The best Carry-on System? Arcido Akra QUICKLOOK

[@Daniel.Anugerah]

Like the change in style, and taking the review outdoors, where it's actually going to be used.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Daniel!

[@MissionWorkshopReviews]

One of your best videos. Loved the shots in the airport, outdoors, and everywhere in between. Very natural appearing. Didn’t seem forced or set up.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. It was actually just a subway station. If I would Film at the airport, they would probably tackle and arrest me 😂

[@robertjohnstone5913]

The new format is terrific. I like to see the bag "in action". Nice work!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I'm glad that you like the new style

[@brosende]

Nice video Bo! I'm digging your new style of reviewing. It's refreshing to see you outside of your home or studio. 😎 I know it can be awkward or intimidating recording in public with many people watching, staring, glaring 😅😅 but keep it up!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. haha, yes it is reeeeally akward. I kept looking around if someone is watching me. And the shot at the lake is actually in the central shopping area of Hamburg (or really close), so there were many people walking around. haha

[@brosende]

Bo Ismono haha! Seeing you reviewing outdoor looks natural.

[@federicodgo]

Hi Bo! Nice video, the outside shots are looking very good, the part when you show the bag on public transport it's very useful to have an idea of how bulky the bag could be on train/ metro Keep the good work :)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Federico ✌️😉

[@fefe8onlyou]

This video is even better than usual. I love this review/vlog style! Let’s call it “revlog” 😂

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Mate! "Revlog" sounds catchy ;-)

[@vincenzo00]

Hi Bo 🙋‍♀️ Thanks for your review last year on the Arcido Akra bag. What is the main difference to the Arcido Faroe bag?

[@arrGjjj]

Great unique video like always :). I really like when you point out the flaws of the bag. Keep the great editing and detailed videos about bags i really like it.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I'm glad that you like my videos. Cheers, mate 😉 ✌️

[@zibo29]

Bo, you're definitely stepping the game up! Finally a backpack brought in it's original environment! As a bonus, I would suggest a real rain test (you live in Germany so it shouldn't be such a big deal to have a rainy day ;) )

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Davide! I'm happy to know that you like it. Taking the bag out in the rain is no problem. Taking the camera into the rain is more problematic unfortunately ;-)

[@zibo29]

Yeah, actually I haven't considered it - not all cameras are "tropicalized" - would have been a nice addition, but I can pass on that - you're responsible for my backpack addiction ;)

[@Youknowthebo]

Haha. Yeah the bag addiction is highly contagious 😂

[@kidbach]

the best hybrid pack with the least annoying negatives so far. thanks for sharing.

[@Youknowthebo]

Agreed. Thanks for watching. Cheers, mate!

[@User-kf3tk]

Loving the hell out of these practical vlog shots with bag. Amazing review bo.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I'm happy to hear that you like it! It was important to me, that all of you longtime subscribers like the new format and don't get alienated by it. Cheers, mate!

[@MrBEARBLAST]

To answer the question to your ig story, I would like a review for the Cycop Daypac. That way even though you don’t like the bag the reasons behind it can be helpful for some, me included to watch out for these things for future bags. Thanks for the update too!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for answering. The KZbin story System is still very basic. I probably stick with Instagram stories for behind the scenes and updates. I think you are right. I might still do the review.

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

Been watching u for a Long time. You’re getting better.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Prahlad. Really appreciate the support. 😉 ✌️

[@nrbgamingYT]

Actually, I really liked this bag. Thank for reviewing this so well.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for watching 😉 ✌️

[@maschafestival]

Fierce contender for a carry on! Thank you Bo!!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much for watching, Claire 😉✌️

[@christofferthormannjensen3371]

The detachable hip belts look a bit flimsy imo, I'm specifically thinking about the small metal bit where it's attached. How does it feel in practice?

[@iandrewtv]

One feature I would love you to fully test: Weather/water proofing. Put the bags in your shower for 5 minutes and see how well they keep water out. LOL... please feel free to call me crazy and disregard my suggestion. Thanks for another great video.

[@v1d300]

Not that crazy but those are YKK #5 Reverse Coil Zippers. So you can surely trust them.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Andrew. That's actually a good idea. Although i usually believe that there is no backpack, that will be 100% water proof. Heavy rain will get through zippers or seams eventually. Probably the best solution is a raincover or an umbrella (which is what I do in the city ;) Nevertheless, a shower test might be a good idea for the future

[@bikecommuter24]

Nice video Bo, agree love the outside shots even if it is freezing I was looking online is it really -4 Celsius in Hamburg? and here I've been bundled up with our temps in the 40's F I actually had to take my all weather riding pants out to ride my bike. California has it rough. BTW I spent a year and half in Iceland and a few years in the UK I do know about cold weather. I agree on the laptop compartment design. I also learned a tip the other day carry a large trash bag then you can put your bag in if it rains-snows its good to have along if need to set you bag down on wet-muddy-dirty ground, I'm going to keep one from now on for when I go on photo shoots.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Donald. Yes it's still below zero Celsius at night. But at least the snow has gone. I actually have taken the bike out a couple of days ago to shoot the Kriega R20 review. Bit it was just too cold. Carrying a garbage bag as a safety measurement against rain is a good idea. But definitely only when you're walking. The garbage bag probably flutters in the wind like crazy 😂

[@bikecommuter24]

thats just for when I'm not on the bike, my camera bag has a rain cover and it works on the bike. I can tighten the cover down so it does not flap around. That tip is for bags that do not have rain covers or or are not weather proof, if I need to I can put my stuff in the trash bag and put it in the bag. When I travel by motorcycle I used to put my clothes in large ziplock bags, but with packing cubes its easier for motorcycle travel I used to have saddle bags, tail bag and a tank bag, now I got it down to a tank bag and a tail pack or duffle bag preferably a waterproof one. there are motorcycle specific items I always bring on a trip those go into the tank bag. The Kreiga, a motorcycle accessory shop just opened up a mile from my house and they stock the Kreiga line, I was looking at the R25 but their retail price is $198.00 USD I might look around or look at the R20 but I think I'll need the bigger one.

[@Youknowthebo]

I have a tailbag in mind as well. It's a company from New York. They are supposed to start a Kickstarter soon. Unfortunately I forgot their name. Need to look through my emails. The Kriega review will be online next week btw

[@bikecommuter24]

That's cool I'm looking to test a couple in the next few months I tried a couple of tank bags that converted to a backpack off the bike one works well as a tank bag one and the other one not as well and both not very well as backpacks but I expect a lot from a backpack. My main concerns are a padded compartment for the laptop-tablet and weather proofing right now there are hardly any tank bags that have a laptop compartment you have to use a case. for long trips my computer ends up in a backpack, for motorcycle trips I strap the backpack to the back of the bike, but I got a backrest and rack if I need them. I'm not a big fan or user of messenger bags. The search goes on.

[@malvinmattoaly5617]

everytime watch your video, makes me wanna buy a new bag, new pouch, doppkit. Just take my money bo!!!! LOL and keep up this new style of reviewing

[@Youknowthebo]

Haha. Thanks, Malvin. The bag addiction is highly contagious 😂 cheers, mate

[@slydclaude]

nice video !! unique style of a bag review and very practical .Love it :D BTW, please make comparison to the new Cotopaxi Allpa 35L . Keep up the good work .

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Shazli. I don't have the Cotopaxi, but if I ever get my hands on it, I will compare them ;-)

[@OneHarp]

I like the new review style, Bo!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate 😉 ✌️

[@dbesstech6982]

Great video, have you had time to review the Vaga Day pack?

[@pcasaubon]

Awesome video! I just recently found your channel and I'm obsessed lol. Great overview of the bag, I'm thinking in buying it but I'm curious how it works/feels when you bring the Vaga inside as well, if it takes up too much space, etc. It would seem the perfect one bag with a day pack travel system if only the daypack doesn't take up all the space. Any thoughts?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Patricio! I'm very happy to hear that you like my videos! The Vaga is designed to be stored away inside the main bag when you are traveling, Therefore it is very simple and lightweight in design, but still very capable to carry some stuff to a meeting for instance. However it does take some space away in the maincompartment of course, so you need to take this into account when packing.

[@pcasaubon]

Thanks for that update! Will definitely consider it if I purchase it :)

[@v1d300]

Woah! This bag looks perfect. Apart from the zipper quality this bag has thought about everything imo. About the zipper not opening completely, I think it is a design choice as to avoid the filled front (heavy) compartment falling down completely when the bag is opened while using the bag vertical. For laptop I think ditching that laptop system and choosing a good laptop sleeve should solve that problem. Are those packing cube are standard size? If one doesn't choose to buy from them can standard packing cube fit well and not waste space around it? Will you be reviewing the daypack too? If not, I would love it know does it stand by itself as the Akra does? Can a laptop + a few other not-so-heavy or big things accommodate well in that daypack? From the kickstarter page it looks like the idea of Vaga is to keep it in Akra and only use it for meetings to carry a laptop and very few things while you are traveling. Thanks for that great review. Your new style is far more casual, entertaining and feels less monotonous. I like it more than before.

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey mate. I'm glad that you like the new style. 😊 Agreed. Your reasoning for the zipper of the second compartment sounds understandable. Nevertheless it is a little cumbersome in practice. Because no matter how you turn the backpack either side will be heavy (either due to the laptop or the clothing inside the main compartment) so it would be great just to open it up flat. Yes, I would ditch the harness too and just opt for a good sleeve. The packing cubes are actually shaped perfectly to the bag. Therefore I would recommend to get them if you don't already have some cubes. You can see their shape in the top shot of them in my video. I'm not going to review the Vaga. It is designed to be carried inside the main bag. Therefore it is small, but still quite big to carry your important stuff to work for instance. It is simple, but well made. Great add on. Let me know if you have any more questions 😉 ✌️

[@asphalttour1241]

Hey Bo, Gute Besserung wünsche ich dir 🤗 I liked that you went outside and give us an opportunity to look at a bag during walking; it looks different to see a bag "in action" 🙈😋🙂 I mean keep this part for the next videos!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I'm still on antibiotics, but I am getting better. I'm glad that you like the new style. I will continue doing it like that for most of my videos 😉 ✌️

[@SMS_007]

Hi Bo, I know it's off topic, but where did you get your jacket from? I really like it. Great review btw!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. That is actually a Canada Goose jacket. I just took of all the labels and glued some patches on it ;-)

[@katjahill7770]

Thanks for the helpful review. This bag has my eye.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for watching, let me know if you have any questions about the bag

[@xylesx]

Love the new style!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much 😊

[@ki3976]

Nice video! I’m interested in this system! How do you like the Vega? Is it pretty flat/Packable?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Kevin. The Vaga is designed to be stored away inside the main bag when you are traveling, Therefore it is very simple and lightweight in design, but still very capable to carry some stuff to a meeting for instance. However it does take some space away in the maincompartment of course, so you need to take this into account when packing.

[@ki3976]

Bo Ismono thanks!! Yeah it seems really nice but since it’s not a full Packable backpack, I’m assuming it will take a chunk of space from the main compartment. I like the structure though! :-)

[@Youknowthebo]

It does take away space, but overall the whole system is a good balance.

[@nils200]

Nice Vid, although i'm not a big fan of the bag :D Did you take a look at the new Horizn-Studio stuff? You might like that Backpack! (And it's nice to see a german company finally producing some nice travel gear :D ) Would like to see your opinion about that!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I have seen Horizn-Studio on a couple of instagram ads. Looks very interesting, although after having tested the Blue smart trolley I wasn't very impressed by smart bags overall. Too much space for technical errors IMHO. Nevertheless I would love to test one.

[@nils200]

Concerning the trolley: i haven't been able to test the horizn smart bag, but i've had some very pleasing experience with the rimowa bolero (basically the "original one"), which is basically the same trolly without the powerbank. So i'm assuming, for half the price, the horizn should be okay :D (and i think we two have already spoken about that thing at some point. either here or on carryology :D ) But what i meant was their new backpack: its called gion. that looks kind of sleek so i thought you might like it. (check instagram, they do insta ads like crazy :D )

[@rafaelmolinari]

Killer bag in my opinion

[@Youknowthebo]

😉✌🏻 thanks for watching!

[@nicolakatsikantamis1313]

For me you are the best, I've seen and I do not miss a single video, He would give me The link or the name please of packing cubes, What a used in this video? Please

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Nicola! Those packing cubes are specifically designed for the bag. They are shaped to the maincompartment of the bag, so you can get them optional from Arcido.

[@troyajohnson26]

I think they could have done more with the large front pocket in terms of organization and having a second water bottle holder seems kind of pointless. Instead of that, they could have added the side handle and had an additional organizing pocket with depth. Then of course they would make it possible to tuck the shoulder straps away, which would be a nice feature. other than that, the bag looks really nice.

[@Youknowthebo]

Agreed. Very valid points. Cheers, mate

[@RosenblumStudios]

Just wanted to mention a few things I put in side pockets: water bottle, umbrella, tripod, trash, and small items from my pockets when going through security. I absolutely love having two side pockets on a bag.

[@biblos53]

This is backpack cut proof?

[@martinl2930]

here is a question.... what is YOUR bag that you use daily??

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Martin, I'm testing bags every week, so I change quite a lot. But a bag that I often go back to is the PX Design Invisible Backpack 2. And the Evergoods will also be a bag that I will use a lot.

[@reyhanpradantyo]

Nice specs overall!

[@Youknowthebo]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@santiagozolla20]

Please review the the AER work collection 👏🏽

[@Youknowthebo]

The new AER Techpack has arrived at my doorstep. I will review it ;-)

[@santiagozolla20]

Bo Ismono Thank you!

[@PhilipChristensen]

What is the smaller backpack called? :)

[@PhilipChristensen]

Oh sorry. Its called Vega :)

[@Youknowthebo]

😉✌️

[@krishtandon7212]

U deserve more subs

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much, Krish. Really appreciate it. Let's see how many subs I can get in 2018

[@hide1986]

thank you for this review, was thinking about getting this bag on ks

[@Youknowthebo]

Cool. let me know if you have any more questions!

[@simoneloewe7997]

Thank you for the Video.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much for watching ;-)

[@1990-t1j]

Excellent reviewer. Just needs to cut the background music out.

[@chuddrick]

Do the Nomin Pack plz m8

[@b.aboele6514]

I just order it becose of your review that i watched 4 times.

[@Youknowthebo]

That's awesome. Thanks for watching. Let me know how you like the bag

[@b.aboele6514]

I like it very much, i use it when i travel for more than 1 night. Up to 5 nights depending on the destination and the weather. I am really getting in to that one bag travel and carry what i need but not more.

[@xternl_]

Awesome!

[@user-vo1rl6xd8q]

Hey there! awesome review and awesome Bag! it is further nice to see that arcido react to your suggestion with the zippers. Just check out there Update on Indiegogo or Kickstarter. ''3. We extended the zips on the laptop pocket of Akra, so that is now opens totally flat. This was an idea that came from this video review made by Bo Ismono. '' Awesome!

[@-nepherim]

Like the new style, flows well. Personally I wouldn't excuse the choices you make in the video, it breaks the flow. (ie, explaining why tech specs was so brief -- be confident in your choice, don't rationalize it in the vid!)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I agree with you, I definitely should stop excusing my decisions. But I'm still trying to cover all my bases and eventualities that someone might criticise something in a review. Although the positive feedback is overwhelmingly high, just one bad comment does have a lot of impact on me. I'm still human of course. And to avoid those kind of comments I still try to explain myself too much in some cases. But I'm getting better with dealing with certain comments and will go into the direction that you are advising ;-) Thank you very much!

[@nolomus]

Der Laptop sollte wahrscheinlich zusammen mit der Sleeve auf das TSA-Laufband gelegt werden, um die ganze Sache zu beschleunigen. Jedoch habe ich andere Rucksäcke gesehen, bei denen die Sleeve viel schneller aus,- und in den Rucksack zurück gelegt werden kann. Und die vielen Taschen, Fächer, Reisverschlüsse...ich bleibe lieber bei meinem simplen "Lecht" =)

[@Youknowthebo]

Moin Kevin, Ja, wahrscheinlich schon, aber das Fach läßt sich ja durch die Reisverschlüsse nicht weit genug aufklappen. Und den Laptopharness ganz zu entfernen für TSA dauert einfach zu lange. Demensprechend ist das einfach nicht optimal gelöst. "simple" Rucksäcke finde ich in der Regel auch besser, aber dieser hat schon eine ganz gute Balance getroffen

[@martynelson8858]

GREAT VIDEO.....I may purchase this pack.....I hope you are getting better you cutie and handsome sweetie...I think you should design a bag based on your positives.....and I cant help telling you that you are so handsome.....a real piece of cake.

[@v1d300]

Marty, you seem you have a bigger liking towards him than towards his reviews ;)

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Marty. I'm flattered by your compliments. But don't over do it, my wife might get jealous 😂 thanks for your support. I would love to design a bag in a very far future. But I'm just not a designer. Maybe a company let's me do a "Bo Ismono edition" of an existing bag. Change a bunch of things and make it mine. That would be awesome.

[@shefeequekp]

Bo

[@Youknowthebo]

Shefeeque 😉 ✌️