Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 v2 (CPL 24) Review
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Reddit's favorite backpack // Is it any good? //Pros and Cons // Who it's for // Price and more!
NOTE in our review we INCORRECTLY said that the zippers are not water-resistant but they in fact are. They are not PU-coated zippers but they do have a DWR finish ☔️
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00:00 - Intro
0:42 - Specs
1:25 - Style
1:51- Materials
3:38 - Comfort
4:40 - Front
6:19 - Middle
10:26 - Back
13:04 - Pros & Cons
14:24 - Is it for you?
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The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 has gained a ton of praise on Reddit. Its truly unique in terms of its side-loading design for the front pocket and the laptop sleeve, which makes access to your stuff very smooth and seamless, even while carrying your bag. The access is so easy, in fact, that this could work as a bike messenger bag (for smaller items). It also has an innovative curved back panel, which didn't fit Aaron, but would work extremely well on anyone on a bike.
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Get the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 v2 if...
✅ City/Urban pack
✅ You commute via bicycle
✅ Functional quick access is important to you
✅ You do some light hiking / outdoors activities
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DO NOT get the CPL 24 v2 if…
❌ Don't want a backpack that gets dirty easily. We understand that cleaning is a chore that most of us don't enjoy. Below are some better alternatives which don't attract dirt as much ... 👇🏼
🎒WANDRD Duo Daypack
✍🏼Best overall everyday backpack of 2020, has similar side access, very smooth materials *DISCLAIMER: The WANDRD Duo is now discontinued, check out the WANDRD PRVKE instead! They are both great weather resistant bags for photographers.
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🎒Modern Dayfarer backpack
✍🏼Similar great side access, better ventilation
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🎒AER Duffel Pack 3
✍🏼Excellent back panel, simplistic organization
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Evergoods is a company whose mission is to provide a "crossover" lifestyle. What does this mean? The founders of Evergoods want to create equipment and apparel which is perfect for urban use, but can also be quite capable in the great outdoors. This makes sense because they are located in Montana, famous for its hiking and mountain biking scenes.
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• Volume: 24L
• Weight: 2.9lbs (1315g)
• Dimensions: 18.25 x 7.25 x 12in
• Classic clamshell opening
• Side loader front pocket and laptop sleeve
• Fits up to 17" MacBook Pro
• Bladder ports for a camelback hydration system
• No water bottle holder
• 1 Color option - black
• 500D HT Nylon Shell material
• 42D internal material
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This channel is amazing the camera work and presenting skills, what another great way to spend time online, watching backpack reviews, its been so fun. Im getting the thule tact 21l, great anti-theft features, sleek looking, and I like how discreet it is not too fancy looking too and definitely won't stand out, amazing built quality and great organisation. You should review it please
Thanks for the kind words! And yes, Thule is very high on my to do list
great review, I have been waiting to pick up this bag. I think I might wait longer to find my next EDC bag. Thanks for the review.
Thanks Chris! What made you decide to wait a bit longer?
Love your reviews!!!! I heard about new tropicfeel shell backpack, will be happy to hear your opinion and maybe even a full review. However, awesome work man, keep on moveing!
Thank you so much! That backpack is certainly on my radar, hopefully will review soon! Let me know if you can think of any others you'd like to see reviewed :)
@@Nomads.Nationdo you still plan to review the Shell? :)
@@fharbord not immediete but hopefully one day!
Thorough review, even included the usage case scenario of cat grater.
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Great Review! Keep up the good work!
Thanks again Breno! 🤘🏼
Really good video, and solid editing. I Have the regular CPL24 v2 and the Phoenix variant. That black material on the regular one traps every hair my white cat sheds, so it'll be going to a friend who doesn't have a cat. I really like the handles on these bags, though. They're stiff enough to lift whatever you have in there without sticking out or flopping at all. The back panel hasn't bothered my back, but that might be a function of how we wear it and how long one's back is.
Thanks so much Mike! It’s a hell of a pack, no doubt about that
Great review.. enjoy all your bags review very much. Tons of info with entertainment 😂😁😃👍🏻. Order this CPL 24 few days ago after watching your review be arriving today. This pack should suit me well.. simple and functionable easy access for all my gears. Will share my experience with this bag after receiving and exploring it. 😀
Thanks so much Jim, I’m really excited to hear your thoughts on the bag - keep us posted!
New product from evergoods CTB 26L ... Smaller version of their CTB 35L. I think many would love a review 😃
@@Nomads.Nation After using CPL 24 for months.. it would be good to have
1. 2 side pockets afor water bottles or umbrella at the exterior.
2. My important slim items like phones, passports, wallets and keys I prefer to have either a separate side conceal pocket at the back of the bag behind the laptop compartment with key hook or loop... if I need I just swing my bag around on the walk and easily access my items fast or an additional pouch which I can attach to the shoulder straps.
These are the 2 features I think would have make my carrying of this bag more functionable for me.
I like the laptop compartment of this bag which I am using to dump my important slim items.. very spacious with a divider to separate laptop and documents.. 😀 Sorry for the late reply on my thoughts on this bag cuz I am constantly switching bags to compared them and explore ways to pack them and carry my stuff 🙏😃.
@@LimWJ2023 all good man, thanks so much for following up! Comments like these are super helpful to ppl who are considering getting the same bag. Also totally agree about the laptop compartment - it's awesome
I got version 1, like it a lot. Been using it every day for both office and gym. Version 2 looks nice. But I’ll stick the version 1 for a while. Thanks for the very good review.
Thanks so much, and glad to hear you like V1 so much :)
Love your reviews man! Especially because it's detailed and thorough, and the good dose of humor. Keep em coming!! Recommended bags to review: Able Carry Daily and Evergoods CHZ22 :)
Thank you so freaking much!!! 4 Able Carry reviews coming in the next few months (including the daily), and hopefully get to do the Evergoods CHZ22 review soon!
@@Nomads.Nation Awesome! A suggestion that just came to mind, perhaps whenever you do a bag review, you can show what you have packed in the bag to get a feel of how one would pack the bag out. Different bags require different style of packing ;)
Great idea - we just shot a Pakt One review today and tried to implement this more!
Enjoyed the review. I have a v1 version in grey. With the grey color, dust and hair is virtually unnoticeable. I'd consider upgrading to v2, but not in black, specifically for this reason that you noted.
Thanks Marian! I love the gray color of the V1 - really disappointed that the V2 only comes in black. How has the V1 treated ya?
Great! Just wish the front pocket had the smaller, organizer pockets inside, the way the v2 does.
@@marianthelibrarian2274 agreed!
I have this bag and I’m 5’9”, the lower part doesn’t dig into my back. I use this in combination with the GoRuck Kit bag for clothes and it’s perfect.
Good to know the experience was different for you!
解釋得好詳細，睇完決定買呢個背囊，已訂閱👍👍👍👍
So glad that the video was useful for you!!
Very helpful.Thank you for sharing. Did you by any chance try looping the CPL24 on a trolley bag?
Thanks Andrew! And no, I did not :(
Great reviews as always! Poor cat...😂 My signal blue CPL v2 will arrive next week,hope that color will not be a dirt and hair magnet. BTW,I saw Arclite sling,Looking forward to your review of that!
Thanks Feng! Arclite sling review coming in the next few weeks. Also let us know what you think about the limited edition signal blue version - it looks badass
@@Nomads.Nation Signal Blue is awesome!
@@techie-frank does the signal blue edition attract less dust? I am want to grab the 28L version.
@@hann87 It looks less dust sticky than the black version
Great content + production! I think they're up to v3 now? The latest version has a different pattern to the back padding and is meant to be noticeably less of a hair magnet, so would expect improved performance on the cat rubbing test.
thanks so much! I haven't reviewed the V3 yet, hoping to soon!
Almost everyone I've seen reviewing this bag absolutely adores it. This is the 1st I've seen that doesn't really love it. Interesting. Well done video !
Thanks Paul! Don't get me wrong, I really, really, really like this backpack. I just don't think it's the masterpiece that everyone else does 🤷🏻♂️
This bag just got an update this week. According to the guys at evergoods, the new version fixes issues like the back panel, the dust-collecting exterior fabric. It's still called the V2 but it's more like V2.5. Worth checking out and making a new review?
Hells yes! I’ll check it out, thanks for the heads up
thx for the video! do you recommend upgrading to the v2 if I already have the v1?
I haven’t tested the V1 but I don’t think you’ll need to - unless of course you really want it ;)
Great review. Unless you are planning on submerging the pack underwater, then it's fine not to have the water-proof zippers, if anything it's a good thing. I've got the bag and one of the best things is how smooth the zippers are, which helps with quick access. Also been out in the rain, nothing got wet inside. The bag also stays 'boxy' when not full which is retains that awesome, haven't seen that in other packs
Great points nick, especially about the waterproof zippers. Do you own the V2?
@@Nomads.Nation Yep, it's the V2
It's not aquagard but with DWR finish which is better because it still has water resistance while retaining smooth zippers
I ride a gravel bike as my daily commuter and found this bag to be highly uncomfortable. The harness design caused the bag to ride up my back and press against the back of my head when I extended my arms forward to reach the handlebars. I suspect this would happen on any hybrid/city/mountain bike that the rider has to lean forward at all. Might be okay on an upright-sitting cruiser or e-bike.
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What is the face mask you are wearing? Great review - I just copped one and will test it out. I’m also from HK hence will see if I have concern with the back panel without ventilation.
Nice dude! Let me know what you think of it after you’ve tested it out. Can’t rmbr the mask brand - something cheap I bought in Causeway Bay I think lol
The V1 has the key leash in the front slit pocket like you wanted, not sure why they changed it! At least give us the option to detach and put wherever we want (including inside the bag if you're travelling and want to stash your home home key). And you mentioned that you like to wear the bag tight, but didn't mention the need to loosen the straps each time you take it on/off or access the side compartment. Did you find this to be the case? This is kind of annoying for me, but maybe I just lack flexibility?
I never owned the V1 so that's very interesting to know (and also very annoying). Also for the loosening of the straps to access the compartments - yes, you are 100% correct, I should have made that more clear in the review (don't worry, we are equally as inflexible).
The dirt, lint, and hair getting stuck to the bag goes away after a few months of use. The coating wears off a little. Just an FYI
That's crucial to know, much appreciated!
Can you review the north face borealis? It is a cheaper backpack but for some reason I like it more then my nomatic travel backpack. (nomatic BP is what you say a big boy, even when empty) Curious what you guys think off it (dangle-alert). And also another great video, happy to see you subscribes numbers are getting higher, but you guys deserve way more credit for your work!
Thanks for the kind words Kristof! I've added the borealis to my wish list - how long have you had it for?
@@Nomads.Nation the borealis over 6 months now. It is a more simple backpack then the nomatic, but for some reason the phrase "less is more" is correct. For me. Only downside, you strangle in the dangle.
Awesome! Also I'm literally going to steal that 'strangle in the dangle' line, so good 😂
@@Nomads.Nation ow awesome. 😂 Looking forward to hear it. Keep up the good work!
Dude, do the series 2 knackpack next
Hopefully getting one in the next few months 😎
Actual question, I'm really into this laptop but cannot tell if it will fit my laptop (which is a make or break thing for me). It is 40 cm long and 30 cm wide. So just a bit shy of 16 inches at it's lengthiest section. You showed that a 17 inch laptop would fit but what about a 15.7 inch?
Hey dude great question! I think your best bet is to reach out to Modern Dayfarer - they’ll get you sorted :)
Is it worth investing in the CPL16 for daily use or would it be better to go directly for the CPL24?
both sizes are worth it, just depends on your needs. If you just want a small EDC and don't pack a lot, 16L is great. If you carry more daily gear and want it to double as a small travel bag, 24L is perfect. For most people 24L can be a bit big for EDC, but like I said, just really depends on what you carry
Hm I'd like to check out some backpack-related/edc subreddits. Any recommendations?
r/onebag is a great one
I believe the newly released Griffin is the waxed canvas version of this bag? Anyway, I bought the Griffin version last night in black. I'm hoping it works for me as a carry-on when I go to UK. I'm going to use compression cubes, and pack as little as I can. I'm going to use this and a Tom Bihn S22 and a fanny pack worn across my front like a sling. Think I can pull this off? lol. We'll see! I'm going to do a few packing test runs when my cubes get here. 😃❤
LOLOL I just caught that you flipped off the sternum strap. lololol
Guilty as charged lol . Really wanna hear your thoughts on the Griffin - pls let us know
@@Nomads.Nation oh for sure! Wish me luck! Hope that it works and I did not waste $400. 😬 ❤️
anything like this, but more weatherproof for weather in rainy places?
I know aobut their carrology collab but it's too expensive.
Blackember also feels too techbro
Honestly, I underestimated how waterproof this bag is. It's sprayed with a waterproof lining, so the zips and the fabric are EXTREMELY weather resistant. Hope that helps!
@@Nomads.Nation Hmmmm... I own the MPL30s... Maybe I outta give this a try.
Hi , your reviews are really usefull and realistic ! Great job. Can you review few backpacks like Goruck Gr2 vs GR3 , osprey daylite plus , 5:11 all Hazard backpack , Vanquest packs etc . Will be great help .
Glad you found our reviews useful! I've added literally ALL of the packs you recommended to our to-do list - hopefully reviews coming soon :)
Hey thanks for revert ! Just to add on , in your reviews add few things like how many things the bags can actually carry and just show how big or small the bags are by keeping something in front of it which can give better idea , thirds thing show feww close look at the bags so that we can see how the fabric looks in real . It's my suggestion 🙏
Where do I contact you, my company has its own bags that I want to send you, for a review
Hey there! I can be reached at aaron@nomadsnation.com
Hi Bro... Evergoods got new bag.. CTB 26L. It is a smaller version of their CTB 35L and upgrade of CPL 24/28L in VX42. Bright orange interior with some modifications.. 😃👍🏻
Nice dude! I’ll check that out 🤙🏽
@@Nomads.Nation I just check the price.. very expensive😬
@@LimWJ2023 not surprising lol, but it looks quality af
$700 to $800 Singapore dollars... 😬🥶🤑💲 It is a nice to own but not a must or need. I still happy with my Greenroom 136 customize rainmaker. 😂
@@LimWJ2023 Def not a must, and there's probably a bag you can get locally for cheaper.
The hard cuts around the desk are a little disorienting. 14:00
Noted. Thanks for the feedback!
Please include the cat in future vids!! Studies shown that videos with small furry animals automatically get a thumbs up.
Will do! 😹
@@Nomads.Nation please can you tell me what is the color of bellroy slim sleeve which with u
Is it orange or red earth
In the website of bellroy there is red eart no orange is it the same
@@mr.casanova7145 I got an orange one but it doesn't seem to be an option on the site at the moment :(
The red earth looks nice though!
@@Nomads.Nation which you suggest black or red earth
@@mr.casanova7145 totally depends on your preference. I have a black and an orange one and they are both equally amazing
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Bro all the zippers are waterproof. They are dwr finished.
Yea I screwed that one up - really wish UA-cam would let me edit videos. But if you look at the description you'll see I added a note
If you're 6' ft and above the bag won't dig into your lower back.
I'm 5'8 - makes sense
Above? I'm 5'8 but I don't have that problem. It depends on the back form, not just the height.
You don't ride f#$(in bikes, but suggest the bag to people that do? Actual bike commuters report, that it rides too high and interferes with looking over the shoulder etc.
Thanks for your comment! We do a lot of research before our videos, and found that many people say it’s a great biking bag.
The video was a little long for a bag that has already been thoroughly reviewed. I’d keep it to around 10 minutes unless this is a “first to UA-cam” type of review.
Good insights! Thanks for the feedback :)
@@Nomads.Nation Just keep doing what you're doing, it's a great review, and I already own V1, still enjoyed the video.