Is the Boundary Supply Prima System worth it? [HONEST REVIEW]
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- [MUST WATCH!] Epic Boundary Supply Prima System Review // Overall pros and cons // Who this pack is perfect for // Who this pack is NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price and more!
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0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Pack Specs
2:17 - Pack Style
3:43 - Pack Feel
5:32 - Front of the Pack
9:20 - Middle of the Pack
16:43 - Back of the Pack
20:52 - Overall Pros
22:55 - Overall Cons
24:10 - Overall Score
24:27 - Who This Pack is For...
25:15 - Who This Pack is NOT For (+ Alternative Suggestions)
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While we are a bit torn on the look, the Boundary Supply Prima System is one of the most feature-rich backpacks we've ever tested (our two favorites being the magnetic latches and the Fieldspace)
Ultimately, if you are a photographer, Digital Nomad, or anyone looking for a boost in productivity - this is one of the best backpack money can buy.
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The Boundary Supply Prima System is perfect for you if…
✅ You want an AMAZING everyday carry backpack that can help you get a ton of work done.
✅ You move around with DSLR gear. Boundary Supply makes great travel photography gear, and the Prima System is probably their best.
✅ You want an urban daypack that can also handle a bit of adventure.
✅ You want a backpack that is feature-heavy and will help organize your work (and overall life!)
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The Peak Design Everyday Backpack is NOT for you if…
❌ You are looking for a large travel pack. While 31 liters is good for week-long trips, this is still a medium-sized backpack. Check out our favorite large travel backpacks below... 👇🏼
→ Osprey Farpoint 40
Review: bit.ly/3ndmYFP
Website: go.nomadsnation.com/osprey-fa...
→ Tortuga Travel Backpack → 45 liters → Huge and durable
Review: bit.ly/3nJVcnx
Website: go.nomadsnation.com/tortuga-t...
**Disclaimer: The Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack is discontinued. We recommend the Tortuga Travel Backpack instead!
❌ This is not the backpack for you if you are looking for a smaller daypack. At 31 liters, it's just too big for that. Check out the packs below for a more compact alternative… 👇🏼
* Update: 7 best everyday carry backpacks! check out the video → bit.ly/3qWWJpx
→ Aer tech pack 2 / AER Day pack 2 → simpler everyday carry
Review: bit.ly/30ooYSr
→ Boundary Supply Errant → 24 liters → Great for creatives
Review: bit.ly/3CedQos
Website: go.nomadsnation.com/bs-errant...
❌This is not your bag if you want something simple. Check below for our top minimalist backpack recommendations… 👇🏼
→ Aer Duffel Pack 3 → Minimal/urban look → 24 liters
Review: bit.ly/3Fgd6B8
Website: go.nomadsnation.com/Aer-duffe...
→ Modern Dayfarer → Minimal/artsy look → 20 liters →
Review: bit.ly/2YKTfuv
Webbsite: go.nomadsnation.com/modern-da...
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Boundary Supply has raised HUNDREDS of thousands on Kickstarter and they are one of the coolest up-and-coming backpack companies out there.
We are in love with the Prima System, but we also think that the Boundary Supply Errant Pack and the Boundary Supply Arris are masterpieces.
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Incredible review video, Aaron and Nomads Nation! It makes us happy that the Prima System is in your Top 3 list! :)
We love the approach that you made in making this video, detailed and entertaining to watch, the suggestions are also great.
We really appreciate the honest thoughts that you had and feedbacks like these are what's helping us to know what to improve on our designs.
I hope you enjoyed the trip when filming this video! Wish you all the best and always stay safe!
Our pleasure guys! Keep making great freaking bags!
@@Nomads.Nation Thank you! We surely will!
@@Nomads.Nation not sure about this but you might want to know about it(Audio copy of your video): ua-cam.com/video/47dZPuG6Ztw/v-deo.html
@@BoundarySupply thanks for this and check out our newest review of the BS Errant - just published! :)
I'm super impressed with the quality of this video👍🏼 im so surprised you guys aren't more popular yet. keep up the good work! ✌🏼
Thanks so much Frizz! We only launched a few weeks ago, so it'll take some time, but comments like this inspire us to keep pushing forward!
I received this pack as a gift, and am getting ready to try it out on an upcoming trip. I was looking for something that allows me to travel around and easy access to camera, and video equipment. Great job on the review
Thanks for the love! And be sure to let us know if the Prima works out for you 💪🏾
I purchased this backpack after watching multiple videos of yours on different backpacks. Love the breakdowns on all the different backpacks you make. I couldn't ever find the right BP, and I hope this will do the job for me. Also, new subscriber here!
Just so you know and maybe can make use of future audiences such as my self watching your videos, my days are longs and really dynamic, . I work in tech, do photography, and go to the gym as well, I occasionally have business trips for 1-2 days as well. I do all the other things (excluding travel) almost 3-4 times a week especially if I go into the office. The main stuff I carry are, the MBP 14, an iPad 12.9, books and notebooks, gym equipment, and my main DSLR. I think this backpack with the separate camera component does it all for me and this video kind of sold it for me. For example, I could be in the office, go for lunch with my colleagues, and can now take my camera in a separate bag (SAFELY). I can take this to the gym with me, and also carry it around in the gym, because I don't like to put my bag in lockers because (London) and the stuff I carry is REALLY expensive. So I think this bag can be easily carried around in the gym, knowing my tech equipment won't be damaged when I drop or place/move the bag around a lot (correct me if I'm wrong here) or if you think it's not sturdy enough. Dunno about the travel part, but I can imagine it being enough for a day or 2.
Yo dude thanks so much for the comment and yea I think this bag will be perfect for you. It’s super versatile (espesh with all the modular components) and is big enough to travel with for a few days no problem. If you get one be sure to let us know what you think of it 💪🏾
awesome review, as always brother. this video convinced me to order this pack.
So glad to hear! Please let us know what you think of the pack after you get the chance to test it out
Aaron... my man. I love your style and how you describe what you love and dislike about whatever it is you're reviewing. I would definitely grab a beer with you my friend. I'm already waiting on this pack but you've solidified my prerequisite love for this company and backpack. I can't wait for what the world throws my way as I use the absolute HELL out of it. Great and thorough review, idk how I've watched so many of your videos without subscribing but it is officially OFFICIAL.
Sidenote_ I got the Xpac in black. Ohhhhweee!
Brandon thanks so much dude, and so excited that we are freaking OFFISH! Plz let us know what you think of the Prima once you test it out for a week or two
Hey Aaron. Thanks for al the great content! I have the BS Errant and I've been loving it so far. Thinking of buying this as a short-term travel backpack. Do you think it's large enough for this purpose or should I go directly to something like the Aer Travel Pack 3?
Keep the awesome videos coming!
Thanks Ivan, and yes totally, if you pack light then this is def a great short-term travel pack.
Every Reviews are helpful and Awesome.
Thanks so much Taehyun!
Hey Aaron! It is a nice review. Very helpful. But, I guess, the one little strap above the side bottle pocket is not a compression strap. It is just for holding the tripod to fix it when you put the legs of it into the pocket below.
Great call Maksym - thanks so much for pointing that out!
Good review. I do like how your backpack reviews are structured.
Questions:
1. It looks like the shoulder straps have load lifters. Does this pack have any internal framing to really handle weight?
2. Overall how much does this pack weigh empty with that fieldspace and vergecase? Does it feel heavy? I personally am beginning to find heavy packs when empty to be a downer
3. When you extend that vergecase to hold larger lenses, does it still fit side-ways into the pack?
4. Does the laptop compartment have a separate tablet sleeve?
5. How does having one compression strap on one side of the bag supposed to work? Does it actually keep the pack shape slim if you put less stuff or compressible stuff into the main compartment?
6. You mention the outside material is like a school backpack. My old school packs allowed water to eventually soak through while walking in the rain for 30 minutes.. How water-resistant are these materials? Most of my old camera backpacks and hiking packs and rain covers.
7. Is there a pass-through to hook this pack on the handle of rolling luggage?
I'd reach out to Boundary Supply for your questions 🤘🏼
1. Really stiff but no solid framing.
2. Considering all of the things this pack comes decked out with I'd say no. Although it's not a light pack eighter, it's what you could expect from a pack this size and with all this functionality.
3. Yes.
4. The tablet sleeve is in the fieldspace.
5. It doesn't. It's not a compression strap, it's there to secure a tripod for example.
6. Fell into the water while kayaking and some stuff definitely got soaked. Haven't had any problems at all with heavy rain though.
7. I've used the opening behind the backplate for that, works.
Good video, great editing. I love everything about this bag, with the exception of the price point... Do you have any recommendations around or below the 100 usd range?
Thanks Christopher! Maybe check out the Standard Luggage Daily Backpack - ua-cam.com/video/uK0qIGaMe9c/v-deo.html
Awesome review!
Thanks Eduardo!
You're content is absolutely top notch.
Thanks so much Zach!
Even though I'm not photographer ether, I was debating on this bag because it's low profile and possible for hiking correct? Ultra light backpacking do you you think?
It’s not ultra light and it’s not designed to be a hiking bag, but it can double as a hiking bag for sure! But it’s def an urban/camera/laptop bag first (imo)
Hello. I enjoyed your review. I have been wondering on this modular system as an amateur photographer. In the specs, something is missing: the weight of the whole system. Many say it is not light, but I don't see any precise weight. Could you provide us with this information? Thanks.
Hey Pierre, thanks for the kind words! I unfortunately don't have any information regarding weight - there isn't any info on the BS site :(
@@Nomads.Nation All the people who have tried it say it is a bit heavy, so I suspect it to be more than 2 kg with its 2 inserts. Also, once the verge case is inside, comments say it takes all the inner space, and you cannot even put a bottle in the external mesh pocket (too tight). These are 2 flaws which will make me step aside this bag.
The capacity for the pack alone is only 25L - expandable to 31L (and from reviews doesn't even seem to fit that). Your video says 31L expandable to 36L (were you reading the specs for the WNDRD PRVKE 31?)
DAMN! I screwed that one up. Thanks for pointing that out Sandy
Idk if this even exists, but do you have any recommendations for sort of a “hybrid” backpack. I’m talking a bag I can edc (laptop included) with but also pack for world travel? Something like Nomatics bag but not Nomatics bag. Thanks!
Check out the Knack Pack expandable backpack - we did a review on it
Agree on the top handle, disagree on the side one. I've had this bag for years now, and when it's packed super tight and you want to take it down from overhead bins, a 2-hand 2-handle grab is just great, and the small-footprint side handle is just right for the job.
While I didn’t think about this at the time of reviewing, I completely agree with you now.
Can you please let me know the capacity of the main compartment H, W, D?
Sorry dude, I don't have the pack on me at this point in time. I'd reach out to Boundary Supply :)
The verge-case doesn't take up any space in the pack if you attach it to the buckles on the side. And the waist strap has 3 different uses, the one seen in your video, a shoulder strap for the verge-case and a waist strap for the verge-case (kind of like a fanny pack).
Good review but one to many flashing texts.
Thanks for the feedback Pontus!
Hey Aaron,
I am a touring musician and I have been using a Peak Design 30L for the last couple years but I've kind of fallen out of love with it. I currently have a Boundary Errant bag and I love it so I was looking to swap the Peak for the Prima. I'm debating either going that route or getting something like the Topo Global Traveler (or another black hole type bag) and using a bunch of packing cubes / organizational bags to house all my gear, with the benefit of that being that I could keep my gear out of the bag and use it as an EDC when not on the road. Right now I just keep my PD loaded out with my gear so I can't use it for any other purpose. I can give you a more detailed break down of what I'm packing out but any advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks!
Chris
Hey Chris, if 30L is a good size for you then absolutely - you’ll love the prima! I haven’t tested out Topo bags yet unfortunately. Plz keep me in the loop how it goes 💪🏾
@@Nomads.Nation Thanks for the reply and will do!
What the difference between the Boundary Supply and the PVRSD 21L?
Basically everything!
Nice video, thanks for sharing..
Glad you liked!
I have never commented on a video as much as it was good, but this video is incredible. Love the Review and I am have started to save some money for this beauty. But I am concerned that someone will steal it because it looks expensive and cool.
Thanks so much dude! I understand your concern, and if you live in an area where theft is a common problem then you will certainly want to be careful when in public.
Is the waist belt stowable while it's still velcroed on the bag?
Agggghhh I can’t remember, sorry! I recommend reaching out to Boundary Supply, and please let us know what they say!
I was wondering why there are multiple accounts on the size of the backpack... I see some like you say 31-36 and others say 25-30. Either way, it is big enough for me, but it is a bit confusing.
Tbh I’m confused too haha
Still a fan of this backpack? Thinking of getting it for a daily driver to work and around town type bag
100%. It’s a beast
help? for: son for college; want: COMFORT, water on exterior, room for books and 15" laptop compartment, some organization. on list now is: Waterfield Pro, Evergoods CHZ26, Synik 30, and Greenroom136 rainmaker; what would you buy if you were 18 and headed to college :)
Looks perfect for students 😍
Absolutely! Also check out our Bellroy review coming this week - also perfect for students 😍
This backpack goes PERFECTLY with your scooter's style!
Couldn’t agree more 😜
“David Blaine shit right here” Hahahhaha this video really was well put! The filmography to commentating and keeping it fun.
Haha! Thanks so much! I'm glad you like our ridiculous sense of humor 😂
I think you should also include security features such as zipper locks
Will do, great rec 💪🏾
Hey - great review and I like seeing the options. In your description, your mentioning the "Peak Design Everyday Backpack is perfect for you if…" but... this is the Boundary Supply Prima System review, so a bit confusing. typo?
good eye! thanks for the heads up - have fixed :)
Would be a great if most of these could fit big laptops, mine is 14"h x 11" w and maaaan its so hard to find a durable water resistance backpack with good laptop protection.
supply and demand - most people in this target audience use MBPs
What do YOU think of the Boundary Supply Prima System? Let us know in the comments below - it helps us improve our channel!
Hey buddy, I can tell you're really passionate about making these kinds of videos. I'm curious to know who you're appealing to with all those on screen animations and so much camera movement. Made me a bit dizzy. It's all love. - Benny.
Benoit Potvin thanks for the comment! Our videos are definitely higher energy and aren't for everyone :)
Good news is I love this backpack and I NEED it. Bad news is the price about doubled sinced you filmed this. Is that normal or is it just cause of inflation and supply chain issues?
Ah yes BS increased their prices shortly after we aired this video, plus like you said with supply chain and inflation issues I think it went up even more
Bro, welcome to Vietnam, hope we treat you well
Thanks Quan! Vietnam always treats me well :)
Ok I binged your videos and I like this one the best aesthetically out of all the edc’s but it’s way too big for me since I’m only five feet tall 😅 I’m trying to do 20-24L.
Hope you enjoyed the binge! And yes, aesthetically this is a brilliant bag, but it’s a bit big for an EDC for someone your height 😅
hey there i really like your videos. im trying throw them to find the perfect bagpack for me. i have a nornal 32 litres backpack but he is very short so while im filling it it is really pops out. more than that i trying to finds sort of daily laptop study/work backpack woth alot of storage space (the 32 litres that i have is a bit little) and like for daily workout cloths space . i use it for weekend travels to so if there a bag that it fits fot me i will really apritiate your help. thank you
Check out our playlists - they are organized by size of backpack. This will help give you a better idea of what you like by the size you need
The indiana jones vibe is awesome man, what are you talking about. everyone has a black backpack
So true, Indiana Jones is always the right vibe 🤠
That backpack is dope af, but I do feel like the material is too boring for me to get it lol
Sooo dope! And agreed that the materials are a bit average looking, but after using this pack for a year I can tell you that they are incredibly durable :)
I was liking this until the separate camera bag, I prefer integrated camera storage. The extra bag is too much to fiddle with in my opinion.
more versatile this way, but more weight/complications too
Hey Aaron,
Your videos are the best by far!!
Unfortunately it seems like the greatest features in backpacks are made for those who carries it on their right shoulder, am I right? Like the key spot etc.
Keep doing a great job with this videos! 👏
Thanks so much for the comment! If you are saying that you like to wear your backpack on your left shoulder, then yes, you might lose a bit of functionality, but to be honest any backpack is going to have limitations depending on how you wear it. Hope that helps mate!
DUDE! fellow Dangle Hater here! Just had to say something lol. Finally someone who cares about the little things 😂
We are kindred spirits lol. Death to dangle!
One of the coolest bags I ever had.
But this is too heavy and too thick even empty. If you just wanna bring a laptop in it it already feels like your hiking.
nailed it - so cool but so damn heavy
may i have the bird's case?, since you dont needed it. please. only if you dont mind. PLEASE...
Birds case?
Isn’t it heavy? It’s almost 4 pounds
Yes, it's def. on the heavier side, but weight is never a huge issue to me on backpacks - it's just a pound or two difference
Good but not great backpack ! I have that backpack ! The chest strap keep coming off ! I lost one and got a new replacement one ! But still loose and will come off ! Their customer service is poor ! I have few of their products ! Due to their poor service ! I usually buy 2 backpack per year ! I just got codeofbell x pod and x case and they are great ! You should do a review on them !
I can't wait to do a COB review! I just checked out a few of their bags in a local store and they look amazing
That blue and white arrow transition is hella annoying. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if it's just one arrow passing through but 2 is just too much.
You don't need transition to roll up a B-Roll clip. It should only be use when transitioned into another chapter so it won't feel too overwhelming.
The whole video feel "over-edited"
Agreed! Check out our newest vids - no more hella annoying blue arrows 😎
Boundary Supply managed to make a 31 liter backpack that looks uglier and bulkier than the Wandrd Prvke 41 liter. That's an achievement.
I think it looks amazing, but to each their own
Your code no longer works... Why is that?
let me chase up Boundary Supply and ask them - thanks for the heads up!
@@Nomads.Nation thanks, was about to pull the trigger. You still recommend it? Is it possible to use it as a 2 day carry on? I also like the ability to use it for when I have a camera too.
@@DUHM08 yes great bag, could work as 2-day carry on just depends on how much you pack
@@Nomads.Nationany updates on the code? And thanks for the reply! And this great video. Love the content
@@DUHM08 Boundary just got back to me and they are not giving us a new code, so we are pulling them all down today. Sorry dude! Maybe wait to see if there are any Black Friday deals. If you still want to support our channel, be sure to use the first link in the description 🙏
Hi Aaron, I really like this video, but there are way too many cuts and transitions in that video, as well es way too many texts - in my opinion. It seems like this video is made for an audience with ADHD that will get bored if not given a visiual cue every 30-60 sec. Btw., 80% of my backpacks are (coyote) brown. The other 20% are multicam.
Hey Alexander, appreciate the feedback and totally agree. This video is older, if you look at our newer reviews you'll see that we turned the intensity down a bit :)
Arris system looks better :)
Different bags different systems! I think the Prima is a bit better - everything works in unison a bit more seamlessly imo. But both are great 👍🏽
Not concerned about the material having some BS story. Get over that! Good grief!
Thanks for the feedback! Having reviewed 300+ bags I like the little details, but totally understand that it's not your cup of tea :)