Pacsafe backpack Review; (turns into purse) I used the bag for a week vacation before Reviewing it.

[@nancyadams9228]

I have had one of these for about ten years and just invested in a second one. It is great in Europe. I carry it as a backpack on day trips and fold it into the cross body for museums and shopping. It is my everyday bag too.

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

I liked this bag too. Unfortunately I got one with a faulty zipper. It was a problem from day one, so it must have been a problem with a batch of Zippers they received at their factory. I was hoping they would send me another bag. At first they offered me one in a different color because the color I had wasn’t in production anymore, but after I picked a color they changed their minds and insisted on refunding my money. At least they have been nice about replacing faulty bags.

[@nancyadams9228]

@@theadhdminimalist5060 good to know that they refund or replace. Most of my luggage is PacSafe!

[@debbieelms-watkiss4742]

HI I caused my bag exactly the same but blue for two years and after using it all the time its my best bag ever. the zip was tuff at first but with more use the better it was. I never feel unsafe at home or on holidays. I have used Pacsafe for over 10 years as the great features I look for is tap can't be cut, docs can't be scammed security on them are the best. This is the best of al their bags as it can be used as a cross body bag, a clutch and a back pac.

[@nancyadams9228]

Totally agree!

[@shypiece]

Finally someone brings up the issue with the sliding backpack mode! If they could just add like a loop button thing or something to just lock it in place. That would’ve been an absolute winner

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

Yes I Agree! Please Read this Pacsafe!

[@nancyadams9228]

@@shypiece if use the “Roo Bar” to tighten the that might solve your problem.

[@julieerickson7445]

I think that the zipper problem may be isolated & I'd contact the company. The zippers on my bag don't stick. I solved the backpack strap problem by making two similar loops before I put it on and just hold that spot until I get both arms through. The straps really don't move around once the bag drops down on your back. I actually felt like the tags showing the bag's features were pretty good--maybe they've been updated. One thing that the tags show that you didn't was putting the zipper pulls all the way through the holder straps at the ends of the zipper and locking the zipper pull into the locking bag straps, which really makes the bag very secure. I really love this bag and I think that it was worth every penny.

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

I eventually sent the bag in to get fixed. I talk about that in a different video on my channel. It could be an isolated incident I really don’t know.

[@pamalojo]

You might have a defective zipper as I’ve seen other demos where the zipper seemed to work. Pacsafe from what I’ve read has great customer service; perhaps they’ll help you. Or you could try googling how to fix a sticky zipper. Thanks for your honest review; the sliding strap issue is not for me. Happy travels to you and stay safe.

[@j.tamburello4053]

With using as a backpack. I found it best to put the strap in the buckle where it locks, not the top one. This way the strap moves far less.

[@annieeklov7635]

Well that is great if the zipper gets easier to open. My daughter is now using this bag for school, but I think she mainly opens the top zipper. I may have to tell her to start sipping the front sipper to see if it gets easier. Thanks for sharing!

[@Latteintheam]

Thank you for such a thorough review.

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

Your Welcome. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I have more than 1 review of this bag on my channel. I recently reviewed it before I sent it in to get fixed.

[@lsl2510]

Does the bag strap digs into your shoulders after awhile? Just a bit concerned because i noticed the straps aren't too thick

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

Hi honestly I wore this bag all over the French Riviera for a week and it was comfortable. I filled it really full. My biggest issue was not being able to easily open the front zipper to the pocket designed for your wallet.

[@bonnielyn]

Thanks for the honest review! Was really tempted to get this but the zipper issue you mentioned is a dealbreaker

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

Yes it’s to bad that was an issue. I hope they see this and fix that and the strap. I would love this bag if those issues got fixed.

[@elicore.biz81]

Is it possible to carry this bag as a purse without folding it down into the actual purse? Like keeping it as a backpack but use the strap as a purse strap instead....? Please let me know

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

@@elicore.biz81 yes that should work. You can attach the strap to 5 different places on the bag and it doesn’t have to be folder over. You should be able to keep it like a backpack and use the strap like a pure 2 of the 5 attachment points should feel comfortable.

[@elicore.biz81]

@@theadhdminimalist5060 Ok thank you so much. I appreciate it!

[@theadhdminimalist5060]

@@elicore.biz81 Glad to help