An Interesting Every Day Carry Bag for Travel | Pioneer Carry Savant Pack

[@gng108]

I tried the Pioneer Savant pack after watching this review, it took the #1 spot as my EDC driver! The large front pocket that fits my Evergoods CAP2 tech pouch is perfect. Without that, the tech pouch gets buried in the main compartment underneath all the other pouches and gear. The configuration allows for a quick grab of the laptop and tech pouch without disrupting anything else. Genius.

[@RonKwok]

Ayee I’m glad you enjoyed the Savant pack! Sounds like you’ve got it dialed in and figured out what works best where. Should be the last bag you’ll need for awhile 😉

[@georgegotjokes]

Such a nice bag. I want it so bad. But $350!? Cmooon

[@MichaelR-kl6hk]

You do these long form videos so well, would love to see more from you. Great video.

[@RonKwok]

I appreciate that - more to come!

[@molon_labe_nc9390]

Beautifully done and all that gear look's absolutely awesome I'd definitely EDC that

[@RonKwok]

Grateful for you Molon!

[@Strawman333]

You had to know that when your viewers saw the price on the link their jaw would drop. 95% of people won’t buy this backpack.

[@grantallen9398]

No kidding, oof😮

[@chrisdecastro426]

Whoa, nice bag until I saw the price!

[@versexscape7540]

I was just thinking what's the price because I like the clean look but I'm nervous to check now 🤔

[@RonKwok]

Definitely premium priced, and the big debate here is whether it’s worth it or not given its materials, build, use case, etc. thanks for entering the chat 🤙

[@tob357]

Agreed, but that 5% might buy more than one... to keep one and give others as gifts!

[@G7SODA]

I was not expecting $400 💀

[@RonKwok]

It’s definitely a big bill to swallow, just boils down to whether you can get significant mileage out of the form factor, material, and build. Thanks for chiming in 🤘🏼

[@harunomiya]

I really dig the bag content. Great review and this really catches my eye, love the look and materials.

[@RonKwok]

Thanks Miya! Much different pack than what I would call the norm in 2024 (so far)

[@MikeandIkes_EDC]

Great video! Thanks for the info!

[@RonKwok]

Thanks Mike!!

[@Losersluck_]

Didn’t see anywhere on the site about where the bag is made. So I’d assume it’s not made in the US. That’s a made in US price point.

[@RonKwok]

Good insight here. First bag that comes to mind around that range is the legendary GORUCK GR1 at $400 and I’m looking forward to see how this bag holds up to others in the wild. Much appreciated

[@OreoDave]

Nice job Mr Smooth 💜👐

[@RonKwok]

Thanks Oreo!!

[@Pyro-XIII]

over all it looks quite good, but unfortunatly i need strapps and buckels and loops on the outside so i can put bigger tings on the outside like tools and stuff, things that might get dyrty so you don´t want to put them in the bag with your other stuff, or for example my packpack has these little loops on the strapps that you can hang stuff on its the perfet place for my lamp so i don´t have to put it on my belt ore else were can just go there and ceeps my hands free, so for me a millitary style backpack with a bunch of stuff on the outside for ataching bigger things or stuff you don´t want in the bag works quite well, i live in a more rural town with lots of woods and im rarely in a bigger city

[@RonKwok]

Awesome to see you’ve dialed in your needs and can actively search for backpacks to fit that criteria. Have you checked out Mystery Ranch or GORUCK packs?

[@Pyro-XIII]

@@RonKwok i have tryed a vew backpacks before and this one i actually found on amazon, quite happy with it, but i will deffenetly check out the sites that you mentioned maybe i see something even better, i also ordered a slingbag from data crew, for when im going to crowded places, wanted to give that a try

[@erichanson5628]

Looks really Nice!

[@RonKwok]

It does! Super minimal

[@sunami7484]

The PCL 20 by Evergoods is a much better option sorry

[@RonKwok]

Thanks for chiming in, currently testing some Evergoods gear, coming soon 🤘🏼

[@martinodman4068]

That bag is ugly though

[@jonathanklein7875]

This looks great, but it's about $200 too much (I'd say $169 would be a fair price). I need at some webbing on the staps to at least be able to add a sternum strap (20 liters can get plenty heavy). Also, those kind of zippers look cool but offer zero water resistance. I have some other Pioneer pouches/wallets and they are terrific and fairly priced. I'm not sure why these are priced so outrageously.

[@RonKwok]

Thanks for the feedback! At the $369 price point what would you expect to see beyond the waterproofed zippers and webbing as a baseline?

[@jonathanklein7875]

@RonKwok it's hard to say without handling the bag directly... I expect the bag's craftsmanship is impeccable (it better be!). I've handled bags in that price range, but with different priorities (Goruck, Waterfield, Mission Workshop, Evergoods/Carryology colab, Tom Bihn). If I'm gonna drop that kind of coin on a bag, it's really got to be dialed for my personal needs. (Edit: it's not a huge factor for me, but pretty much all the brands mentioned above are made in the USA. I know that Vietnam, for example, makes some incredible bags, but that also factors into the price factor. )

[@nicof579]

Do you use this as your dad bag now?

[@RonKwok]

I gave it a shot, but it turns out I needed more stuff than I can comfortable fit in here 👍

[@kathleensmith370]

nice bag way to expensive

[@RonKwok]

Premium price point for sure. Thanks Kathleen!

[@atl3630]

Not seeing anything about this bag that makes it worth double the price of excellent bags from Aer and Pakt.

[@joekennedy3625]

Jk in!

[@RonKwok]

😂

[@AlyxAugust]

So this is just a big advertisement for the brand? I’ll pass. There was no opinions or anything of substance said in this video man, usually I would expect you to give your take and maybe some feedback but you’re kinda just gassing up everything without really saying much. This felt like a chatgpt written video tbh. No hate just really appreciate your more honest videos.

[@RonKwok]

Meant to be a feature overview and first impressions! I do give my take at the end and will speak more on it as I get more track time with it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@user-rc4vh6wt2v]

MY $14 OUTDOOR PRODUCTS BAG HAS TWO 32OZ WATER BOTTLE POCKETS ON THE OUTSIDE WHY CAN'T THIS BAG NO EXCUSES AND I GOT MOLLE EVERYWHERE AS WELL AND AS MUCH STORAGE AS THIS AND IT IS ONLY 17L NO EXCUSES AND JUST A WASTE OF MONEY

[@vickiea.7194]

Interesting... You're saying a lot without saying anything. I'm assuming you were paid for this ad, because...you gassed this up and there's nothing special about this...idk bro

[@RonKwok]

Thanks for the feedback! This was meant to be a first impressions/feature overview to introduce the bag, and I’m seeing a lot of good notes in the comments. I’ll speak on it more when I have some track time with it 👍

[@RandomUserX99]

No water bottle pocket of any kind and you try to sell it as "revolutionary". AND at $369 bucks? For a mid pack like this, not even X-pac? I'll pass.

[@RonKwok]

Definitely uncommon to see bottle storage accounted for internally, and I think they poured R&D into the build itself and materials they used. Thanks for the feedback!

[@arlencarlson]

For a 20L bag with even a few features that it are missing (for example, space for a water bottle)-no thanks!

[@RonKwok]

Nice insight. I think Pioneer Carry was to bring bottle carry internal, though that adds another step to retrieving your bottle when it’s time to drink (and takes away from internal storage for other things)

[@spanishb]

possibly most boring, personality-less bag i’ve ever seen