Review: Etchr Lab's Art Satchel (A Portable Studio?)

[@kiktkikt2863]

It's amazing ! The designer should get an award for this one. He really did his homework and is giving artist like myself what we need when we travel. Thanks for the video

[@lorijones9579]

This is genius. For a watercolorist, you don't need to carry around more typical plein air equipment. If you can find a bench to sit on, you don't need to carry a chair or a tripod and you have everything you need. It's less expensive than I've priced pochades, French easels and accessories and likely lighter and less complicated and bulky. It can be configured lightly or with everything you might want, and carried easily and in various ways. I'm impressed and I want one. Thanks for the introduction to these products Teoh!

[@gomezz8767]

What an amazing bag, makes you wanna just travel and paint and draw all around the world.

[@AaronHutson]

this looks like a very well thought out artists bag, some of the details are just brilliant, like the Velcro attaches... and using it as a standing support. but in the end it seems a bit fiddly and complicated. a fabric bag serves my needs just fine but im sure many artists will enjoy this tool. great review!

[@teohyc]

+Aaron Hutson It does take a while to set it up as a standing support. A bit more challenging too if there are many things weighing it down.

[@muhamadfarid988]

how much is it in malaysia apa khabar

[@lynnevorpagel9367]

Lynne Vorpagel

[@LavenderPrimrose]

This looks amazing. If it was more affordable, I'd totally have to get myself one. I totally understand why it's so expensive, so I'm not complaining by any means. I can't afford it, though. Great review!

[@isabellecade277]

With this video, you are the best ambassador of this product Teoh. I have never seen a product as practical, well thought out and of good quality. Thank you for this review very complete and very interesting !

[@avajarvisart9631]

My mouth dropped open when you started on the third pocket. Wow!

[@sprucehouse9]

Wow! Great review! You showed all the features well and how they work. That is an incredibly well thought out bag. I kept waiting to see something that wasn't really functional or that wasn't right and it never showed up. The makers have cosidered each feature carefully and obviously understand the needs of an artist. I look forward to the release of the Kickstarter program!

[@jackiebrowne2044]

Mine arrived today. I would have needed a Maths degree if your video had not been available. Thank you for your clear, precise journey through all the bits, some of which I have probably already lost. Once I get my head round it I think it will be wonderful. Forget making art - this bag is a work of art in itself.

[@GenWivern2]

Excellent Teoh - it's a pleasure to watch such well made reviews. Many thanks. I'm not in the market for a backpack / easel / messenger bag / pochade box, but have to hand it to Etchr Lab for really thinking through this product. I hope it's a success for them because the effort which has gone into resolving the details and maximising flexibility is obvious. By the by, the field case, which was underwhelming as a standalone, makes a lot more sense seen as an ancillary to the satchel.

[@LeaGalTan]

Thanks for the detailed review. So tempting:-) I keep telling myself that I don't need this, but this studio in a bag is so clever and well thought out...

[@LeaGalTan]

I can resist anything bur temptation:-) It launches August 29th and I can't wait to get one!

[@derust08]

Like this bag. Waiting in anticipation for price and suppliers. Excellent and knowledgeable presentation . Teoh knows what he is talking about!! Thanks a lot.

[@teohyc]

+Petrus Boshoff Thanks 😁

[@teohyc]

+Petrus Boshoff Price (not confirmed): Kickstarter: USD $189 (Art Satchel) and $55 (Field Case) Retail: $250 and $75 respectively

[@derust08]

Belgium, UK, Dutch Suppliers???

[@teohyc]

+Petrus Boshoff The company is based in Australia

[@annelogged]

Really amazing how they've made this bag so well thought out in its features. I'm sure other fields will love it, too, since it can hold so much gear! Thank you for your great review, Teoh.

[@teohyc]

+Anne Baiel Thanks 😁

[@ThatArtistGryph]

I just got my bag and its great. Thanks for helping me find all it uses

[@JK-xz1lt]

Wow! This is really awesome!

[@essietangle9931]

Thank you for such a detailed review. What a nice product for light to very loaded use. They really put a lot of thought into the product. I hope their campaign is successful.

[@baddkatt9504]

Wow... This is a very nice art bag with everything I need. Normally I would overlook a bag like this, but you gave an awesome review. I really liked the closeups you did of the fabric and the stitching which helps me to see the bag is more durable than I thought it was at first glance. Thank you for all your in-depth reviews.

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

⚡ *_Thanks_* *_Teoh_* 💥 There are many useful features I've never seen before. It's really a portable work station. Impressive.

[@aimeekitty]

Thank you for the detailed review!

[@teohyc]

Thanks. :-)

[@greyareaRK1]

It's a brilliant design - clearly a lot of thought went into it. My current satchel is between the two sizes, but not nearly so feature-rich.

[@TuberculosisBeans]

Oh wow this is really cool! When you opened the back compartment I thought "Oh I thought that the front compartment was the whole bag - Thats big" haha

[@Lacroix999]

I’m curious, over 5yrs later, do you still use this? I bough one a few months ago and absolutely love it! A major downfall is the weight to it! Even when empty and stripped down, it’s still heavy! And it’s meant to carry stuff in it which adds to the weight in it! I know this was a common con, but thought it wouldn’t be that bad. As much as I love this, I don’t think I could carry it around with me on a hike or even a walk through town as I had originally planned to (to make urban sketching easier) because of the weight to it. I still love it and use it everyday day, it’s just getting less and less convenient to take it wherever even in the easier and more comfortable backpack mode. I feel like this is something that I have to have intentions on carrying to go to a certain place, straight there, switch modes to make art and switch it back and leave and just won’t be something that will be a ‘this bag goes with me every where I go and can now use it to make art where I get inspired’ carry bag as I hoped it to be. A few things other than the weight I have to say are also a common are that if you load up the front pockets, the bag tips over. I have found that if I take the strap in messenger mode and set it underneath the front pocket to prop it up just a little bit more when I set the bag down, this stops it from tipping over. I would have liked to see maybe the placement of some small feet on the bottom of the bag or that front pocket a bit longer on the bottom to eliminate this issue especially when you have any bigger than a note pad or tablet in there to weight it down. I believe it was made this way as to make sure that it still folded in on itself when you switched it to the different work modes. Even so, some feet on the bottom would help this issue even if they couldn’t make that pocket bigger. I hate the thought of having the front of this bag rolling over on the floor and risk getting nasty especially for how much I paid for it! Another con is the straps in backpack mode. When you go to put them on, they flip over every single time on both sides. This is due to the straps being so thick on the top with the heavy foam padding and super loose on the bottom with the nylon adjustable strap is. No matter how loose or tight I leave the straps, they always flip on me. One last this is with the field case. I love that too, I just wish it was slightly a bit thicker, even if by like a 1/2”! If you fill it with pen/cils with more than one row thick on each side, the need to be staggered on that second row so you can still close it. You can fit a lot in there, but it would be nice to fit two rows on each side and close it easily instead of cramming it all together JUST right to make it work especially when it has two rows to fill up and made to do so. Other than all this, I LOVE my bags and the minor issues I have still aren’t deal breakers for me, even if I wish it were a LOT lighter to carry above anything else. I’m just curious on what your long term conclusions were with this bag.

[@DD-d6d3]

Looks useful for plein air

[@PositivelyNice]

Great lighting and concise review. Thank you.

[@teohyc]

+PositivelyNice Thanks 😁

[@PositivelyNice]

Oh my gosh it fits the whole length of coloured pencils

[@Sara-vc1mq]

This seems like a really great bag... But to be honest, this bag does seem a little complicated and large for me. But the Field Case does have a lot of promise. I just wish it had a similar "Supported Mode" with a shoulder strap and all. I hope that function appears in the next prototype!

[@aavishkaarindia3200]

I bought the Nomad Art Satchel from the same organsiation.. it was on kickstarter too.. but these products are very heavy when empty.. as they use the best quality material.. I hardly used the Nomad due to this reason.. the features and design of this bag too.. is top class.. but can't get bitten again..

[@teohyc]

+Sumitha Sundaram Not sure how heavy the Nomad js but the Art Satchel just slightly heavier than an empty backpack.

[@aavishkaarindia3200]

Nomad too, is heavier.. and its mainly for urban sketching.. not useful for watercolor.. maybe it will come handy when I invest in a ipad pro for sketching.. then the ipad will be ultra secure inside the Nomad :)

[@MinaRoy]

Hi Sumitha! We don't have final specs as of yet, but our prototype of the Etchr Art Satchel by itself is approximately 0.5kg / 1.1lbs, and can support up to 6.2kg / 14lbs. Hope that additional information helps. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I'm more than happy to help. :) - Mina Roy (Etchr Lab)

[@firegio123]

+Mina Roy would you be able to fit a small 15.6 inch laptop in the art satchel? wondering since I would like to sketch outside to and from school and I usually carry a laptop and wacom tablet

[@MinaRoy]

+Gio Manning You should be able to fit a 15.6" laptop in the Etchr Art Satchel, but if you could provide the specific model or dimensions I can better verify for you. - Mina Roy

[@forjazznjava]

More than enough room for me. Maybe I can use the one zipper front compartment for my purse and take the sachel as a carry on.

[@dbgusal]

Transformer~^^ especially from backpack band to crossing band..amazing ~

[@rayvenhex1468]

Great review :) This looks like a rather nice bag.

[@CheckTechNow]

excellent review, and a nice product

[@teohyc]

+CheckTechNow Thanks 😁

[@joannegrrl]

Steve, from the Mind of Watercolor, also reviewed this recently and had fairly similar comments. If you're likely to carry a pochade box around for quick drying media (not oils), then I think this is probably going to be a real hit with you.

[@teohyc]

+John Cavan I've watched his video too

[@VIProach]

Nice!

[@lucvarney7123]

I really want one 😀

[@deejcarter2003]

You've done an excellent review. I plan on getting this bag and I wanted to know the dimensions of the bag.

[@photonutz09]

That first sketchbook you pulled out is a Leda isn't it? I love those sketchbooks!Will you be doing a review of it?

[@teohyc]

+A Life In Words And Pictures It's Leda. I'm using it now

[@LeaGalTan]

I thought is was a Leda - my favorite sketchbook! I have at least one of every size:-) I would love to see a review by Teoh.

[@erikalangbein4586]

I have this one and I like it, i just found it to be quite heavy. I am chronically ill, so i would love it even more if it didnt take as much energy to carry it.

[@jasonmullins6638]

Cool bag but for me, I would have to cover the bag with a towel or something when painting. I would end up slopping and dripping paint all over it. What if you spilled the water? Truthfully, the more I carry, the less I really need. I keep it simple. Thanks Teoh!

[@teohyc]

+Jason Mullins Yeah, you can cover with a cloth. I would hate to get the interior dirty too. 😁

[@MinaRoy]

Hi Jason! Thankfully the Etchr Art Sathel is weather proof; the outer surface is waterproof while the zipper and stitching is water-resistant. All these features work to greatly minimise moisture entering the internal compartments and damaging your belongings and art. In short, it's really hard to get water in your satchel. We do encourage if you're concerned about the well-being of your supplies to keep them in plastic bags for protection. - Mina Roy (Etchr Lab)

[@jasonmullins6638]

Mina Roy I was referring more to when the satchel is open and used as an easel..I would be afraid to trickle paint off sketchbook into the satchel as well as accidentally spilling my container of water all over inside it....best designed bag I have seen though!

[@MinaRoy]

+Jason Mullins Ahhh, I see. Thank you for clarifying, and for your compliment. :) I do not have details about the interior material at this time, but I will be sure to address your concerns to our team so we can keep it in consideration for this or future product designs. - Mina Roy (Etchr Lab)

[@skadooshly]

LMFAO! this could hold everything I own!

[@Wendy-wh2sm]

Thanks Teoh. It's a great design and very tempting but I'm concerned it will become heavy and cumbersome with all the extras I will end up carrying. Do you think you will use this bag for your local urban sketches?

[@teohyc]

+Wendy Line I don't bring a lot of things out so I don't really have a need for so much functionality. I only bring one sketchbook, watercolour box, a brush, a pen and water bottle.

[@MinaRoy]

Hi Wendy! We don't have final specs as of yet, but our prototype of the Etchr Art Satchel by itself is approximately 0.5kg / 1.1lbs, and can support up to 6.2kg / 14lbs. Hope that additional information helps. :) - Mina Roy (Etchr Lab)

[@Lilith2000Xx]

It’s seems a good kind of bag for using around in travels, but also I can’t find it on amazon....

[@teohyc]

It's only sold on their website.

[@carbon89]

This would have been perfect if you could also store a mirrorless camera and maybe one lens.

[@teohyc]

That would be perfect but it's going to make the bag even heavy and maybe out of shape.

[@zaygezunt]

Great review as usual. Just one quick question - is there a storage place for the water cup and water? Otherwise you will need a separate bag for those.

[@teohyc]

+zaygezunt There's not space specially for a water bottle. But with the MOLLE straps, you can get a water bottle pouch to attach. I actually have a flat rectangular box shaped water bottle, so that's the one I will use here.

[@zaygezunt]

Teoh Yi Chie Thanks Teoh ☺👍

[@Leo1903able]

Teoh you mentioned that you prefer to sit when painting plein air and so do I. Based on your review, I'm planning on purchasing this system but plan to strap a folding stool and tripod in the satchel and then set the tripod up with minimal extension of the legs if at all. Seems to me that sitting and painting could work perfectly fine with a set up like that. Do you agree?

[@teohyc]

I've not tried using this in sitting position but I guess it should work.

[@Leo1903able]

Thanks for yout opinion! I plan on using it for oil pastels and it seems that the platform will hold my open box set of pastels nicely. Thanks for all your product reviews and tips!

[@Vladimok]

BOnjour, Quel est le modele du pied photo ? Merci

[@sparkyreb]

Hi Teoh great review. What tripod did you use in the review?

[@teohyc]

Here's my filming equipment kzbin.info/www/bejne/maXFd4aGZtmhqJo

[@arabiccompprograming5161]

did you find out more about the IRIS NOTES 3 DIGITAL PEN. I want to share with you it's review/feedback .... Are you ok with that. thanks.

[@asamandhiry8648]

It is useful to carry ur art supplies when u r in long trip however this may tempt to carry unnecessary art suppliees also. I wish to have ot for long travel only. Please post us the price.

[@teohyc]

+ASA ALLY Price (not confirmed): Kickstarter: USD $189 (Art Satchel) and $55 (Field Case) Retail: $250 and $75 respectively

[@muhamadfarid988]

how much it is in malaysia apa khabar

[@Lostinthestarfissure]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful review! It has so many functions, I really want to buy one! Pity it doesn't make breakfast. 😝

[@innocence_cow]

Thanks for the great review, I was just left wondering if it would fit a 35 x 25 cm macbook pro fifteen inch?

[@teohyc]

I don't think so. It's pretty tight when fitting the 13 inch Macbook. To be sure, ask the company facebook.com/EtchrArtClan/

[@SilentTrip]

Wow this is very expensive, interesting idea though!

[@theforgedone]

Are you still using this? If not, what would you suggest for mobile watercolor sketching?

[@teohyc]

You can just get any messenger bag with lots of pockets. May be cheaper

[@ib0093]

I like the satchel and case but it seems to big and heavy. Can you recommend one that is made of lighter material?

[@teohyc]

+ib07093 If you do not need all the functionality, you can find cheaper bags. Unfortunately I don't have recommendations for them as there are too many bags out there to track.

[@silviameneses11]

Hi, Teoh I love your job. Congratulations!!!! Are you planning to sell in Brazil?

[@teohyc]

+Silvia Meneses Join their newsletter for more information. They should ship worldwide

[@MinaRoy]

Hi Silvia! We will be providing shipping worldwide, guaranteed only for this Kickstarter. We hope to provide this same service after the campaign, but that entirely depends on how well we perform. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be notified when our campaign goes live so you can take advantage of these opportunities, just fill out this mega short form here: etchrlab.com/pages/join-etchr - Mina Roy (Etchr Lab)

[@romainberenguier1611]

HI Teoh Yi Chie! Thanks for your very usefull videos !!! could you tell me if the bag itself and the sketching part can fit a watercolour pad of 10 *14 inches or 26*36 cm ?? because this is the size I usually have to go out.

[@teohyc]

Maximum size for watercolour pad is 12 x 9 inches.

[@romainberenguier1611]

@@teohyc thank you 🙏

[@rockmth9705]

Im gonna pray my parents too get me one :D

[@kiktkikt2863]

Just saw the price??? It needs to be massed produced to bring down the price. Other wise it's just another company raising the price because it's a specialty item for artist. It's too bad. I would have bought one.

[@teohyc]

+kikt kikt Yeah, it is quite pricey.

[@MinaRoy]

Hi +kikt kikt We're sorry the price is on the higher end. We're working hard to make this satchel affordable for artists by offering limited early bird discounts and bundle deals, as well as taking the price KS price as far down as possible without sacrificing on the quality of the manufacturing or materials. We're a small company, but we want to make a positive change for artists. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be notified when our campaign goes live so you can take advantage of these opportunities, just fill out this mega short form here: etchrlab.com/pages/join-etchr - Mina Roy (Etchr Lab; also an artist)

[@nankohefting6894]

Mina Roy Hi Mina! I’m looking for a school bag (high school). Do you think that your bag is a good option? The design is really appealing, but I’m afraid that all its options may not be used to its full potential. I’d like to hear your opinion!

[@aavishkaarindia3200]

May I know the brand of tripod seen on your table top with the bag please ? does it extend to a full size - height tripod ? thank you...

[@teohyc]

+Sumitha Sundaram It is a Velbon tripod. It extends to full height. Nice feature is it does not use those latches to lock the legs.

[@aavishkaarindia3200]

wow ok great.. I will check it out.. do you have a review of this easel ? thank you !

[@aavishkaarindia3200]

In fact.. am on the hunt for the lightest and yet very sturdy tripod.. and one which folds down to within 12 -13 inches.. any suggestions will help.. thank you..

[@RhomanysRealm]

Seems far too unwieldy to be useful for me. I can carry all that and a foldable drawing board in a tote bag and completely omit the weight of the bag itself.

[@muhamadfarid988]

how much is it i from malaysia apa khabar

[@teohyc]

+muhamad farid Search Kickstarter. The campaign is now on. It is quite expensive

[@jlinaz2522]

Has the size of the bag been determined?

[@teohyc]

+JL in AZ It's pretty much going to be this size

[@jlinaz2522]

Teoh Yi Chie Could you tell me what the measurement is? I could not find any of these details and just wondered if some of my art items can fit inside. Thanks.

[@teohyc]

JL in AZ It is about 39 by 29 cm. It can fit a 9x12 inch watercolour pad.

[@jimmygrey6848]

Can you fit A3 sketchpads in it?

[@teohyc]

Largest it can fit comfortably would be a 9 by 12 inch pad 15:50

[@joannaskor316]

nice but 259 dollars! Geez...

[@Slothy25]

Can't carry a laptop

[@teohyc]

+Art mam Craft and more and vlogs Not a 15 inch one. 13-14 inch can fit.

[@lisathaviu1154]

This seems like a great bag, but the truth is, the more stuff I haul around, the less stuff I end up using, so I can't see getting myself one of these.

[@richardmika2136]

dont think you got any more room to pack a lunch

[@stevendovas9880]

Too expensive. Period.