Never thought I could watch a man talk about a backpack for 40 minutes, but you make it way too easy edit: I wish I could like this video twice for the quote "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man!"
I can confirm that your anker power bank is one of the best bang for buck power banks. You can get more fancy ones with more features and stuff, but for a normal person (not dongle patrol) yours is great. Anker is one of the best/most reliable power bank companies.
I come for the bag reviews, and I stay for the life coaching. Chase is the living personification of quality over quantity in every aspect of your life I love it.
I have a great idea. Every once and a while you should make a video where you just ramble on and talk about whatever! I liked the bag, but really, I was here for the entertainment!
Been awhile since the video but great info. Would you still use this backpack in 2024? Thinking of picking one up as I already own a couple of Waterfield's sling bags.
Chase, that Red colored bag in this video. Is that the crimson color that’s offered on the site? It seems a bit more bright of a red then what they show. I’m still trying to figure out which color I want.
Your philosophical stuff really resonates with me. I get that almost constant oppressive feeling that washes over me multiple times a week where I just feel like I’m not part of anything but just keeping it all together to survive. And I got the career, house, kids, wife, pursuing “more” money and education...blah blah.. I look forward to your other contributions. You seem like a great dude. Keep it up.
Yes it will. I have the same backpack & it holds a hell of a lot of stuff. I looked up the packing cube size & the size of the aer travel kit & they will both fit comfortably with room for a few more things. It truly is an amazing backpack. I have had mine for a year & it looks better than the day I got it. I needed a big enough backpack to carry all my tech stuff & it literally fits everything. Besides this one I haven't been able to find a backpack that will hold every single thing I need. Its definitely worth the investment.
I am not an OGIO guy! Lol Maybe Tumi but not OGIO. I am now rocking a Filson Briefcase with Banana Republic pants. Love your videos!!! The kids room is a new look.
I'm sitting here in my office (an ad agency in Newfoundland, Canada). Nobody is in here, and I'm laughing my ass off at the Lebowski stuff and ball pouches. Great start to the week, man. Thanks for that. (Great review, too.)
Chase, I love the Waterfield Designs bags and cases, they make wonderful stuff. But I struggle with this bag, it’s just too thick and a bit too bulbous. My favorite look for a backpack with a suit is a tote bag or briefcase. My second favorite backpack look with a suit is a sleek, smaller form factor bag, it’s going to hold some lovely and expensive thin laptop or tablet-keyboard thing (MAC/iOS or W10). It’s going to hold a really nice notebook/agenda and a few pens. And a pair of NC headphones from the usual suspects, probably a NY Times or Wall Street Journal. Everything else goes in the roller bag or a beautiful duffle. I’d not wear this with a suit or, as a startup entrepreneur, a blazer over jeans. BTW, I have a Roost, awesome tool for the mobile worker.
I preordered this bag but ultimately canceled my preorder because I didn’t like how bulky and thick it looks. I’m glad I did because it really does look too bulky for me. I ended up going with the Aer Day Pack and I love it! However if they make a slim version of this It would be an instant buy for me...
I’ve been eyeing this for a while. Still trying to decide if I want it or not. It would help if I saw and felt it in person. It looks a bit big for a daily bag. Still a beautiful bag!
I love waterfield design... though I don’t know if I should get this one or peakdesign everyday 30l!!! Love your Chanel and the way you put all this useful info out here, 100% bullshit free!!
Jupa Gómez I was considering the Peak Design ultimately I watched some videos of “real review” of the 20L. since I would not be using it just for photography, I felt I would work well with the peak. Side note, I went Boundary Supply Errant. But I personally like Peak’s style more than this bag. And if I “needed” a second bag I would buy the peak designs, from a place with a great return policy.
This is the ultimate bag for your business papers, man. And yeah, someone should make a compilation video of all the business papers, man. Also, big boomer hands is the new business papers. Man.
I remember in a previous video you mentioned that you do a podcast and carry podcasting equipment around with you. What sort of pouch or pouches do you recommend for carrying microphones safely? There are a lot of boring looking way to bulky cases that I've found, but I wonder if you've seen something that really worked or had any recommendations.
check out the RovyVon to Aurora 550 Lumens the flashlight is unbelievable size of a AAA Battery I think you would really love it. It's a fully rechargeable battery
Fun review, thanks. I like the architecture, organization (I have a thing for side pockets), and the fact that it stands up. I'm less thrilled by the leather, though. It seems tacked on, rather than "this function can only be served by a leather panel." The leather grab handle makes more sense, because it would feel better than Cordura. Keep on keepin' on!
I'm having a few strong reactions to this video... Spectacularly entertaining as always. As for the bag, I'm on the fence as to whether it's the perfect balance of functional and professional, or if it looks like somebody just slapped some leather over the front of a Briggs & Riley bag despite leather and 1680D being a weird-looking combo. Does it look odd in person or does it work? Secondly, I've been wondering about this for a while but never got around to asking: Chase, what's your take on Tumi? Nice bags? Overpriced junk? Douchemarkers? I haven't formed a solid opinion yet.
I hear the sentiment of it looks weird. This is really, to my aesthetic eye, a perfect bag for boomers. Not my style, but what it does I think it does so well. Every tumi bag I’ve investigated was made REAL well.
For me, the black on black version has the best contrast with the full grain leather and ballistic nylon. I like chocolate but it clashes too much with the black ballistic nylon!
This bag....it’s ugly but what is so striking is the old combo of “been there done that” ballistic nylon and hipster leather. Then the loud orange inside....sigh, this bag is like a butter face with a slamming body.
LOL, they literally took a regular ballistic nylon backpack and glued a piece of leather to the front, I mean I can do that. I feel like they could have put a little more effort into this. This looks half-assed, I'd rather just have it all ballistic nylon.
& they still charge over 300$ for it. Their prices are wayyyyy ridiculous. I mean they charge 80-130 for a damn switch case. Like get real. You have to be rich to afford it & it only costs that much because they throw some leather on something. Its nuts.
I really dislike the look of this bag but I loved the shit out of every second of this video and I'm glad I stayed until the very end or I would have totally missed the Patreon update.
I could not sit in a cafe with a roost, keyboard and mouse. I hate the idea of them thinking I've moved in for the day. I use a Surface Pro 4 which is lucky to get 2 hours of battery life so I can never work in a cafe for the whole day anyway.
I don't like it in the contrasting leather colors either. However, they do make it with black leather that matches the Cordura well and looks much better.
There are a lot of things I love that Waterfield makes but this bag is not one of them. I'm not sure what their design team was thinking but it just looks too bulky. Great in depth review regardless. Hope all is going well Chase!
Waterfield use to be really good but they've recently changed their materials to cheaper Chinese quality while keeping their prices the same. They also have a horrible return policy where they make you pay for shipping both ways. Reviews like this should be deleted as it promotes a product that is no longer premium quality.
First video Chase, where you didn't give an honest review.... That main compartment? That would pis* the shi* out of any regular / daily user. The organisation is great, but you can't access the main compartment fully? Come on.... call it out
I hear what you’re saying, and that is a constant element of this bag (I know now even more than I did then). The truth is, tho, it’s *still* excellent to use, and it actually teaches you how to use it and you get better and more and more comfortable with it. Because the other things this design enables (biz casual style but still a really great tech bag) are totally worth it to some.
You need to air out your little girls room if she walks in there she will be knocked over from all those f-bombs and ball bags respectfully and not trying to tell you how to run your family you know F that Im going to get some weed trail mix and a ball bag great video lol
you can't take backpacks into professional environments, maybe it works for film editors based out of Hamburg, Germany, but anyone else will go into the meeting room and be immediately pegged as a temp or an intern. Which isn't to say they wont be jealous of your storage places for papers... business papers, but they will think your not being serious.
Depends on your field. I've never been in a wall street board room, but in the tech industry it's not uncommon. My boss carries a backpack and makes a 7 figure salary. Might be a tech industry thing.
Yeah, I’ll argue this point. I see backpacks on suited guys every week in the airport, insurance, tech, healthcare, consulting, all of these industries a backpack is acceptable when traveling. Usually something from Tumi. Wall Street? High finance? No.
eBags makes a backpack that can be converted into a briefcase looking type bag, looks great, I have the big one and the small one. If you're necessary and vital you can walk in the room with anything you want. Walk around Chicago and NYC, lots and lots of people with suits or business casual clothing and backpacks on.
It’s a reference to a scene in *The Big Lebowski*, my favorite part of his reviews. I've moved away from needing so much dedicated organization in my carry, but I'm still a little bummed when a bag doesn't actually have a place for your business papers, man.
Let's be real: that bag looks like shit. Like someone said "let's glue a leather panel on the front cause fuck it". I would bet money this was a sponsored "review".
11:58 when those weed gummies kick in and you realize you’ve been filming in a kids bedroom...
Never thought I could watch a man talk about a backpack for 40 minutes, but you make it way too easy
edit: I wish I could like this video twice for the quote "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man!"
I had do go through the video until I heard that - so worth it even tho this is not a bag for a lady :D
Best business papers build up EVER!!! Had me on the edge of my seat lol
And then you hit us with a second business papers!! I hadn't even finished watching when I made my first comment!!
good for a load of books for college?
Your most epic review yet and I’ve been watching since your first upload. Love how existential it’s getting. Keep it up brutha...burrito. Peace
Oh man, Chase! I kept waiting for you to reach down and press the button to elevate the kiddie art table. God, that would have been funny.
I can confirm that your anker power bank is one of the best bang for buck power banks. You can get more fancy ones with more features and stuff, but for a normal person (not dongle patrol) yours is great. Anker is one of the best/most reliable power bank companies.
Is there a compilation of all the videos where you say business papers ... man? Well, there should be.
I come for the bag reviews, and I stay for the life coaching. Chase is the living personification of quality over quantity in every aspect of your life I love it.
I have a great idea. Every once and a while you should make a video where you just ramble on and talk about whatever! I liked the bag, but really, I was here for the entertainment!
This is the best looking backpack I’ve seen that will look good for the office even if i work from home.
That is one Fugly backpack! Makes Tom Bihn look haute couture. 😀
Been awhile since the video but great info. Would you still use this backpack in 2024? Thinking of picking one up as I already own a couple of Waterfield's sling bags.
Chase, that Red colored bag in this video. Is that the crimson color that’s offered on the site? It seems a bit more bright of a red then what they show. I’m still trying to figure out which color I want.
Yea, in real life it’s much more like a wine color 🍷
Thank goodness there is a place for my important business papers :)
Your philosophical stuff really resonates with me. I get that almost constant oppressive feeling that washes over me multiple times a week where I just feel like I’m not part of anything but just keeping it all together to survive. And I got the career, house, kids, wife, pursuing “more” money and education...blah blah.. I look forward to your other contributions. You seem like a great dude. Keep it up.
Would you still recommend this bag?
You are killing me with the business papers, man! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You are quickly becoming my favorite RUclipsr, man!! 🤘
I just got mine and they changed zipper pulls to better suit it and also strap organizer
Do you have a trailer, just for your bags as you're traveling?
Would the main compartment be big enough to hold a peak design medium packing cube and a dopp kit like the aer travel kit?
Yes it will. I have the same backpack & it holds a hell of a lot of stuff. I looked up the packing cube size & the size of the aer travel kit & they will both fit comfortably with room for a few more things. It truly is an amazing backpack. I have had mine for a year & it looks better than the day I got it. I needed a big enough backpack to carry all my tech stuff & it literally fits everything. Besides this one I haven't been able to find a backpack that will hold every single thing I need. Its definitely worth the investment.
What is the model of the larger Bellroy pouch
It's called the Classic Pouch: bag.gg/BellroyPouches
One of the nice bags you checked, I like it.
Do you have other recs for business setting backpack beside this one?
Yes, lots. Check out the business backpacks page at matterful.co
Chase Reeves do you happen to have a side-by-side comparison picture of this bag and the PD 30L everyday backpack?
I am not an OGIO guy! Lol Maybe Tumi but not OGIO. I am now rocking a Filson Briefcase with Banana Republic pants. Love your videos!!! The kids room is a new look.
Could you review ucon acrobatics bags?
I'm sitting here in my office (an ad agency in Newfoundland, Canada). Nobody is in here, and I'm laughing my ass off at the Lebowski stuff and ball pouches. Great start to the week, man. Thanks for that. (Great review, too.)
Chase, I love the Waterfield Designs bags and cases, they make wonderful stuff. But I struggle with this bag, it’s just too thick and a bit too bulbous. My favorite look for a backpack with a suit is a tote bag or briefcase. My second favorite backpack look with a suit is a sleek, smaller form factor bag, it’s going to hold some lovely and expensive thin laptop or tablet-keyboard thing (MAC/iOS or W10). It’s going to hold a really nice notebook/agenda and a few pens. And a pair of NC headphones from the usual suspects, probably a NY Times or Wall Street Journal. Everything else goes in the roller bag or a beautiful duffle.
I’d not wear this with a suit or, as a startup entrepreneur, a blazer over jeans.
BTW, I have a Roost, awesome tool for the mobile worker.
Word.
I preordered this bag but ultimately canceled my preorder because I didn’t like how bulky and thick it looks. I’m glad I did because it really does look too bulky for me. I ended up going with the Aer Day Pack and I love it! However if they make a slim version of this It would be an instant buy for me...
TimeLag Gaming they have sutter slim back pack I think same design.
You should have waited and got the sutter slim which is this backpack but slimmer. the Aer Day Pack is terrible looking
I’ve been eyeing this for a while. Still trying to decide if I want it or not. It would help if I saw and felt it in person. It looks a bit big for a daily bag. Still a beautiful bag!
Awesome review, I love the up front blunt honestly of the type of people 😜🤔👍🏽 I’m going with the brown leather for the out doors look 🏔🏕👣👍🏽😎
Hi Chase. Great video. How comfortable is this bag to wear?
The sheer amount of depth and entertainment you provide with each video deserves so much more attention. I appreciate you, man. Keep it up.
Chase please review the fjallraven raven 28, i think is the best backpack arround 100 dollars, ty
11:57 it takes some real persistence and skill to make a reference to something a reference of your own
Hi, what kind of shirt are you wearing?
Henley from Western Rise bag.gg/WestRise
Trussell AND Peterson! I knew there was a reason I was watching a 40 minute video on a terrible looking bag. Awesome channel man.
I love waterfield design... though I don’t know if I should get this one or peakdesign everyday 30l!!! Love your Chanel and the way you put all this useful info out here, 100% bullshit free!!
Jupa Gómez I was considering the Peak Design ultimately I watched some videos of “real review” of the 20L. since I would not be using it just for photography, I felt I would work well with the peak. Side note, I went Boundary Supply Errant. But I personally like Peak’s style more than this bag. And if I “needed” a second bag I would buy the peak designs, from a place with a great return policy.
I found the Peak Design everyday to be a disappointment.
What's Joseph Seed doing reviewing backpacks?
I do love the new kid's room set!
Holy shit, just rewatched The Big Lebowski, for the umpteenth time, but it's been a while. Bravo Chase, Bravo...man 😉
{stirs drink}
Shout-out to bunk beds
You really need to look at some Piquadro bag.
This is the ultimate bag for your business papers, man.
And yeah, someone should make a compilation video of all the business papers, man.
Also, big boomer hands is the new business papers. Man.
Big boomer hands IS the new biz papes!
I remember in a previous video you mentioned that you do a podcast and carry podcasting equipment around with you. What sort of pouch or pouches do you recommend for carrying microphones safely? There are a lot of boring looking way to bulky cases that I've found, but I wonder if you've seen something that really worked or had any recommendations.
Hey bro! how about the shirt you are wearing !?
Great video as always! Random question, where did you get that shirt you're wearing? I've wanted one like it for ages now...
It's a henley from Western Rise. Love em. bag.gg/WestRise
@@chasereeves Thanks Chase! Muchly appreciated!
he said 'you working people' haha
Dude, all I can think now is that I need the balls pouch!!!
Get on with the god damn puches, buddy! ;)
Love the pouches list on bagworks!
Please review the Field Muzetto by Waterfield Designs!!!
Rowan Strang that’s a great bag, I own one and love it.
'Ball pouch from Waterfield'. $258 and worth every nickel.
Is there a smaller but still well built backpack that will stand up like this bag?
YES! Finally.
"Get into the seeds and nuts motherfucker" needs to be on ChaseReeves.net shirts.
check out the RovyVon to Aurora 550 Lumens the flashlight is unbelievable size of a AAA Battery I think you would really love it. It's a fully rechargeable battery
Fun review, thanks. I like the architecture, organization (I have a thing for side pockets), and the fact that it stands up.
I'm less thrilled by the leather, though. It seems tacked on, rather than "this function can only be served by a leather panel." The leather grab handle makes more sense, because it would feel better than Cordura.
Keep on keepin' on!
You remind me Jackson Maine from the new A Star Is Born movie lol
Do a review on the Pelican Mobile Protect Duffel MPD40, no one has anything on it yet! excited to see a review by you!
This video has been fantastic.
Hello from New York
I'm having a few strong reactions to this video... Spectacularly entertaining as always. As for the bag, I'm on the fence as to whether it's the perfect balance of functional and professional, or if it looks like somebody just slapped some leather over the front of a Briggs & Riley bag despite leather and 1680D being a weird-looking combo. Does it look odd in person or does it work?
Secondly, I've been wondering about this for a while but never got around to asking: Chase, what's your take on Tumi? Nice bags? Overpriced junk? Douchemarkers? I haven't formed a solid opinion yet.
I hear the sentiment of it looks weird. This is really, to my aesthetic eye, a perfect bag for boomers. Not my style, but what it does I think it does so well.
Every tumi bag I’ve investigated was made REAL well.
For me, the black on black version has the best contrast with the full grain leather and ballistic nylon. I like chocolate but it clashes too much with the black ballistic nylon!
Troubadour Rucksack 👌🏾🔥 please review
At 12:30 1200 voices cry out "Business papers"!
DAMN I want this thing, but DAMN it's EXPENSIIIVE.
I know you wanted to say business papers. Don't be ashamed. It's a beautiful thing.
This bag....it’s ugly but what is so striking is the old combo of “been there done that” ballistic nylon and hipster leather. Then the loud orange inside....sigh, this bag is like a butter face with a slamming body.
Dude, you need a BIG SIGN behind your camera that says FOCUS.
Looks like a Tumi actually
A Photography centric review please.
Brant would like this bag.......
Uncanny to see Chase out in sunlight.
Ten bucks says this guy sleeps on the top bunk.
Kids room?
Busted.
Chrome Chase. Show’m Portland
LOL, they literally took a regular ballistic nylon backpack and glued a piece of leather to the front, I mean I can do that. I feel like they could have put a little more effort into this. This looks half-assed, I'd rather just have it all ballistic nylon.
& they still charge over 300$ for it. Their prices are wayyyyy ridiculous. I mean they charge 80-130 for a damn switch case. Like get real. You have to be rich to afford it & it only costs that much because they throw some leather on something. Its nuts.
I really dislike the look of this bag but I loved the shit out of every second of this video and I'm glad I stayed until the very end or I would have totally missed the Patreon update.
I could not sit in a cafe with a roost, keyboard and mouse. I hate the idea of them thinking I've moved in for the day. I use a Surface Pro 4 which is lucky to get 2 hours of battery life so I can never work in a cafe for the whole day anyway.
am I the only one who thinks this bag is horrific?
I don't like it in the contrasting leather colors either. However, they do make it with black leather that matches the Cordura well and looks much better.
I agree the black leather is so much better. I feel the brown leather does not contrast well with cordura
Yes you are
PAPERS BUSINESS PAPERS
Dude, what exactly is your issue with Italy and Italians? Did some Italian dude still your girlfriend back in high school? :)
No! Dude, Italians are the best at being like, "I'm fucking italian and you're gonna have to deal with that." And they flashy as fuck a lot of time :)
Business Papers ep. 1xx: Dementia Happens.
Damn I love the way they designed the compartments!
This may be the closest I have ever been to being "first".
So....EIGHTH!!
There are a lot of things I love that Waterfield makes but this bag is not one of them. I'm not sure what their design team was thinking but it just looks too bulky. Great in depth review regardless. Hope all is going well Chase!
I love how divisive this bag is! It's true... most either really love or really hate it.
These back packs are $400
don‘t like the look at all, the zipper pulls look cheap AF
and no air channel
still love the video though
Waterfield use to be really good but they've recently changed their materials to cheaper Chinese quality while keeping their prices the same. They also have a horrible return policy where they make you pay for shipping both ways. Reviews like this should be deleted as it promotes a product that is no longer premium quality.
First video Chase, where you didn't give an honest review.... That main compartment? That would pis* the shi* out of any regular / daily user. The organisation is great, but you can't access the main compartment fully? Come on.... call it out
I hear what you’re saying, and that is a constant element of this bag (I know now even more than I did then). The truth is, tho, it’s *still* excellent to use, and it actually teaches you how to use it and you get better and more and more comfortable with it. Because the other things this design enables (biz casual style but still a really great tech bag) are totally worth it to some.
I like that it stands up.. its just too damn ugly.
You need to air out your little girls room if she walks in there she will be knocked over from all those f-bombs and ball bags respectfully and not trying to tell you how to run your family you know F that Im going to get some weed trail mix and a ball bag great video lol
you can't take backpacks into professional environments, maybe it works for film editors based out of Hamburg, Germany, but anyone else will go into the meeting room and be immediately pegged as a temp or an intern. Which isn't to say they wont be jealous of your storage places for papers... business papers, but they will think your not being serious.
Depends on your field. I've never been in a wall street board room, but in the tech industry it's not uncommon.
My boss carries a backpack and makes a 7 figure salary. Might be a tech industry thing.
Yeah, I’ll argue this point. I see backpacks on suited guys every week in the airport, insurance, tech, healthcare, consulting, all of these industries a backpack is acceptable when traveling. Usually something from Tumi.
Wall Street? High finance? No.
eBags makes a backpack that can be converted into a briefcase looking type bag, looks great, I have the big one and the small one. If you're necessary and vital you can walk in the room with anything you want. Walk around Chicago and NYC, lots and lots of people with suits or business casual clothing and backpacks on.
Italian man red ? Wtf
Papers............................business papers
Those are the ugliest PRO anything bag ....
Love waterfield though.
Ppppp...papers, your business papers...man. Stretch that shit out man!
Why does he always say "business papers man" in every video? I love it, but why?
It’s a reference to a scene in *The Big Lebowski*, my favorite part of his reviews. I've moved away from needing so much dedicated organization in my carry, but I'm still a little bummed when a bag doesn't actually have a place for your business papers, man.
I dunno man... just looks like a cheap bag with a piece of suede sewn on.
Not a fan of this look at all good review tho
Let’s face it. If you wear a backpack with a suit ... you aren’t really an executive...
Would have been a nice 5 minute video on the backpack, but he babbled on for over 35 minutes of things that were of no value..
Let's be real: that bag looks like shit. Like someone said "let's glue a leather panel on the front cause fuck it". I would bet money this was a sponsored "review".