My Search for the Best Backpack-Fyro T22

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[@lanceklein2746]

This video was suggested to me out of the blue - probably because I follow Nomads Nation. I, like you, make a hobby of watching backpack reviews ever since I fell into the rabbit hole pretty much the same way - google some backpack I see at REI then find out there are a bunch of niche bag makers making super-exciting stuff (at high prices, but still exciting 😊). I had been in the market for a person-item-sized pack that was expandable so I could use it for travel, but then as a smaller daypack at destination. I’m over 6 feet tall, so my daypacks are minimum 20 liters. I kinda got tired of packing a daypack inside my travel backpack and wanted to carry only bags that would be useful in transit. Lo and behold, the Fyro was introduced, and each iteration got closer and closer to exactly what I was looking for! So, I am also a Fyro backer and can’t wait until December 🎉 As others have pointed out, the quality is definitely a gamble, but it’s GOT to be better than your random $50 bag off Amazon. I owned a Kopack backpack for a long time that I got off Amazon for cheap and it was great. I will take my chances.

[@john1023va]

You are literally me when it comes to my backpack passion. Just like you, I've followed Aaron's channel and his backpack making journey. I'm actually on the fence cuz I love my Aer backpacks. Even though I want to support Aaron, I can't justify spending this much money on a backpack I want and not need at this moment. Make a review on the T22 when you get it.

[@sarahsloanshow]

It is wonderful to meet a fellow bag nerd! It’s a weird passion but we’re obviously not alone. Let me know which Aer bags you own. And yes I’ll put out a review when I put the bag to a few weeks of use!

[@john1023va]

@@sarahsloanshow I have the Travel pack 3 Small and the Daypack 2, both in X-Pac. I also have the City Sling. Looking forward to your review.

[@Whopickedthisname]

I backed the Fyro bag too and can’t wait!! Its also nice supporting a team I think are good people :)

[@Ellman1231]

Thanks for the video! Supporting the Kickstarter for the bag just isn't in my budget right now, but I would definitely look into buying it later this year, if the reviews are good. Welcome to the backpack nerd space! Hope you keep reviewing different backpacks.

[@Jadzim27]

Well, actually supporting the Kickstarter was the cheapest way to buy the backpack which I did.

[@dogeloaf6440]

It’s been inspiring and fun to watch Aaron bring OUR vision to life! At 5’8” I hoped he would note if the longer bags (like 90% over 19 inches) felt uncomfortable. However, I am glad to see the Fyro at 18 inches! It’s budget airline friendly. Why buy a separate bag to fit their dimensions when the Fyro can do the job? I don’t know how he came up with 18 inches, perhaps from mindful consideration of height/torso length, but I thank him for looking out for the folks, especially women, under 6’. I value water bottle pockets, and I like the Fyro’s but find the pockets to be so high up as to look weird. I don’t have a need for a bag like that right now, but I’ll keep it in the back of my mind the next time I do need one.

[@Fearmocker]

I just ordered my 22 a few days ago. I’m so excited for it. My Oakley kitchen sink is in tatters lol

[@intellectualesemv]

This video came up in my feed because I also watch a ton of backpack reviews. Looking forward to your review of it. I've noticed with most expandable backpacks, the carry isn't as comfortable. Hopefully it's good with this one, esp at this price point. Another concern is the accessibility of the vertical front pocket. Reminds me of Boundary Supply's Aux Compartment. I haven't been able to bring myself to spend that much on a pack or brand that's never hit the market yet. You might also like Boundary Supply or Black Ember. Similar aesthetics.

[@sarahsloanshow]

Thank you for your comment!That’s a very good point about the comfort when it’s expanded! And yes those brands look intriguing as well. There’s too many bag companies making awesome backpacks 😅

[@eeymanjones]

Great vid. I backed on KS mainly for it being budget airline friendly and wanted to support him. This will be my 2nd expensive bag, Tom Bihn Synapse 25 was the most. Looking forward to it.

[@kingpin81486]

I wanted to support Fyro but the price was shocking (assumed $150 on KS) and I actually personally didn't like the lack of horizontal and vertical pass-thru for longer trips. Did you think the front pocket design is as useful as anticipated? it seemed small and the flaps would keep closing. I am interested to see your review in the future.

[@sarahsloanshow]

Thank you for your comment! I’ve never done a review but I’ll give it a try! Yes the price was hefty-definitely the most I’ve ever spent on a bag. I think the front pocket will be useful but I do wonder if a normal front access is better.

[@kurtthecat3995]

The Fyro seems like a well thought out backpack except for the front pocket which I think is a fail. It's way way too easy for thieves to access. It's one zipper so it cannot be locked. I would not wear this pack on my back in a crowded situation. The flap is gimmicky and would trap water in a rain storm. I would suggest checking out the Ebags Junior Weekender. As a frequent traveler it has all the functional features needed for one-bag travel. I have it packed for an upcoming 3-week trip to Europe.

[@jakeewart5769]

Have you not seen the locking mechanism underneath the flap? It has a button lock for more security but if you wanted You could literally padlock the metal zipper to the locking loop if you wanted to really lock it down. Odd comment as it seems as though you’ve not properly seen the backpacks features and are calling out issues it does not have.

[@kurtthecat3995]

@@jakeewart5769 I've watch several of his videos from development and did not see any where it could be padlocked. For example in the video from 2 weeks ago he did not show the locking feature. It's possible I missed where it was explained in earlier videos.

[@jakeewart5769]

@@kurtthecat3995 there’s either a hypalon or nylon loop under the hatch which allows the built in hypalon zippers to button lock around it, however the hypalon pulls are connected to the metal loops on the actual zippers which you could use to padlock the metal zipper to the the loop underneath the hatch and bypass the bags built in “semi-permanent” lock

[@TischTosh]

Ebags make (made? Mine are older....) fantastic bags for the money, different sizes and functionality. Underrated.

[@kurtthecat3995]

@@jakeewart5769 I rewatched one of his later videos and he did explain the front zipper mechanism. It's better than what I thought. I still don't like the flap but everything else about the bag looks great.

[@nicolebrewer3850]

Just saw Aaron Radcliffe do a short about how the backpack market is dominated by males. I love his videos, but I gotta say, I was disappointed to see that. Not his fault, of course. The numbers are what they are. I've carried a backpack my whole life and love traveling with them (not a purse person). I probably have about 30 backpacks in my closet right now. I watch all the reviews, like you, but feel that the market needs more female reviewers, or ones that take female carry needs into consideration. I ordered one of the Fyro backpacks on KS, but I'd love to see your review of the Fyro and how you pack it out!

[@KristelEshuis]

Did you know that Aaron’s sister started her own reviewing channel? Especially for women. It’s called Gear for the girls.

[@0f556]

The reason i didn't support the Kickstarter is because ethically, i started seeing problematic conflicts of interest with NN. The way Aaron decided to monetize his viewership with the marketplace seems wrong to me. People look to him for guidance, and he's basically funneling people into a sort of ecosystem in which he is the one profiting. Didn't seem right. Also, even though he now has a bag brand, he's reviewing other people's bags, claiming his reviews are the "best" which doesn't seem right to me. I think he started off right, and I was a fan of his honest reviews, but he lost a lot of credibility in how he decided to operate.

[@SHORTandPROUDD]

having that many bakers just means he has a following thats willing to throw money at him...its not a tested product so there is just as much risk as any person whos never made a bag before...also his focus group was 6 people that he probably is friends with so why would they even be honest with him...vertical zippers are horrible practically

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

I love mystery ranch vertical zippers

[@johnnynguyen3521]

Looks like a solid backpack. Vertical zips do work very well. I mean Aer, Evergoods, Boundary Supply, Alpaka, and Minaal all started on kickstarter. Sometimes the chance is worth it. Aaron seems serious about making something good and I think the product will be solid. I'm not going to buy the pack since I have my own bags already but it's cool to see competition in the space.

[@OndaPiloto]

All my backpacks have at least a pocket with a vertical zipper and I don’t know what you mean. You can open it vertically or horizontally by swinging the bag and they are designed so nothing falls out. They work pretty good and I find them very comfortable to use. That pocket can work in the Fyro, although I won’t personally test it because that backpack is not for me.