The Ridge Commuter Backpack 20L (V2) Review (2 Weeks of Use)

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0:00 Intro
0:25 External Features
3:03 Harness System
4:30 Fit Notes
5:12 Secondary Compartments
8:59 Main Compartment
13:29 Outro
The second iteration of The Ridge Commuter Backpack 20L pairs durable materials with a comfortable harness system but has some ineffective pockets.
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[@Qaptaininsano]

What an interesting pack. Really cool features especially the clam shell access. I could see it used for people who only travel with a personal item. I don’t think I’ll ever be that person but it is cool to see the option lol.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@Rashed1255]

If it comes in their recent “hyper lime” color I’ll definitely get one.

[@nickpaulo5202]

Is this small enough to fit between legs in plane seat. Looking to AirPod max for when I fly and stuff. There a good compartment for the headphones ?

[@danielhon4694]

I use the exact same Nelgene water bottle. What’s the best work backpack that can fit this bottle in your opinion, a few recommendation would be great! Thanks

[@dots612]

would love to see you guys review the baboon to the moon mini go bag or city backpack!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.

[@kyawlwinphyo88]

I cannot find the backpack product page in RidgeAU website. Is it not available yet? Or sold out?

[@bani_niba]

As one of the few backpacks with a vertical/upright luggage pass-thru, it was disappointing to see the laptop compartment was accessed on the side instead from the top. A more thoughtful design consideration is to have the easy access compartments all have the same orientation. The designer ought to think about whether the bag is mostly accessed in backpack/top mode or in briefcase/side mode.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@bekkaapardian8429]

This is such a bummer. The previous version was almost my perfect pack. This one, not so much.

[@RobertWoodDJRobz]

No water bottle pocket!?!? That a big turn off for me. Was really liking this bag.

[@j_crust4582]

The logo was probably made from their wallet straps lol

[@tcatsninfan]

Not a bad pack, but for me I’d say some of Timbuk2’s bags are better

[@user-wi8rs6sx9p]

no front pockets, no bungee cord

[@heymikey1981]

This bag looked promising until the side loading of laptop compartment. I stopped the video altogether.

[@smartdumb274]

I feel the opposite. I wish more bags offered the side zip for laptop compartments. It's much quicker and easier to access, in my experience.