Pacsafe Vibe 325 (10L) | Performance Review | Humble and Free

[@doubledogdrone]

Just got my Pacsafe Vibe 325! It has a great VIBE to it (LOL - Pun Intended) Thanks for running us through all of the features of the sling bag and how one uses the different features. Super helpful. I saw a dude in Bend Oregon wearing one around while he was shopping with his girlfriend. I stalked him for a while and then asked him what bag it was and what model. He told me about PacSafe and was surprisingly helpful. I immediately went outside the shop and searched Amazon for the bag. I could not find the size and the model that he was using. As luck would have it he walked out of the store and down towards my direction. He discovered me looking on my smartphone for the bag and I asked him which model it was. He actually helped me flip through my phone browser to find the right one. Super nice and helpful couple! The gal even yelled " You will love it". So far she is RIGHT!

[@Jet-Jots]

What a wonderful review of this bag. I saw this in a local store yesterday, and before dropping a load of cash on it, I wanted to see how others like this bag. I appreciate that this is a recent video that goes quite in depth with what the bag offers. Thanks for sharing!

[@humbleandfree2125]

Jethro Tejano thank you so much for the great feedback! I am very glad to hear that you found this helpful. Find the right bag is a daunting task sometimes. Cheers!

[@Kongnections]

I really appreciated how you immediately showed how easy it is to swing the sling over to the front. For me that is the dealbreaker. I purchased a Travelon sling and the swing to the front was horrible, and I also realized what a significance that having 2 zippers can make

[@maverick1430]

Had this bag for almost a year now. And all i can say is this is a great bag,reliable for everyday use and feeling safe for my belongings. Especially when in the city. 😀👍

[@humbleandfree2125]

That feeling of safety for your belongings is invaluable. So glad I found this bag.

[@claudiachapa4113]

This is exactly the kind of review I was looking for! I was looking for something smaller than my work bag to take to an upcoming edutech conference that was anti-theft and could hold more than just a phone and glasses and that I could use for future trips. This was one of three bags I had narrowed down to purchasing. You just made my decision easy. Thanks for a great review!

[@humbleandfree2125]

Claudia Chapa awesome! So glad that you found this useful. I don’t think you could go wrong with this bag. Cheers!

[@cricketthoffman9499]

Great to hear it has been through some heavy travel. Mine has only seen urban life thus far. I lock mine to the railing of my box at horse races. I use a lock on both lock-in spots, the zippers and strap if I have to use the bathroom. I know it won’t walk off with someone else. I load it up with handicapping materials and snacks for the day. Museums don’t mind this bag because you can swing it forward. Load it up for a day of sketching. I have two pairs of glasses. (Blind as a bat..sort of). It’s easy to get to my glasses with this bag. They don’t get lost in the black hole of a backpack or take up all the room of a cross body. This bag is bigger than a cross body, more comfortable than a messenger and less cumbersome than a backpack. The security is a plus.

[@humbleandfree2125]

Crickett Hoffman Looks like you appreciate the features and versatility of this bag as much as I do. It really is a very well thought out product 👍🏼👍🏼 thank you for your comments 🙂

[@jenesaispas_]

I love love loooooooove ! Pacsafe ! Excellent review man ! Getting another one like this 🤙

[@humbleandfree2125]

thanks for the comment and feedback! I'll always have one of these bags i think!

[@badimpulses17]

Been looking for the longest time for the right sling bag. I bought one, best purchase I've made.

[@humbleandfree2125]

manifest 73 awesome! I think they are such functional bags! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Lightfighter1]

Great bag - I’ve had it for 2.5 years. The same pull broke on my bag recently - I emailed a photo to PacSafe and they immediately sent a new bag. Great customer service!

[@grumpyuncle.]

This is the best review of the Vibe 325. Well done!

[@kai1976]

Great Review very detailed there were questions that I had that you answered. It was hard to find these until I saw your detailed review thank you 😄

[@humbleandfree2125]

kai1976 thank you so much! Very happy to hear you found it so helpful 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KzLollapalooza]

Pacsafe should be watching this

[@humbleandfree2125]

hua Hua Yeah Yeah! I hope they do! Thank you for the support.

[@KzLollapalooza]

@@humbleandfree2125 thank you, I am using an older model now, I wanted to upgrade to this model but found that the locking mechanism is a little inconvenient. Do you still use this bag?

[@humbleandfree2125]

hua Hua using it as I respond to you now. Honestly love it!

[@nogoogle6349]

@@humbleandfree2125 Did you know that the zippers can be popped open with a ballpoint pen?

[@fareezali2894]

I agree. best review of bag. do more pacsafe and other brands.if u have time. thx.

[@denziioo]

Love your thorough review of this bag. Thought of buying it but your experience on the zipper, the fraying of the stitching... makes me think twice. I mean... with regards to the zipper, it is the only thing that makes it lockable. If it is easy to break, like when someone tries to yank it, i dont see how one can have peace of mind leaving the bag. Example i travel alone, and at times like at the beach or when sitting in a restaurant, i wld eventually leave my bag for awhile, to either go swimming or order food. Really hope pacsafe can install a thicker or tougher zipper pulls. Again this is an awesome review and thanx!

[@humbleandfree2125]

D.I.J thanks for the comment! So glad to hear this video was helpful for you. The zipper was the biggest bummer because as you said it negates the locking feature. However I do have to say that it is more theft deterrent rather than theft proof. On another side note, I have contacted Pacsafe about the wear and tear on the bag and they are sending me out a new one. So kudos to their customer service!

[@ioojimooi]

@@humbleandfree2125 "they are sending me out a new one"

[@ZStormGLD]

Just one few days back, loving it 👍

[@luckyl4746]

I have the original bag with the wire zippers and plastic buckle. I have no issues with it. I don't abuse it. I use it for day traveling. A great investment.

[@rudykammermeier8227]

Great review! It’s much better to review something after it has been used for a while. I read that you had contacted Pacsafe to replace the zipper pull. How did that go, and how is the bag holding up after a few more years of use? Thanks!

[@tyik]

It looks very good. I wonder if there is thick padding to protect a mirrorless camera with a zoom lens attached.

[@humbleandfree2125]

T Yik so I can fit my a7 with 24-70 gmaster lens on it. I have that on multiple occasions. It isn’t meant for it but, it can do it. The padding is decent. I wouldn’t toss it around with the camera in it though. Hope that helps.

[@loapp38]

Thanks for the review, it helps me make my purchase decision.

[@humbleandfree2125]

So glad I could help man!

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Only thing I do not like is no outside water bottle holder. My favorite 3 outside no need for super security are water bottle, umbrella holder and Oyster/tap card quick access

[@fitter70]

Great review. Thanks!

[@KzLollapalooza]

Very good review thank you

[@humbleandfree2125]

hua Hua so glad to see you found it helpful. I have several more of their products I will be reviewing soon. Thanks for your comment 😁

[@cindipalmer2628]

Thanks for the great detailed review. Definately going to buy it. You mentioned a pacsafe wallet. Can you recommend one? Thanks

[@catwieland6796]

Oh wow! Going to South Africa next year and this was helpful. Have you heard of their mini crossbody bags/would you reccomend them?

[@humbleandfree2125]

Cat Wieland I have seen the smaller models but haven’t used them myself. My wife carries a small Pacsafe purse and loves it though!

[@scottm3775]

Hi. Great review! Now that’s it been a couple of years would you continue to recommend it-or have you found a replacement?

[@RavenRose91]

Would an iPad Pro 11 inch fit inside this bag? My deciding factor for weather or not I get this one.

[@humbleandfree2125]

So it 'can' fit in the bag. With that being said... it is tight and it will press right up against the zipper when it is closed. The ipad width is 9.7" and the official bag width is 9.1".

[@yoyoloki]

Thanks for the video ! can it contain a hybrid camera ? Like a canon m50 ?

[@exly0301]

Does it work only if u sling on left shoulder? Important point to tell the folks

[@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331]

Great review best one in a long time... One question what size laptop are You carrying? I’m looking for a safe SlingBag for a ipad 12,9” Think this would fit...❓

[@humbleandfree2125]

Harold William Knox thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it! This will carry the tablet size iPad. It will not carry those super large iPads though.

[@mrpeel3239]

Last question: does an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper fit inside, without folding?

[@MrPlastkort]

hello:) I got this bag, I like it, but i found it has some cons... The strap feels too short, I like to have it bit loose lower down like the xiaomi mi city sling bag... have you found another one similar to this one but better? also it feels fat when it gets filled up with a notebook, and i miss a bit more pockets and spaces inside, also I miss an internal pocket on the back...

[@pasteltiara]

Hi Folks, can a bundle of A4 sized papers (say about 100 sheets) fit inside this Vibe 325?

[@jamauai]

Would the inside zipper scratch a tablet or small laptop in the main pocket?

[@canadaglennrz]

Will this carry a 26oz Yeti Rambler? How many TSA locks are necessary to secure the zippers? Thank you in advance.

[@solarzoro]

Thank you for the good review. I have a Pacsafe backpack bought in Hong Kong offering 5-years warranty. Aren’t this sling offering the same warranty terms?

[@humbleandfree2125]

Solar Zoro they do and after contacting Pacsafe about the damage to this bag they sent me a new one!

[@mrpeel3239]

Nice review. Doesn't look like there's a handle?

[@humbleandfree2125]

Thank you! Yeah there is a carry handle at the top of the bag. Sorry for not pointing that out.

[@internetexplorer9492]

hey bro how tall are ya? just so i can get an idea how big the bag would look on me. Cheers!

[@Dan-ey4mi]

If you wear it on your right shoulder the zippers will be on the bottom when you slide the bag from your back , under your arm to your chest.

[@NimNum]

How do you adjust the strap ?

[@humbleandfree2125]

It's a slide adjuster on the strap. The adjuster is black and hard to see. Easy to adjust though!

[@MuzzJoob]

Waterproof ? iPad Pro 12.9 fits in ?

[@jonathansusanto1249]

Ia it fit for iPad pro 11 inch?

[@mocadalidig5461]

Pacsafe is water resistance?

[@humbleandfree2125]

moca Dalidig it will do alright with some light rain, but it is certainly not water proof. Once wet the fabric actually holds the water and it it takes a while to dry it out.

[@aaronbueno1653]

I dont think someone will just cut your bag while you are wearing it. If they are brave enough they'll just point a gun at you and ask for your bag.

[@humbleandfree2125]

Aaron Bueno. So I get where you’re coming from, but having a gun isn’t that common for most countries outside the US. There are actually numerous accounts of travelers bag straps being cut quickly with box cutters and the thief being gone before they even had time to react. I’ve even heard of people whose bag was cut while waking down the street by a guy on a moped. It does happen more than you’d think. I think it’s a great feature to have... just in case!

[@aaronbueno1653]

@@humbleandfree2125 i live in the phil if they don't have guns they'll just use knife and ask for your bag.

[@dewberry3043]

Or how well it look when worn. Looks like there are few reviews of chest and sling bag that is put to use. And its 2021 now.

[@impossibleexperiments]

Thanks for helping me figure out how to even open up this back, haha. Excellent reviewing too; this should be how reviews are done: a long term review with actual day to day experience, not just how something looks or feels out of the box.

[@humbleandfree2125]

thanks a lot for the comment! glad you liked the review :)

[@sociallyinept01]

You can contact them and they will fix the zipper for you when you send it to them

[@humbleandfree2125]

Rian Hertanto *update* I have contacted them and they did send me a completely new bag. Excellent customer experience!

[@AlwaysCrazyKindaLazy]

@@humbleandfree2125 this also made my choice...at the end of the day good customer service is a must!

[@JosePerez-ok8ez]

Very informative good review just what I was looking for watch tons of bag reviews and this is legit liked and subscribed.

[@humbleandfree2125]

lucid dream. Thanks so much for the great feedback! Really Appreciate the support!

[@RealFableFox]

Nice review. Thanks. Anyway, between this bag and Metrosafe X Anti-Theft Sling Pack, if you are given the choice to buy one today, which would you pick. I noticed that both are 10 liter, and both are considered / marketed as sling bag.

[@DrgnMage2536]

Thanks for the review. I loved that you made your review after actually using the bag. I have the Vibe 150 myself but was looking for another bag that could fit my iPad Mini better and allow me to add more things. I plan on getting this one next.

[@humbleandfree2125]

You very welcome and thank you for the comment! I don’t think you will be disappointed with this one it will give a bit more room.

[@Alment11]

If the zippers are water resistant it would be a perfect slinggg Ughh why doesn't pacsafe give that water resistant zippers, its not that hardddddd 😢

[@brimstone33]

Hey great "real-world use" review! Maybe you can help me out with something. I have carried a cross-body bag for many years, looong before the "man bag" became a thing. Decades ago I settled on "vertical messenger bag" style as the most practical and comfortable. Because it hangs on my side it is cooler to wear and easier to access. It's easier to deal with in a vehicle with a seatbelt. My hand naturally falls across it so it just feels more secure, and less likely to knock into something. I can even convert it into a backpack.Can you say why you prefer the sling style? Have you tried a messenger style? I understand where the sling came from, an evolution of the fanny pack. It just looks awkward to wear to me.

[@humbleandfree2125]

Thank you for the thoughtful comment. I am glad to hear you liked the video/review. I started out carrying a messenger style bag. I liked it for many of the same reasons that you have mentioned. They are convenient to access and usually comfortable the carry. However, that more I started to carry a messenger bag while biking the more I got frustrated with not being able to find a way to carry the bag in a way that didn't get int the way while biking. Eventually, I purchased the Chrome messenger bag which I soon learned was basically an oversized sling-style bag. I loved how snug it fits on my back and it never got in the way of pedaling. I soon grew tired of how large the bag was for daily use though and starting looking for something a bit smaller. That's when I found this Pacsafe bag. For most instances, I encounter this sling-style is just right for me. Yes, it can get a little warm on your back. But, if it does I can swing it around and carry it upfront. I think that in general, it is a personal preference as to which is best. I do find it interesting though that you started with a sling bag and moved to a messenger where-as I started with a messenger bag and moved to a sling.

[@gfndceqmavhor354]

Well...5 years warranty...worth all the penny..😉 zipper broken change a new one..

[@humbleandfree2125]

yeah so nice! thanks for your comment :)

[@stevessteve2920]

mine lasted more or less 5 years before the cable on the slings started to breakdown.it will hurt if you get sting by it

[@humbleandfree2125]

johnneal cabalteja that is some pretty good life to get out of it! Over time with wear and tear I expect the cable will eventually wear through anyone’s bag. Still wouldn’t trade it out because it is worth the safety benefits. Thanks for the comments 👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevessteve2920]

@@humbleandfree2125 true.pretty nice.this is legit the 1st bag i ever bought.saw it on an airport and fell inlove with it.i like the anti theft design.now looking for this bag to replace my old one.my old one is the old style with plastic buckle.i just hope the pulltab last longer than urs,overall great bag

[@samilaurance5913]

Very helpful review. However, I have a question, can I put into it a file such as A4 size documents or A4 envelop ?

[@humbleandfree2125]

Hey glad you my review! So the bag dimensions are 15.7 x 9.1 x 3.1 in and an A4 is 8.27 x 11.69. So yeah it should fit with room to spare 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AlwaysCrazyKindaLazy]

Just bought this. Your review was the best of all I found. Was looking at peak design at camera bag as well as a sling for in front with travel backpack...clothes would be in backpack. Important stuff in the sling. I really like how you explained the features and your personal examples of use. FINALLY decided on this for camera and all valuables. Thanks for a great review!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Excellent review! I was initially thinking about getting the 150 model, but this might be the best size since it's not really bulky. Thanks for your review 👍 One edit:. I just purchased a gray one from ebags☺

[@humbleandfree2125]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Very much appreciated! I find this bag is a perfect size honestly. It fits slim on your back and I have not run into an instance yet where I couldn't what I wanted to carry. Hope you enjoy using it!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@humbleandfree2125 Thank you😊

[@temujin0911]

had the same thing happen on my vibe100, the zipper pull broke which disables the ability to lock it... brought the bag to an authorized reseller and they were asking for a receipt which i've already long lost... bummer...

[@GerhardLugauer]

Top! I appreciate your honest and extensive presentation and reality report of your bag! It’s the best one one youtube I found so far. Thanks 🙏🏽 for your effort!

[@johnloisvinluan1223]

Can I fit the 12.9inch ipad pro here? :)

[@mauriziovarini5752]

the audio is bad...

[@taprack6406]

would it fit a 15inch laptop ?

[@dssguy11]

is it ok to wear it on the front?

[@laryangel4082]

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[@CP-zg8pt]

Nice review. Thanks

[@kentower]

will this fit a 13" macbook?

[@humbleandfree2125]

kentower Hey! So the bag dimensions are 15.7 x 9.1 x 3.1 (straight from the specs). I am not sure what all the dimensions are of a 13” MacBook but this info should help you figure out if it would fit. 👍🏼👍🏼