Compagnon Element..the best backpack you've never heard of

Today I take a look at the Compagnon Element backpack. It's really good with just a couple of flaws.

[@avriledwards5382]

Quite an interesting review

[@Bernzini]

I agree with you regarding the straps. They look cushy, they are quite thick, but the bag becomes a pain in the shoulders after carrying it for an hour or so. I’ve been using it for one year. I like how deep it is, how much gear you can put on it, but the straps are starting to become a deal breaker. I’m currently considering selling it

[@Hakgala]

the load lifters are there to keep load of the zippers though. seems smart to me even if it makes it harder to open the bag

[@JeffreyHauser]

Nice review Adam. Overall it seems like a well thought out backpack. I appreciate your candor & honesty with respect to the straps & load lifters. I do believe that Campagnon makes quality products. I may possible buy a Compagnon 11 Liter bag for an EDC camera bag. Best wishes.😊

[@hasenmyer]

Thanks for watching. They do make quality products, I hope that came across in the video. I'll check out the 11L

[@thegixlad27]

Awesome review. Compagnon just announced a smaller 20L version of this, looks much better for those who want something lighter.

[@hasenmyer]

I'll be looking forward to checking that out

[@bladerealm124]

Any updated thoughts on this bag after owning it for a while? I'm looking at this bag as well as the NYA EVO and a few others. Shimoda is often recommended too but for some reason I just can't get comfortable with their straps on either my Action X30 or Explore 35l V2.

[@hasenmyer]

Unfortunately no updates, it’s a good bag but I couldn’t get past the load lifter straps catching the zipper all the time. When I want a larger bag I now use wandrd 41 L and it’s pretty good. I know shimoda has several different strap designs. Have you considered replacing your current straps?

[@bladerealm124]

@@hasenmyer I bought their thicker "plus" straps but they didn't make much difference. I think it's something to do with the way their straps sit on my frame. I'll continue to play with adjustments and see if I can get them to be comfortable. I do have a long torso and I noticed their larger bags have an XL settings for the straps vs only up to L on the smaller bags I own. I'm wondering if that's part of the issue along with being low body fat (I find most straps uncomfortable).

[@rubelukeable]

does this bag have a luggage passthrough?

[@hasenmyer]

no

[@vijaychitte6921]

why your table is so much tumbling...?

[@hasenmyer]

LOL that table is a real piece of junk. I need another one for sure.