High expectations // Evergoods CPL24 BACKPACK REVIEW

There is a lot of hype and expectations for this bag online, and when you have two former designers of goruck and Patagonia then the bar has been set pretty high. Can they meet or even exceed expectations?
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[@mannequinlab]

Hey Bo, love the new direction of review! Putting these backpacks into real-world practice is absolutely great for us to decide which to purchase in the future! Nice work!

[@Youknowthebo]

Awesome. Thank you very much. I'm glad that you like it!

[@iamsheep]

Love the style! Dynamic and faster pacing. Love it!

[@Youknowthebo]

Awesome. Glad that you like it!

[@nolomus]

Hey Bo, super Review, danke erstmal! Mir gefällt dein neues, simples Intro und deinen Neistat'schen Stil (mit den vielen Cuts/Ortswechsel). Was mir nicht so gefiel, war das du die Features (nur) Stichwortartig beschrieben hast und uns nicht in ganzen Sätzen den Rucksack näher gebracht hast. Ausserdem könnte der Ton in Zukunft an jeder Location die gleiche Qualität/Lautstärke haben, was das Gesamtbild verbessern würde. Das ist meckern auf ganz hohen Niveau und ich wollte dir nur sagen, was mir während dem Ansehen des Videos durch den Kopf gegangen ist und keinesfalls blöd herumpöbeln. Mach weiter so Bo!

[@Youknowthebo]

Moin Kevin. Freut mich, dass Dir das Video gefällt. Und danke für das ehrliche Feedback. Ich wollte sogar die Features noch schneller schneiden ;-) aus dem einfachen Grund, dass diese ganzen Features zum grössten Teil schon sehr detailiert auf den Webseiten der Hersteller zu finden sind. Dementsprechend war es mir wichtig mich eher auf die Positiven und vor allem negativen Aspekte der Tasche zu konzentrieren. Denn die findet man so schnell nicht auf der Herstellerseite ;-) Aber ich kann natürlich verstehen, dass Du als Viewer diese Infos gerne genauer sehen willst, mir war es nur wichtig das Video so unterhaltsam wie möglich zu machen UND (viel wichtiger) straigt to the point zu sein (also zu den Dingen, die man nicht beim Hersteller findet). Ich hoffe das macht Sinn. Vielen Dank nochmal für das Feedback. Das hilft tatsächlich sehr. Lieben Gruß, Bo

[@rafaelmolinari]

Love this backpack... Maybe a bit small for my edc, but a great option

[@derekhomusic]

Hey Bo! I really like your new bag review format! It's not as structured as before but still covers the main points. You continue your conversations in different backgrounds .. seems more natural. Yes and talking more of the cons really helps draw us into the finer details of the bag. Thanks Bo! Keep it up

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much for the honest feedback, Derek! I'm happy to hear that you like the new style!

[@xternl_]

Finally! I've been waiting for this review for a while, I'm 100% sure that I will add the CPL24 to my bag collection - I love the new review style. Wonderful and informative vides as always. Thanks Bo!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. Let me know how you like the bag if you buy it

[@philfernandez9939]

Hey Bo - I discovered your channel when I was researching my next office backpack. I was pretty set on the AER Fitpack 2 (after watching many other bag reviews from your channel and Chase Reeves) but after watching your review of the Evergoods CPL24 I decided to put an order through. I really enjoy how you show the bag in the real world, how you pack/use the bag and showcasing the cons of the bags. I really appreciate your unbiased points of view (as unbiased as you can make them). Continue the great work and look forward to watching future videos! By the way, I'm right handed and I pick up my bag with either my right or left hand but I generally put the bag on my left shoulder.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for the nice comment, Phil. I'm always happy if my videos are helpful. Let me know how you like the Evergoods 😉

[@AmericanTeenAbroad]

I really enjoyed the editing and format of this one! More dynamic but still super informative. Can't wait for more!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Emily. I'm glad that you like the new video style

[@MrBEARBLAST]

This format is so refreshing, great review cant wait to see the Cycoo DayPac review!

[@Youknowthebo]

I'm happy to hear that you like it. Thanks!

[@dpactestaccount]

Noticed the change in your reviews. I welcome this change. Keep at it man! I love to see more in field experiences for the backpacks. This is great!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. Glad that you like the new style

[@aaronsun9627]

Real thoughtful review--both pros and cons! Thanks!

[@Mindartcreativity]

All thumbs up for the outside shots! Wieder ein sehr gelungenes Video mit einem frischen Konzept. Weiter so!

[@Youknowthebo]

Danke sehr. Freut mich, dass es Dir gefällt!

[@goudreauj]

Great new format! I loved seeing a little more of your city, even if it is still snow covered.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you, Jon. Snow is finally gone. Now the sun needs to come back ;-)

[@simonsullivan6730]

Hi Bo, appreciate you've been thinking a lot about content and format of your channel in recent weeks. Just thought I'd say, really love the change up of format of this video - it adds to the review and makes for a more interesting video. Oh, and Right Handed / Right Shoulder, hate it when the zip is on the wrong side!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Simon. There has Been a lot of thoughts going into this video, therefore I'm happy to hear that you like the video. Thanks

[@Adamlukas]

Loving this kind of "day in the life of" review man great work! You make me want this bag haha

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I'm happy to hear that you like the video. It was a lot of fun to make this video

[@brandonking7348]

I'm right handed and always one-shoulder with my left shoulder. That way when I swing the bag under my left arm to the front I can use my right hand to get things out of the bag.

[@kidbach]

Like the new format. I'm right handed but, shoulder my bag leftside first to keep my strong hand free.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. That is a good explanation!

[@nomadic-mind]

Just ordered this bag, super hyped to get it. Thanks for the review! Your suggestions for improvement gave me a couple of workaround ideas. For the front quick access compartment, I might get a Tom Bihn organizer. And regarding the laptop compartment, a neoprene sleeve should do the trick. I don't mind getting a few accessories to fix these issues but it's helpful that you pointed them out.

[@Youknowthebo]

Good ideas! Let me know how you like the bag and what other mods you will add to the bag ;-)

[@neyspeaking]

Really like the outdoor, real world shots. Thanks for the review!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Waraney!

[@alanjtho]

Good job on the new format. It's nice to see the bags being used out in the wild in real scenarios. Sending good vibes from Munich!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Alan

[@TheoGregoire]

Excellent review. I had the Arc'Teryx Nomin in mind, as a comparative backpack, when watching this.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Theo. Let me know which bag you end up buying.

[@kageofice]

Loving your new format. Entertaining and informative 👍 Right shoulder carry is how I go about it

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate 😉 ✌️

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

Fantastic review Bo, I love your tip about putting a tissue pack at the moment to protect your laptop. I just cannot understand why they didn't make iot a suspended pocket. Overall a great bag for all the small faults.

[@sebc429]

Right hand, right shoulder But love my goruck gr1 21L ;-)

[@VassilisProtonotarios]

I love the fact that you highlight the cons of the backpack (as suggestions for improvement, no matter what) and that you actually packed the backpack with items, so that we could see how it behaves with EDC - well done Bo!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Vassilis! And thanks for watching!

[@VassilisProtonotarios]

@@Youknowthebo You cannot even imagine how many hours I've spent watching your backpack video reviews; keep up the great work!

[@MissionWorkshopReviews]

Like the new video look. Keep it up. Nice to see Hamburg in winter. I am right handed and sling the bag over my right shoulder. My EDC is the Mission Workshop Rambler and their quick access pocket is positioned to be easily opened for right handed people-90% of the population. Maybe the designers are lefties and wanted something for them? LOL.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. I guess there must be some reasoning for most bags being designed that way. I assume it is to keep the right hand free to grab the stuff while the bag hangs from your left shoulder. I assume.

[@olidum]

@@YouknowtheboI asked Evergoods if they would sell an alternate version of the bag. The answer was : "We do not have another version in the works. But here is our thoughts Kevin and I are both right handed. In fact Kevin, prior to working for Patagonia, had been a bike messenger in Chicago. We wanted our bags to be right handed with a focus on actually accessing the contents with your right hand. Many bag brands say right handed and all they mean is that the bag is right shoulder dominant. Our openings allow the bag to swing from left shoulder thereby allowing space between your dominant hand and the bag. This makes it very easy to access the bag with that right hand. So we prioritized how you get into the bag over what shoulder you carry it from." I bought the bag shortly after...

[@dannywestwood4113]

Hi Bo. I liked the new format of your review. It was really professional. I do hope the snow has now cleared in Hamburg.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Danny. Yes, snow is finally gone. Hopefully I can take out the bike soon ;-)

[@storeman165]

Thanks for your honest opinion and review. I'm looking into getting a grey version thinking to hide the white dust easier. Haha. I am right-handed. I uses my right hand to carry the top handle and puts on my left shoulder before my right arm puts on the right side. Perhaps I'm the odd one out as when I carry on one shoulder, it would be on my left though I'm right-handed. And because I fractured my right arm when I was young, I learned to use my left hand more often and it became part of my life.

[@DrowningInTea]

They've changed the coating on their backpacks from silicone to DWR since this year to solve this problem. Read this: evergoods.us/blogs/evergoods-road-to-launch/the-saga-of-500d

[@federicodgo]

Hi Bo, nice review! I think the pros and cons section it's very useful and testing the bag with real items that you use every day provides a very accurate feedback. Keep the good work :) About your question, I usually pick up the bag from the left handle .

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Federico! I'm happy to hear that you like it

[@PaulUrbano]

I think the update to your review and also update to your filming locations is good! Also great to see how the bags look more in-action now! I'm right handed as well and whenever I pick up my Mission Workshop Vandal, I always use my right hand. My bag is pretty big so I hardly ever one shoulder it. Edit for my answer to your question from the video*

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for the answer, Paul. And I'm happy to hear that you like the new video style

[@iandrewtv]

so close to perfect... a tip I figured out: if you go to hardware stores (at least in the U.S), they have foam tubes used to insulate water pipes. They're thin, light, soft and make great cushions for laptop compartments. As for one arm carries, right side on lift and one arm carry. Great video!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for the tip. Yes, I know those foam tubes. That's a great idea. I will get one of those. Thanks, mate

[@lavelocita5919]

Loving the new style review Bo! Great work

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate!

[@randytomasso4139]

Great video. I really enjoy your video reviews. Thanks for the effort!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Randy

[@lanaug]

Really digging the new format of showcasing the bags

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Logan

[@j.taveras8447]

Nice review especially because there are a lot of outdoor shots with the pack on your back. As for the idea of access only being on the left shoulder wear, you're not considering one thing. Although most right handed people actually wear the bag on their right side, in this case if you are right handed and are at an airport, counter, or just need quick access to that pocket, the pocket configuration is set up for the majority of the right handed population. You swing the bag over and use your dominant right hand to do most chores. And as a righty you will get used to this and find it very cool that it's that way. Evergoods are smart folks, they got it right.

[@ChinmayH]

Love this format of review. Gives a very good perspective of real office and commute usage. Loading stuff is one but getting stuff out quickly is very important. Please continue this format of review.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I'm happy to hear that you like the new format!

[@ChinmayH]

You are actually reading all the comments and feedback from your subscribers and implementing it in a very good way. Going from best to superb.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you for all the great feedback and support. Really appreciate it

[@moyayen]

great review. what's the grey pouch you put inside the cpl24?

[@malvinmattoaly5617]

your video is great and i believe you will keep doing better. just keep up the good work. i really love your review video. Thank you so much mate

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Malvin. I put a lot of effort into the video, so I'm very happy to have so much positive feedback from all of you

[@Josue-411]

Thanks for another great review. The length and depth of your reviews have made you the go-to backpack reviewer. I just pre-ordered this bag based on this review. This is the 4th bag I've ordered based off your reviews. Regarding the shoulder question, I am right handed like 90% of the population and put the bag on my right shoulder. Not sure why the designers made it left shoulder access. On a side note, where did you get the patch that you have on the bag? I'm assuming that is a reflective patch?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Josue! That's incredible to hear, that you made so many purchases based on my videos! That's quite humbling. Thanks! I got the patch directly from Evergoods. It is a prototype, not sure if they will make more of them.

[@InigoPedruezaTV]

Hei Bo, I pick the backpack with both hand, it depends, and I use to change the side to avoid back pain! And to carry it the best is on the back not over the shoulders because that's hurts!!

[@Michael-xf6fu]

Nice video. Appreciate your thorough and honest review. One thing I would like to call out, not of the product review but the video picture itself...your color grading is quite dark. Given that you’re reviewing a dark item, the high contrast look is muddying the details, for example being able to see the texture of the fabrics of the bag. Other than that, nice job.

[@dlanirda]

Terima kasih review-nya, two of my fave bags... Evergoods CPL24 & BrownBuffalo Conceal Mungkin alasan put zipper front compartment disisi kiri, karena kita biasa ambil item dengan tangan kanan...

[@dedd5270]

Hello Bo, Thanks for the video. Very informative and very honest as usual. BTW I'm right handed and I use my left shoulder to carry the backpack. :)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate 😉 ✌️

[@martinabellodi9673]

Great review, thanks! Is this bag available in Europe or Switzerland online or in stores? Amazon does not seem to have it :(

[@povdad]

Great job Bo! Loved the review!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Carl!

[@playmakerlab]

Hi Bo! Thanks for your review! I'm loving the bag, and definitely resonate with the "piles dirt easily" comment, but it seems like it also comes off easily. I like the big front pocket because it fits an iPad pro perfectly - I find that convenient. Also where do you buy your patches?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for watching and commenting. To get patches is not easy I Germany unfortunately. I usually just look around ebay and Amazon in the hopes to find one. But I'm actually hoping to make one myself in the future as a part of my Patreon.

[@vaibhavravichandran]

Hi Bo! Thanks for the review. I was looking to get this pack and the absence of a foam padding at the bottom threw me off. I had reached out to Evergoods and they mentioned to me that there is in fact foam padding at the bottom of the laptop compartment. Maybe they have updated it since your review. Anyway this is a great pack and I'm excited to get mine soon

[@Youknowthebo]

That sounds great. It's good to know that they have updated it. Please let me know how well the padding at the bottom is as soon as you get it.

[@seentoomuch]

Right shoulder most of the time. It makes me think if I need to change my orientation for the bag. I am having trouble using the one feature that seems super convenient if picked up from the left hand. I suspect it's for the right hand to pick stuff up when side oriented. Now I wished they had zippers on both sides.

[@josiahpickett677]

I'm loving the new style of the video!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Josiah!

[@DanganYankee]

Loving the new takes on your video man

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Mate. Really loved doing this video!

[@TalZKazaz]

Hello Bo, 1) what do you think on Cpl24 vs. Mpl30? 2) Do you prefer the gr1 or the Cpl24 (for your self)? Thanks Bo!

[@lorandgergely2163]

Hej Bo! The review is awesome! To answering your question: I use to put the bag on my right shoulder first and when I'm taking off the bag I'm taking always off from my right shoulder.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Lorand. And thanks for the answer. I guess I'm not the only one doing it that way. But I guess we are the minority. Most bags assume that you carry the bag on the left shoulder for some reason.

[@sergeyontheroad]

Hello Bo! Your videos are just getting better and better! It's incredible! One question - when will you review Peak Design backpack? I've used for 1.5 years now every day (except days when I use the Heimplanet one!) and love it. I can show it to you when I am in Hamburg.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, mate. Really appreciate it. The peak design has been on my wishlist for a while. I hope I can review one in the future. How come you are in Hamburg? Vacation?

[@eyneguo6749]

right hand, left shoulder good design for me

[@sherman971221]

Love your high quality videos! Will there be a MPL 30 review soon? I am really interested in that bag!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Sherman. I don't have the MPL 30 unfortunately.

[@xsarwekx]

I love the new review formula!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate!

[@CoffeeBeans1212]

Great video! For the left vs right, I'll adapt to the bag. It's no big deal.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate.

[@thomasjadot3408]

Great video ! I appreciate the new format. To answer your question, I'm right handed but I carry bags over my left shoulder. For an urban usage with EDC kinda like yours (laptop, bottle, lunch bag), would you recommend the Evergoods or the Invisible Backpack you mentionned in this video and reviewed in the past ? Thanks again !

[@Youknowthebo]

That's a very good question. If you need lots of organizational compartments then I would say: go with the invisible backpack two. If you need clamshell opening and more comfortable carrying (although the invisible backpack is also very comfortable) then go with the cpl24

[@jasonhw7565]

Hi Bo, thank you for doing the review - just a comment. understand that this does not have a external water bottle holder. My greatest fear is leakage of the water bottle , damaging the laptop. As such do you look for bags with water bottle holders ?

[@deathblade7604]

Your review pays great attention to details - it's awesome for people who are looking to get this bag! As for your final question, I do face the same problem, I sometimes wonder if those bag designers are left-handers. Haha P.S: the outdoor shots is a refreshing change of style. Awesome filming and audio quality as usual. Keep it up man!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, mate. I'm glad that you like the new video style

[@xylesx]

Thanks for another great review! :) The only thing that makes me unhappy every time I see one of your reviews is that how much I really want some bags but can’t find a reason to buy a new one when my AER Fitpack is still working fine. :P

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. AER makes some great stuff. No reason to replace it ;-)

[@Biltzeebub]

Checked this review and bought the grey version. One of the things I dislike about it is the zipper ties. Will be changing it to GoRuck style paracord ties with 1/4" shrink tubing and see if it gives a better feel on opening the bag. For the color, I wish it was a darker grey than a light grey. It get's dirty easily. I'm hoping the company will grow enough that they can offer a variety of colors. Would loooooove to get a dark olive one! I wish they added collapsable side pockets for nalgene size and included a strap that clips on both ends (the small loops beside the carry-on handle) of the bag so you can use it as a sling pack. In summary, I do like the bag. It has easy access and ergonomics that make it a near perfect EDC. You can also fit a flashlight on the hydration tubing of the strap making it perfect for night urban exploration and if you hate headlamps ruining your hairstyle :p To answer the side pocket orientation query: I can easily adapt to the habit of picking up with my left hand to equip the bag and release with my right arm to access the side pocket. I do not one-shoulder carry as I think it will hasten the wear and tear of the strap bearing all the weight.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Michael! Thanks for the comment and for watching! Changing the zipper pulls is a good idea (I made a "how to customize your zipper pulls" video by the way). I also wish there are some more colors available. Hopefully in the future.

[@MarceloVitacca]

Nice change Bo!!! And still you, cool!!! BTW I'm right handed too but I usually use the bag on my left shoulder so I have my right arm free. Try it...maybe you like it too... :P I also have a one shoulder mini bag that's designed to use on your right shoulder that I love, it's a GO CAPRISA an Italian brand. And of course after watching you videos I became more aware of the details and more interested in organization and bags...I already have two backpacks (different sizes), one messenger bag and now the shoulder bag...:P

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Marcelo! I will google the Go Caprisa. Sounds interesting.

[@bjarnemartens]

Thumbs up. Very nice review. Think your videos gets better and better. But will still stick to my Goruck pack 😊

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Bjarne! Fair enough, the Goruck is awesome ;-)

[@michaelpetrov6896]

Bo, great review! I was waiting for this review on your channel. CPL24 looks good to me, great ergonomics I believe. But my main concern is about fabric, it becomes dirty so fast as I see. I hope EVERGOODS will think about changing it to something different with less magnetic effect (dust, fur, etc.) OR will provide one more color (light green, sand, etc.)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Michael. The material is pretty good, but I'm currently looking into finding a solution to making it less a hair magnet. I will let you know if I have a solution

[@kvnsky]

I feel bad you don't get enough views, Bo. Great content and honest reviews are hard to come by

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Kevin.

[@paulcahoon1]

I am right handed and I always pick up my backpack with my right hand throw it over my left shoulder so the Evergoods CPL24 works perfect for me.

[@-r4bbitzz-995]

The shots outside were awesome! Keep them in your future videos

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. Will do ;-)

[@P373RV2]

I handle bags like you, i write with my right hand a carry/grab my backpack on my right shoulder.... Stream on!

[@kneda01]

Great review, I love your new formula ! Have you considered the dsptch daypack ? I'd love to see how it compares to a bag as expensive as the cpl24. They seem to have a lot in common, except for the harness system which looks incredibly comfortable on the cpl24. Cheers from France

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. The Dsptch looks awesome and I really want to test it out. It has been on my wishlist for a while, but I haven't had the chance to test one yet

[@jingzhouismyname]

Hey! Great video as always!Just a quick question about the size of the bag. Does the bag fit all the items in your Scenario 1 and 2 from the "Which Bag Size Do I need? BAG GUIDE" video? Thanks for the reply in advance!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. The bag is actually quite big and flexible, so both scenarios should work.

[@Josh-ow4gc]

Great review! Love the new “real world” review style. Really interested in this pack, but am torn between this and the GR1 21L. If not full, would you say the depth of the CPL24 vs the GR1 is noticeable? CPL24 is listed as 8inches deep, the GR1 is listed as 5.5 inches. Is that noticeable in real world use? If the pack is not full? Thanks.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Josh. The cpl24 is indeed deeper, but the whole bag doesn't feel noticeable bigger because the material feels softer.

[@TommyLane]

Excellent review. I’ve been waiting for it. Nice bag. I think I would prefer my GR0, though. I always pick up my bag with my right hand and sling it over my right shoulder. When taking it off, I usually loosen the left shoulder strap first, then slide the bag off of my right shoulder. I would prefer the laptop compartment on that side.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Tommy. If you already own a highquality bag (especially the Goruck) then I would always recommend to safe money instead of buying a new one. But if you were to choose between the GR1 and this one as your first bag, than the choice would be way harder I think

[@TommyLane]

Bo Ismono Which one will you be using most frequently? I really could use a few extra liters. 21L kind of handicaps me, at times.

[@nathanbouton3323]

Hey Bo, I was just wondering, if you had to pick one bag for school and travel, with quite a few heavy books, would you choose the CPL24 or the GR1?

[@gamma8gear]

I just wish this bag had some more pockets or dividers in the front vertical pocket. A secret pocket would have been nice for travel. I love the minimal take but this forces me to carry more pouches which I hate.

[@klyded8523]

I didn't consider the shoulder thing, I definitely put it on the right shoulder 9/10 times and being unable to open it while on the right shoulder is a deal breaker for me.

[@BobChadrick]

I always put on and take off my backpack on the right shoulder. I like the style of this bag but the zipper pockets on the wrong side are a deal breaker. Great Video, always come here when looking for backpacks.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Chad. And thanks for the answer. I guess I'm not the only one doing it that way. But I guess we are the minority. Most bags assume that you carry the bag on the left shoulder for some reason.

[@kimbee7250]

I pick the bag up with my right hand and shoulder it right too. Nice bag, but it offers not enough organisation. I am currently looking to buy the Vertx edc ready bag. I think i like the ammount of organisation options. And i want a waterbottle holder.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for the comment. I haven't seen the Vertx yet. I'll Google it

[@rchan326]

i'm with you, Bo! right hand pick-up and wear on right shoulder.

[@Youknowthebo]

Cool, thanks for the feedback

[@User-kf3tk]

Asura here. This video was awesome. I really liked the pseudo-vlog shots. I'm very excited for the future of the channel. The new music is awesome too. Btw when I need to pad my laptop because the bottom is not padded (like the 5.11 and I have the surface book 2) i just put a fluffy beanie under the laptop like it's a diaper. The beanie just wraps around the laptop. You could stick some tissue pounches inside the beanie if you wan.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I'm glad that you like it. It was a lot of fun making the video. Thanks for the tip with the beanie. How do you like the Surface Book 2? That one is really tempting.

[@User-kf3tk]

Bo Ismono well I don't edit on premier or final cut or anything but it does great work. I mainly use it for my classes and run the programs they give us and I use the tablet portion for drawing my economics graphs. My only complaint is that it is very heavy. It's built like a tank and has a very nice design but you'll definitely feel the weight. But it's the only laptop I've liked. The surface laptop (not the book) is too frail and the bottom is portion is like a plastic fabric mixture. The surface pro is compelling because it's essentially a lighter more portable tablet of the surface book but it's, like I said, a tablet. If I had to choose a tablet it'd be that but for a laptop I like surface book. The typing experience is amazing. You'll notice that right away that pressing keys feel great compared to the new MacBook ones. I personally am not heavily invested in the apple eco system, I have no apple watch, iPhone or Air Pods. I just have an old iPad air. I also think windows OS is designed better and is easier on the eyes. Mac OS definitely looks cooler but it's not as elegant and kind of distracts with the contrasting bright colors especially at night. I like the 3 finger tap for control center (quick Bluetooth, wifi, projector, brightness, toggles). I like all the track pad gestures. But the surface lime would be the only windows laptops I would recommend.

[@owbertOnVideo]

Stepped up your review game! Super informative. Great videography and editing. Thank you so much!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Albert. I'm happy that you like the video

[@nathanbouton3323]

If you had to choose a bag for school, travel, and work (with sometimes a lot of heavy books), would you go with the cpl24 or the GR1?

[@flyinb45]

Looking at the grey version of this bag and I'm between it and the 5.11 DART24 pack. I know you used to EDC the RUSH12 and didn't know if you'd have any thoughts. Do you think the build quality on this outweighs the organization and versatility available on the 5.11?

[@cyjwebhsu6163]

hi, thank you for the fine review. a further question here. The CPL24, it looks very similar to Gregory Border 25. Have you come across any experiences or comment on Gregory border 25? Thank you!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I haven't seen the Gregory yet. I need to google it.

[@alexandracortez7488]

I had a question about is backpack. Is it made of a flexible material? Sometimes I have to cram my backpack into a cabinet or locker at work and a lot of new backpacks, that have a space for laptops, don't necessarily lend themselves to being squished. I'm looking for a backpack for myself, who is not even 5 feet tall and it's really only going to hold a lunch bag, water bottle, and three small pouches of necessities.I liked this video and will definitely be checking out your others. Thanks for your practical insight!

[@Stormbrise]

I do the left shoulder, but only for very short distances, otherwise i wear it like a normal backpack. Straps always slide off my shoulders and do not stay put.

[@dannypacks]

Awesome review! Really like the new format! I cried a little when you mentioned that the bottom of the laptop compartment is not padded =( the bag seems great in so many ways, but this is a pretty big oversight. Sadly I've seen this on the laptop compartments from bags from a few well known companies and it always surprises me that this isn't one of the first things that's considered when designing a laptop compartment haha

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, mate. There is always some tradeofs unfortunately. I guess the huge benefit of the compartment is, that it can fit many laptop sizes. Usually designers only make them for the macbook pro.

[@vincentmartinie458]

The bag is actually a little padded. It’s not huge but it does the work to me at least

[@surajshetty9820]

Thinking of ordering the V2 to Germany, did you have to pay customs when your ordered it to Hamburg?

[@igylan]

Thanks for this review Bo. Good review. Was looking out for this bag but after watching your review decided to stick with my urban assault for daily carry. Save me a lot of money. P.S. I put on my backpack on the right side first. On other stuff, what filter do you apply on your videos?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Ian. The bag is very expensive, but it's definitely worth it. That being said:if you already have a good bag, it's always better to safe money 😉 in regards to my colors. Have you seen "my workflow" video?

[@igylan]

Bo Ismono I have not. That's the next thing to watch then.

[@ericniu6398]

This review is great. And the focus on details is very helpful. On the question of "handedness," I wonder if the design choice comes to a matter of what you prioritize. If the designers assumed you'd reach into the side-open pocket with your dominant (90% right) hand and prioritized dominant "reach" hand instead of dominant "hang" shoulder, then the design actually makes a ton of sense. If you hang it from your right shoulder, then you're always reaching into it with your left hand. So .. I don't think evaluating the choice should depend solely on which shoulder you want to hang from. Hope that's helpful in helping people look holistically at that design choice in making their decisions on this bag.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Eric. You are totally right. I also assume it comes down to the priorities of what the dominant hand is supposed to do. And most designers assume that you need your dominant hand to take out the stuff and let the bag hang of your non dominant shoulder.

[@evergoods_]

Eric - Jack from EVERGOODS here. You are totally right on. My partner Kevin spent years working as a bike messenger in Chicago and we used that experience to drive that to access(while wearing, also dropping from two strap usage) the bag with your dominant hand would be best. Also, having the bag on non-dominant shoulder creates a space between the dominant hand and the bag you are accessing thus making it easier to use said dominant hand. Bo thanks for getting this dialogue going sir.

[@ericniu6398]

Ah, so I’m not crazy. I do agree w Bo’s points on padding the laptop compartment (for both vertical and horizontal orientation), internal org of the front pocket (maybe interior zip pockets or elastic straps?) and comfort of grab handles. Also .. I have a GR1 and appreciate how the interior has Molle at the top so you can affix a small pouch to distribute items more .. wondering how y’all thought about that use case? Anyways, bag looks great .. with above updates, I’d likely buy v2

[@evergoods_]

Eric - The LT compartment has padding on bottom(two layers of foam) as well as around the perimeter of the compartment. The zipper side is not padded but I doubt you would put it down on the zipper side as that is the side you access it from. We felt like the 3D pockets on the inside of the CPL(internal pockets have their own dedicated volume) that you could pack the bag really well without the aded use of Molle. The handles are quite good in our opinion. We went for a sturdy feel, there is quite a lot of build in them. With the aluminum stay (found inside the main pack) the bag carries by handle really nicely when full. No bagging out or sagging of the pack when in side carry mode. I have carried this all over the world by side handle and it has been really great. Easy to grab quickly and move around or take a breather from backpack carry. Thanks for you thoughts!

[@evergoods_]

I saw that the order came through! Thank you for the support. Best, Jack

[@vincentmartinie458]

Hi Bo. Great review. I’ve been using the bag for 2 weeks & I’m very happy. I was just curious if you could tell how you got/made this Velcro reflector on the bag logo? I’ll looking a similar one. Thanks!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much Vincent. I'm happy to hear that you like the bag. I actually got the velcro patch directly from Evergoods. It was a prototype, I'm not sure if they will make more of them.

[@vincentmartinie458]

Hi Bo. I contacted them & they still sell them under the page accessories... of course! :)

[@Diego-ep2ii]

Hi Bo! Hope you can help me choose, I can't decide between the invisible backpack Two (2018) and the CPL 24. Which one you consider it's better bag for EDC?? Cheers, and thanks for your excellent videos ;)

[@Youknowthebo]

Hello Diego, Both are awesome. Can't go wrong with either of them. Are you working in an office? Or do you need milspec durability? If you work in an office I would say go with the invisible. If you want something more durable, go with the CPL24

[@arguchik]

I always always always carry my bag on both shoulders, but I pick it up with my right hand and put it on my right shoulder *first*. (I am right handed.) That said, I've been carrying a Tom Bihn Synapse 19 for...around 8 years of heavy, daily use. As you probably know, that bag has a quick access pocket on each side, so I've gotten used to swinging the bag to one shoulder when I want my keys or a pen, and to the other shoulder when I want my phone or my wallet. The only issue there is that I sometimes forget which side has which stuff, but that's my own issue, LOL.

[@chth1684]

Hi Bo Nice video. I like the new style, but i also liked your old style. What do you think about challenging your slimwallet with the new miniwallet clone CLICK & SLIDE from TRU VIRTU?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I haven't seen the Click & Slide yet. I will google it ;-)

[@EddieDuesentrieb]

If you are right handed, you normally carry on the left shoulder (so right hand is free). This design is actually good.

[@Youknowthebo]

For me it's the other way around. I am right handed, but because the bag is so heavy (due to all my gear) I like to carry it with my dominant and stronger hand.

[@errydm]

Hallo Bo. Wie geht's? Ich muss sagen, das Video is schon echt super gemacht. Und das Review ist gut gelungen. Kurz, aber sehr informatif. Ich selbst hatte ein paar Worte mit Evergoods waehrend der Kampagne bei Kickstarter ausgetauscht. Hab aber die CPL dann doch nicht bestellt. Momentan bleib ich bei meiner altbewaehrten Goruck Echo.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Erry, Danke sehr. Freut mich, dass Dir das Video gefällt. Darf ich fragen, warum Du dich dann am Ende gegen den CPL etnschieden hast?

[@errydm]

Bo Ismono 24l ist mir doch ein bisschen zu gross fuer den taeglichen Gebrauch, da ich nie soviele Sachen mitschleppe. Ausserdem scheint mir die Vordertasche, ohne innere Faecher, einfach zu gross zu sein. Und genau das hast Du ja im Video als eines der Minuspunkte ausgedrueckt. Vielleicht macht Evergoods irgendwann mal ein 32-36l Backpack, fuer Reisen gedacht. Dann bin ich dabei. 😀

[@errydm]

PS. Grad eben ein Email von Evergoods bekommen. Die planen tatsaechlich eine Reisebackpack zu machen.

[@sallymonaeh]

If the vertical zippers were on the opposite side, I would instantly buy. Love the minimalistic design. Maybe 1 bottle side pocket would be nice. I wonder why companies don't make such style of bag for 2 different handed people. I've come across this problem on many bags I like.

[@Youknowthebo]

Agreed. But I just read that apparently this design is to keep your dominant hand free to grab the stuff out of the bag

[@rxsiu]

I'm pretty happy with my cpl24 too! Shame there isn't much hubbub about it on the internet. Thanks for doing the review. As a side note, the fabric also picks up a lot of cat hair lol.

[@Youknowthebo]

Haha. That is good to know. 😂 I'm also glad to hear that you like the bag as well

[@rucacc]

i pick my bag with the right hand and carrry it with the right shoulder if it's short distance if it's long i carry it with both shoulders (roght always first)

[@Youknowthebo]

😉

[@hunterorahood316]

right hand dominant // right shoulder carry