Optimal Thread Works Backpack Review

[@beachstart]

Thanks for the review! The concept of the 4 zippers is really interessting and seems to be very practical. I would be a bit worried about theft while being in a croud or in public transportation. Is there a loop to secure the buttom zippers if needed?

[@CarryQuandaries]

My pleasure! I absolutely love the 4 zips and it’s one of the reasons i can’t see myself going back to a regular 2 zip pack. But i get your concern even though i have yet to worry about that. Mine doesn’t have a loop but im sure it wouldn’t be too hard to add if that’s something you desired! Thanks for watching! 🤙🏽

[@beachstart]

@@CarryQuandariesI have never experienced a theft while wearing a backpack - I only read such warnings every now an then. Just a little loop at the zipper-ending where you can fiddle a little karabiner through or even a small lock, should do the trick. Then one can decide, according to the environment, if a lock is appropreate or not. That said, it is always best to carry your backpack on your front, if you feel unsave ;-) Looking forward to your content - Greetings from Germany 🙂

[@jonathanfreeman3892]

Elias is that dude! One of the best in the business! Great review!

[@CarryQuandaries]

Yes he is! Great guy and great packs! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@daviscooper676]

nice review! quick question, who makes the thermal/fleece you are wearing? thanks

[@CarryQuandaries]

Thanks for watching! It’s an older model quarter zip base layer from Smartwool.

[@jonathanfelso]

What’s up with the black and white?

[@CarryQuandaries]

@@jonathanfelso the white balance was a disaster so I said f’it

[@hunsinger]

Any idea the dimensions of this bag? I'm looking for something around 18" high, 12" wide and 6" deep. I'm looking for something between 20 and 25 liters, and the Brown Buffalo 21 is tempting but looks just a little too tall.

[@CarryQuandaries]

@@hunsinger its about 17x11x6 it’s on the smaller side, maybe about 19L. I tried the TBB and it’s indeed a bit tall. Hope u find the right pack for you!

[@hunsinger]

@@CarryQuandaries Thanks!

[@bridgeschromaCN]

a lbt 8006 with clamshell open will be perfect.

[@CarryQuandaries]

Yeah the original OTW design was inspired by that bag. Would definitely be cool if it had a clamshell.

[@georgeteo2448]

How many liters is the bag?

[@CarryQuandaries]

I’m guesstimating somewhere in the 19-20 liter range

[@tanseerimpex3334]

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