Bravo, your the first Griffin Collab review I have seen on youtube. I own the Olive green XPac CPL24 and it is now my airport work travel bag. I ordered the Griffin MHP in black myself and never have owned a waxed canvas before. I did try for a olive green MHP Griffin but not faster than 5 seconds to grab it. I cant wait to see your new trade bag.
Good news! E.G. has re-released this bag and is on their website right now. The only difference is the grey interior lining instead of the bright orange
Ever since I received the bag, I cant stop looking at the bag and find this colour/material as very very good looking, any one eyes will be drawn to it, especially if it's outdoor....
I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like the look and I really thought I would. It's too rumply-looking to me. It reminds me of a used, brown grocery bag. I have a waxed canvas hat I love, and a waxed canvas notebook holder I like, but I unexpectedly don't care for this look in a backpack. Maybe I'd feel different seeing it in person.
Ps. The orange interior was a dealbreaker for me. And I love EG and was waiting for a heritage line. But i’ll stick to my regular cpl24. It’s an incredible bag.
I agree the material doesn’t really go great with the shape, with thick waxed canvas things with lines like the water field bolt or nutsac rucksack seem to work better for me. Also I’ve come to prefer gold interiors over the hot orange that carryology uses.
Definitely not alone. Had a lot of folks I know that are bag nerds mention that the weight of the canvas they chose just doesn't fit the design. Especially in the colors they chose, they end up looking very beat up.
About to purchase the bag, and realized something, please help. The black griffin available still, is it made to be swingable on the right shoulder or left? I always wear on the right shoulder, and would be swinging it to my front via the right to access the pockets on the go. IS the standard what I need, or the mirror version?
I got you. If you wear it on the RIGHT SHOULDER and swing the bag on your RIGHT ARM, to try to access with your LEFT HAND….it will be upside down. Mirror would work that way. Standard works the other way, where you swing it off your left arm and access with your right hand. Hope that’s clear!
I think the prevailing theory is that you’ll want to be using your right hand to get into the pocket and little attention was paid to “which shoulder do people prefer when putting their bag on just one shoulder” - which is likely 50/50
Wish you'd use the same camera that you use for a roll to shoot topdown view. It literally looks like you switched to a phone from that great video quality when you film yourself.
Hello community, any thoughts on how the EverGoods Griffin compares to Go Ruck Heritage Edition GR1? They seem to be in the same category and competing in the Wax Canvas market. Looking at both bags and can’t seem to narrow it down, appreciate the advice thanks in advance.
@@ThePerfectBag Thanks for the feedback much appreciated, looking at the Griffin in Black Wax, unfortunately the Dark Brown and Olive are Sold out…Another pack being released is the EverGoods EVADE 1.0X looks interesting, the quest never ends. Lol Have a great weekend…
I'm so tempted! But man, it's the same price as my grail backpack, the Remote Equipment Alpha 31... BUT THEN AGAIN, I'm a sucker for waxed anything, this would look great with my waxed denim jacket... I need to do some thinking 🤔 Great review though! Keep up the good work :)
First I had the tan. Then I traded it. Then I got the black. Then I got the orange. Then I got the olive.... and then I got the black. I love the bag. I've owned all four colors and the black is my favorite. It's on my bag wall and is a forever keeper.
Too expensive for me, but otherwise I think that might be my perfect bag. It seems fantastic...just glorious! Also: I don't quite get Carryology...why does everyone talk so much about them? This channel has more subscribers and makes better videos imho.
Carryology isn’t really a RUclips channel - their bread and butter is their website and creative written reviews. Good folks making good stuff! But I agree that this channel is great! Thanks for the complements! Motivates me to keep doing my best work!
I've had a lot of Evergoods bags and this is by far the best. Also have it in Tan and it's seriously, no exaggeration, the most beautiful bag I've ever seen. I love heritage canvas/leather bags but the issue with most of them these days is that their functionality is also old-school (uncomfortable leather/unpadded canvas straps, minimal organization, no frame sheet, etc.). This bag not only nails the heritage aesthetic but also maintains all the modern functionality we love from Evergoods. I even like their choice to line the bag with their HT 420D nylon for extra durability. Absolute homerun for Evergoods. CPL24 isn't a perfect bag but it's the best heritage bag on the market now.
2 things I would love to see updated for the quick access pocket: 1) they need some organization slots inside (like the Rush Faster EDC backpack, it's just a giant dump area and things can get sloppy. Would also help if they changed the location of that key clip strap, and moved it to the vertical pocket, it's in such a useless position 😂
I just stumbled upon carryology and evergoods. These are beautiful bags. I love the shape and build of these bags, and would be happy with either one. 😁
I bought the CPL in tan as well. It’s more gorgeous in person. It’s already a rare bag that will look more unique with patina. I understand you keeping the X-PAC though. You can make a profit and there is more sentimental value with the custom handles your wife made… I’m itching for a CTB 35 now for travel. Crossing my fingers for another color other than black and I’ll pull the trigger. Thanks for the review!
I love the waxed canvas. If they made it in CTB26 or a CHZ26 I would have been all over it. I like the Northseeker25 over the CPL24 more. Stands up. Water bottle pockets. Don't like the side entry laptop on the evergoods bags. Just my thoughts. Thanks for the video!
Klint, I really appreciate the waxed canvas bag for what it is but, for me, the choice is easy, I will choose the X-Pac all day long. In fact, my OD green X-Pac CPL 24 arrived this morning, and I am real happy with it. Heavily packed-out I can't believe the comfort of this bag, and it has such a great look, now my favorite EDC bag. This bag in the X-Pac and the Daily Plus in the same color and material make for a great pair to swap back and forth in throughout the month. Thanks for the look at the waxed canvas bag!
Holding out hope that they’ll do a chapter 2 griffin version with the CTB26 in this waxed canvas material similar to how they did with the phoenix chapter 2. That would be my holy grail everyday bag for sure 🙏🏻
I sure hope so, even though the CTB is my EDC and slightly large for that, the canvas seems to shrink it down just a bit when not fully loaded.@@ThePerfectBag
This is the most perfect bag Evergoods has ever made. I agree with everything you said that patina is going to be insane in this bag, and there is something special about that canvas and hand feel. Like I said in my first impressions. “This is on another level.”
I've been wondering: since you've bought 3 CPL24s, would you say the Addax 25 is still the best laptop backpack? By the way, this is the most entertaining bag review channel I've come across. I love your energy, especially the CLAP, BOOM! at the beginning of every video. That's showbiz baby!!!!!!
Hey thx!!! I’ll update my list at the start of the year - but the addax is still near the top. Evergoods is better quality…no doubt…the vanquest is better organized.
@@ThePerfectBag Thanks for the reply! I'm a sucker for pockets within pockets within pockets within pockets... What would your top 3 laptop bags be? The Able Carry daily plus seems interesting...
OK, I've got to know what you traded this one for, Klint. This beauty looks like a big homerun (like you noted). Trading it reminds me a little of the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth (homerun king for years) to the Yankees. You must have picked up something super duper. Hey, just realized...that baseball trade was about a hundred years ago and people still talk about it (or I do, anyway). :)
I like the look of the canvas, but think the interior color ruins the whole heritage vibe. I know it’s the signature Carryology color. I get it. Brown is definitely the color for sure as far as waxed canvas goes. The olive looks cool too. The black is still available at the moment, and it looks good as well. But that interior… Just my opinion.
The thing that cheapens this collab for me is thst they went with that ugly eye sore of an orange liner. They could have done some kind of tweed, flannel, a herringbone pattern. But no. Bright ass orange. Ugh.
Carryology Collabs - ruclips.net/p/PL2cz0AKkIbc6N4MymyCCVjZ0zxFBTit84
Bravo, your the first Griffin Collab review I have seen on youtube. I own the Olive green XPac CPL24 and it is now my airport work travel bag. I ordered the Griffin MHP in black myself and never have owned a waxed canvas before. I did try for a olive green MHP Griffin but not faster than 5 seconds to grab it. I cant wait to see your new trade bag.
Thanks! All will be revealed soon!
Good news! E.G. has re-released this bag and is on their website right now. The only difference is the grey interior lining instead of the bright orange
isn't that cool???? I like the grey more - so this is win/win!
So far looking really good❤
Ever since I received the bag, I cant stop looking at the bag and find this colour/material as very very good looking, any one eyes will be drawn to it, especially if it's outdoor....
Thanks for going the extra mile to check about the wax residue! ❤
I am keeping both. Xpac for the work carry, canvas for the weekend.
Smarter than me! I already miss it.
That's a tough choice they're both good looking bags good bags did I mention that they were good bags
Another good review find it funny watching this now knowing you got at one point the black and green versions.
And the Blood orange. I owned all 4. I landed on black as the keeper.
Missed the blood orange saw you had the black one. The new drop making me look at the first drop.
@@JonCross They honestly are great bags. Some of the best I’ve ever owned. The Camo CTB looks really nice IMO.
I think it needs more pockets
Wait for it is that a vertical side zip
Beautiful looking bag. Great review .
The bag looks good on you. The size is perfect.
I'm probably in the minority, but I don't like the look and I really thought I would. It's too rumply-looking to me. It reminds me of a used, brown grocery bag. I have a waxed canvas hat I love, and a waxed canvas notebook holder I like, but I unexpectedly don't care for this look in a backpack. Maybe I'd feel different seeing it in person.
I just got the regular 840d mirror over the canvas, Love itttt.
Same.
Ps. The orange interior was a dealbreaker for me. And I love EG and was waiting for a heritage line. But i’ll stick to my regular cpl24. It’s an incredible bag.
I agree the material doesn’t really go great with the shape, with thick waxed canvas things with lines like the water field bolt or nutsac rucksack seem to work better for me. Also I’ve come to prefer gold interiors over the hot orange that carryology uses.
Definitely not alone. Had a lot of folks I know that are bag nerds mention that the weight of the canvas they chose just doesn't fit the design. Especially in the colors they chose, they end up looking very beat up.
About to purchase the bag, and realized something, please help. The black griffin available still, is it made to be swingable on the right shoulder or left? I always wear on the right shoulder, and would be swinging it to my front via the right to access the pockets on the go. IS the standard what I need, or the mirror version?
I got you. If you wear it on the RIGHT SHOULDER and swing the bag on your RIGHT ARM, to try to access with your LEFT HAND….it will be upside down. Mirror would work that way. Standard works the other way, where you swing it off your left arm and access with your right hand. Hope that’s clear!
Do most people swing the bag on their left arm to access with their right hand? I am right handed but doing it that way feels odd.
@@ThePerfectBag
I think the prevailing theory is that you’ll want to be using your right hand to get into the pocket and little attention was paid to “which shoulder do people prefer when putting their bag on just one shoulder” - which is likely 50/50
I’m actually with you - I prefer my right shoulder when only on one shoulder - and I take the bag off to access the front pockets.
Wish you'd use the same camera that you use for a roll to shoot topdown view. It literally looks like you switched to a phone from that great video quality when you film yourself.
That’s a stunning looking bag. Sold out of course…
Yes, secondhand market is the only way now. But it’s worth it.
Would love to see a review of the Sympl Weekender Pack!!
Hello community, any thoughts on how the EverGoods Griffin compares to Go Ruck Heritage Edition GR1? They seem to be in the same category and competing in the Wax Canvas market. Looking at both bags and can’t seem to narrow it down, appreciate the advice thanks in advance.
My thought is that the Griffin has much more modern organization. The GoRuck is a lot simpler, but more classic looking as well in form.
@@ThePerfectBag Thanks for the feedback much appreciated, looking at the Griffin in Black Wax, unfortunately the Dark Brown and Olive are Sold out…Another pack being released is the EverGoods EVADE 1.0X looks interesting, the quest never ends. Lol Have a great weekend…
What are the two hooks in the top quick access pocket?
There's a key leash in the QAP
Expensive but also rare. The worst combo of words to my wallet. Got the black one along with the canvas CAP2.
I'm so tempted! But man, it's the same price as my grail backpack, the Remote Equipment Alpha 31... BUT THEN AGAIN, I'm a sucker for waxed anything, this would look great with my waxed denim jacket... I need to do some thinking 🤔
Great review though! Keep up the good work :)
Didn’t I see this bag on your griffin2 col26 review? Did you get it again? 😅
First I had the tan. Then I traded it. Then I got the black. Then I got the orange. Then I got the olive.... and then I got the black. I love the bag. I've owned all four colors and the black is my favorite. It's on my bag wall and is a forever keeper.
It ended up being my 2023 bag of the year.
Too expensive for me, but otherwise I think that might be my perfect bag. It seems fantastic...just glorious!
Also: I don't quite get Carryology...why does everyone talk so much about them? This channel has more subscribers and makes better videos imho.
Carryology isn’t really a RUclips channel - their bread and butter is their website and creative written reviews. Good folks making good stuff! But I agree that this channel is great! Thanks for the complements! Motivates me to keep doing my best work!
If you don't mind sharing, what video recording settings (eg 1080p at 30 fps) are you using in the iphone?
4K 30 FPS
@@ThePerfectBag thanks!
I've had a lot of Evergoods bags and this is by far the best. Also have it in Tan and it's seriously, no exaggeration, the most beautiful bag I've ever seen.
I love heritage canvas/leather bags but the issue with most of them these days is that their functionality is also old-school (uncomfortable leather/unpadded canvas straps, minimal organization, no frame sheet, etc.). This bag not only nails the heritage aesthetic but also maintains all the modern functionality we love from Evergoods. I even like their choice to line the bag with their HT 420D nylon for extra durability.
Absolute homerun for Evergoods. CPL24 isn't a perfect bag but it's the best heritage bag on the market now.
I've got to agree. I'm already regretting my choice to trade it - but .... YOLO :)
Did it really not have a water bottle holder?
Correct
2 things I would love to see updated for the quick access pocket: 1) they need some organization slots inside (like the Rush Faster EDC backpack, it's just a giant dump area and things can get sloppy. Would also help if they changed the location of that key clip strap, and moved it to the vertical pocket, it's in such a useless position 😂
Good ideas!
I just stumbled upon carryology and evergoods. These are beautiful bags. I love the shape and build of these bags, and would be happy with either one. 😁
I bought the CPL in tan as well. It’s more gorgeous in person. It’s already a rare bag that will look more unique with patina.
I understand you keeping the X-PAC though. You can make a profit and there is more sentimental value with the custom handles your wife made…
I’m itching for a CTB 35 now for travel. Crossing my fingers for another color other than black and I’ll pull the trigger.
Thanks for the review!
You bet! Thanks for watching!!!!
I love the waxed canvas. If they made it in CTB26 or a CHZ26 I would have been all over it. I like the Northseeker25 over the CPL24 more. Stands up. Water bottle pockets. Don't like the side entry laptop on the evergoods bags. Just my thoughts. Thanks for the video!
Klint, I really appreciate the waxed canvas bag for what it is but, for me, the choice is easy, I will choose the X-Pac all day long. In fact, my OD green X-Pac CPL 24 arrived this morning, and I am real happy with it. Heavily packed-out I can't believe the comfort of this bag, and it has such a great look, now my favorite EDC bag. This bag in the X-Pac and the Daily Plus in the same color and material make for a great pair to swap back and forth in throughout the month. Thanks for the look at the waxed canvas bag!
Awesome! That green xpac is 🔥🔥🔥
Holding out hope that they’ll do a chapter 2 griffin version with the CTB26 in this waxed canvas material similar to how they did with the phoenix chapter 2. That would be my holy grail everyday bag for sure 🙏🏻
I don’t have any inside information….but that’s my prediction, just like the Phoenix.
I sure hope so, even though the CTB is my EDC and slightly large for that, the canvas seems to shrink it down just a bit when not fully loaded.@@ThePerfectBag
great review for this collab. 👍
Thx!
This is the most perfect bag Evergoods has ever made. I agree with everything you said that patina is going to be insane in this bag, and there is something special about that canvas and hand feel. Like I said in my first impressions. “This is on another level.”
I've been wondering: since you've bought 3 CPL24s, would you say the Addax 25 is still the best laptop backpack?
By the way, this is the most entertaining bag review channel I've come across. I love your energy, especially the CLAP, BOOM! at the beginning of every video. That's showbiz baby!!!!!!
Hey thx!!! I’ll update my list at the start of the year - but the addax is still near the top. Evergoods is better quality…no doubt…the vanquest is better organized.
@@ThePerfectBag Thanks for the reply! I'm a sucker for pockets within pockets within pockets within pockets... What would your top 3 laptop bags be? The Able Carry daily plus seems interesting...
Bro what's the date today😂
OK, I've got to know what you traded this one for, Klint. This beauty looks like a big homerun (like you noted). Trading it reminds me a little of the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth (homerun king for years) to the Yankees. You must have picked up something super duper. Hey, just realized...that baseball trade was about a hundred years ago and people still talk about it (or I do, anyway). :)
It felt like that! I just made a community post sharing what I went out and got :)
Dope bag! What did you trade for?
Just put up a community post - and you can see on IG - theperfectbagyt
I really like vertical, that's how I am I'm vertical vertical's good😂
I like the look of the canvas, but think the interior color ruins the whole heritage vibe. I know it’s the signature Carryology color. I get it. Brown is definitely the color for sure as far as waxed canvas goes. The olive looks cool too. The black is still available at the moment, and it looks good as well. But that interior… Just my opinion.
@14:10: Wax on, wax off.
I remember when you were not on the evergoods faith , glad you've joined us 😅
I was worn down :)
Good man 😂
This bag is sold out !
Still avail in black i think
Right but so amazing in Waxed Tan 😢
Truth
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Will you sell me your Griffin MHP?!?
I traded it Friday
The thing that cheapens this collab for me is thst they went with that ugly eye sore of an orange liner. They could have done some kind of tweed, flannel, a herringbone pattern. But no. Bright ass orange. Ugh.
I think that would’ve been nice too! Tweed would’ve been crazy cool
The tan canvas looks great but the blaze orange against the tan looks… awful