I’m actually using this Korin bag right now in Europe… and no complaints. Thanks for the Solgaard recommendation because those bags intrigue me. Does that hanging closet system really work as advertised?
@@theocdtraveler great for a casual trip, not so business friendly. Compressing it can be tricky, but once you learn tricks - like boxing it out as much as possible, fitting way more than normal is totally possible. I did 5 days in Malaga with no issues. Not a lot of heavy clothing needed, though ;)
Nice review - thanks so much! Unless I overlooked, maybe next time could you touch on the backpack straps (and the storage for them; do they pack away or come off; how would they be dealt with if this became checked luggage)? The KS campaign shows that they look comfy, so I hope that’s the case. (That’s an important factor to me - long gone are the days where I can put up with uncomfortable straps that dig into me.) Also, do you think they could have improved them at all by adding some of the mesh / perforated / breathable material? Do you think you would be all sweaty under those straps after a 20-30 min walk on a summer trip in Europe?
So great call. I totally missed the straps. First I have a couple of reviews on backpacks with detachable straps - the Korin does not do this. They are integrated so checking it as luggage would be a risk. You can awkwardly rig them by stuffing them in the pullman strap, etc. but definitely not designed to do so. The air cushioned straps are great, especially for cooling but in my mind they are not perfectly comfortable at least they weren't in my Korin SnapPack which has the same straps...however they were great during my trip to Europe. Here's a review of that bag: ua-cam.com/video/YR3N8EjjrGM/v-deo.html. I did a 12 day trip in July to Europe with a top-rated bag on Amazon (ua-cam.com/video/xRUshw_hHFg/v-deo.html) and it was brutal. Korin's straps are waaaay better. I'm going back in June and I'm really excited to have the Korin Travlo for that!
Great to see a review out and it was pretty comprehensive too!! Could you talk about the water bottle pocket/storage?? It seems that it would take from the internal storage and thus remove a fair bit of space. Also could you review the "Clicksling S" that is also launching with this campaign?? I'd love to see more!!
I’m sorry I missed it. I had a 16 oz San Pellegrino and was actually able to put it in there with relative ease (with the bag packed I just forgot to shoot it). Would a 40 oz stainless bottle be difficult? Probably. My current Bange backpack has the exact issue you’re describing with the internal water bottle pocket. In due not have that issue with the Travlo.
@@rchosfan There is no way. It’s a backpack… what are they talking about? Let me test it… I think that’s like the ship weight…😂😂 definitely a normal backpack weight
@@theocdtraveler Thanks! Well, that’s just a crazy… and a really unfortunate typo because I wonder how many people have not given it much consideration bec they they think it weighs a ton. (Thanks again!)
well...@@rchosfan I just weighed myself with and without the bag+accessories and it appears to weigh the 5.2 pounds they referenced. Skip the accessories and it's closer to 4.5 lbs. I'm shocked - because of the way it's contoured it doesn't feel like 5 lbs at all.
It doesn’t count as a handbag on a flight too big to go under the seat. Therefore it’s meant to be a carry on but I’d rather have traditional suitcase with wheels
Definitely not a personal item, this would be for the overhead storage. There’s o doubt that Pullman bags have their place….but…they suck in Europe for example. If you’re doing public transit or old cities with cobble stone or hitting trains…well backpacks are the way to go. If you’re doing a backpack do this one!
Does it have the secret pocket in the back like the Clickpack Pro?
It does not unfortunately. I love that pocket on my ClickPack but for this backpack they instead used that space for a trolley handle pass through
Would love to see a review of the Solgaard. I've been using this bag for 2 years now, and absolutely love it.
I’m actually using this Korin bag right now in Europe… and no complaints. Thanks for the Solgaard recommendation because those bags intrigue me. Does that hanging closet system really work as advertised?
@@theocdtraveler great for a casual trip, not so business friendly. Compressing it can be tricky, but once you learn tricks - like boxing it out as much as possible, fitting way more than normal is totally possible. I did 5 days in Malaga with no issues. Not a lot of heavy clothing needed, though ;)
I’ll have to check it out…thx for the recommendation!
Nice review - thanks so much! Unless I overlooked, maybe next time could you touch on the backpack straps (and the storage for them; do they pack away or come off; how would they be dealt with if this became checked luggage)? The KS campaign shows that they look comfy, so I hope that’s the case. (That’s an important factor to me - long gone are the days where I can put up with uncomfortable straps that dig into me.) Also, do you think they could have improved them at all by adding some of the mesh / perforated / breathable material? Do you think you would be all sweaty under those straps after a 20-30 min walk on a summer trip in Europe?
So great call. I totally missed the straps. First I have a couple of reviews on backpacks with detachable straps - the Korin does not do this. They are integrated so checking it as luggage would be a risk. You can awkwardly rig them by stuffing them in the pullman strap, etc. but definitely not designed to do so. The air cushioned straps are great, especially for cooling but in my mind they are not perfectly comfortable at least they weren't in my Korin SnapPack which has the same straps...however they were great during my trip to Europe. Here's a review of that bag: ua-cam.com/video/YR3N8EjjrGM/v-deo.html. I did a 12 day trip in July to Europe with a top-rated bag on Amazon (ua-cam.com/video/xRUshw_hHFg/v-deo.html) and it was brutal. Korin's straps are waaaay better. I'm going back in June and I'm really excited to have the Korin Travlo for that!
Great to see a review out and it was pretty comprehensive too!!
Could you talk about the water bottle pocket/storage?? It seems that it would take from the internal storage and thus remove a fair bit of space.
Also could you review the "Clicksling S" that is also launching with this campaign?? I'd love to see more!!
I’m sorry I missed it. I had a 16 oz San Pellegrino and was actually able to put it in there with relative ease (with the bag packed I just forgot to shoot it). Would a 40 oz stainless bottle be difficult? Probably. My current Bange backpack has the exact issue you’re describing with the internal water bottle pocket. In due not have that issue with the Travlo.
How much did the bag weigh?
Like nothing worth noting. I think 2-3 lbs max.
@@theocdtravelerConsidering the Kickstarter campaign says it weighs 2.4kg, I’m very surprised! So it doesn’t feel like 5+ lbs? (5.291 to be exact 😅)
@@rchosfan There is no way. It’s a backpack… what are they talking about? Let me test it… I think that’s like the ship weight…😂😂 definitely a normal backpack weight
@@theocdtraveler Thanks! Well, that’s just a crazy… and a really unfortunate typo because I wonder how many people have not given it much consideration bec they they think it weighs a ton. (Thanks again!)
well...@@rchosfan I just weighed myself with and without the bag+accessories and it appears to weigh the 5.2 pounds they referenced. Skip the accessories and it's closer to 4.5 lbs. I'm shocked - because of the way it's contoured it doesn't feel like 5 lbs at all.
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It doesn’t count as a handbag on a flight too big to go under the seat. Therefore it’s meant to be a carry on but I’d rather have traditional suitcase with wheels
Definitely not a personal item, this would be for the overhead storage. There’s o doubt that Pullman bags have their place….but…they suck in Europe for example. If you’re doing public transit or old cities with cobble stone or hitting trains…well backpacks are the way to go. If you’re doing a backpack do this one!
Nobody will stop you from saying it’s a personal item. Trust me.