I know you're joking but when items like the Decathlon 10L cost under $4 and work well as packing cubes, why use "real" packing cubes? Quecha 10L hold toiletries or damp clothes, work as shopping bags, stuff down jackets etc.
The small no structure bags are great as an alternative to a packing cube. I pack the first day of cloths in one in my main pack. When I get to my destination I put on my clothes and I now have a empty day bag to fill with snacks, and beverages.
Hi other me from another dimension. That's darn near word for word what I was going to write. Of the choices Pack Hacker offers, I think the Decathlon 10L fits the bill perfectly as a packing cube / arrival day kit thanks to its better shape - not overly tear drop. I used to use the Sea to Summit which looks marginally boogie, but crinkles a lot.
I have the old Osprey packable bag, it's still available for ~40€ on Amazon. Packs down to an apple, strangely comfortable even filled with spontaneous shopping. Has only padded straps, one water bottle side pocket and a top for small items. Otherwise one big compartment, which can be used as a big packing cube or dirty laundry catch. The best thing it's 18l but packs down to size of an apple. Perfect compromise for me - handy for biking and so much else 😇
Forget the Forclaz 100 Compact 10 L, get the Forclaz Compact and Comfort Tote Pack 15 L instead. It might be a bit heavier, but it has a lot more functions and structure. It is a backpack and a tote bag in one and has padded straps and back. I could even fit my 15 inch laptop in the back sleave, though it sticks out a bit at the top. You can stow away the straps and the small hipbelt to give it a sleek look for the city or use it as a backpack for more adventurous trips. And if you don't need it, you can pack it into its own pouch which doubles as a inside zipper pocket when in use. I own quite a few packable bags, but this one is my favourite because of its versatility. And it wasn't even expensive!
I have the Mystery Ranch pack and I absolutely love it. My husband bought it for me when I had a broken foot and was on crutches. I still use it all the time.
I have the Matador Refraction packable backpack. I'm satisfied with it - I like the design with the 2 external pockets and nice water bottle holders. I wish the shoulder straps were beefier and the non-padded section of the straps were not as scratchy, but I think that's par for the course for these types of bags.
I have a packable bag from Amazon, the 4Monster 16L but the Osprey, Matador and Nomatic bags all caught my eye. I’ll have to watch this a few more times!
I’ve had the original version of the 20L Sea to Summit ultra-sil backpack for around 7 years and use it daily. No colour fade, folds up smaller than your fist and super lite weight. Also have the Kathmandu 15L pocket pack, another great packable daypack.
i have an H&M one that I hate, but ive had it for 5 years now, have used it hundreds of times and throughout the world. Its my daily city/beach bag. Although i hate it, it is still in superb condition and packs down perfectly into my main travel backpack.
I have the Eddie Bauer 30L STOWAWAY packable. Its roomy. I use it as a bookbag and sewed thin waist straps to take the weight off my shoulders when I bike. I inserted a couple Amazon bubble shipping envelopes in the hydration compartment to give it structure and to protect my laptop.
My favorite packable backpack after owning a few of these is the Cotopaxi Batac 16, can compress just as small as most of these but the straps are somehow just really good. For and alternative to the Aer Go, I like the Rennen Ripstop Rennen, its just as light and structured, but set up as a more "normal" bag, seems tougher, and can get just as flat, or rolled up.
I have a small one from Eagle Creek that suits me just fine and has locking toggle zips for security which I appreciate. I also have the Eddie Bauer stowable bag and use it for bulkier needs like hoodies or blankets for picnic hikes
With Decathlons in lots of o ersess locations, cheap but sturdy and well made 20L and 30L Quecha packs make excellent return overflow or emergency replacement packs. In Thailand, under $10 bought me a legit 20L pack which then held my personal item sling and gate me 15L of extra available storage room for my return flight.
I use Naturehike Foldable Backpack and I'm happy with it. Generally foldable backpacks are great addition if you travel low cost with one backpack. You leave main backpack in hotel and go sightseeing with the foldable.
I have the Mystery Ranch packable backpack. The best use case for this bag is to use when you are at a destination (either city or beach...I've done both). It does fit in my Aer Travel Pack 3 Small x-pak or my Monos Hybrid Carry on Plus. The versatility of this bag is what makes this work for me, understanding that I only use it as a day pack to carry items that I would take traveling through a city or the beach (Mexico City and Aruba). Your review is quite accurate. It's a bit difficult to pack into itself, but if I only do that once during a trip, I can live with that.
Ive been using my Matador freerain22 for years as a packable bag and it's been pretty great. I even did a full month in Palawan with it and nothing else
I own the nomatic collapsible backpack and the matador on grid packable backpack and the nomatic is my choice unless I am lacking space or I have no plans to use it (just in case). Specially for trips in which I will be carrying the bag all day, I prefer something with little structure and ventilation but still packable to fit inside my 30L bag.
I have had an Aigle packable backpack for over 25 years. It is simply made, but the material is so strong. I am not sure they make the same model now, but it is really sustainable if the bag lasts that long.
@@PackHacker Guys, you're such a big channel. Kindly buy a good mix and work on your sound. Even the smallest channels shooting on their phones have better sound. The difference is so stark when I click your video after playing any other channel's video.
a nice selection, i hadn't heard of many of them! my personal one i use is Arcteryx heliad 15, i use it most days of the week when not traveling also, but it doesn't hold up in the rain (not sure why they didn't make it weather proof considering the brand is outdoors) but i have had my eye on the Patagonia Black hole tote pack since you guys featured it as i also have a spare personal bag when traveling and i also hate seeing backpacks worn on the front so i think a tote backpack would be perfect!
I have several Aer bags, all good but the go pack, i think is Aer’s best product, i have taken it on long and short trips, use it for shopping, with my laptop (in a sleeve), daily edc,… it has held up great, does not look too fancy and attracts attention. Absolutely love it
The Matador is near perfect. They should’ve ditched the zipper on the exterior stretch pocket. The zipper limits what you can put in there, kind of negates the purpose of a stretch pocket… I wish it was just a stretchy mesh pocket.
I've decided that my Osprey and Patagonia suit my purposes well. I will say I'm happy to see that Matador is branching away from the all black lineup as finding things in an all black case or bag is annoyingly frustrating.
I picked up the Deuter speed lite 17 and its awesome. Its a great middle ground between having good structure, but also being thin enough to easily fit inside of a large travel bag. You guys should do a review.
I have too many of these but I still like watching videos. My experience is that I am a huge fan of the Wandrd veer, especially if I have camera gear. For absolute minimum then the other extreme for me is a Terra Nova ultra 20 but it's hard to find now.
I’ve never seen the flowfold optimist before but I like the materials. I have the Osprey UL Dry Pack and it is a great packable bag. It is excellent in the rain which saved me on some trips. I don’t usually like roll tops so I’ve been looking at the Osprey remnants as an alternative bag.
Why didn't you mention the forclaz 25l foldable backpack? It's got everything, even laptop sleeve and a hip strap. Laptop sleeve may be used for hydration system or you can put a foam sitting pad inside and get some padding for you back(the one that sells in decathlon works perfect, and you will always have some sit with you on your hiking).
I like osprey. I'm 65 going on a 9 month trip to thailand. Traveling solo means I need to carry light. I'm looking at getting backpack carry on and personal. I also will be traveling with Cpap bag ugh... If you have not done a video showing carry on with personal front and back same time would be interested to see if there is better personal bag for front carry. I also need carryon light enough to lift over head plane as I have minimal use of 1 hand. Love your videos
Love the video. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a bag that would work for more formal occasions but is still able to be packed in a backpack without taking up too much room. I took my normal A5 size satchel for a short conference but it took up too much room if I have been going for longer.
Ever heard of Ayacucho 22L packable backpack? For $35 is not only my EDC for shoppings etc but also my fav Daypack when away from home, padded adjustable straps plus an added sternum strap made it my byst friend!
The floranclaz 100 compact 10l looks identical to decathlon one I got for 3 eur. And at 3 eur it's totally worth it, i throw it in my sling for extra carry space. when I buy more than I should while roaming the city
They used the product line name in the video rather than the brand name. It's the Decathlon Forclaz Foldable Backpack. It's not the Forclaz Travel 100 either. That's the waterproof 20L hiking backpack.
What packable bag would you guys recommend for climbing mt fuji? Theres chance of heavy rain so waterproof is needed and enough space to carry a change of clothes and some snacks/collapsible water bottles.
Hi, thanks for the great list. Could you review the Skysper packable backpacks (iShell 10 12 20 30 40) and sling (Urban X8)? There isn't a lot of reviews about this company
used my eddie bauer stowaway packable 30l backpack for over 10 years. it held up well until recently when i put a box inside which damaged the zip. now researching for a new packable 30l backpack....or perhaps buying back the same eddie bauer. the only thing i didnt like about it was the strap was very thin and my shoulders would be tired from days of use. what i love about it is that is really unstructured so it usually looks small until its filled with shopping goodies/groceries by the end of the day. does anyone has a recommendation for lightweight 30l packable backpack?
@@PackHacker Nothing fancy. Just a decent size messenger back that packs down flat into the bottom of a travel backpack. Main compartment that can fit a 13-14 inch laptop with a bit of padding (like their Go pack) and an external quick access pocket is all this thing would need. Maybe a small water bottle holder on the side? I'm a big fan of Aer stuff, but I prefer to use a messenger back as a walkaround bag when I'm out traveling vs. a backpack.
their problem was the material of the bag and the strap look very flimsy. I've had experience poorly made bags and backpacks so that doesn't look good to me.If only they made packable backpack from canvas, higher denier cordura or something more sturdy though.
@@PackHacker I have used it every day for 6 weeks last summer in thailand and cambodia during the monsoon including a two day hike in the jungle. it's super light, if you want to bring it with you but not carrying it, it fits in the packable sling pouch from decathlon. it has a belt if you are carrying more heavy stuff. the outside mesh pocket is usefull to carry a big bottle of water or wet stuff, the two side pockets can carry small botlle of water but i used one as a trash and the other to carry a micro umbrella (from decathlon also), you can carry a some clothes or things you buy at the market in the main compartment. the outside pouch becom an inner pocket where you can put sunglasses or lights , anythings you don't want to loose at the bottom of your bag, the outside pocket on your back where you are supposed to put a computer or a foam pad is nice to put things you want easy access while being a little protected like a book guide. it has no shape which means it takes no volume on your back which is convenient when you walk among a crowd. it has two loops on the front so you can hang two plastic bags to carry additionnal bottles of water. so even with 3x1,5l of water you still haven't used your main compartment. it perfectly suits my need and is so light that I don't care carrying if empty.
I used it for 6 weeks as a daily bag in thailand and cambodia during monsoon last summer, including a 2 days trek in the jungle in mondolkiri. It's light weight, if you want to bring it with you but don't want to carry it you can pack it in the packable sling pouch from decathlon It's super lightweight, it has no shape so doesn't take volume when in a crowd, it has a belt for more heavy stuff, the outer pouch becomes an inner pocket for sunglasses or a light or anything you don't want to loose at the bottom of the bag. The outer mesh pocket is great for wet stuff, the two lateral mesh pocket are supposed to be for small bottles but I use one as a trash and I put a micro umbrella(from decathlon too) in the other. The outer pocket on your back is supposed to be for computer or foam pad but is great for things you need easy access but with some protection like a book guide. You can put lots of stuff in the main compartment, like clothes or things from the market, it has two loops on the front so you can hang plastic bags and carry easily 2x1,5l of water, plus 1,5l in the mesh pocket you have 4,5l of water and you haven't used your main compartment. This bag fits perfectly my need.
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10 packs is a lot, I try to carry maybe 6 packable bags when I travel minimally.
I know you're joking but when items like the Decathlon 10L cost under $4 and work well as packing cubes, why use "real" packing cubes? Quecha 10L hold toiletries or damp clothes, work as shopping bags, stuff down jackets etc.
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The Decathlon Quechua 10 litre hiking pack is also a great budget option. I wore one for a 10 mile hike while on holiday and it was very comfortable.
And cost $2.49 USD. :)
The small no structure bags are great as an alternative to a packing cube. I pack the first day of cloths in one in my main pack. When I get to my destination I put on my clothes and I now have a empty day bag to fill with snacks, and beverages.
Hi other me from another dimension. That's darn near word for word what I was going to write. Of the choices Pack Hacker offers, I think the Decathlon 10L fits the bill perfectly as a packing cube / arrival day kit thanks to its better shape - not overly tear drop. I used to use the Sea to Summit which looks marginally boogie, but crinkles a lot.
That’s really smart. Great strategy!
Whoa. Gonna try that with my Matador Freefly!
I have the old Osprey packable bag, it's still available for ~40€ on Amazon. Packs down to an apple, strangely comfortable even filled with spontaneous shopping.
Has only padded straps, one water bottle side pocket and a top for small items.
Otherwise one big compartment, which can be used as a big packing cube or dirty laundry catch.
The best thing it's 18l but packs down to size of an apple. Perfect compromise for me - handy for biking and so much else 😇
Forget the Forclaz 100 Compact 10 L, get the Forclaz Compact and Comfort Tote Pack 15 L instead. It might be a bit heavier, but it has a lot more functions and structure. It is a backpack and a tote bag in one and has padded straps and back. I could even fit my 15 inch laptop in the back sleave, though it sticks out a bit at the top. You can stow away the straps and the small hipbelt to give it a sleek look for the city or use it as a backpack for more adventurous trips. And if you don't need it, you can pack it into its own pouch which doubles as a inside zipper pocket when in use. I own quite a few packable bags, but this one is my favourite because of its versatility. And it wasn't even expensive!
Lauren, you’re on a roll with fantastic reviews!
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I rarely click on a PH segment unless I see her in the thumbnail nowadays! She has a natural and informative ease!
I have the Mystery Ranch pack and I absolutely love it. My husband bought it for me when I had a broken foot and was on crutches. I still use it all the time.
I have the Matador Refraction packable backpack. I'm satisfied with it - I like the design with the 2 external pockets and nice water bottle holders. I wish the shoulder straps were beefier and the non-padded section of the straps were not as scratchy, but I think that's par for the course for these types of bags.
I have a packable bag from Amazon, the 4Monster 16L but the Osprey, Matador and Nomatic bags all caught my eye. I’ll have to watch this a few more times!
I’ve had the original version of the 20L Sea to Summit ultra-sil backpack for around 7 years and use it daily. No colour fade, folds up smaller than your fist and super lite weight. Also have the Kathmandu 15L pocket pack, another great packable daypack.
i have an H&M one that I hate, but ive had it for 5 years now, have used it hundreds of times and throughout the world. Its my daily city/beach bag. Although i hate it, it is still in superb condition and packs down perfectly into my main travel backpack.
I have the Eddie Bauer 30L STOWAWAY packable. Its roomy. I use it as a bookbag and sewed thin waist straps to take the weight off my shoulders when I bike. I inserted a couple Amazon bubble shipping envelopes in the hydration compartment to give it structure and to protect my laptop.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
My favorite packable backpack after owning a few of these is the Cotopaxi Batac 16, can compress just as small as most of these but the straps are somehow just really good. For and alternative to the Aer Go, I like the Rennen Ripstop Rennen, its just as light and structured, but set up as a more "normal" bag, seems tougher, and can get just as flat, or rolled up.
I have a small one from Eagle Creek that suits me just fine and has locking toggle zips for security which I appreciate.
I also have the Eddie Bauer stowable bag and use it for bulkier needs like hoodies or blankets for picnic hikes
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll pass them along.
With Decathlons in lots of o ersess locations, cheap but sturdy and well made 20L and 30L Quecha packs make excellent return overflow or emergency replacement packs. In Thailand, under $10 bought me a legit 20L pack which then held my personal item sling and gate me 15L of extra available storage room for my return flight.
I dont think I've gone on a trip in the last 5 years without my Nomatic pack. It goes everywhere.
you missed the best ones, osprey has the smaller version which is the best and saved me a lot of times!
I use Naturehike Foldable Backpack and I'm happy with it. Generally foldable backpacks are great addition if you travel low cost with one backpack. You leave main backpack in hotel and go sightseeing with the foldable.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
I have the Mystery Ranch packable backpack. The best use case for this bag is to use when you are at a destination (either city or beach...I've done both). It does fit in my Aer Travel Pack 3 Small x-pak or my Monos Hybrid Carry on Plus. The versatility of this bag is what makes this work for me, understanding that I only use it as a day pack to carry items that I would take traveling through a city or the beach (Mexico City and Aruba). Your review is quite accurate. It's a bit difficult to pack into itself, but if I only do that once during a trip, I can live with that.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Ive been using my Matador freerain22 for years as a packable bag and it's been pretty great. I even did a full month in Palawan with it and nothing else
I own the nomatic collapsible backpack and the matador on grid packable backpack and the nomatic is my choice unless I am lacking space or I have no plans to use it (just in case). Specially for trips in which I will be carrying the bag all day, I prefer something with little structure and ventilation but still packable to fit inside my 30L bag.
riutbag crush is hands down the best packable backpack!
I have had an Aigle packable backpack for over 25 years. It is simply made, but the material is so strong. I am not sure they make the same model now, but it is really sustainable if the bag lasts that long.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
@@PackHacker Guys, you're such a big channel. Kindly buy a good mix and work on your sound. Even the smallest channels shooting on their phones have better sound. The difference is so stark when I click your video after playing any other channel's video.
Thanks for video. Patagonia Tote bag is still the best option for me, but I like watch your reviews.
Thanks for watching! 😃
I'd put the 20l Bellroy Lite Daypack on that list, too.
a nice selection, i hadn't heard of many of them! my personal one i use is Arcteryx heliad 15, i use it most days of the week when not traveling also, but it doesn't hold up in the rain (not sure why they didn't make it weather proof considering the brand is outdoors) but i have had my eye on the Patagonia Black hole tote pack since you guys featured it as i also have a spare personal bag when traveling and i also hate seeing backpacks worn on the front so i think a tote backpack would be perfect!
I have several Aer bags, all good but the go pack, i think is Aer’s best product, i have taken it on long and short trips, use it for shopping, with my laptop (in a sleeve), daily edc,… it has held up great, does not look too fancy and attracts attention. Absolutely love it
The Matador is near perfect. They should’ve ditched the zipper on the exterior stretch pocket. The zipper limits what you can put in there, kind of negates the purpose of a stretch pocket… I wish it was just a stretchy mesh pocket.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I've decided that my Osprey and Patagonia suit my purposes well.
I will say I'm happy to see that Matador is branching away from the all black lineup as finding things in an all black case or bag is annoyingly frustrating.
No 511 Tactical bags? They are great! PS we love Lauren!
I picked up the Deuter speed lite 17 and its awesome. Its a great middle ground between having good structure, but also being thin enough to easily fit inside of a large travel bag. You guys should do a review.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
I have too many of these but I still like watching videos. My experience is that I am a huge fan of the Wandrd veer, especially if I have camera gear. For absolute minimum then the other extreme for me is a Terra Nova ultra 20 but it's hard to find now.
I’ve never seen the flowfold optimist before but I like the materials. I have the Osprey UL Dry Pack and it is a great packable bag. It is excellent in the rain which saved me on some trips. I don’t usually like roll tops so I’ve been looking at the Osprey remnants as an alternative bag.
Why didn't you mention the forclaz 25l foldable backpack? It's got everything, even laptop sleeve and a hip strap. Laptop sleeve may be used for hydration system or you can put a foam sitting pad inside and get some padding for you back(the one that sells in decathlon works perfect, and you will always have some sit with you on your hiking).
I was just looking at this and contemplating it, ur comments helps!
I like osprey. I'm 65 going on a 9 month trip to thailand. Traveling solo means I need to carry light. I'm looking at getting backpack carry on and personal. I also will be traveling with Cpap bag ugh... If you have not done a video showing carry on with personal front and back same time would be interested to see if there is better personal bag for front carry. I also need carryon light enough to lift over head plane as I have minimal use of 1 hand. Love your videos
Love the video. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a bag that would work for more formal occasions but is still able to be packed in a backpack without taking up too much room. I took my normal A5 size satchel for a short conference but it took up too much room if I have been going for longer.
Ever heard of Ayacucho 22L packable backpack? For $35 is not only my EDC for shoppings etc but also my fav Daypack when away from home, padded adjustable straps plus an added sternum strap made it my byst friend!
What about the Bellroy lite , or Tom Bihn Daylight?
Which of these would make a good beach pack?
The floranclaz 100 compact 10l looks identical to decathlon one I got for 3 eur. And at 3 eur it's totally worth it, i throw it in my sling for extra carry space. when I buy more than I should while roaming the city
They used the product line name in the video rather than the brand name. It's the Decathlon Forclaz Foldable Backpack. It's not the Forclaz Travel 100 either. That's the waterproof 20L hiking backpack.
Eddie Bauer packable should be on this list.
What packable bag would you guys recommend for climbing mt fuji? Theres chance of heavy rain so waterproof is needed and enough space to carry a change of clothes and some snacks/collapsible water bottles.
just use garbage bag (1 or 2 layers) to line the insides of your bag.
Great video. My choice is the Waterfield Packable Backpack. Maybe it is something to include in the future?
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
Surprised the Pakt packable day pack isnt part of this list
Are there any packable day packs with a hip belt? I keep hoping you will feature one but no luck so far.
decathlon forclaz 25L
Any recommendations for a packable backpack with side access zippers?
Which one has a luggage strap?
yes! ty
Bellroy didn’t make this list?? I've got their Lite Daypack, and it's a great one to pack in your suitcase and use at your destination.
Have you tried the Zomake "35L" backpack? It's definitely not 35L capacity, though.
Hi, thanks for the great list. Could you review the Skysper packable backpacks (iShell 10 12 20 30 40) and sling (Urban X8)? There isn't a lot of reviews about this company
There's another one that I like, the one from Arcido called ARO (16L).
which can fit a 16 macbook pro?
I've the Topo Designs Smash Pack, 10L of colorful packable backpack!
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Sold!!! Please... I need one❤😊
Why the heck is Bellroy Lite Ready Pack not included? €89 Discount atm. Packable, 18 liters cap, 350 grams, looks good. A no brainer :)
How about Tom Bihn or Eddie Bauer?
Would also like to see a review of Eddie Bauer packable products as compared to the ones above.
used my eddie bauer stowaway packable 30l backpack for over 10 years. it held up well until recently when i put a box inside which damaged the zip. now researching for a new packable 30l backpack....or perhaps buying back the same eddie bauer. the only thing i didnt like about it was the strap was very thin and my shoulders would be tired from days of use. what i love about it is that is really unstructured so it usually looks small until its filled with shopping goodies/groceries by the end of the day.
does anyone has a recommendation for lightweight 30l packable backpack?
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
I really wish Aer would add a messenger bag to their Go packable lineup.
What would you want to see from a product like that?
@@PackHacker Nothing fancy. Just a decent size messenger back that packs down flat into the bottom of a travel backpack. Main compartment that can fit a 13-14 inch laptop with a bit of padding (like their Go pack) and an external quick access pocket is all this thing would need. Maybe a small water bottle holder on the side? I'm a big fan of Aer stuff, but I prefer to use a messenger back as a walkaround bag when I'm out traveling vs. a backpack.
I've heard that Matador's Beast is much better than the ReFraction, even though the Beast doesn't pack as small.
their problem was the material of the bag and the strap look very flimsy. I've had experience poorly made bags and backpacks so that doesn't look good to me.If only they made packable backpack from canvas, higher denier cordura or something more sturdy though.
the forclaz 25L is the best , plus it cost 25 euros
What is your favorite thing about it? 🧐
@@PackHacker I have used it every day for 6 weeks last summer in thailand and cambodia during the monsoon including a two day hike in the jungle.
it's super light, if you want to bring it with you but not carrying it, it fits in the packable sling pouch from decathlon.
it has a belt if you are carrying more heavy stuff.
the outside mesh pocket is usefull to carry a big bottle of water or wet stuff, the two side pockets can carry small botlle of water but i used one as a trash and the other to carry a micro umbrella (from decathlon also), you can carry a some clothes or things you buy at the market in the main compartment.
the outside pouch becom an inner pocket where you can put sunglasses or lights , anythings you don't want to loose at the bottom of your bag,
the outside pocket on your back where you are supposed to put a computer or a foam pad is nice to put things you want easy access while being a little protected like a book guide.
it has no shape which means it takes no volume on your back which is convenient when you walk among a crowd.
it has two loops on the front so you can hang two plastic bags to carry additionnal bottles of water. so even with 3x1,5l of water you still haven't used your main compartment.
it perfectly suits my need and is so light that I don't care carrying if empty.
I used it for 6 weeks as a daily bag in thailand and cambodia during monsoon last summer, including a 2 days trek in the jungle in mondolkiri.
It's light weight, if you want to bring it with you but don't want to carry it you can pack it in the packable sling pouch from decathlon
It's super lightweight, it has no shape so doesn't take volume when in a crowd, it has a belt for more heavy stuff, the outer pouch becomes an inner pocket for sunglasses or a light or anything you don't want to loose at the bottom of the bag.
The outer mesh pocket is great for wet stuff, the two lateral mesh pocket are supposed to be for small bottles but I use one as a trash and I put a micro umbrella(from decathlon too) in the other. The outer pocket on your back is supposed to be for computer or foam pad but is great for things you need easy access but with some protection like a book guide. You can put lots of stuff in the main compartment, like clothes or things from the market, it has two loops on the front so you can hang plastic bags and carry easily 2x1,5l of water, plus 1,5l in the mesh pocket you have 4,5l of water and you haven't used your main compartment. This bag fits perfectly my need.
Too bad the remnant from Osprey does not exist in europe :/ great video
Thanks for watching! 😃
7$ for the Forclaz backpack?? You americans really get the short end of the stick with Decathlon gear. The same bag is 3 euros in Italy.
Forclaz travel 25l is durable as f…
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“Minimalist” aka spending 5x more money than you need to
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