bottom (size 11 was tight for the bag’s width) with the soles in opposite direction. You have somewhere between 1/2 and 3/4 of the main space for your clothes. I’d flip the jacket inside out and fold up, lay the pants on top and then you could probably get another outfit in there. Not sure if you also need a dopp kit but that might be hard to fit in addition.
@@ECsEDCThanks for the quick reply. I'm thinking I could put some of the toiletries in the front pocket, or even in one of the water bottle pockets. The ctb 26 is just too big for EDC and this might be the perfect size for EDC and a day business trip bag. And also a companion travel bag for longer trips since it has a pass through and a day pack since it has water bottle pockets....it's almost perfect... Wish is was one inch shallower in depth and worried about the back digging issue I hear. Have you experienced that?
@@johnpuchalski1369I don’t experience the back digging at all with evergoods products. I’m 6’ but the real measurement is torso length so take that with a grain of salt. It may be one of those things that’s hard to gauge until you have it person and load it out. There’s a lot of discussion around the depth of the CTB20/26. The 20 is 8.5” deep and the 26 is 9, so both are deep bags, but that’s what allows for the bottle pockets, and likely one of the main reasons the CPL24 (7” depth) is unlikely to ever get bottle pockets. Hope that helps!
For EDC work / Home do you think this or the CPL 16l is the way to go? Right now I'm on pre-order on the CPL16 which is now closed but this opened up, I'm not sure if I want to cancel and get this or just keep the order for the CPL 16... I'm so torn!!
This is definitely much larger than the CPL16. The 4 liters on paper translates to what feels like wayyyy more space. It’s quite deep and has a boxy appearance. That said, your daily needs for work might call for a bag this size. What are you carrying most days?
I don’t think this would replace the 26 and 35 for me as far as travel goes I use the 26 as a personal item regularly buuut it Looks like a god tier dad bag to me 👌🏻
This bag ticks off every single need I have for EDC with one drawback being the depth. It’s unavoidable unless we are able to bend the laws of physics. Not a dealbreaker and it is categorised as a travel bag after all.
That’s a good perspective. Lots of folks are not in favor of this bag, due to the depth but it’s called the CTB20. The PLC20 would be your every day carry backpack from EVERGOODS but this is feature rich. Dedicated laptop compartment, luggage pass through, dual quick access pockets and great organization throughout the bag. I think it’s worth the depth and weight to get all that in a 20L format.
Yeah, I don’t understand how weight doesn’t get mentioned more often in all bag discussions. I’m considering basically only the MPL22 purely due to the weight.
Ive heard a lot of people say that due to not walking a ton of distance, so like exercise, hike, travel walking, for edc, a lot of the weight doesnt matter. Meaning if this bag was 2lbs 2oz, would it really drastic change anything for, to car, to work, to car, home. I still prefer my bags super light, but just giving you insight of some debate ive heard from the other side. @@parkatip
For me the wait is of no consequence. Office work travel I'm not wearing it to 3 hours a day... But If I was commuting via public transportation hours a day I can understand how that becomes a concern.
@@PanaMaJwaaRd I actually agree For people that are on public transportation I get it.. bags go to my car office and weekend trips I'm not rucksacking If I was doing that I would get a Goruck bag lol!
There are those who just one bag travel with a 20L bag. If you can make it work for you, why not? The reason why Evergoods made the CTB20 is because they received multiple requests for a smaller CTB. There are those who like the features of the CTB but 35L and 26L is too big for them. I have the CTB26 and I can either do one bag travel or 2 bag travel with a duffel or luggage. I have hands on the CTB20 in the store in my local area and I can tell you it's the exact bag as the CTB35 and the CTB26, the only difference is the dimensions, which is quite marginal but it makes a difference in the volume capacity. Initially I wanted the CTB35 but after comparing side by side with the CTB26 I picked the latter. Side note: The Pakt 35L Travel Pack is less bulkier than the CTB35 when both are packed to the brim.
I think that if you’re a purist one bagger, EVERGOODS bags in general are too heavy for those folks. Finding a maker like ULA or similar who leverages lightweight materials and prioritizes function or features is the best route. If I was strictly one bagging I probably wouldn’t choose this either as you don’t need the luggage pass through. But, with that said, the CTB line pairs extremely well with roller luggage. Ultimately it’s always user preference and needs that dictate what bag is best for YOU.
I think that front side access pocket is the perfect place. Swing the bag over the left shoulder, open the side access pocket, and you have your keys. If that leash is in the yoke pocket, one would have to set the bag down to access it. Just my view. And one of the reasons I prefer the CTB(20) over the CPL24.
For a bag to look that fat and be 8.5 on paper and carry those 3 things is WILLLLLLLD. I guess ill stay in the .00000000727292 % who thinks these evergoods bags are way too fat for edc.
I think it’s marketed as an EDC because of two exterior water bottle pockets, ability to store laptop, a large packing cube and Dopp kit and has a luggage pass through. It’s not a one bag travel bag, but a great bag to use as say a carry on for the plane, with a checked or carry on roller
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Finally a review on the CTB20. Thank you 🙏. I had the opportunity to hands on the display unit of the CTB20 in a local shop here in Malaysia and here are my initial thoughts. Its a slightly smaller version of the CTB26, which I have in OD Green. All the quick access compartments are slightly smaller because Evergoods slimmed down the bag's height and length. The width and depth still remains more or less the same from the CTB26. It's much easier to strap up the CTB20 on my back and it's much better for EDC because EDC bags usually are between the 18L - to 22L range.
I may buy a CTB20 for myself if Evergoods can release in other colours in October.
My travel setup is CTB26 for personal items (packable daypack inside the laptop compartment) and Bellroy Venture Duffel 40L for clothes and souvenirs. The cool thing is that I can one bag travel with either the CTB26 or the Venture Duffel.
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Peak design packing cubes are 33cmx33cmx16cm(8cm compressed)
The bag is 29cm outside, so 27-28cm inside? and 10cm deep at the bottom.
How did you manage to fit the cube in the main compartment yet alone alongside with a cap2 on top?
Is it at 70-80 percent capacity (the pd cube that is)? Or is the bag that flexible and it is capable of expanding up to 2 inches widthwise?
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Great review man. Really thorough. I think this helped convince me to go CTB20 over CTB26 for EDC law school carry. I just think the form factor of the 26 might prove a tad unwieldy.
I think it’s a smart move. The CTB is a larger EDC bag style bag as is and the 26L variant is noticeably larger.
Can you fit a pair of dress shoes with a pair of dress pants shirt and sport coat and another casual outfit in the ctb20....or would it be a bit tight.
It’s definitely a little tight but I do think it would work. I laid my shoes at the bottom (size 11 was tight for the bag’s width) with the soles in opposite direction. You have somewhere between 1/2 and 3/4 of the main space for your clothes. I’d flip the jacket inside out and fold up, lay the pants on top and then you could probably get another outfit in there. Not sure if you also need a dopp kit but that might be hard to fit in addition.
@@ECsEDCThanks for the quick reply. I'm thinking I could put some of the toiletries in the front pocket, or even in one of the water bottle pockets.
The ctb 26 is just too big for EDC and this might be the perfect size for EDC and a day business trip bag. And also a companion travel bag for longer trips since it has a pass through and a day pack since it has water bottle pockets....it's almost perfect...
Wish is was one inch shallower in depth and worried about the back digging issue I hear. Have you experienced that?
@@johnpuchalski1369I don’t experience the back digging at all with evergoods products. I’m 6’ but the real measurement is torso length so take that with a grain of salt. It may be one of those things that’s hard to gauge until you have it person and load it out.
There’s a lot of discussion around the depth of the CTB20/26. The 20 is 8.5” deep and the 26 is 9, so both are deep bags, but that’s what allows for the bottle pockets, and likely one of the main reasons the CPL24 (7” depth) is unlikely to ever get bottle pockets.
Hope that helps!
I didn't understand why evergoods kept the CPL line after releasing the CTB line. now I understand. the 16L is soooo much sleeker
Great review as usual, thank you!
For EDC work / Home do you think this or the CPL 16l is the way to go? Right now I'm on pre-order on the CPL16 which is now closed but this opened up, I'm not sure if I want to cancel and get this or just keep the order for the CPL 16... I'm so torn!!
This is definitely much larger than the CPL16. The 4 liters on paper translates to what feels like wayyyy more space. It’s quite deep and has a boxy appearance. That said, your daily needs for work might call for a bag this size.
What are you carrying most days?
I don’t think this would replace the 26 and 35 for me as far as travel goes I use the 26 as a personal item regularly buuut it Looks like a god tier dad bag to me 👌🏻
What's the size of the PD packing cute at 15:37?
That’s the Medium packing cube
I think you missed mentioning laptop compartment at all. I did like the comparison to the other Evergoods bags.
I think you’re right lol. My bad…
Good news is that it’s identical to the other CTBs and CPLs. They all fit up to a 16” MBP!
This bag ticks off every single need I have for EDC with one drawback being the depth. It’s unavoidable unless we are able to bend the laws of physics. Not a dealbreaker and it is categorised as a travel bag after all.
That’s a good perspective. Lots of folks are not in favor of this bag, due to the depth but it’s called the CTB20. The PLC20 would be your every day carry backpack from EVERGOODS but this is feature rich. Dedicated laptop compartment, luggage pass through, dual quick access pockets and great organization throughout the bag. I think it’s worth the depth and weight to get all that in a 20L format.
It looks way bigger than a 20L
what was the cost?
Almost $300
$259 USD from EVERGOODS
Weight: 3lbs 2oz (1417g): too much for me.
Yeah, I don’t understand how weight doesn’t get mentioned more often in all bag discussions. I’m considering basically only the MPL22 purely due to the weight.
Ive heard a lot of people say that due to not walking a ton of distance, so like exercise, hike, travel walking, for edc, a lot of the weight doesnt matter. Meaning if this bag was 2lbs 2oz, would it really drastic change anything for, to car, to work, to car, home. I still prefer my bags super light, but just giving you insight of some debate ive heard from the other side. @@parkatip
@@PanaMaJwaaRd yeah the weight of a bag is more important when you actually carry it. which is what i do.
For me the wait is of no consequence. Office work travel I'm not wearing it to 3 hours a day... But If I was commuting via public transportation hours a day I can understand how that becomes a concern.
@@PanaMaJwaaRd I actually agree For people that are on public transportation I get it.. bags go to my car office and weekend trips I'm not rucksacking If I was doing that I would get a Goruck bag lol!
20L is not conducive for a one-bag travel. Furthermore, there are many 20L in the market that are more versatile, lighter weight and less expensive.
There are those who just one bag travel with a 20L bag. If you can make it work for you, why not? The reason why Evergoods made the CTB20 is because they received multiple requests for a smaller CTB. There are those who like the features of the CTB but 35L and 26L is too big for them.
I have the CTB26 and I can either do one bag travel or 2 bag travel with a duffel or luggage.
I have hands on the CTB20 in the store in my local area and I can tell you it's the exact bag as the CTB35 and the CTB26, the only difference is the dimensions, which is quite marginal but it makes a difference in the volume capacity.
Initially I wanted the CTB35 but after comparing side by side with the CTB26 I picked the latter.
Side note: The Pakt 35L Travel Pack is less bulkier than the CTB35 when both are packed to the brim.
I think that if you’re a purist one bagger, EVERGOODS bags in general are too heavy for those folks. Finding a maker like ULA or similar who leverages lightweight materials and prioritizes function or features is the best route.
If I was strictly one bagging I probably wouldn’t choose this either as you don’t need the luggage pass through. But, with that said, the CTB line pairs extremely well with roller luggage.
Ultimately it’s always user preference and needs that dictate what bag is best for YOU.
Lol, seems you are the only person who wants the key leash there besides evergoods.
That's such a pain location.
Do you mean in the front pocket or up in the yoke pocket is the pain?
I think that front side access pocket is the perfect place. Swing the bag over the left shoulder, open the side access pocket, and you have your keys. If that leash is in the yoke pocket, one would have to set the bag down to access it. Just my view. And one of the reasons I prefer the CTB(20) over the CPL24.
Too heavy.
Bulky bag pack! The weakness point is the straps.
Why?
For a bag to look that fat and be 8.5 on paper and carry those 3 things is WILLLLLLLD. I guess ill stay in the .00000000727292 % who thinks these evergoods bags are way too fat for edc.
This is marketed as a travel bag.
@@ghas4151 people are praising it as edc bag. Ik its name. Why try to be disingenuous ?
I think it’s marketed as an EDC because of two exterior water bottle pockets, ability to store laptop, a large packing cube and Dopp kit and has a luggage pass through. It’s not a one bag travel bag, but a great bag to use as say a carry on for the plane, with a checked or carry on roller