Thank you to everyone who watched my last video with packing tips! If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/omXExvHIpeE/видео.html I got a few questions on that video asking me to compare these two viral travel bags, so as promised, I've got an in-depth comparison and brutally honest review for you. I've got some trips planned for January, so please let me know if you have any other questions or things you'd like to see in videos!
If you are willing to go as high as 70 dollars, why not go for another 10 bucks and get the tomtoc navigator travel backpack ($80). It is the cheapest known brand travel backpack. Just to give an idea how cheap it is, I have a peak design 45l travel backpack ($300) and a Tortuga 40l one ($350). Tomtoc, at one third the price, is not far off in terms of quality compared to much more expensive options. Check it out. Btw, not the amazon one but the other one you have in this video seems like heavily "inspired" by the tomtoc model I am talking about. Good video though, cheers.
Someone else mentioned the Tomtoc bag in the last video, so I’m trying to get one for comparison! Looking through their site their bags look excellent and the price is great. I have a Peak Design tote pack from 2019 (I think) and don’t love it, which I’m sad about because they’re so expensive
@ true they are quite expensive however they are built like a tank with lifetime worldwide warranty. There is a brand called Cabinmax, their main focus is to make bags that fit into specific airlines carry on or personal item bins at the airports and maximise the main compartment for max potential to pack more clothing. If I’m not mistaken most of their products range between 40-100. Cannot speak of their quality though never owned one. But check it out it might become a tool for future content if you like it.
@@ReganShorter I don't own one but saw a couple reviews for Cabin Zero this last Friday while looking for a new personal item size bag and they look on point for the size. They aren't as pretty as others but do the job. Tomtoc on the other end can be found around 70 bucks if you are lucky enough to find a deal.
I loved my bagsmart bag just because of that quick access compartment. Extremely convenient to put things I grab often on a plane without having to pull my bag that far out under the seat. As well as not having it mixed in with my other stuff I packed in the main compartment
I have the same exact bagsmart backpack like yours. Been taking it to cambodia and the philippines. The space is quite generous inside. And soooo many compartments for easy access. Really worth my money in my opinion
Those are the words I was looking for you! You described exactly what I was thinking... a backpack that opens like a duffle. Thank you! I've gotten a surprising amount of comments about that bag, so i reached out to Tomtoc and they're sending one for comparison. Video coming for that next year!
I love that! Backpacks are a never ending rabbit hole. I bought a bag for $5 from H&M years ago that I love, but it has terrible straps. I’ve been trying to find something similar with comfier straps for years and still haven’t found a replacement that I love as much 😅
If it’s any bigger it won’t fit under the seat, so I personally wouldn’t use the expansion! If I have the option to do a personal item and a carry on, I usually bring a suitcase for the carry on. But the expansion would be nice for road trips and things like that, where you might want more space but aren’t restricted by the size!
It’s because people wanted to know for international airlines, so I used kg because I assumed that’s what would be on the airline website 🙈. I use Celsius on our kettle too because I just never got around to changing to to Fahrenheit lol
Thank you to everyone who watched my last video with packing tips! If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/omXExvHIpeE/видео.html
I got a few questions on that video asking me to compare these two viral travel bags, so as promised, I've got an in-depth comparison and brutally honest review for you. I've got some trips planned for January, so please let me know if you have any other questions or things you'd like to see in videos!
If you are willing to go as high as 70 dollars, why not go for another 10 bucks and get the tomtoc navigator travel backpack ($80). It is the cheapest known brand travel backpack. Just to give an idea how cheap it is, I have a peak design 45l travel backpack ($300) and a Tortuga 40l one ($350). Tomtoc, at one third the price, is not far off in terms of quality compared to much more expensive options. Check it out. Btw, not the amazon one but the other one you have in this video seems like heavily "inspired" by the tomtoc model I am talking about. Good video though, cheers.
Someone else mentioned the Tomtoc bag in the last video, so I’m trying to get one for comparison! Looking through their site their bags look excellent and the price is great. I have a Peak Design tote pack from 2019 (I think) and don’t love it, which I’m sad about because they’re so expensive
@ true they are quite expensive however they are built like a tank with lifetime worldwide warranty.
There is a brand called Cabinmax, their main focus is to make bags that fit into specific airlines carry on or personal item bins at the airports and maximise the main compartment for max potential to pack more clothing. If I’m not mistaken most of their products range between 40-100. Cannot speak of their quality though never owned one. But check it out it might become a tool for future content if you like it.
@@RyanKrythank you for sharing! I’ve never heard of them so I’ll give them a look
@@ReganShorter I don't own one but saw a couple reviews for Cabin Zero this last Friday while looking for a new personal item size bag and they look on point for the size. They aren't as pretty as others but do the job. Tomtoc on the other end can be found around 70 bucks if you are lucky enough to find a deal.
The tomtoc bag is on the way! It’ll be here in mid-January, so I’ll likely have a full video in February for it 🎉
Regan I LOVE the way you break things down so clearly! Such a great comparison video!
Thank you!! A lot of rambling gets cut during editing 😅😅😅
I loved my bagsmart bag just because of that quick access compartment. Extremely convenient to put things I grab often on a plane without having to pull my bag that far out under the seat. As well as not having it mixed in with my other stuff I packed in the main compartment
I agree, I love that pocket!
Not sure why I'm watching since I usually take a checked bag, sometimes 2. LOL.
I'm too impatient for checked bags and I hate trying to drag them on public transit and around a city haha
I have the same exact bagsmart backpack like yours. Been taking it to cambodia and the philippines. The space is quite generous inside. And soooo many compartments for easy access. Really worth my money in my opinion
I looooove the quick access pocket on the top! Both of them hold way more than you’d think.
Just in time for CES. Thanks Regan!
Are we gonna get a recap video from it??
That Bagsmart bag works more like a small duffle. The Tomtoc T66 opens the same way, a backpack that opens like a duffle.
Those are the words I was looking for you! You described exactly what I was thinking... a backpack that opens like a duffle. Thank you! I've gotten a surprising amount of comments about that bag, so i reached out to Tomtoc and they're sending one for comparison. Video coming for that next year!
I purchased a Reebok backpack from Walmart best $20 ever spent. Holds everything!
I love that! Backpacks are a never ending rabbit hole. I bought a bag for $5 from H&M years ago that I love, but it has terrible straps. I’ve been trying to find something similar with comfier straps for years and still haven’t found a replacement that I love as much 😅
I wonder how you feel about the fact that the new bagsmart expands.
If it’s any bigger it won’t fit under the seat, so I personally wouldn’t use the expansion! If I have the option to do a personal item and a carry on, I usually bring a suitcase for the carry on. But the expansion would be nice for road trips and things like that, where you might want more space but aren’t restricted by the size!
@ReganShorter I agree but I like the versatility.
you're the first American I've seen that uses kg as the metric system of choice rather than lbs XDDD
It’s because people wanted to know for international airlines, so I used kg because I assumed that’s what would be on the airline website 🙈. I use Celsius on our kettle too because I just never got around to changing to to Fahrenheit lol
great useful video
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Boycott Peak Designs. They have serial numbers on their backpacks and will snitch on you like they did Luigi.
I was sooooo shocked when that news came out 🙃