A Review Of Pirate Lab's Backpacks, Messenger Bags, and Cases for Magic The Gathering, Pokemon TCG
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I would honestly watch the professor review a plastic grocery bag
Oh no...
It may fail the stretch test
You boys are too SMART to go without my patented candy bar bag, carrying bag!
lol, touche.
Ryan Frantz wut. Ok.
He actually mentioned Yu-Gi-Oh!
I'm a recent viewer of his TCG accessory videos and this is the first time I've heard him acknowledge the game in video.
A long time ago when I was dueling a friend at a local game shop I distinctly remember a MTG player sitting down next to me (it was Magic night, go figure) and I could _feel_ the disdain in his whispers of us playing _Yu-Gi-Oh!_ of all things. My friend either didn't pay attention or didn't notice, and I didn't mention anything of it until after we left but that gave me the impression of "Yu-Gi-Oh! is _bad_ and you should _feel bad_ for liking it" and all that silliness... I don't believe I've been back there since.
These days I stick to super casual games with a handful of friends either at each other's houses or late night at fast food places.
I know I’m shooketh
We all make mistakes
@@TimStamper89 I know, imagine playing magic over yugioh.
It's been about half a year since this video came out, and I was still really interested in the concept but honestly $120 is just absurd. I did some research and discovered that these are essentially re-skinned copies of modern camera bags, which you even mention at the end of your video. Camera bags are meant to hold delicate, bulky equipment with electronic and glass components, so OF COURSE they will hold all of your MTG-related items safely/securely. Furthermore, most are also modular and internally customizable in exactly the same way as these Pirate Lab bags. After some more research I bought a $40 K&F Concepts camera-carrying backpack (the brand is not the important point here, FYI), and I can tell you it holds 13 EDH deckboxes, an extra 60-card deckbox, and my dice-bag securely and comfortably. It even has a space for a binder on the away-facing side (meant for laptops/tablets), and other compartments intended for large and small camera accessories (tripods, papers, cleaning solutions, etc.). After seeing how well such a regular camera bag works for myself, I can say with 100% certainty that the price point of $100+ for either the messenger bag or backpack is COMPLETELY ridiculous IF all you desire is the functionality promised. If you want the "gamer brand recognition" of a Pirate Lab logo, then more power to you; but I suspect that most interested people would rather pay 30%-50% of the price for quite literally the exact same results.
Every K&F bag I look at is almost $80. Which is still a good price. But I have used a Secret Lab Product, and what I can say is, they hold up durability wise. I have no experiences with K&F product so I cannot say anything there. BUT when I have $1000+ decks, I am going to secret lab based on my experience of durability for an ease of mind. So do whats best for you.
It''s funny how similar card carrying bags are to camera bags. I've been using an old camera bag for my stuff for a few years and it works perfect. Thanks for the video professor
Jeffrey Brice Music ooo that's a good tip
I've used camera bags too, they are everything you need for an fnm or tournament! mine can hold a playmat, multiple decks, as well as dice and other accessories. The only thing mine can't hold is any card binders I want to bring. But I imagine if you get a bigger one, that would be no problem.
Agreed they are solid. I bought secret lab because most camera bags now days are $80. I have used Secret lab products and trust their durability, and thats important when you have thousands in each deck. No real wrong answer, but go with what you trust most.
I am a Yu-Gi-Oh only player and yet i still enjoy and love every single video i've watched so far.
Thanks for the aswome work you put into making theese great videos !
My good sir, this is a review channel with a Magic: The Gathering focus. All are welcome here, although I will say that this bag wouldn't be something I would recommend to a Yu-Gi-Oh player, I would recommend a camera bag mainly because you only ever need one deck. Also I'm glad you enjoy the Professor's videos!
I would love to see a review of these cases after normal to heavy use in about 6 months
Bought mine nearly a year ago and it is great and still in perfect condition. Have brought it through airports several times and drag it with me everywhere. It is packed full of decks and quite heavy and no wear or tear on the handles or straps. Zippers are also in great condition. Couldn't ask for a better backpack to hold a bunch of expensive cards.
The Werd what did you buy
Self healing zippers? Are they made with Borg Nanoprobes?
That would be cool.
And potentially dangerous.
they are angled in such a way that it the zipper connection ( the binding between teeth) is separated forcibly, you can fix it by zipping the slide all the way one way and all the way back
"Grey Goo" world-ending scenario?
Hey Prof. Just wanted to say thank you! I'm 17 and have been playing for over 2 years. Thanks to you, Wedge, and Jimmy and Josh, I've been able to learn to improve myself as a player. I hope you have a great day :)
Thanks for the great reviews Professor! Based on this video I purchased the Pirate Labs backpack and it's fantastic! I've been using it for a few months now and it's a great way to organize and transport my decks, tokens, and playmat. I love it! Thanks so much for all that you do!
professor you sir are my reddit for reviews of this stuff except more consistent and trustworthy. ordering the backpack for Christmas. thanks for all the hard work
Cheers! And I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Great to see you doing more reviews of these style products. I always enjoy them.
First off, I love your videos Prof. They've helped me as a newbie and continue to help me in my rookie era of Magic. I recently bought the Pirate Lab backpack after watching this review. I love this bag with one exception, the velcro. I'm not sure if I got a bag with issues or if they just need more velcro inside the bag but the little dividers don't stick to anything. My mom sews and is installing extra velcro on the long dividers so my small dividers don't just fall out. Other than that, this backpack is awesome! Thanks for all you do Prof., this game has helped change my social life to now include friends. Thank you!
I was actually watching the last gaming bag video which first showed off the Pirate Lab Bags. I feel so happy since they seem so interesting and nice for lots of deck boxes.
Thank you so much for this video, Professor! My backpack's strap broke when I was at GP Charlotte this year, and having to drag that thing around before my plane trip back home was a TRIAL! Even just bringing this back to the local game store can be an ordeal now with how I have to keep readjusting it to balance the weight. I don't have the money for them right now, but man, I really want to grab one of these to make my travel woes significantly easier. Thank you Professor! Always looking out for the community.
Making time to reference us yugioh players was a smart move.
We're all out there and we love your videos.
Thank you prof for another spot on review. As always your reviews are amazing and needed. You've helped me with a ton of purchases and your critiques were well given. Love the channel. Keep it up!
Thank you for this review! The TCG community has certainly needed these customized products for years.
Excellent review. Another bonus of the messenger bag is the ability to bring your decks to work for a quick game during lunch and still look like you are a business professional lol. My co workers are going to be psyched.
I'd LOVE these. But I'm not paying that much for a bag.
If it makes you fel better, the Ultra Pro messenger bag is almost the same price but 30x more crappy
True, but its still a bit to much I think. Sure its perfect for magic players. And people don't want to throw deck boxes in a backpack for them to bounce around and eventually break. but $99.99 and $119.99 is WAY to much money to spend on a Messenger bag or backpack.
Well on average a decent message bag or good quality back pack is $30-50, (if they arnt waterproof) and then the average deck box is cheap unless you got special ones. Throwing them in an average back pack they may get damaged and need replacing (which means spending more money) I completely understand not wanting to pay $100 up front for a bag, but in the long run, you spend a lot less in "repairs" :)
parker cole Not if you get towers. They fit just fine in my bag and don't bounce around. The bag costed 20 bucks and is very durable. Not a single tear after almost 10 years of use for magic.
Nice! then yeah this product is not for you xD Me personally, i have a LOT of decks and deck boxes so this is awesome for me :) plus i dont have to worry about spilling things on the back pack xD
Yes! I was looking into maybe purchasing a Pirate Lab Backpack, but with the release of this video I will definitely be purchasing one soon with confidence. Thank you again Professor!!
I have one of the older Pirate Labs messenger style cases. These things are tough as nails! The backpack & new messenger bag look amazing!
For anyone who feels like $100 is too much. Think about this. Your avarage cheap, cloth sack will go for anywhere between 10 and 50 $. That is just a piece of fabric (if you're lucky water resistant) Every day carry bags go for 50 to 200+ $
A specialiced, water resistant, fully customisable, padded and structured bag for $100 is a steal.
But besides all of that. Whenever I read the comments of someone who feels like $100 is too much to protect your mtg cards, I feel like i am reading the rambling of a nerd who'd rather spend money on extra printed cardboard than on ways to savely and securely transport said cardboard.
Great review!
A++
YES finally he said Yugioh!!!!!!!!! WOOT!
that backpack looks ace, I have a back condition so need sensible dual-shoulder carrying options. love the dorky little clip for the front. :D
Back to school supplies with the prof. The backpack is exactly what I was looking for from pirate lab.
Professor i sincerely want to thank you for reviewing this backpack i bought it quickly after your review of the messenger back and havnt looked back since. a superb product that i use to regularly carry 3 play mats in their tubes with 8 commander decks in satin towers with no dice tray attached and 3 additional dragon shield boxers holding sleeves, tokens, and dice. Epic level purchase with the utility i was frankly desperate for.
Been looking at something like this, not just for MtG but also taking board/tabletop games from place to place. Lugging your favourite board game around can be a real hassle (especially the larger, heavier ones) I think the PL backpack might just be the thing I was looking for. Thanks Proff
DeviantArt did a limited run of single-strap camera backpacks like these five or six years ago. I still have mine and it was some of the best money I ever spent. It's probably about half the size of the backpack design shown here, which is a plus for me. (I can't see why anyone would want to carry around that many cards in one, very conspicuous, "please steal me" place) I don't do a whole lot of photography now days, but it is so useful for FNM's and other Magic events.
Interested in that messenger bag for my needs. I'm currently using a diaper bag that I had originally used for my kid when he was an infant. It works fairly well, and I've received compliments on the bag, but these bags look much more secure.
thank you for all the reviews and information you do on your videos its help me alot keep up the good work love your videos
The question remains: what the eff' is a, "self-healing zipper"?
Hmm, I wonder what kind of tool could give you access to a huge knowledge pool about literally anything in human existence.
Gee I wonder??
Walcom watches the Professor, too?
@@Brawler_1337 I didn't even know he had anything to do with card games, just toy killing machines.
Lord Walcom! Fancy seeing you here.
Pro I know I'm 7 years late, but I actually use the Extra Large Case to bring enough Flesh and Blood decks with me to armory events and learn 2 plays that I can basically provide a deck to everyone who attends.
I originally bought it because I was going to go on a long trip and wanted to bring all my decks with me as I was going on a "MTG tour" of visiting every LGS between my home and my destination. 100% worth the cost as that trip was my best experience as a MTG player as I actually partook in a RCQ that I won (I passed the invitation to the guy I lost to since I didn't live in the region), took part is multiple drafts, finally got to play some Legacy at a FNM for the first time in what felt like years, and of course way games of modern and standard. This was Pre Covid though I'm not sure a similar trip is possible anymore.
I use a backpack made by Victorinox (the Swiss Army Knife people) with about the same quality of materials for about half the price. The only things missing are the main compartment dividers, but there are a ton little pockets to make up for it. Not to mention that the Swiss Army logo just screams "I am badass".
I cant wait for you to review the new playmats from Ultimate Guard coming out next month! :D
As always thanks for your dedication to reviewing these products and putting many to the test. I laughed out loud multiple times as you went about sitting on the bag xD.
I personally don't need to transport many of my cards too often, but If like to get something, the messenger bag looks like the winner here for me, though may look,into something a little smaller
These look solid and reliable. A great and comprehensive review Prof!
I see everyone is complaining about the price tag on these bags. If you are a serious Magic player, or have a serious collection, then you obviously are ok with investing money into the game. Your average competitive deck can range anywhere from $200 - $2000. I'm sure that many of you have single cards that are worth equal to or more than the price of these amazing bags. I see no issue spending a moderate amount of money to protect my expensive and prized collection during transport.
Us magic folks will pay 100 bucks for a play set of cards that will rotate, but put that price tag on a bag to help protect them pricey cards in transport and it's outrageous. I'm not in the market for a fancy card tote, but I bet there are plenty of players that won't balk at the price if the bag proves durable over time.
+Ren Allsup Good point.
Ren Allsup true that. There's no way I'm getting this for Christmas.
+Tolarian Community College These bags are NOT WATERPROOF!!!! I got one a couple weeks ago. Had wet decks this weekend when it was hardly in the rain at all. I just tested it out by standing in the rain, it is wet on the inside. Have to say a bit of a disappointment. Should have gotten a cheaper bag elsewhere. Oh well.
Ren Allsup I actually try my best not to spend over $60 on magic the gathering products since I don’t have a job and am only still a teenager.
Asyris of the Sword Lands I feel you. I just dropped $250 in one go to buy the bulk of cards I need for a new commander deck I'm building. Just last week I spent about $150 upgrading my deck boxes. 2 weeks ago I bought 3 of the new commander 2018 precons totaling about $130. And 3 weeks ago I bought an M19 booster box. I think I got it out of my system for a while after all that, but if I didn't have roommates I'd be broke.
Thank you.
These bags seems amazing even for non-players.
An strong and water resistant bag would something to keep in mind even for people who only need to carry books, and also an alternative to travel...
Yep, this might not be for everyone, but for those that like it, I'm really glad this exists. I got no need for an item like this myself since my way of the MtG is owning 10 ish decks that I continuously tweak in and out of my interest, trying new ideas and taking them apart a month later. I don't believe I have ever owned more than 10 decks at once, and finding a pair that is balanced can be a real pain. Lending a deck to a friend is annoying as well since I know every single card in my decks. There is no surprise, and I could "just as well played against myself". I'm working on waiting longer before I take them apart to actually have a descent amount of decks available at all times, but money...
If I get up to 7-10 balanced decks, I would begin to consider an item like this, but for now, I'm good with a "UltraPro four compartment plastic card box", with a single Satin tower for my $450 EDH deck. Either way, the inner geek is drooling all over this product. And the best part? it's water proof, so I can drool as much as I want!
Hey Prof just bought one and got it a week later, all i can say it it's very sturdy
Love your modeling skills! 😄
I would go with the backpack too. Its better for going from round to round at tournaments and prereleases. I always use a backpack anyway
These bags look like re-purposed camera bags. The "mat loop" on the outside is kind of a give-away on the backpack because that's how you would secure a tripod. The last case looks like something you would get from Battle Foam. If you really want a bag that has partitions for your decks head over to Amazon and pick up a cheaper camera bag. It will give you the same water-proof material and the ability to move the velcro partitions around to make it seem like it is meant to fix MTG deck boxes. Also those bags are about $20 and come in many more colours. And if you leave the centre channel open on the camera bag where the camera normally sits you can put your play mat on the inside as long as the bags internal storage is around 14" or more.
Really great video prof! You really make my day.
awesome vid prof! how does that back compartment hold up to the decktutor four 2.0 (ie 4x rows)? Does it fit without damaging the bindings? I run into that problem with a lot of backpacks i've tried.
I use this leather DSLR camera knapsack kind of backpack the old school looking ones personally and work amazing
Love the new outro, Professor! It suits the style of the video perfectly!
Good lord those prices. I just use a $20 Husky brand tool box and a regular Jansport backpack I got at the thrift store for $5. The toolbox isn't bad actually, and holds a ton of stuff, has a waterproof seal, two locking clasps, and holes in both clasps to put padlocks.
That PirateLab card case is actually pretty sweet, but that handle REALLY needs to be reinforced.
Seriously folks, don't discount your local hardware store for card storage. I was using an ammo case from Harbor Freight to carry a couple Ultra Pro Satin Towers the other day, and it had room for extra knickknacks. Those also have holes for a padlock. Another guy at the shop was using a DeWalt case that had several compartments for sorting various screws/bolts/etc, but sleeved cards fit perfectly in them. It's hard plastic, and has locking clasps.
"Or just a laptop or tablet" got a solid laugh out of me, because a binder full of cards is damn sure more valuable than a laptop.
I really like your jacket. What are your thoughts on Seersucker jackets and suits? I saw a Seersucker jacket the other day at the thrift store in great shape, but it was too big. I was bummed.
I definitely love the cases, though I'm not a personal fan of the velcro detachable walls. Not that it's bad in any way, just pesonal preference. I do intend on picking up one of the carrying cases with a tray for my pauper battle box.
This was a really good video. Like the product isn't even something for me, your personality just really showed in this video and it made a product review fun. Nice!
Would LOVE to have that backpack but $120!! I'd be hesitant to buy it if it was HALF that price. Looks like my current backpack will have to suffice for now.
Hey Prof. I haven't seen you do a review of the XL Dex protection deck box. The one designed to hold a double sleeved commander deck and a double sleeve 60 card deck with room for sideboard and tokens on both. I love it for protecting my legacy deck and my foiled out expensive mono black commander deck. The only down side is its large size and different shape then most deck box's. Could you do a review of those and how they might fit in some of these transport cases?
I would like to see a review of the Battle Foam PACK system. I know it is designed for warhammer 40k and other miniature games, but with the selection of pluck foam trays you should be able to find something ideal for MTG deck carrying needs.
For someone who usually has a giant deck box with 4 sleeved decks these bags minus the last one are amazing, if only they weren't so pricey, but you usually need to pay a premium for good products so it balances out i guess
The messenger bag looks exactly like my 30€ DSLR bag. Except it hasn't the playmat strap. But the size and interior looks almost exactly similar. Maybe you should look out for camera bags if you want a carry bag for deck boxes.
Love that outtro!
I am very, very, very happy with my Pirate Lab Messenger bag. And their customer support is hands down fantastic. I am an Ohio State fan, they are out of Michigan, we make it work. Some may say our relationship... is Magic-cal!
I'm a fan of the messenger bag, but I do see the case as being useful for at home. Say you have a group over and you need to bring down your decks from upstairs. I'd rather the case over a box. Or for the younger ones that have sleepovers and they need to bring "all the cards!" it's a quick organized grab and go.
Here's a quick note. You can use the backpack as a carry-on bag for flying, but the messenger bag is a tad too large.
This would be ideal to take home fragile items, etc.
Think about purchasing for multiple needs.
I bought the first bag they made, told them they should make a bigger one or backpack, now I have to get the backpack!
For those who don't want to spend this much on a bag you could just get a camera bag which offers almost all the same features.
as a budget alternative to the pirate labs backpack, i have a camera bag from amazon that has the same padded, customizable, velcro inserts that you can get for $20-30
What would you recommend for someone who wants to bring a bunch of deck boxes and a couple 4x4 binders.
You could also use it as a nice camera bag too
I'd really like them to make the backpack with the foam thing you've showed in recent videos
Wow those are nice! I wish I could afford that Backpack. I have been wanting something like that for a long time. Maybe one day.
I love the ultra pro satin tower boxes, but they seem to have a tougher time fitting well into the Pirate Lab trays. Are there deck boxes you'd recommend for a 75 double sleeved deck, 100 double sleeved deck, and 100 single sleeved deck that fit best into these trays?
Could I ask how the interior of these new products compares to PirateLab's previous use of EVA foam? the older card bags have finally hit British shores, and now I find myself wanting more d:
NB; are the fasteners on the side also meant to tighten the bag so boxes can't move forward/backwards if required?
love your content keep up the good work
For people wanting something similar, but for a much more reasonable price, check out Tamrac camera bags.
Honestly, this messenger bag works great for me, but its the equivalent of buying a full art card rather than using the cheaper normal version.
Both work fine, Pirate Lab however is just a little better at everything. It is slightly more organized. Its slightly better shaped. It feels slightly more comfortable to pack it up and move it around. I like to use things that add a little bit more comfort to my life, and the best thing is I never unpack this messenger bag when I get home from tournaments or playing at a friends place. I always have everything I need right in my TCG bag.
If you're buying it, accept that you're going to 'overspend'.
I use a canon brand camera bag that I found brand new at goodwill for $5. It holds 8 Legion brand 100 card deck boxes. That messenger bag looks very tempting. lol.
just looks like camera bags...no? nice review btw :)
What would be the best bag/case for multiple Satin Towers? It can be a pain bringing your commander decks to and from your LGS. Been using an old laptop bag and want an upgrade.
Is there any chance the velcro dividers will be displaced or get disconnected form the walls of the backpack during transport while there are deck boxes inside the bag?
When I first saw the price on those items, first thing that came to me was "woah, this is pricy!"
Then, as the review was going, I revised my opinion : those seem to be of an excellent, excellent quality and way worth their price.
Thanks for the review prof, if I had seen those bag out of the blue at my LGS, I wouldn't have even considered them. Now I seriously am in the near future !
How well do the dividers hold up if the bag is not entirely full? How roughly can one treat the bag before it starts to show signs of wear?
I am not convinced that the cost raise over a conventional backpack is worth it.
Good backpacks are quite expensive. I used to have to buy a new one every few months (with carrying around a shit load of textbooks and all), I eventually shelled out for a $150 bag, and it has lasted me through year 2 and year three at uni, and is holding up well for year 4.
*****
I have a $30 backpack that has lasted me for 6 years.
WilhelmScreamer I buy new ones when the school season is half way done. Half off deals, say no more
i like the backpack though perhaps a "how does this hold up to cleaning?" in future reviews would also be of help. for this one I would guess just fine since it has the waterproof exterior and all
I've had a Pirate Labs card carrying case for some time, and my only complaint was that it was too small to hold a rolled play mat. Now the only question is do I want the backpack or messenger bag.
Would these be able to carry a large D-ring binder in them? That is my biggest concern with getting any of these.
haha my friend uses 2 back packs 1 with decks and the other with trade binders. as for me I kinda like the backpack. I carry around 5 fat pack boxes, couple loose deck boxes then I Judy fold up my mat. quite a few of my decks aren't in individual deck boxes just in the fast pack box so the limitless adjusting as pretty dope
just not sure if my binder will fit
Omg he said Yu-Gi-Oh!?? Organismic sound
amazing playmat! do u have a pic of this playmat in 2:26?
I am really curious about the durability where the straps attach to the bag. That's always been the failure point of my backpacks and messenger bags. How much bouncing around by the strap can it take with a full load without failure?
Will the binder pocket on the backpack fit a 12-pocket binder/portfolio?
I'd love to see you make a list of your favourite MTG card artworks. (Thanks for the great videos you are the reason I have converted from Yu-Gi-Oh)
I know he swapped the style as a joke but as i dress in jeans a t-shirt and hoodie every day I would love the messenger bag
Best thing happened to me with the messenger bag. I got another one for free because they detected a defect with the bag. Apparently the problem was that it came with one instead of two zippers on the main pocket of the bag
Will the messenger bag fit a bcw z-folio 12 pocket binder? Might make me change my mind on getting it. I think it would otherwise work perfect but i would like to take my binder with me as well
Will Ultimate Guard Boulders fit in the small or large card cases?
Check out Battle Foam. They are normally known for their minature gaming cases but also make TCG game cases. They aren't cheap but great quality.
Thanks a bunch for reviewing these! They looked great on the website but I was hesitant to drop $100+ without a review.
In my evaluation they are not only worth it (assuming purchasing these is not a financial hardship) but are the best products of this year.
Excellent!
Semi-unrelated topic: I would absolutely buy a playmat with a picture of you doing that deadpan thumbs-up. Makes me laugh every time.
mistertadakichi yes! Definitely! Like the kibler mat! Maybe for Christmas?
Oh lord, when you sat on the backpack I kind of had a panic moment. Those things must be incredibly strong for you to make that move.
Professor, could you review the Pirate Labs Large Card Case? Only one tray and a fully zippered side pocket that holds portfolio, smaller binders, and a play mat (I think.) It seems as though it fixes several of the issues you had with Pirate Labs XL Card Case.
The case looks like it might be perfect for me, but I pause when buying magic accessories that haven't received high grades from you.
Thanks for the review. I wish they had a smaller option then “the messenger”. I don’t want to bring that many decks. If you lose or get your bag stolen. Not only are you out $100 for the bag... the value of your cards as well.
Thanks.
7:31 I love the professor
Prof you need to do yourself a favor and check out the Everyday backpack/tote bag. The company is based there in San Francisco. Yes primarily a camera bag but wow. :)
Will check it out, cheers! :)