Danny had it right. Ctb 26 all the way. Maybe a bullet ruck if they added the same webbing as the cr2 with water bottle pockets. That would equal it. But man the ctb 26 and them outside quick access pockets r so badass@Nomads.Nation
I love the idea of having actually conversations about gear rather than just reviews. This is so insightful and helpful for deciding on what to carry. Thanks!
I think it’s a bit more niche, but for me this content is for the hardcore gear nerds. As long as the episodes continually get 3k+ views I’ll keep em up 💪🏻
Love the podcast format! I’ve watched all 3 episodes start to finish. Also love that you’ve switched it up and brought on Danny Packs! Love his reviews. One suggestion, if you use a solid mic setup (like Bo does) for the audio, it really elevates the podcast. Since it’s mostly voices, talking, and banter, the audio of the voices are everything. Anyway, love what you’re doing. Love the hustle. Been following the Fyro bag from the jump, and will definitely be grabbing one!
I can’t ever see myself buying a pack with e bright orange interior, so that eliminates a ton of colabs for me. However, the one colab I do own is the Aer x Ministry of Supply Lunar Pack. I didn’t know about it until I saw a vid from Danny.
I was hesitant to spend the time watching this, but was glad that I did in the end. I was fully expecting Danny to pick the GR2 as his favorite bag, so when he picked the CTB26, it confirmed my decision to order one to give a try. I like my GR2 quite a bit, but the lack of water bottle holders, quick access pocket (on my 500D GR2), and a few other things make it a bit less ideal for travel use.
I understand not liking the webbing on the goruck bags that gives em the military look, personally I like em it's more utilitarian especially when you travel, it's one of the reason why the Jansport hatchet is one of my favorite bags. I hunted down a gr1 slick and love but do wish it had the webbing least on the sides.
I was really wanting the GR1 Slick (21L) for an edc bag but went ahead and preordered the CPL16. The downside with the GR1 that I’ve heard is it gets uncomfortable when carrying a laptop in and laptop compartment. That’s a bummer because I need to carry mine everywhere.
@@mr_red13 I can definitely see how the laptop compartment can be uncomfortable with a laptop in it the frame sheet is thin and and it would definitely protrude. However the inside has an elastic pocket putting a laptop with a sleeve would work well. Thought that's just a though I don't carry a laptop, or have any experience with evergoods bags.
It’s close between the 2 brands for me, BUT if Evergoods were to make their shoulder straps as thick and beefy as Goruck they would become the Everkings!
edc- Evergoods CTB26 Phoenix 2 travel- Goruck GR2 Heritage 34L Wishlist: Evergoods x Griffin CTB32-35L (without hip belt, side grab handles on both sides, water bottle pockets to be the same waxed canvass as the rest of the bag instead of the stretchy mesh, top grab handle to sit a little higher with more padding similar to the ones on gorucks) *also I don't carry two laptops and I certainly would never put a hydration bladder with my laptop, therefore since the laptop compartment takes some volume away from the main compartment maybe expand the actual main compartment making the laptop compartment a little slimmer with some sort of fleece lining would be amazing. Small pockets would be a nice addition like the ones on the able carry max to store ssd's and other peripherals.
Goruck = marketing geniuses as much as anything else. Evergoods = inspired, over engineered, very analytical, functional and aesthetic. I like Goruck but Evergoods wins for me.
I have a bullet 15L and it's great for outdoor / dog days. Goruck is a great company and very focused on the military/ruck vibe which I kind of dig. @@Nomads.Nation
Great podcast! I enjoyed seeing all three of you. 26L GR1 is my favorite bag. Evergoods makes a great bag, but it didn't fit me as well as the GR1. Colabs: For me, they are cool to see the designs, but I'm unlikely to buy any of them.
For me what I don’t like about the collab/drop culture is how it taps into the “fear of missing out” and “gear acquisition syndrome”. Two sides of the same coin. And maybe that’s just my own psychological problem I have to deal with, that’s fine, but I bet lots of other people feel similarly.
Based on what I own, below is my ranking considering I am 165cm, 68kg, working in an office environment, and loving hybrid modular and in-situ organisation. 1. Evergoods Phoenix 2 (collab of CTB26); 2. Evergoods Phoenix (collab of CPL24); 3. Goruck GR1 21L (and like Bo, I only have the 1000D cordura nylon which is way tougher than my skin) 🤟🏻💪🏼
@@bluekhaki5818 if ‘fit’ means how comfortable to carry for a smaller guy, the answer is yes. If it is really a 26-L bag the answer is a (good) no as I feel it is more of a 28-L bag due to the 2 water bottle sleeve outside is giving me extra capacity. I can put two CAP1 in the sleeves making it an extra 2-L without compromising internal organization.
On the mouse front, I was really entertained by the Magic Mouse discussion. I've been looking for a new, more compact (ie: flatter so it fits in my bag better), travel mouse and have been trying out a few options before I leave on my next trip. I've been using a Razor Atheris for quite a while now and while the usability is quite good, it's relatively thick and doesn't pack all that well. So I recently purchased a Lenovo Yoga N700 mouse (this is the one that rotates in the middle so that it stores flat), a Microsoft Arc mouse, and an Apple Magic Mouse 2. I had to jump through a few hoops to get Windows 10 drivers for the Magic Mouse in order to get the scroll functionality to work, but out of the 3, it is hands down the best option. It just feels the best in my hands, the scroll wheel works a lot better than the other 2, and the left/right buttons feel like they're much higher quality. It's not going to replace my full-size SteelSeries mouse when I'm home or at the office, but it looks like it IS going to be my go-to travel mouse. The only negative is that it uses a Lightning connector for charging rather than USB C.
I know this is a 5 month old conversation but can’t help myself 😅. I just don’t see the point to Magic Mouse for travel. Sure it’s small, light, and thin but the trackpad on all of Apple’s notebooks is already with you and so much more versatile with gestures and usability. For me it’s a lot more comfortable than Magic Mouse. If I’m going to schlep a mouse, it’s got to outdo the trackpad in some way. That’s currently the MX Master 3s. Chonkey & plus size sure, but also ergonomic perfection. If I’m worried about bulk and weight, my MBP’s trackpad is it! Okay, that’s off my chest 😂
@@MisterChibs in my case, I'm not using an Apple notebook / laptop. I'm using it with a Microsoft Surface with Microsoft's keyboard cover. The keyboard cover mouse pad works reasonably well, but it's no replacement for a decent mouse. The other option I've been trying is Apple's Magic Trackpad and I'm finding I'm pretty happy with that. It is also super easy to pack since it's so flat.
I like evergoods for their versatility in their line up. The MPL is underrated. Goruck is cool, but too military looking for me. But it could survive a lifetime of use.
very fun, I really enjoyed listening to your thoughts on these two brands. My new CPL16 will be soon on its way, very excited to try it, as it is right in my alley for EDC (24 liters is way too much). Collabs are very frustrating while you live in Europe, sometimes there are a few pieces available for astronomic prices, sometimes it's not available at all, like the last mystery ranch carryolgy unicorn v2...
@@mr_red13 I’m wearing daily for 5 months now, it’s almost perfect for my use (I carry some tech gear, a MacBook 14, few documents and sometimes an umbrella, that’s it). Lots of useful pockets, easy access, very comfortable, my only downside is that it doesn’t stand on its own.
@@manueldelgado5336 I went to the shop in my area to view the 26 and 35. After comparing both bags side by side, the 26 is a better option as the carry on allowance is much tighter here in the South East Asia region and also the 35l looks bulkier.
Bo is old, kick him out of the podcast. 😂 I’m kidding, I’m older, we need the voice of our generation. And I’m subscribed to all of your channels. ❤ Nice to see Danny in the podcast.
Interesting discussion. On another note. Aaron I sent you an email a week ago to your Nomads Nation website. Never heard back. It's from Ron at SMD. Thanks
Basically, this is tough b/c GoRuck is objectively a poorly designed product. It is an overpriced product that offers very little beyond aesthetics in some of the bags. They have done nothing to provide value to the customer outside of shipping their production off shore to offer some cheaper bags. Evergoods continues to iterate and improve their offering and value to the client. The collabs are just annoying cash grabs, but that's fine as you can still opt into the standard bags and get the same functionality. As a member of the community, GoRuck has come to represent everything I don't like.
@@Nomads.Nation I think it really depends on your shape. For me, my low back is uncomfortable unless I wear the bag so high and so tight that it feels like a vice.
Goruck vs Evergoods. Who do you think wins? 👇
Evergoods for versatility for sure!
@@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeaterin terms of versatility, I agree
Danny had it right. Ctb 26 all the way. Maybe a bullet ruck if they added the same webbing as the cr2 with water bottle pockets. That would equal it. But man the ctb 26 and them outside quick access pockets r so badass@Nomads.Nation
@@Nomads.Nation Their Cap 1 pouch is so good too
@@Nutsackfart oh hell yea
I love the idea of having actually conversations about gear rather than just reviews. This is so insightful and helpful for deciding on what to carry. Thanks!
I think it’s a bit more niche, but for me this content is for the hardcore gear nerds. As long as the episodes continually get 3k+ views I’ll keep em up 💪🏻
Bo hitting hard with the solid quality camera set up
Yea he’s such a show off ;)
@dannypacks is 100% right. CTB26 is the all around GOAT (and my EDC)
I can’t wait to review it 💪🏻
Love my CTB26! I am considering something a bit smaller at some point for a true EDC but the CTB26 gets the job done pretty well.
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wow, it's Danny. To add: JB Outside is another guy to talk about Goruck. Would be nice too if you can invite the bag makers themselves.
The one and only
Spoiling us with two in one week ! And love to see Danny on the pod too !
Keep it up mate
More coming with Danny hopefully soon!
I'd love to hear a discussion on the new Bullet Two Compartment bags. Those are quite interesting!
Great suggestion!
Love the podcast format! I’ve watched all 3 episodes start to finish. Also love that you’ve switched it up and brought on Danny Packs! Love his reviews.
One suggestion, if you use a solid mic setup (like Bo does) for the audio, it really elevates the podcast. Since it’s mostly voices, talking, and banter, the audio of the voices are everything.
Anyway, love what you’re doing. Love the hustle. Been following the Fyro bag from the jump, and will definitely be grabbing one!
Yea working on it lol, thanks for the feedback
I can’t ever see myself buying a pack with e bright orange interior, so that eliminates a ton of colabs for me. However, the one colab I do own is the Aer x Ministry of Supply Lunar Pack. I didn’t know about it until I saw a vid from Danny.
I don’t even know about that one haha
2 podcast episodes in a week?! 😍 You're killing it Aaron!
Hope you enjoy!!
The mutual respect you all have for each other and the larger community is commendable and fun to see.
thank you so much!
I was hesitant to spend the time watching this, but was glad that I did in the end. I was fully expecting Danny to pick the GR2 as his favorite bag, so when he picked the CTB26, it confirmed my decision to order one to give a try. I like my GR2 quite a bit, but the lack of water bottle holders, quick access pocket (on my 500D GR2), and a few other things make it a bit less ideal for travel use.
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I understand not liking the webbing on the goruck bags that gives em the military look, personally I like em it's more utilitarian especially when you travel, it's one of the reason why the Jansport hatchet is one of my favorite bags. I hunted down a gr1 slick and love but do wish it had the webbing least on the sides.
Good point
I was really wanting the GR1 Slick (21L) for an edc bag but went ahead and preordered the CPL16. The downside with the GR1 that I’ve heard is it gets uncomfortable when carrying a laptop in and laptop compartment. That’s a bummer because I need to carry mine everywhere.
@@mr_red13 I can definitely see how the laptop compartment can be uncomfortable with a laptop in it the frame sheet is thin and and it would definitely protrude. However the inside has an elastic pocket putting a laptop with a sleeve would work well. Thought that's just a though I don't carry a laptop, or have any experience with evergoods bags.
Should do AER next episode! But i wonder who the competitor is..
Aer vs Bellroy for sure
It would be awesome to have all 3 of you and have Kevin and Jack join the next podcast.
Great idea but I’m also terrified at the thought of moderating a 5-person podcast 😂
@@Nomads.Nation you are doing amazing.
@@ChinmayH 🫶🏽
It’s close between the 2 brands for me, BUT if Evergoods were to make their shoulder straps as thick and beefy as Goruck they would become the Everkings!
🤴 😂
Really fun format and lots of juicy info to be gleaned from the opinions. More please.
More coming soon!
I have GR1 and Bullet in Dyneema. Traveling the world with them. Absolutely great kit for sure!!!!
I wanna test out anything in Dyneema so bad
Ah this was such a nice podcast to listen and watch! Great conversation! :D
Thanks for listening !
edc- Evergoods CTB26 Phoenix 2
travel- Goruck GR2 Heritage 34L
Wishlist:
Evergoods x Griffin CTB32-35L (without hip belt, side grab handles on both sides, water bottle pockets to be the same waxed canvass as the rest of the bag instead of the stretchy mesh, top grab handle to sit a little higher with more padding similar to the ones on gorucks)
*also I don't carry two laptops and I certainly would never put a hydration bladder with my laptop, therefore since the laptop compartment takes some volume away from the main compartment maybe expand the actual main compartment making the laptop compartment a little slimmer with some sort of fleece lining would be amazing. Small pockets would be a nice addition like the ones on the able carry max to store ssd's and other peripherals.
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Timing couldn't be better. I'm deciding between these two brands right now for my next adventure travel pack.
We did it just for you ;)
Goruck = marketing geniuses as much as anything else. Evergoods = inspired, over engineered, very analytical, functional and aesthetic. I like Goruck but Evergoods wins for me.
Solid analysis
I have a bullet 15L and it's great for outdoor / dog days. Goruck is a great company and very focused on the military/ruck vibe which I kind of dig. @@Nomads.Nation
Great podcast! I enjoyed seeing all three of you.
26L GR1 is my favorite bag. Evergoods makes a great bag, but it didn't fit me as well as the GR1.
Colabs: For me, they are cool to see the designs, but I'm unlikely to buy any of them.
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For me what I don’t like about the collab/drop culture is how it taps into the “fear of missing out” and “gear acquisition syndrome”. Two sides of the same coin. And maybe that’s just my own psychological problem I have to deal with, that’s fine, but I bet lots of other people feel similarly.
Oh yea, you aren’t alone
Awesome! I love Danny and his energy is really good!
He’s the man
The only thing that keeps me from getting a GoRuck bag is the price tag and at glance the straps looking incredible uncomfortable.
I find them quite comfy, but the 1000D nylon material does take some time to break into
Based on what I own, below is my ranking considering I am 165cm, 68kg, working in an office environment, and loving hybrid modular and in-situ organisation.
1. Evergoods Phoenix 2 (collab of CTB26);
2. Evergoods Phoenix (collab of CPL24);
3. Goruck GR1 21L (and like Bo, I only have the 1000D cordura nylon which is way tougher than my skin)
🤟🏻💪🏼
🤟🏾💪🏻
How's the fit of the CTB 26? Asking as a guy with a smaller frame.
@@bluekhaki5818 if ‘fit’ means how comfortable to carry for a smaller guy, the answer is yes. If it is really a 26-L bag the answer is a (good) no as I feel it is more of a 28-L bag due to the 2 water bottle sleeve outside is giving me extra capacity. I can put two CAP1 in the sleeves making it an extra 2-L without compromising internal organization.
On the mouse front, I was really entertained by the Magic Mouse discussion. I've been looking for a new, more compact (ie: flatter so it fits in my bag better), travel mouse and have been trying out a few options before I leave on my next trip. I've been using a Razor Atheris for quite a while now and while the usability is quite good, it's relatively thick and doesn't pack all that well. So I recently purchased a Lenovo Yoga N700 mouse (this is the one that rotates in the middle so that it stores flat), a Microsoft Arc mouse, and an Apple Magic Mouse 2. I had to jump through a few hoops to get Windows 10 drivers for the Magic Mouse in order to get the scroll functionality to work, but out of the 3, it is hands down the best option. It just feels the best in my hands, the scroll wheel works a lot better than the other 2, and the left/right buttons feel like they're much higher quality. It's not going to replace my full-size SteelSeries mouse when I'm home or at the office, but it looks like it IS going to be my go-to travel mouse. The only negative is that it uses a Lightning connector for charging rather than USB C.
I love my Magic Mouse
I know this is a 5 month old conversation but can’t help myself 😅. I just don’t see the point to Magic Mouse for travel. Sure it’s small, light, and thin but the trackpad on all of Apple’s notebooks is already with you and so much more versatile with gestures and usability. For me it’s a lot more comfortable than Magic Mouse. If I’m going to schlep a mouse, it’s got to outdo the trackpad in some way. That’s currently the MX Master 3s. Chonkey & plus size sure, but also ergonomic perfection. If I’m worried about bulk and weight, my MBP’s trackpad is it! Okay, that’s off my chest 😂
@@MisterChibs in my case, I'm not using an Apple notebook / laptop. I'm using it with a Microsoft Surface with Microsoft's keyboard cover. The keyboard cover mouse pad works reasonably well, but it's no replacement for a decent mouse. The other option I've been trying is Apple's Magic Trackpad and I'm finding I'm pretty happy with that. It is also super easy to pack since it's so flat.
@@GeoffsUA-cam ahh I assumed you had a MacBook. I use the Magic Trackpad on my lazyboy. Apple makes the best trackpads for sure.
Love it. Goruck Go.!! Checking in from Australia.
thanks matey!
I like evergoods for their versatility in their line up. The MPL is underrated. Goruck is cool, but too military looking for me. But it could survive a lifetime of use.
Totally agree - and Evergoods continues to innovate and expand their versatility in their product line where GORUCK seems a bit more risk averse
very fun, I really enjoyed listening to your thoughts on these two brands. My new CPL16 will be soon on its way, very excited to try it, as it is right in my alley for EDC (24 liters is way too much). Collabs are very frustrating while you live in Europe, sometimes there are a few pieces available for astronomic prices, sometimes it's not available at all, like the last mystery ranch carryolgy unicorn v2...
Stoked to hear your thoughts on the CPL16
I just preordered one. What’re your thoughts on it? Would you recommend it over other bags that compete with it?
@@mr_red13 I’m wearing daily for 5 months now, it’s almost perfect for my use (I carry some tech gear, a MacBook 14, few documents and sometimes an umbrella, that’s it). Lots of useful pockets, easy access, very comfortable, my only downside is that it doesn’t stand on its own.
@@laelian if that’s the only downside that sounds like an awesome bag! Thanks man I appreciate your insight 🫡
Just looove the CTB26. Actually feels like an awesome bag for EDC/Travel hybrid. I wanted a CTB a bit bigger, 28L, but it already is quite amazing
Can’t wait to get my hands on one
If you load up the CTB26 to the brim, does it feel like 30L?
@@KelvinHew7 i would say it feels like 28ish. Maybe 30L if you reaaally push everything to the max
@@manueldelgado5336 I went to the shop in my area to view the 26 and 35. After comparing both bags side by side, the 26 is a better option as the carry on allowance is much tighter here in the South East Asia region and also the 35l looks bulkier.
@@KelvinHew7 never reviewed one so can't say for sure, ask Danny on his channel, he's the Evergoods master
Oh wow putting up some heavyweights against each other! I guess thus is what I'm watching for the next hour
Hell yea, let us know what you think!
Dannyyyyyy!!!!!🎉
The one and only! 💪🏻
wow what a collab lol....watching you guys on a call is worlds colliding
it was a blast!
I still have my OG 2010 GR1 and GR0!
NOICE!
Bo is old, kick him out of the podcast. 😂
I’m kidding, I’m older, we need the voice of our generation.
And I’m subscribed to all of your channels. ❤ Nice to see Danny in the podcast.
grandpa bo loll
Nice. Something to listen to on the train.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, we go to some controversial places ;)
crazy that they all on talking with the time difference lol
It was a well coordinated effort haha
Ooooh, this might get spicy
oh it most certainly does haha
Interesting discussion.
On another note. Aaron I sent you an email a week ago to your Nomads Nation website. Never heard back. It's from Ron at SMD. Thanks
thanks for chasing up, your email fell through the cracks, responding now!
Basically, this is tough b/c GoRuck is objectively a poorly designed product. It is an overpriced product that offers very little beyond aesthetics in some of the bags. They have done nothing to provide value to the customer outside of shipping their production off shore to offer some cheaper bags. Evergoods continues to iterate and improve their offering and value to the client. The collabs are just annoying cash grabs, but that's fine as you can still opt into the standard bags and get the same functionality. As a member of the community, GoRuck has come to represent everything I don't like.
Appreciate your feedback! I do think that GORUCKs warranty does need to be taken into consideration as well though - its pretty epic
I love Evergoods but they just aren’t comfortable
I’ve been hearing this a lot more recently, but I find them fairly comfortable myself
@@Nomads.Nation I think it really depends on your shape. For me, my low back is uncomfortable unless I wear the bag so high and so tight that it feels like a vice.
Awesome
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CTB20 has entered the chat ..
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why mess with oerfection
innovation requires getting messy sometimes ;)
bo with the obvious question nobody wants to talk about. just big dump pocket bag.
He’s a smart cookie