Thanks William! Don't like people trying coerce you into buying other products. How would you feel if the bag came with a "DELL LAPTOP ONLY" pouch or a cell phone holder that only fit GOOGLE phones? Ridiculous? exactly
Thank you for saving me from making a big mistake. I’m constantly searching for a great all around bag. I thought this would be close. I do see times when backpack straps would be useful. Sling bags can cause fatigue when covering longer distances or flop around when hoping on a bike. Great review!!!
jon roberts thanks for checking out the review Jon! Was excited to get the bag, once it arrived, I could see right away it was cheaply made, and then you saw the rest. Sling could work, but I just shorten the strap on my daily messenger bag and swing it around so it rides on my back. I’d recommend the Vanquest or Timbuk2 that I reviewed. Each is lower in cost, better made, better materials, and way better features
I'm glad I saw this review before buying this bag. I appreciate your honest opinions, and I hope Keysmart improves their "4-in-1" messenger bags on their next iteration based on your suggestions! I love their key organizers and hope they do better with their bags!
liquidmojo thanks man! I really REALLY wanted to like this, but it falls short in so many ways that you (obviously) never see in their advertising. Hopefully they do a 2.0 version and have it better made, use better materials, and better design. LOOKS nice, but is impossible to use.
Very comprehensive review. I especially liked the attention to detail in your review! Top carry handles no longer being on top after the flap is closed, and making it took like one is carrying a side-sagging lump, and finding there is less space than expected are two major grouses I have with other bags. I am so glad I saw this review before going ahead with the purchase. I see you're new to RUclips, looking forward to your next reviews AND you've got a subscriber in me. Keep it up.
Appreciate the sub! Yes, when the bag is full, the handle is off-center and the fridlocks don’t reach so you can’t even close the bag. The bag has little capacity outside a laptop. One of the most poorly designed bags I have ever seen
I wouldn’t recommend anything that’s “convertible”. I like the 3 other messengers I reviewed on this channel: the Timbuk2 command messenger and the Vanquest gopher or envoy. Each of these has a plethora of pockets for organization, high vis interiors and good materials. (I think they discontinued the command messenger so if you can still find it, it will be at a reduced price)
Really wanted to like this bag, but for $200, nothing about it is premium and the competition at this price point far outpaces it. If you’d like a better alternative with the grey exterior and high vis red interior, check out my review of the timbuk2 commander messenger bag. Normally $130, but they’re closing out the model so you can find for $80-$90 right now
I wouldn’t recommend anything that’s “convertible”. I like the 3 other messengers I reviewed on this channel: the Timbuk2 command messenger and the Vanquest gopher or envoy. Each of these has a plethora of pockets for organization, high vis interiors and good materials. (I think they discontinued the command messenger so if you can still find it, it will be at a reduced price)
Paul'sProductReviews Oh I was very impressed with their altul (tools) and the keysmart Pro key holder so I was looking at their bags. I suppose Maxpedition bags would be far more worthy for the same price point.
Your comment on the Tile is spot on! I hope the suppliers listen. I am a new subscriber because of that honesty.
Thanks William! Don't like people trying coerce you into buying other products. How would you feel if the bag came with a "DELL LAPTOP ONLY" pouch or a cell phone holder that only fit GOOGLE phones? Ridiculous? exactly
Thank you for saving me from making a big mistake. I’m constantly searching for a great all around bag. I thought this would be close.
I do see times when backpack straps would be useful. Sling bags can cause fatigue when covering longer distances or flop around when hoping on a bike.
Great review!!!
jon roberts thanks for checking out the review Jon! Was excited to get the bag, once it arrived, I could see right away it was cheaply made, and then you saw the rest. Sling could work, but I just shorten the strap on my daily messenger bag and swing it around so it rides on my back. I’d recommend the Vanquest or Timbuk2 that I reviewed. Each is lower in cost, better made, better materials, and way better features
I'm glad I saw this review before buying this bag. I appreciate your honest opinions, and I hope Keysmart improves their "4-in-1" messenger bags on their next iteration based on your suggestions! I love their key organizers and hope they do better with their bags!
liquidmojo thanks man! I really REALLY wanted to like this, but it falls short in so many ways that you (obviously) never see in their advertising. Hopefully they do a 2.0 version and have it better made, use better materials, and better design. LOOKS nice, but is impossible to use.
This was a fantastic review!
Your candid attitude is refreshing.
Very comprehensive review. I especially liked the attention to detail in your review! Top carry handles no longer being on top after the flap is closed, and making it took like one is carrying a side-sagging lump, and finding there is less space than expected are two major grouses I have with other bags. I am so glad I saw this review before going ahead with the purchase. I see you're new to RUclips, looking forward to your next reviews AND you've got a subscriber in me. Keep it up.
Appreciate the sub! Yes, when the bag is full, the handle is off-center and the fridlocks don’t reach so you can’t even close the bag. The bag has little capacity outside a laptop. One of the most poorly designed bags I have ever seen
Thank you for your insightful comments/reviews. Keep up the great work you do!
Thank you for watching!
So happy that I read this before purchasing. Thank you for your video!
eznycrealestate thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. Vanquest it is then!
I almost bought this bag. Great review. Do you have anything else of similar style/features you do recommend?
I wouldn’t recommend anything that’s “convertible”. I like the 3 other messengers I reviewed on this channel: the Timbuk2 command messenger and the Vanquest gopher or envoy. Each of these has a plethora of pockets for organization, high vis interiors and good materials. (I think they discontinued the command messenger so if you can still find it, it will be at a reduced price)
Almost bought this, cheap material at that price point is unacceptable.
great points and review. bag had promise, but definitely over-engineered, weird material choices and poor execution.
Really wanted to like this bag, but for $200, nothing about it is premium and the competition at this price point far outpaces it. If you’d like a better alternative with the grey exterior and high vis red interior, check out my review of the timbuk2 commander messenger bag. Normally $130, but they’re closing out the model so you can find for $80-$90 right now
thanks bro, excellent review, i was looking for a messenger bag for my laptop, and now i know not to buy this one.
Paul what is tile? And what does it do?
A tile does what an AirTag does - you put a small device on something so you geotrack it with an app
Great review. The point about Tile made sense.
Are there any other bags with some of the same features that you would recommend?
I wouldn’t recommend anything that’s “convertible”. I like the 3 other messengers I reviewed on this channel: the Timbuk2 command messenger and the Vanquest gopher or envoy. Each of these has a plethora of pockets for organization, high vis interiors and good materials. (I think they discontinued the command messenger so if you can still find it, it will be at a reduced price)
I only own van quest for a reason
Thank you for saving me $240+ shipping to Europe for the bag. I'll go back to trusty brands than this.
Swamy Rohan Harry the bag is so cheaply made and poorly designed. There are way better options for the $
Paul'sProductReviews Oh I was very impressed with their altul (tools) and the keysmart Pro key holder so I was looking at their bags. I suppose Maxpedition bags would be far more worthy for the same price point.