Bought this bag from Costco and returned it within two month. One side of the sternum strapped fell out (happened on multiple occasions). When the zippers for the laptop compartment were closed in the top position, they would come undone while walking when the main compartment was even moderately packed out. I charged this to them not being YKK zippers as they didn't seem to have the interlocking strength that YKK is known for. Lastly, when I reached out to Solgaard to have them replace the sternum strap (based on faulty design), they told me they only warranty the bag if purchased from them. They didn't consider Costco a reputable reseller which was jaw-dropping to me. In short, I would never buy another product from them. Couldn't rely on the product OR the warranty.
Solgaard, if you’re reading, step up your game. This just turned me off the bag. Surely Costco got the bags from you? Even if not, seems like a silly policy.
Than you for your review of this bag! I don't understand why nobody is reviewing it. All these "Best travel backpacks" videos and NO ONE put this bag on their list.
Lots of thoughts about this bag. First off, cons. With all of that default space the lack of a top slash pouch like we see on so many bags nowadays, seems odd. Doesn't have to be a big one either, Aer and Bellroy have that basically perfected. The elastics seem a bit lacking, missing in some areas (like slip pockets in the tech compartment) and not as tight when present. Bottom of the water bottle pouches probably need a bit more room for expansion and the tops need to clamp down a bit harder. I think that tech compartment could benefit from a Bellroy Transit style top tech pouch that would sit above the laptop and sit against the main compartment wall; a laptop power supply that isn't Apple's would be harder to store and access with the existing layout. Very odd place for the key ring, too. I think I'd like the handles to be a bit tigher to the bag, and for something that expands out like that I'm surprised at the absense of load lifters (I love them personally). Pros! Holy smokes this bag checks so many boxes for me. The handles, plus two water pouches, plus separate laptop compartment, plus a couple external pouches... I can't quite tell how supportive the back panel is but I've come to love the dual or quad large padds w/ big ol channels in between for air / luggage strap. That small bottom external pouch is an awesome idea for a bike light and pack cover or lightweight rain jacket; it would be neat to see a drain hole there. Back pouch big enough for the things I usually stuff there, namely a pair of gloves and a boo-boo kit, with room for snacks. The many smaller pouches like the back panel ones or main compartment ones are great to me because they are unobtrusive and waste no real space while being there if you think of a use for them. Overall a 9/10 for me. This would definitely be fighting for one of the top picks for me for an EDC bag. Thank you for sharing this with us Danny!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Good points as far as some of the cons, and I agree that the bag really has alot going for it!
Thank you so much for your video. It does not bulky at the bottom by looking at how much you put things inside the bag. Should I get 2 different size or one large? It’s hard to decide. Thanks for your honesty advice.
Love the review it’s awesome! But just saying it would be great if more people would stop putting backpacks in overhead compartments as those are meant for suitcases and duffel bags. Sincerely a seasoned traveler who can never fit my suitcase up there because of backpacks and duty free stuff 😢
Is this the medium or the large? What do you think about the size? Is the inside lined with plastic/would my laptop stay dry on a rainy day without an umbrella?
Thank you for watching! This is the medium size and it does offer some weather resistance so it should be ok in light rainy days but in heavier rain I would be a little worried for my laptop and might want to add a rain cover
Very helpful review (all of yours are good!).....How does this compare to the peak design travel 30L (which is really 27L expandable to 33L)? Pros and cons? It seems like the Solgaard has more organization,
Thank you for watching and for the support! Both are solid options overall, I would say the build quality on the peak design is far superior (but it’s also heavier) and the peak design feels like it can hold a bit more. Beyond that the Solgaard does have more organization (and it’s more intuitively laid out imo). Between the two I might lean towards the peak design as it feels like it would last longer, but if I wanted something I was going to use regularly for day to day vs mostly for travel I feel like the size and layout of the Solgaard would be more my style
When the bag is expanded, doesn’t it become too deep for carry-on requirements? I really want to support a company that uses recycled materials, but the bag needs to be carry-on compliant for me to consider it dual-purpose EDC and travel. Great review, though. I really appreciate the information you provide and all the on-body angles.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! If it’s fully packed out I think it would still work as a carry on item on a majority of airlines (still fit in the overhead compartment) but not a personal item is it might struggle to fit under the seat
Thank you for watching! Although the bag isn’t the most waterproof it might take a little effort to clean sand off, in general I think it could work on for a beach trip
@@sandybaldwin1883 The website doesn't change the dimensions when you change selection from medium to large or back. I wanted a size verification from his review. As I now own a large Lifepack Endeavor, I can definitively agree with the Channel's response to my original inquiry- he reviewed the medium. The large is longer and a little wider. Fits my 17" laptop fine in it.
Hey Danny can you recommend a bag to me that’s similar to this aesthetic but less expensive-a backpack that is around 25 liters and has a luggage pass through? Thanks
Thank you for watching! Thule might have some good options to check out (subterra and accent series) and aer might have a couple at slightly below 200 (duffel pack 3, city pack) but they might be a little smaller than what you are looking for. The Patagonia mini MLC might be an interesting option to check out
Would this be efficient for business travel? Or would all the clothes become wrinkled? Or would a business traveler still need a suitcase for a 3-4 day trip?
Thank you for watching! It will depend on how you pack / the type of clothes you take, but for me I’ve been able to travel with just a bag like this without my clothes getting super wrinkled (rolling my clothes, using compression cubes and travel focused fabrics has also helped with wrinkles)
Thank you for watching and good question! EDC stands for everyday carry and typically relates to the items someone carries with them on a daily basis. The term is often associated with the items you might have in your pockets like a wallet or pocket knife, but has been used in the backpack category as well since so many people use a backpack everyday
Thank you for watching! When expanded it can be carried on and storied I’m overhead storage, un expanded it can fit under the seat as a personal item on many airlines
Sustainable supply chains and dedication to being plastic negative isn't cheap. I would 100% rather pay more for a quality product that isn't contributing to the destruction of our planet and also makes sure that the people making the product are being treated and paid fairly.
Sounds fishy to me. There are too many questions about the materials, components and quality to justify the price. I applaud companies going for sustainability, but the quality still needs to justify the price. There are certified B corps like Cotopaxi and Tom Bihn just off the top of my head. Pakt and Topo Designs also are committed to sustainable goods. I think Tropicfeel even has one with that fits their built in closet too.
Hi Danny, can please add metric units (kilograms, litres, centimeters, etc) to your videos? 96% of the Earth's population use the metric system. Thank you!
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Bought this bag from Costco and returned it within two month. One side of the sternum strapped fell out (happened on multiple occasions). When the zippers for the laptop compartment were closed in the top position, they would come undone while walking when the main compartment was even moderately packed out. I charged this to them not being YKK zippers as they didn't seem to have the interlocking strength that YKK is known for. Lastly, when I reached out to Solgaard to have them replace the sternum strap (based on faulty design), they told me they only warranty the bag if purchased from them. They didn't consider Costco a reputable reseller which was jaw-dropping to me. In short, I would never buy another product from them. Couldn't rely on the product OR the warranty.
Solgaard, if you’re reading, step up your game. This just turned me off the bag. Surely Costco got the bags from you? Even if not, seems like a silly policy.
Best review of this pack that I have seen.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
Than you for your review of this bag! I don't understand why nobody is reviewing it. All these "Best travel backpacks" videos and NO ONE put this bag on their list.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
Thank you for this honest and thorough review. The additional, coupon code came in super handy and I ordered mine!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video and coupon were helpful!:)
Lots of thoughts about this bag. First off, cons. With all of that default space the lack of a top slash pouch like we see on so many bags nowadays, seems odd. Doesn't have to be a big one either, Aer and Bellroy have that basically perfected. The elastics seem a bit lacking, missing in some areas (like slip pockets in the tech compartment) and not as tight when present. Bottom of the water bottle pouches probably need a bit more room for expansion and the tops need to clamp down a bit harder. I think that tech compartment could benefit from a Bellroy Transit style top tech pouch that would sit above the laptop and sit against the main compartment wall; a laptop power supply that isn't Apple's would be harder to store and access with the existing layout. Very odd place for the key ring, too. I think I'd like the handles to be a bit tigher to the bag, and for something that expands out like that I'm surprised at the absense of load lifters (I love them personally).
Pros! Holy smokes this bag checks so many boxes for me. The handles, plus two water pouches, plus separate laptop compartment, plus a couple external pouches... I can't quite tell how supportive the back panel is but I've come to love the dual or quad large padds w/ big ol channels in between for air / luggage strap. That small bottom external pouch is an awesome idea for a bike light and pack cover or lightweight rain jacket; it would be neat to see a drain hole there. Back pouch big enough for the things I usually stuff there, namely a pair of gloves and a boo-boo kit, with room for snacks. The many smaller pouches like the back panel ones or main compartment ones are great to me because they are unobtrusive and waste no real space while being there if you think of a use for them.
Overall a 9/10 for me. This would definitely be fighting for one of the top picks for me for an EDC bag. Thank you for sharing this with us Danny!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Good points as far as some of the cons, and I agree that the bag really has alot going for it!
Great review! Wife and I just received ours today. We think this will help us free up our hands since we carry so much extra stuff for our son.
Thank you for watching and I hope you guys enjoy using the bags alot!:)
He Danny, great review. Just wanted to know if the closet system from tropicfeel would fit into this bag? That would negate one of the downsides.
Good review. Tempted to give this bag a shot.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
Great review
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
Great review. Is this the medium or large?
Thank you so much for your video. It does not bulky at the bottom by looking at how much you put things inside the bag. Should I get 2 different size or one large? It’s hard to decide. Thanks for your honesty advice.
Love the review it’s awesome! But just saying it would be great if more people would stop putting backpacks in overhead compartments as those are meant for suitcases and duffel bags. Sincerely a seasoned traveler who can never fit my suitcase up there because of backpacks and duty free stuff 😢
Thank you for watching and I agree, definitely a big pet peeve on full flights when the overhead space is super limited
@@dannypacks I really liked the video I think your style is informative and straight to the point
Is this the medium or the large? What do you think about the size?
Is the inside lined with plastic/would my laptop stay dry on a rainy day without an umbrella?
Thank you for watching! This is the medium size and it does offer some weather resistance so it should be ok in light rainy days but in heavier rain I would be a little worried for my laptop and might want to add a rain cover
Can the soolgard large backpack pass as a personal item through Spirit ? I go to Puerto Rico a lot. This will be all I need .
Where is the wire pass through for the charger?
Very helpful review (all of yours are good!).....How does this compare to the peak design travel 30L (which is really 27L expandable to 33L)? Pros and cons? It seems like the Solgaard has more organization,
Thank you for watching and for the support! Both are solid options overall, I would say the build quality on the peak design is far superior (but it’s also heavier) and the peak design feels like it can hold a bit more. Beyond that the Solgaard does have more organization (and it’s more intuitively laid out imo). Between the two I might lean towards the peak design as it feels like it would last longer, but if I wanted something I was going to use regularly for day to day vs mostly for travel I feel like the size and layout of the Solgaard would be more my style
When the bag is expanded, doesn’t it become too deep for carry-on requirements?
I really want to support a company that uses recycled materials, but the bag needs to be carry-on compliant for me to consider it dual-purpose EDC and travel.
Great review, though. I really appreciate the information you provide and all the on-body angles.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! If it’s fully packed out I think it would still work as a carry on item on a majority of airlines (still fit in the overhead compartment) but not a personal item is it might struggle to fit under the seat
Can you use the hanging closet while the backpack is compressed?
Thank you for watching! I tried this and it felt pretty tight so I always used it expanded with the insert
Danny - Medium is listed as 4lbs on their website. Not sure where you getting 2.8. It seems heavy at 4. Can you confirm?
Were you able to confirm the type of zipper used i e y k k
Hello there . first of all, what an amazing creation.Would this bag be suitable for beach or island trip
Thank you for watching! Although the bag isn’t the most waterproof it might take a little effort to clean sand off, in general I think it could work on for a beach trip
I would like this bag more if it was lined with orange material inside the pockets.
Thank you for watching and a brighter / higher contrast lining would be a pretty cool addition!
Are you reviewing the medium or the large here?
Thank you for watching! This is the medium :)
It’s actually the large….if you go to the website and look at the dimensions. He said it went from 27 or 28 liters expanding to 35 liters.
@@sandybaldwin1883 The website doesn't change the dimensions when you change selection from medium to large or back. I wanted a size verification from his review. As I now own a large Lifepack Endeavor, I can definitively agree with the Channel's response to my original inquiry- he reviewed the medium. The large is longer and a little wider. Fits my 17" laptop fine in it.
Hey Danny can you recommend a bag to me that’s similar to this aesthetic but less expensive-a backpack that is around 25 liters and has a luggage pass through? Thanks
Thank you for watching! Thule might have some good options to check out (subterra and accent series) and aer might have a couple at slightly below 200 (duffel pack 3, city pack) but they might be a little smaller than what you are looking for. The Patagonia mini MLC might be an interesting option to check out
Is this the medium or large? Sorry if I missed it
Thank you for watching! When I purchased I believe there was only one version, but based on the updated site page it looks like it is the large
Would this be efficient for business travel? Or would all the clothes become wrinkled?
Or would a business traveler still need a suitcase for a 3-4 day trip?
Thank you for watching! It will depend on how you pack / the type of clothes you take, but for me I’ve been able to travel with just a bag like this without my clothes getting super wrinkled (rolling my clothes, using compression cubes and travel focused fabrics has also helped with wrinkles)
Please answer quickly if you can. Will this fit under an airplane seat? Thanks
Thank you for watching! If it’s not expanded it should fit under the seat, expanded it would likely need to go into the overhead storage compartment
Danny, What is EDC? I’ve not heard that term before?
Thank you for watching and good question! EDC stands for everyday carry and typically relates to the items someone carries with them on a daily basis. The term is often associated with the items you might have in your pockets like a wallet or pocket knife, but has been used in the backpack category as well since so many people use a backpack everyday
Would this be able to fit under the airplane seat extended?
Thank you for watching! The bag is fairly flexible but I think expanded and fully packed out might be a little tight under most airline seats
stitching definitely looks suspect on inner pockets
Thank you for watching and although I haven’t had any issues yet, definitely a fair concern especially for the price of the bag
Carry on approved?
Thank you for watching! When expanded it can be carried on and storied I’m overhead storage, un expanded it can fit under the seat as a personal item on many airlines
$245.00 ouch!
Thank you for watching and definitely a fair point, the price of the bag feels a little high compared to others imo
70$ bag. 170$ marketing.
Thank you for watching and although the bag has some great features I agree the price point is high
Sustainable supply chains and dedication to being plastic negative isn't cheap. I would 100% rather pay more for a quality product that isn't contributing to the destruction of our planet and also makes sure that the people making the product are being treated and paid fairly.
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Sounds fishy to me. There are too many questions about the materials, components and quality to justify the price. I applaud companies going for sustainability, but the quality still needs to justify the price. There are certified B corps like Cotopaxi and Tom Bihn just off the top of my head. Pakt and Topo Designs also are committed to sustainable goods. I think Tropicfeel even has one with that fits their built in closet too.
While I agree that this bag is pricey, to call it worth $70 is insane. Seems like a biased perspective tbh.
Hi Danny, can please add metric units (kilograms, litres, centimeters, etc) to your videos? 96% of the Earth's population use the metric system. Thank you!
$245! Way too expensive for what it is.
Thank you for watching and definitely a fair point, altho it has some great features the price point is pretty high
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@@dannypacks is there a better option for the same price or cheaper?
@@joejoeshabadoo I might check out some of the options from Knack or something like the timbuk2 never check expandable backpack
@@dannypacks ty!
Die Präsentation absolute Mist, viel gelabert, und keine große vom Präsentierten Rucksack erwähnt!
Too much talk ... please cut to the cheese time is money lol
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