Hey Tom, thanks for the honest review. Really appreciate how deep you dive into the items you are reviewing. I can see that there are a few decisions we made you don't like too much. The idea was to offer a real alternative to our Travel Packs. The single volume with a full clamshell together with the additional side access, is what people liked about the Monolith Daypack, it's predecessor. We wanted to boil it down to the essential functions and keep it slim and light. With about 1000 g it's a pretty lightweight pack for being that durable. I hope it will stand the test of time in your teams arsenal! Cheers, Moritz
Hey Moritz! Thanks so much for sharing that insight into the design philosophy of this bag. I've passed this along to the editorial team. As with any piece of gear we review, we strive to present all of our thoughts. We love reviewing Heimplanet products and are looking forward to checking out future releases! - Austin
Just wanted to be a statistic and say that I REALLY like that side access orientation of the backpanel and other pockets. That is 90% how I grab stuff from my backpack, whether while slung on one shoulder or set down on the floor or table (sideways). Currently using a EG CPL v1 and I don't use the tablet slip pocket because of this habit, but I use the laptop compartment, outside side pocket, and inside bottom side mesh pocket a lot instead. It seems like a completely different style and approach catering to different users, I suppose.
I couldn't agree more! I recently came back from a trip to multiple countries, and with my bag packed, the pain of taking out my laptop was extremely annoying, another bonus is that's its minimal and unlike other bags with a seperate laptop compartment, this won't eat into the main cavity as much as it shares the same space! just my two cents! awesome bag review TOM!
I am currently searching for a replacement for my awesome, but sadly discontinued Crumpler Dry Red No. 5 and found this was a great review - very practical, honest coverage of pros and cons and you covered all the things I wanted to know about.
Thanks for great review. It is always interesting to see everybody's own taste and thoughts on bags. I'm a big fan of the quick access pocket on side, since I don't have to take the bag off to access there and it provides a little more security than one on the top.
Interesting. Looks more like a paperless commuter/office bag. Looks neat and discrete enough. Main compartment has space for bulkier stuff like a full headset/phone or 60% keyboard in a pouch and the rest for all your other needs in those pockets. Slap in a mesh back and sternum strap and I'd use it for my bike commute.
@@PackHacker2 My current commuting backpack is the Osprey Radial 26 from around 2019. I really like the mesh back for optimal airflow and its integrated kickstand to keep the bag upright (most of the time). It's major downside is that the main compartment doesn't open fully as a clamshell, so one must reach into or stow stuff from the top side, deep into a somewhat disorganized way. I think this is deliberate though, to minimize ingress of rain water as a bicycle pack. Its meshed back makes the effective storage interior appear smaller as well, closer to a 22-24L bag. But it does keep my back cool and breezy!
Thanks for the recommendation! We did a full review of the Radial and dug the water bottle pocket and how the harness system is adjustable. It’s an excellent pack for cycling! -Eric
im not a fan of that organization scenario. i agree access is key for me as i like separation for sure, Thanks for the review Tom. I do love their packing cubes👍
All your reviews are great! if I could make one selfish suggestion, it would be to show how well various water bottle sizes fit in these bags. I use a 40 ounce hydro flask, and I generally won't even consider a bag if it doesn't have external bottle pockets that can accommodate that bottle.
It will depend on the airline, but it’s probably a little large for most as a personal item. Check the airline you plan to fly before heading to the airport! -Eric
@@PackHacker2 Thanks Eric, unfortunately a lot of airlines are vague about what is considered a personal item. My take is that if it fits under the seat in front it can count!
Hi Tom from Packhacker, this is a nice review of the bag; you guys focus a lot on the harness system which I appreciate! What I noticed is that on this video and on some of the former ones, you sigh a couple of times like you are bored of giving this bag review. Hope you're good and will continue to talk about nice travel gear :)
Hey Ronaldy! Both are solid options. It just depends on which suits your need best. Here are our written reviews of each for comparison: packhacker.com/travel-gear/evergoods/civic-half-zip-26l-chz26/ packhacker.com/travel-gear/heimplanet/transit-line-daypack-24/ - Austin
Nice review. Bag is kind of floppy to me, and no water bottle pockets. And yes that inside organization is a bit odd. I’d pass on this particular backpack.
Hey Tom, thanks for the honest review. Really appreciate how deep you dive into the items you are reviewing. I can see that there are a few decisions we made you don't like too much. The idea was to offer a real alternative to our Travel Packs. The single volume with a full clamshell together with the additional side access, is what people liked about the Monolith Daypack, it's predecessor. We wanted to boil it down to the essential functions and keep it slim and light. With about 1000 g it's a pretty lightweight pack for being that durable. I hope it will stand the test of time in your teams arsenal! Cheers, Moritz
Hey Moritz! Thanks so much for sharing that insight into the design philosophy of this bag. I've passed this along to the editorial team.
As with any piece of gear we review, we strive to present all of our thoughts. We love reviewing Heimplanet products and are looking forward to checking out future releases!
- Austin
This exchange warms my heart. I appreciate that designers are open to feedback!
Glad to hear it, Santiago!
- Austin
I was pleasantly surprised to find that shallow side pocket perfectly fits my Anker 20k mAh power bank which will make for easy access for charging.
Just wanted to be a statistic and say that I REALLY like that side access orientation of the backpanel and other pockets. That is 90% how I grab stuff from my backpack, whether while slung on one shoulder or set down on the floor or table (sideways).
Currently using a EG CPL v1 and I don't use the tablet slip pocket because of this habit, but I use the laptop compartment, outside side pocket, and inside bottom side mesh pocket a lot instead.
It seems like a completely different style and approach catering to different users, I suppose.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andre!
- Austin
I couldn't agree more! I recently came back from a trip to multiple countries, and with my bag packed, the pain of taking out my laptop was extremely annoying, another bonus is that's its minimal and unlike other bags with a seperate laptop compartment, this won't eat into the main cavity as much as it shares the same space! just my two cents! awesome bag review TOM!
I am currently searching for a replacement for my awesome, but sadly discontinued Crumpler Dry Red No. 5 and found this was a great review - very practical, honest coverage of pros and cons and you covered all the things I wanted to know about.
Thanks for great review. It is always interesting to see everybody's own taste and thoughts on bags. I'm a big fan of the quick access pocket on side, since I don't have to take the bag off to access there and it provides a little more security than one on the top.
Interesting. Looks more like a paperless commuter/office bag. Looks neat and discrete enough. Main compartment has space for bulkier stuff like a full headset/phone or 60% keyboard in a pouch and the rest for all your other needs in those pockets.
Slap in a mesh back and sternum strap and I'd use it for my bike commute.
We appreciate the insight on how you would use it! Is there a bag you’re currently loving for cycle commuting?
-Eric
@@PackHacker2 My current commuting backpack is the Osprey Radial 26 from around 2019. I really like the mesh back for optimal airflow and its integrated kickstand to keep the bag upright (most of the time).
It's major downside is that the main compartment doesn't open fully as a clamshell, so one must reach into or stow stuff from the top side, deep into a somewhat disorganized way. I think this is deliberate though, to minimize ingress of rain water as a bicycle pack.
Its meshed back makes the effective storage interior appear smaller as well, closer to a 22-24L bag. But it does keep my back cool and breezy!
Thanks for the recommendation! We did a full review of the Radial and dug the water bottle pocket and how the harness system is adjustable. It’s an excellent pack for cycling!
-Eric
im not a fan of that organization scenario. i agree access is key for me as i like separation for sure, Thanks for the review Tom. I do love their packing cubes👍
Thanks for the insight and for watching the video, Winston!
-Eric
All your reviews are great! if I could make one selfish suggestion, it would be to show how well various water bottle sizes fit in these bags. I use a 40 ounce hydro flask, and I generally won't even consider a bag if it doesn't have external bottle pockets that can accommodate that bottle.
Hey Bachewey! I've passed your comment along to the team-thanks!
- Austin
Thanks for the review Pack Hacker team. Do you think this bag could pass as a Personal item along with a separate carry-on bag?
It will depend on the airline, but it’s probably a little large for most as a personal item. Check the airline you plan to fly before heading to the airport!
-Eric
@@PackHacker2 Thanks Eric, unfortunately a lot of airlines are vague about what is considered a personal item. My take is that if it fits under the seat in front it can count!
Best of luck 😃
-Eric
Must admit, it’s a good looking bag 💼
We think so too, James! Thanks for watching.
-Eric
These reviews are extremely helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for the support!
-Eric
Hi Tom from Packhacker,
this is a nice review of the bag; you guys focus a lot on the harness system which I appreciate! What I noticed is that on this video and on some of the former ones, you sigh a couple of times like you are bored of giving this bag review.
Hope you're good and will continue to talk about nice travel gear :)
Thanks for your kind words! We’ll be here, reviewing bags 😃
-Eric
Hi,
Would you get this or Evergoods CHZ26 for Daypack?
Hey Ronaldy! Both are solid options. It just depends on which suits your need best. Here are our written reviews of each for comparison:
packhacker.com/travel-gear/evergoods/civic-half-zip-26l-chz26/
packhacker.com/travel-gear/heimplanet/transit-line-daypack-24/
- Austin
The sighs say it all haha
Lol those sighs
Nice review. Bag is kind of floppy to me, and no water bottle pockets. And yes that inside organization is a bit odd. I’d pass on this particular backpack.