Able Carry Daily Backpack Review (Is it a masterpiece?)

[@Nomads.Nation]

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[@arthuslim]

i have an Able Carry 13. Low profile exterior, unconventional shape, lightweight and the only backpack by far that gives me “surprise elements”. Many lash points including hidden ones, hidden/discreet compartments, etc. Great that you did a video on this Daily backpack. Have been considering it for a while.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks Arthus! I'm a huge fan of all things Able Carry - we have a review of their Max backpack coming out next week :)

[@fmartinez128]

The water bottle oversight is massive. The water bottle is one of the heaviest, largest, most inflexible and most precarious things we carry on a regular basis.

[@Nomads.Nation]

It doesn't bother me that much personally, but I get it's super important to others.

[@lwolf2006]

I just purchased the Able 13 and I love it. My 15in MacBook Pro fits in it nicely. I was looking to see if a little more capacity might be a good option for traveling. I have kids so I usually end up carrying more than my own stuff.

[@Nomads.Nation]

So glad to hear you like it - I’ve been so impressed by them. Able carry 13 review is coming soon, let me know what you think when it goes live :)

[@albertwong3067]

Great review! I totally agree with your comments on the front pocket design, I have a Bellroy Classic which has a front pocket with similar design and that's my favorite feature.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hells yes - that pocket rocks!

[@jhengh]

Great review! I've just received my Multicam black daily backpack and i absolutely love it. The x50 mcb material will out live me. The way it carries my full workload is so much more comfortable than my aer tech pack 2.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks Jason! And I agree - this backpack is amazing. Such an underrated company

[@lucasleon91]

Please do a review for the updated Able Carry Daily Plus!!!

[@Nomads.Nation]

hoping to soon!

[@arunishdawit]

Great review! Are you planning to review the able carry max?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hells yes! Should be live in a few weeks :)

[@wick3dheathen]

As some one who doesnt travel a laptop or anything like that I can’t lie a side pocket over a water bottle a isn’t a bad trade after seeing this EDC material but the city pack pro’s look just has a low profile you can’t beat

[@Nomads.Nation]

dis still pretty low-key though, especially in black

[@kanoinuk2688]

Great review!!! very informative. Thanks.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks man! So glad to help!!

[@roastbeefy0weefy]

You had me at overdose of external lash points

[@Nomads.Nation]

ha sounds like a match made in heaven

[@lloydblakey]

Great review guys!! Such a more informed and different format for reviewing bags and not like the usual video found on YT. Subscribed and purchased this bag, waiting for delivery as it was pre-order, hoping the xpac is not too wrinkly, crispy sounding. Torn between this or the Max (ideally need both) great review of that one also on your channel. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more content from you 👍

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much for the amazing comment Lloyd! Please let us know what you think about the pack once you get it!

[@thempoyax]

Hy bro, i'm your new subscriber from Indonesia. Currently i have a new camo able carry for my daily backpack. This is my favorite and i think this is absolutely my best of backpack. This backpack can use for work or hiking. Btw i like your honestly review. I hope you can get millions subscribers shortly 👍

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much for the support dude! I am so impressed with Able Carry, I think the camo looks siiccckkkk.

[@vip3rnb762]

What has a larger *actual* capacity in practice: this, the plus version, or the evergoods PLC20?

[@Nomads.Nation]

I have no idea lol, probably the Plus

[@johnsausage]

10:45 To anyone that has a thicker laptop like a Lenovo Thinkpad 15.6" (2 cm with rubber feet): This laptop WON'T FIT AT ALL in the Daily Backpack PLUS! They straight up lie on their website and don't even provide dimensions or some kind of warning, that it's only for slim laptops. Never was I more excited to get this bag, only to find out it's totally unusable for me. Other than that some stuff I liked about the bag: - The system for moving the sternum strap position is solid and not over-engineered. It's a bit cumbersome to move, but you do this only once for setting it up - The straps, padding, big water bottle pocket are all nice - The outer material (X-PAC) is extremely nice and robust And other features I really dislike: - The magnetic sternum strap latch. It hooks up when not in use and when you want to wear the bag, you have to disconnect them. This never happens with classic latches. Just use classic, non magnetic latches.. - The hidden small pocket on the outside: It's very hard to open and too small. To me it's a waste of material and space. I'd rather have a pocket that's located further down on the backside of the bag. - The inner hidden pocket is also a waste of material and space: The claim is that it is a good feature to have a hidden pocket. Why would this matter? If someone steals from you, they are not going to look inside the bag and steal something, they are going to steal the bag. It is a pseudo feature at best. It would be more practical to have a small pocket position over the table sleeve so it would actually be useful. If you want to hide an airtag, there is plenty of space in the outer pocket or just throw it down where the back padding is. - The diagonal outer pocket is practical for quick access, but it is too shallow when opened. You can't really see that well into it. And if production would allow it, it would be nice to have a "right-handed" option.. (release the strap on the right shoulder and then use the right hand to access the pocket) I don't think this was thought of otherwise there would an option to select "right/left-handed"

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for your comment. Good thing Able Carry has a 14-day test run for all their products

[@johnsausage]

@@Nomads.Nation Yeah but with 43 USD in import taxes, 20 USD shipping and 35 USD for shipping it back (because they need a tracking number I pay more), this was a costly trial which I could have saved if they wouldn‘t put on wrong information on their website.. I‘m pissed 🙃

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@johnsausage ah not gonna lie, that's rough

[@sharn13550]

Thanks for this video, it was really helpful.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clemau]

Love your videos! Keep it up and love it that you are showcasing Hong Kong so well in your videos! Quick question on the bag. Is it possible to put a 7.5cm diameter water bottle into the "sunglasses holder" inside the bag?

[@mohsinashfaq7791]

Another great review. I think you missed the hidden cash pocket and the fact that that the benefits of the webbing is supposed to create some sort of A frame design to help support the weight of the full pack better. I travelled with one of these when it first came out. For the price it was a great backpack. Kind of miss it.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Good looks! And yea this thing is an underrated masterpiece

[@cppdee]

Dope review as always! Question - have you come across the Anvanda V2 backpack on kickstarter? They apparently had a version 1. I am backing the V2 as it seems really promising. Would be awesome if you got your hands on it and did a review. Thank you for all the great reviews. Look forward to the next one

[@Nomads.Nation]

I can try! And thanks for the kind words :)

[@dominikg4818]

Your review kind of sold it for me but I went for the Daily Plus, and I love it. Maybe you could do an update review for that one, too. It improved significantly over the Daily imho. And I want to add, that your reviews make me want to carry my bags (Able Carry Daily Plus, Wandrd Prvke 21l) in tote mode. You really can celebrate those handles.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Glad to hear you like the bag! And yea, guilty on celebrating those handles lol

[@carnivorewitch]

I would attach a retractable key ring on the clip

[@Nomads.Nation]

Good to know!

[@mattwkendall]

Able carry makes returns very difficult. It is a tedious process with multiple, time consuming requirements which must be precisely executed within two week from the time their product arrives at your doorstep. One digit was mistakenly inaccurate in the tracting number of my return, which I was required to enter and submit. My return package arrived at their facility and they didn’t bother filing my return, or notify me. The return had my return address clearly legible. Able carry intentionally complicates their return process to thwart returns. Had I not followed up on my return, I am quite certain they would have merely resold my backpack, and not credited me.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@unfi6798]

Bicycle minimalist backpack for EDC. Cowabunga mate.!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Oh for sure!! 💪🏾

[@wick3dheathen]

It just never eeeends bruh “just when I think I’m out they pull me back in “ but the cone shape like I get reason why but all I can think of is Dan aykroyd in cone head

[@Nomads.Nation]

classic 😂

[@pauliusbrazauskas]

Thank you for the review. Which one would you pick between Able Carry Daily Backpack (Corudura 1000D Nylon) or Bellroy Classic Backpack 20L. I'm bit concerned with Able's straps running on the bottom of the bag. Looks like they can wear out by putting it down on the ground after a while. I would use it for work/urban and occasional hike. Which one is better in your opinion? I mean build quality, comfort etc? Or is there other backpack you would recommend for similar price? Thank You.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Both are great for your needs but able carry will be a significantly better hiking bag IMO

[@danialk8435]

Hi there! What are your favorite false bottom backpacks? Maybe top 2-3?

[@Nomads.Nation]

I actually don't know which backpacks have a false bottom off the top of my head - but for laptops in general I like the Aer Tech Pack 2 and the Peak Design Everyday Zip. Hope that helps :)

[@Paa375]

Great review great bag. Will you be reviewing the 13L backpack from able as well?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks! And already have - be sure to check it out, it’s become my go-to small EDC. It’s amazing

[@KronicYouTubWatcher]

Great Review! Unrelated question, what pants and t-shirts are you wearing in this?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks Edward! I believe those were clothes from Uniclo

[@arashid8866]

I have a question.. how does it look on Tall guys like me? I am 6.2 I don't want to order it and it comes out short hanging looking ugly in my back. I want some thing to fill the complete back when I wear it with the shoulder straps.. Thanks a Lot

[@Nomads.Nation]

should look fine!

[@mbertone7]

This or the alpha one niner Whitley? For EDC

[@Nomads.Nation]

Never reviewed an Alpha product - hopefully will soon!

[@FloridaBikeVlogger]

really need this in in xpac olive green

[@Nomads.Nation]

While I love the blue, olive green would be dope af

[@847lifestyle]

@@Nomads.Nation just moved to FL and not trying to get something in black and that blue speaks too much like LE.. oh well I think that bigger pack comes in olive

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@847lifestyle LE?

[@kenricktang5053]

Does it feel tough?

[@Nomads.Nation]

As in durable? 100%!

[@dc06488]

Hi! I have a question about this backpack, can I put lots of book(maybe 20 books) in this backpack ? I just want to know can the bottom of the backpack bear? thx

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey I'm not completely sure. What size are the books? Lol

[@dc06488]

@@Nomads.Nation is a4 size book .thx

[@Nomads.Nation]

Yeaaaa I have no idea lol, but I'd say buy one and if it doesn't fit your super-specific needs than you can always return it :)

[@dc06488]

@@Nomads.Nation ok thx 🙏

[@JamesHarris-ou9nc]

Would a medium size packing cube fit in this bag? I am looking for the minimalist travel bag for SE Asia under 3 pounds for sure.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Ah it's hard to say cuz 'medium sized packing cube' is so vague. But if I had a gun to my head - yes - especially if the cube was malleable and not hard

[@picanha694]

Medium size packing cube is usually 10 liters so it will fit.

[@carnivorewitch]

I feel like I’m watching a legit show 😂

[@Nomads.Nation]

Filled with drama, suspense, and plenty of my stupid dad jokes 😂

[@k.k5135]

You ever wonder why your videos get so few views?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Nope! Thanks for your comment tho :)