My THREE (kinda 4) Favourite Bags Right Now - August 2021!

[@pinkybunyi4982]

Thanks for sharing! I wonder why the Bellroy Apex didn’t make it to the list? 🤔

[@jtinseoul7041]

It would be in the top 5. Probably next one in after the ones I mentioned.

[@pinkybunyi4982]

@@jtinseoul7041 May I know the reason why the Apex has been relegated from being one of your top 2 backpacks two months ago to just being number 5 at the moment? Could it be due to usability/functionality or durability issues with the bag? Just hoping for some insights before I decide to make a purchase. Thanks!

[@jtinseoul7041]

I think any bag in my top 5 kinda rotates into different spots depending on my mood or what I'm carrying for a given time. The Apex hasn't like gone to number 15 or anything. It had a hard time standing up the last time I was using it with little in it and that annoyed me so it was doghoused a bit when I was filming this, ha.

[@pinkybunyi4982]

@@jtinseoul7041 I get it. Thanks for the quick reply! 😊

[@skruffy555]

Did you ever post the full review of the North St Weekender? I can't seem to find it. Thanks

[@MrSmusy]

Hello greetings from Germany, I own the GR1 from Goruck and now wanted a 2. Get your backpack. I can't decide whether I should take the Able Carry Max or the Dsptch - rnd Edition? Which one would you prefer?

[@leoph8110]

Just got my first Goruck GR2 26L!! What knot did you use for your top handle?

[@tonychacon4732]

Hey love your work!! What do you recommend as a dad/diaper bag should new fathers considers? As all diaper bags are design for the moms

[@jtinseoul7041]

There's one from a company called No Reception Club that I think a dad can wear proudly haha. Also, Dadsfanny is a good option for something small. Otherwise I'd recommend any bag that can hold more than you expect to need and that has at least one bottle pocket haha. Lately I've been using a Greenroom136 Rainmaker and it's been doing a solid job.

[@joekkl]

Jtinseoul, big fan here. Wondering if you can make in-depth videos on pouches and organizers you have that are still available for purchase? Much appreciated. Thanks!

[@jtinseoul7041]

For sure man, I shall try! People weren't happy with the Matsuda pouch video because of how hard they are to get.

[@joekkl]

@@jtinseoul7041 I can understand. What's the point to lurk for something you can't even buy.

[@jtinseoul7041]

To appreciate I suppose. I just treat this channel like talking to my friends about the new toys I got. Don't really think much beyond that.

[@_The_Mig_]

One of my favorite bags was an eastpack sling that I used until it desintegrated. Then I got a 5.11 rush Moab 10 which is still going on tough. Just recently I bout a Hazard 4 pillbox which I'm loving so far

[@jtinseoul7041]

Nice, sounds like you really dig the tactical vibes! I really like the SpecOps stuff in that space. My EDC bag from them is one of my favourites too. Easily top 10. I call him "Chuck."

[@elpinto7]

The DSPTCH was a sleeper bag. I dont think I have seen that one mentioned before. I am not entirely surprised by the #1 pick though lol. I wonder where the Phoenix will slot in. I was a little surprised by the North Street Weekender bag. Would you consider something like the Tom Bihn?

[@jtinseoul7041]

The Weekender is great in person. LOVE it. I have a Synik and a Synapse and the Synapse might be somewhere in my top 10 but not near number 3/4. The DSPTCH is every bit as good as the GR2 in actuality especially considering the price. The Phoenix issue for me is it is still a CPL and the pockets are still on the completely wrong side for how I use bags.

[@joekkl]

I have to say my favorite is: Goruck 10L bullet. I have a few of those in rotation. Best EDC pack ever.

[@jtinseoul7041]

Always wanted to try the little guy!

[@sup_orthobro]

Bullet 5l

[@jcpalermo2576]

Great video, buddy. Always interesting to hear your official words of bag wisdom. Apex sure fell out of that top 3 list quick…

[@jtinseoul7041]

Haha nah. It was in the doghouse because it had a bad day last week where it wouldn't stand up. Ninety nine percent of the time it would be at the very least number 3/4.

[@alexbehrmann9557]

I too hold the GR2 26L in high regard, a front pocket like the Alpha one Niner evade instead of the slanted one would be the only minor improvement I could find

[@jtinseoul7041]

I actually like the front pocket a lot on the GR2. Not so much on the GR1. I find with the way I pack the GR2 the front pocket never feels tight like it tends to always do on the GR1.

[@alexbehrmann9557]

@@jtinseoul7041 Yes its better than the Gr1 but the admin panel and depth of the AON Evade is way more functional and would be the cherry on top for this bag to lock the top spot imo

[@jtinseoul7041]

Since I never use those admin panels I guess that part doesn't really matter to me. But I can see how some folks would like it!

[@iugradmark]

Question on the Daypack. Do you think the Dyneema has enough additional things to make it worth the price difference? Weatherproofing, etc? Thanks.

[@jtinseoul7041]

It's a good upgrade. I like the aquaguard zips as a bonus.

[@lenanans6158]

Hey! Great video. What are you using as the frame sheet for the North St. Weekender? Where can I get one of those? Thanks!

[@jtinseoul7041]

Thanks! It's the SpecOps EDC frame sheet. I think they still offer it!

[@orbispictus6127]

I hesitate on buying the North St Weekender for so long and and now it's sold out everywhere... Mostly because of the laptop compartment and the straps. I have a North St Flanders and really like it. The straps are comfortable but a bit too long for my frame and it's more significant when I only wear t-shirt. I don't know if the straps on the weekender are the same or even slightly longer. And the laptop compartment: my 15.6'' HP fits in the Flanders no problems but it seems that would be more difficult with the weekender. I think the weekender fits a laptop up to 15'' (MBP) so it's too small for other 15'' or 15.6'' laptops.

[@jtinseoul7041]

I fit a 15 inch XPS in a sleeve in the Weekender no problem at all.. did you try one out to see if it would fit? The sleeve adds at least an inch onto that already chunky laptop. The compartment is surprisingly big.

[@donaltemus3565]

Love it brother. Still carrying my 511 rush 24 as an airline pilot, (12 years same bag)…. Looking for something new!

[@jtinseoul7041]

What's on the list? haha. I have a Rush 24 V2 as well. Going to be in a video coming up soon ;)

[@donaltemus3565]

@@jtinseoul7041 love the pockets in the rush as I use all of them. I want to stick with the 511 but want it in black muliti cam!

[@monitofca]

what do you think of the new RND edition from dsptch??? they changed the straps

[@jtinseoul7041]

I'm so bummed about the new straps. Like someone forgot my birthday then stole my lunch money bummed.

[@Honestcarry]

Got my DSPTCH in and absolutely love it! Thank you so much for introducing me to that!!!! And I’m pretty dang jealous of all those Unicorns you have haha.

[@jtinseoul7041]

All those 🦄 and still that DSPTCH is right up there with them. Love that bag like a child haha. What colour did you go with?

[@Honestcarry]

@@jtinseoul7041 I did the grey ballistic nylon! And just noticed they are on sale now…ah yes. Lol.

[@moichimonji]

That weekender is gorgeous!!!!!

[@jtinseoul7041]

You know it brother!

[@atharhashmi5762]

Good selection

[@toodamnskippy6220]

Top 3 (kinda 4) for me: Goruck Heritage 26L Goruck Bullet 500D Alpha One NINER Evade Lite + Arc’teryx Nomin Good work, loved your presentation.

[@jtinseoul7041]

Nominnnnnnnnnnn. I must try one. Maybe if these collabs slow down haha.

[@alfonz84]

how many bags you have right now

[@jtinseoul7041]

The answer is. A lot. Really though I trade a lot to keep the channel going.

[@jackchn23]

For me, it would probably be the GoRuck Guerilla 26L. Looks plain enough to blend in, has the capacity for all my crap. Carries well enough.

[@jtinseoul7041]

I did add it as the honourable mention. It's a great bag. I find it gets a bit unwieldily for me when it's packed out and that front pocket tries to eat my hand ha.

[@MrK133n]

Can you actually buy any of these bags?

[@jtinseoul7041]

The Daypack is still available, the GR2 will be back, and the GR1 (albeit not this Dyneema one but the Cordura one) is available.

[@MrK133n]

@@jtinseoul7041 I looked hard at the Daypack but there are a couple features I want that it doesn’t have. I would never buy a $500+ backpack so I’m not sweating the dyneema one. Im signed up for GR2 restock alert and preordered an A19 Evade. Whoever offers one in stock first wins my cash.

[@silverflash1675]

I'm actually surprised the A19 Cobra isn't here?

[@jtinseoul7041]

I like it, but, just not as much as these. It's a little too stiff for me in use

[@silverflash1675]

@@jtinseoul7041 you don't like the stiffness of the fabric? its xpac right?

[@jtinseoul7041]

IT's X50 I believe which is like Xpac with 500D on top. It's really, really stiff. The Weekender in the video is a similar material but feels a lot less structured becauseof the design.

[@silverflash1675]

@@jtinseoul7041 gotcha, thank you for clearing it out

[@gonefishingapodaca]

surprised there was no belroy Apex.

[@jtinseoul7041]

I did mention it! The last time I used it it wasn't standing up very well so it's momentarily in the dog house.

[@sawyerseth9832]

Not gonna lie I was surprised by this list. I wasnt expecting the dsptch or the north st

[@jtinseoul7041]

This changes a lot. Although the dsptch and gr2 are mainstays. That third slot bounces around. Conceal, bullet, GR1, Apex all feel like number 3 from time to time.

[@pmw5485]

imagine there is a gr2 26 L guerilla (and with webbing on shoulder strap)

[@jtinseoul7041]

I prefer the 500D, honestly. No contest.

[@pmw5485]

@@jtinseoul7041 does 500 D feel as tough/harsh as 1000D ? I have to say goruck is my favorite backpack until my gr1 26L black 1000D fucked two of my jackets one of them is patagonia nano buff, the lower back area just got all chaffed and even some cotton came out of the broken seam so I stop using it. To be honest I was using it with missionworkshop rambler at the time too which has a HT500 and I cant be sure which backpack fucked my jackets up. But i think goruck dyneema material will go easier on the clothing? I have been using tom bihn synik 22 since but really miss my gr 1 if there is anything to stop it fucking my clothes :(

[@jackchn23]

@@pmw5485 I have a Guerilla, and it is definitely easier on jackets…etc with the smoother material. I’ve seen several Guerillas with the molle on the shoulder straps, looks good. I think the owners sent their packs back to GoRuck and had it done through the SCARS program.

[@jtinseoul7041]

500D is definitely easier on clothes. The 500HT on MW bags definitely doesn't do much harm to clothes in my experience. Your best bet might be with a Guerrilla or a Heritage GR1 since those will be perfectly fine with clothes.

[@jackchn23]

@PM W I heard there are talks of a GR2 for future collaboration with GoRuck and Carryology. I don’t know what that will look like or what it will be made out of. But because of the success (money) of the Collab editions I think manufacturers like GoRuck, Mystery Ranch, Evergoods…are eager to work again with the Carryology team. I believe there are to be at least annual releases of special models from those 3 mentioned companies.

[@erichanson5628]

Thanks for the video!

[@jtinseoul7041]

You bet, love these bags!

[@Dave-sx3ig]

Thanks. Now i will start to call quick access pocket as corona pocket 😂

[@jtinseoul7041]

Oops.. too soon?

[@1partgeek]

Dyneema, YKK, X-Pac, Cordura, Hi-Vis, Aqua-guard, molle - Bag nerds unite! :)

[@jtinseoul7041]

I like a little waxed canvas myself ;)

[@epretto]

The title reflects the constant struggle that bag nerds face in life ...

[@jtinseoul7041]

haha, true dat.

[@epretto]

@@jtinseoul7041 it started with just three, ended up on 4 bags. And in the comments, the person realizes that leans more towards a top 25...

[@jtinseoul7041]

Considering I don't really hate any bag it's exactly that for me.

[@seiwonko1162]

Are you telling me that the soju backpack isn't your favorite? I'm shocked

[@jtinseoul7041]

It is not, although, I do really like it ;)

[@seiwonko1162]

@@jtinseoul7041 Have you see the dan matsuda rice bag? It looks so cool

[@jtinseoul7041]

I have. It is definitely cool. I have a different Matsuda on the way. Super excited about it.