A better way to objectively compare these products is to mask both brand name and price. The mere mention of brand name and/or price introduces unconscious bias in one form or another.
This may be the case for OUR perspective but for THEIR perspective, they would basically need to use these things without knowing what brand there are for a month or two to get a good feel for which they prefer.
Something high cost may not be high value. Something low cost doesn't necessarily mean low value. Some gear... mentioning no names... are costed over their actual value due to perceptions and fashions based around their names...
Sort of how I feel about Aer even though I keep buying their products largely due to the design and I think that this is true for Peak Design as well. But to your point they did a review of travel products from Walmart and many of them scored pretty well.
@@tkozikow there's tons of Brand names that shouldn't cost what they do. People see the Name and have preconceptions and will pay 'Through the nose' as my dad used to say.
@@linedwell that's what marketing is all about, but personally I am willing to pay a premium for design and utility. The products I have from Aer are outstanding IMO in both form and function, but I know that there are lower cost options that may be close enough. However, since I typically purchase things for the long-term I think that the premium price makes sense. YMMV
After hearing too many stories of houses burned down a couple of years ago, I threw all my cheap chargers (mostly from AliExpress) away and now only buy chargers and power banks from respectable brands.
Agree. Aliexpress is good for lots of stuff, but they have CE certification for a reason. That being said you don’t need to pay big box store prices for quality chargers either, so best to go somewhere in the middle is the sweet spot
I have bought the low cost backpacks over the years for 30$ and will continue to do so , i could load it up with 16kgs , when shopping at home with tins , it lasted over 7yrs , never a problem with the zipper , travelled all around South and central america with it , great size for a carry on , by rain just used a 10$ rain cover , no need to spend over 300 $ on a SMALL backpack that will break in the same time
😂 I mean if you're fine with the extra weight, not great comfort and weight distribution, a cheaper backpack might be fine. I'm using Osprey and Deuter backpacks - they are 7 years old and are also still mostly fine. It was less then 100€ then - so good mid price.
It would also be interesting to compare where these items are made and the working conditions of those who are involved in the process. Ethical and sustainable processes matter to a lot of us.
I'd go further down the rabbit whole and see how the countries themselves established a society where such things could of been made....and even further if there was any blood shed then and prior.
Nitecore Carbo series power banks are THE best power banks i've ever used. I prioritize light weight and portability and don't need to charge a gazillion tech items while on the go and the nightcore's 20W output was more than enough for me. I have the 10000 and I remember exploring Istanbul everyday for 5 days straight and this power bank was so easy to carry and use. All i needed was to replenish my phone battery as i constantly used GPS going all over istanbul by foot and public transport. Did the same in london! Add a small 6 inch cable and you're good to go!
Another way to save space is to get a universal charging cable that takes magnetic tips for different devices. The tips are usb-c, micro usb and lightning. That way one cable can charge any device you have.
I’m amazed at folks who think a $345 backpack is “worth it” because it will outlast a $30 backpack. You can literally buy TEN of the cheaper backpacks. So it wears out? Buy another one and pocket the difference!
It's not just about the durability. You have to look at weatherproofness, organisation, weight, design and other features. A $30 backpack will not have these.
Clearly you don't live somewhere it rains a lot Hundreds of dollars of Tech in a bag that offers no protection against against the weather. Also doesn't factor in that they are more comfortable, better thought out with premium features and frankly more enjoyable to use. You can survive without one but it's wild how many people who have never owned one are experts on them
A cheap charger vs expensive one mainly is how reliable they are. A charger catching fire is the most common electrical fire and just comes below cigarette fires where I live. Soooo get a decent brand.
Camelbak and Yeti bottles are the best ones I’ve used. As an aside I think Goruck should be pronounced GoRuck lol. Also the price of GoRucks is silly. I’d take my Osprey for a third of the price.
Might be worth testing the chargers plugged into a universal travel adapter. I haven't had the pleasure with my current Ugreen 100 watt one, but I could absolutely see it being too heavy for some adapters to stay in a US 2 pin socket (if only there were a widely available vastly superior and safer 3 pin plug design).
Look at the Anker 733 Hybrid power bank and wall charger with 10000 mAh capacity. Has 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port. Used as a wall charger, can charge your laptop at 65 watts if it has USB-C charging port.
You missed the most important property of the charger. How silent it is? Cheaper chargers tend to hiss and humm when in use. This is an issue when they are in the same bedroom as you.
It’s funny you mention this. My brother in law buys cosco bottles like they’re going out of style, while I’ve had the same yeti for years. He always complains first drop the cosco ones break and yet my yeti has years and years of dings and dents
I do think it's a glass coating layer above the metal - so not sure if it's as vulnerable. Though much to expensive for an issue, that can be solved with regular cleaning or refilling.
Appreciate the aggressive testing. Guessing that dragging behind a car might not be good for many products, but good to know. Wondering if that is how Consumer Reports got started.
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A better way to objectively compare these products is to mask both brand name and price. The mere mention of brand name and/or price introduces unconscious bias in one form or another.
This may be the case for OUR perspective but for THEIR perspective, they would basically need to use these things without knowing what brand there are for a month or two to get a good feel for which they prefer.
Something high cost may not be high value.
Something low cost doesn't necessarily mean low value.
Some gear... mentioning no names... are costed over their actual value due to perceptions and fashions based around their names...
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Sort of how I feel about Aer even though I keep buying their products largely due to the design and I think that this is true for Peak Design as well.
But to your point they did a review of travel products from Walmart and many of them scored pretty well.
@@tkozikow there's tons of Brand names that shouldn't cost what they do. People see the Name and have preconceptions and will pay 'Through the nose' as my dad used to say.
@@linedwell that's what marketing is all about, but personally I am willing to pay a premium for design and utility. The products I have from Aer are outstanding IMO in both form and function, but I know that there are lower cost options that may be close enough. However, since I typically purchase things for the long-term I think that the premium price makes sense. YMMV
True, at least go ruck has a lifetime warranty
After hearing too many stories of houses burned down a couple of years ago, I threw all my cheap chargers (mostly from AliExpress) away and now only buy chargers and power banks from respectable brands.
Agree. Aliexpress is good for lots of stuff, but they have CE certification for a reason. That being said you don’t need to pay big box store prices for quality chargers either, so best to go somewhere in the middle is the sweet spot
I have bought the low cost backpacks over the years for 30$ and will continue to do so , i could load it up with 16kgs , when shopping at home with tins , it lasted over 7yrs , never a problem with the zipper , travelled all around South and central america with it , great size for a carry on , by rain just used a 10$ rain cover , no need to spend over 300 $ on a SMALL backpack that will break in the same time
In before all the goruck zealots come and yell at you
😂 I mean if you're fine with the extra weight, not great comfort and weight distribution, a cheaper backpack might be fine.
I'm using Osprey and Deuter backpacks - they are 7 years old and are also still mostly fine. It was less then 100€ then - so good mid price.
It would also be interesting to compare where these items are made and the working conditions of those who are involved in the process. Ethical and sustainable processes matter to a lot of us.
I'd go further down the rabbit whole and see how the countries themselves established a society where such things could of been made....and even further if there was any blood shed then and prior.
You gonna need to make your own stuff, nobody will satisfy your expectations
Love the “friction” test, low tech but very effective…
I thought it was a bit too much 😅 way more than what airplane baggage staff would do
I bought the lululemon specifically for the ykk zips, I overstuff all of my bags and knew the zip would bust eventually if it wasn't up to snuff
Nitecore Carbo series power banks are THE best power banks i've ever used. I prioritize light weight and portability and don't need to charge a gazillion tech items while on the go and the nightcore's 20W output was more than enough for me. I have the 10000 and I remember exploring Istanbul everyday for 5 days straight and this power bank was so easy to carry and use. All i needed was to replenish my phone battery as i constantly used GPS going all over istanbul by foot and public transport. Did the same in london! Add a small 6 inch cable and you're good to go!
Another way to save space is to get a universal charging cable that takes magnetic tips for different devices. The tips are usb-c, micro usb and lightning. That way one cable can charge any device you have.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
I like this comparison / review format!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I’m amazed at folks who think a $345 backpack is “worth it” because it will outlast a $30 backpack. You can literally buy TEN of the cheaper backpacks. So it wears out? Buy another one and pocket the difference!
It's not just about the durability. You have to look at weatherproofness, organisation, weight, design and other features. A $30 backpack will not have these.
Clearly you don't live somewhere it rains a lot
Hundreds of dollars of Tech in a bag that offers no protection against against the weather.
Also doesn't factor in that they are more comfortable, better thought out with premium features and frankly more enjoyable to use.
You can survive without one but it's wild how many people who have never owned one are experts on them
Spoken like someone who's never had a cheap bag explode while waiting on a train platform on a tight schedule...
A cheap charger vs expensive one mainly is how reliable they are.
A charger catching fire is the most common electrical fire and just comes below cigarette fires where I live.
Soooo get a decent brand.
Camelbak and Yeti bottles are the best ones I’ve used. As an aside I think Goruck should be pronounced GoRuck lol. Also the price of GoRucks is silly. I’d take my Osprey for a third of the price.
The tacticool look makes it expensive.
I agree! I have been super happy with the two camelback water bottles I’ve had over the years.
Yes re: GoRuck price! No one has told me yet how a backpack can be worth 4-5x more than the TomToc
Anker all day!! I’ve standardized all my cables and bricks on Anker. They last and customer service is solid. Well worth it!!
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Might be worth testing the chargers plugged into a universal travel adapter. I haven't had the pleasure with my current Ugreen 100 watt one, but I could absolutely see it being too heavy for some adapters to stay in a US 2 pin socket (if only there were a widely available vastly superior and safer 3 pin plug design).
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Look at the Anker 733 Hybrid power bank and wall charger with 10000 mAh capacity. Has 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port. Used as a wall charger, can charge your laptop at 65 watts if it has USB-C charging port.
Great content. Appreciate your effort in testing all the gear.
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Test packing cubes!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
It's s square bag.... What more could you want? USB C charging?
I'd love to see a 1 to 1 comparison with the Chuyen Tactical CT21 vs GoRuck GR1. They're both very similar and are built like tanks.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
When comparing the charging bricks, it'd be better to also talk about the output.
And how well they are made inside. I rather would not fry my phone or laptop.
Nice to see Rotto (Rottnest) made a cameo'... Did you get manage to snap the obligatory Quakka selfie? 📸
“Sir the taxi ran over your bag”
Sir: it’s okay it’s a pack hacker!
I felt like I was watching Dwight Shrute test baby strollers in this video.
😂😂😂
Mil-tec backpack would be interest to be tested!
Wow, very useful video!
You missed the most important property of the charger. How silent it is? Cheaper chargers tend to hiss and humm when in use. This is an issue when they are in the same bedroom as you.
Please do a video on expandable slings
anker is not an expensive brand ??
2:22 NGL that looks like Boracay Island in the Philippines
Cheap works just fine
I forget how slow iPhones charge. 60-70 is average on Android. Some much less. Nearly 2 hours is terrible.
Apple is sleeping on its soon to be over monopoly. Thanks to US sanctions on HUAWEI
The new Android phones that charge at 80 to 100 watts are amazing. A quick 15 minute charge is enough to go from half to full.
For the beverage containers, I am curious as to whether the glass layer breaks easily, since ive been known to drop a bottle or 2.
It’s funny you mention this. My brother in law buys cosco bottles like they’re going out of style, while I’ve had the same yeti for years. He always complains first drop the cosco ones break and yet my yeti has years and years of dings and dents
I do think it's a glass coating layer above the metal - so not sure if it's as vulnerable.
Though much to expensive for an issue, that can be solved with regular cleaning or refilling.
Ecovessel products are amazing
Do you have a link to the wall stabilizer?
Nice video guys!
Thanks for watching, Sam! 😃
Have any videos on overhead carryon garment bags that are popular these days?
👀 packhacker.com/blog/general/best-garment-bag/ 👀
Thanks
@@PackHacker
Appreciate the aggressive testing. Guessing that dragging behind a car might not be good for many products, but good to know. Wondering if that is how Consumer Reports got started.
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
nitecore powerbank recommended... take a drink
😂😂😂
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