What's In My Tech Backpack? (Fjallraven Raven 28L)

It's after CES. This is my daily tech carry (daily gear) and some of the things I bring on press trips. When I attend events this is what I bring. Anker Powercore, iPad Pro 2018, MacBook Pro, Galaxy Note 9, iPhone XS, OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, Nintendo Switch...
My backpack:
www.fjallraven...
My battery pack:
amzn.to/2VOEBvZ
My cleaning cloths:
amzn.to/2spajlN
My dock:
www.owcdigital...
My Nintendo Switch done by Colorware:
www.colorware....

[@EricaGriffin]

This entire video is UNSPONSORED. How you all liking the voice over / b-roll style? I find it to be very clean and concise. Gives me a lot of creative freedom to get some good shots and have fun with my voice.

[@NathanHampton]

I thought it worked well! Great video!

[@afia1968]

Excellent - voice over is perfect. Thank you

[@Lorten369]

Yup pretty good besides being one big commercial. Not really a legit vid of your thoughts. Like the bagpack tho. But for safety reasons I don't think that knowledge, (all pockets and so on, where they are.) Should be talked about. Or if you can. Then show a awesome security bagpack.

[@DariusRoland]

Worked well for me! Love your videos.

[@DragonKingGaav]

Love it!

[@edwincusto]

Wow KZbin hasn't been sending me notifications of your videos for a while, even though I'm subscribed and notification bell active, anyway glad too see you again Erica always loving your channel 👍😎♥️

[@EricaGriffin]

KZbin is super broken with this

[@plusmilo]

sameeee

[@THEMANCAVE2023]

@@EricaGriffin its very bad lately! And that sucks you and jerry rig everything are my favorite youtubers

[@stefanwenk]

😧😧I don't think that pocket is a very good spot for that iPhone. Someone could just take it out of your pocket easy I'm feeling like.... 🤔🤔

[@jtec99]

Erica is a ninja, didn't you know?

[@Specificpickle]

I have a serious addiction to backpacks and was always curious about this company! Thanks for sharing all of this. I really like Topo designs , osprey, and the north face bags a lot. Maybe I will add this bag to my collection :)

[@edwincusto]

Wow getting closer too 1 million subscribers, wishing you it happens 👍😎♥️

[@andreashilmersson]

Hi Erica! Im from sweden and i can say that you pronounced ”Fjällräven” almost perfectly👍🏻

[@RegisBodnar]

My 26800 mAh battery pack is RavPower, but yeah! HIGHLY recommended! It charges my Pixelbook at about half speed, but it'll charge while it's being used!!!

[@DariusRoland]

Well I have about a half dozen satchel style bags, but my one backpack is the LLBean Continental Rucksack in waterproofed cotton. It has a huge main pocket and good sized side and front pockets. I can literally pack it for an entire weekend, clothes and everything. For daily carry, I have a NutSac satchel, which is good for my Kindle, tablets, and cables.

[@2phonegeneral63]

In my backpack dell laptop, iPad, akg headphones, 4 sets of ear buds. (Can never have enough) 2 type C cables 1 lighting cable anker 4 port usb wall plug. Top pocket for fast access mobile hotspot cleaning cloth and business cards. 1 s9 and 1 iPhone XS Max I guess that’s a lot but kinda need it all

[@henrikpettersson2886]

Got the little brother of that Ankor. It sure is a great quality powerpack. Great video as usual Erica.

[@bcloud78]

Pronunciation sounds really good, even the "R" came pretty good. Thanks for a closer look inside your backpack, always good for getting new ideas.

[@chriskross1660]

I bought this yesterday, haha. Fjallraven RÄVEN 20 L - DAYPACK BLACK. I love this backpack. good space and many storages spaces

[@EsteBandido_YT]

Wow!! It's refreshing to see something other than Herschel backpacks! I enjoyed this video! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bellman1094]

Fjällräven* it is a Swedish company

[@Mr_Wh1]

It means "The field fox".

[@sokrates297]

Mountain Fox (directly translated)

[@solostephen11]

Dan R. Hansen Artic Fox It’s on their website

[@antihero105]

Best backpack i've ever owned. Will purchase again if I ever need one again.

[@bobbysteurer]

It’s tough to find a decent array of color options with a lot of products these days. I appreciated that here. Also, anything that leaves ample room for snack storage is an automatic win. #hangry

[@jeffersondsouza7887]

You live in a place without pickpockets

[@kenvererer]

Pacific Northwest -- yeah, not a concern.

[@TRUMP-2024-MAGA]

Snowflake

[@aaronbueno1653]

Just put your chihuahua in the side pocket of your bag to make it safe

[@miltonbrownrigg8409]

Thanks Erica, always enjoy your work. I'm going to try and find one of these in Australia now. Cheers

[@apsilonblue]

Hard to say for sure but that blue screen cloth looks like a microfibre glass cloth, the type I use for doing the car windows etc. I got mine from The Rag Company but I'm sure they're sold under a lot of different brands. They're very short nap compared to most microfibre clothes but a little longer than the traditional screen cloth.

[@linuskarlsson6334]

That’s the best I’ve heard an american pronounce Fjällräven yet! Great to finally hear someone getting it right! (And a great bag, I got the 20 l version)

[@deanliensdorf2012]

Great video Erica! That's an awesome backpack and you sure carry a lot of stuff with you. I carry my work laptop, iPad, an Anker 10000 battery pack, 2 notebooks (1 for work & 1 personal), a bunch of pens, headphones, glucose tester, meds, and various other paperwork and personal effects on a daily basis in a Swiss gear backpack. Thanks for sharing this one, I may consider it when I need a new one.

[@Stonesorrow]

Sweden represent! I have the same backpack and it's amazing. Durable as hell and plenty of space for everything you might need.The fact that you can rub it down with more Fjällräven wax for added rain-protection is a huge plus.

[@Mech_Aegis]

It sound like a solid two strap backpack. Personally for me, I wish it'd have (not conventional) a USB pass though. Just to charge my phone in my hand and charge bank in backpack while I walk around. But then again, with water resistance and durable material used, its pretty good at 110 USD. Looks good too.

[@DaveTech]

Nice! I have the smaller one (20L) and used it during my everyday commute as well as travel. Will probably upgrade to the 28L and use that exclusively for travel.

[@ZulqarnainAidil]

I don't have much to carry so I just carry around my shoulder bag for my umbrella, notebook and a small power bank for those days that I just have too many phone and video calls. But I am thinking about going back to school so this actually looks like a great backpack for my laptop and books. Maybe could even get this for work since they give me a pretty heavy gaming laptop to edit while on the field.

[@jadedsun619]

That PowerBank is a beast. I have the Power Core 20100mAh myself. Nice and slimline, never failed me. Only had to charge it about a dozen times from flat. My backpack is a bag made by Reyleo, not a massive name, but it's a brilliant backpack, lots of space, can charge on the go with fitted USB port as well, although I don't use it myself.

[@MrDaho84]

A Swedish bag 🙂

[@darienford860]

There's a really cool backpack I put my laptop and switch in called Albert that is also water resistant, knife proof, and antitheft because the zippers are tucked in. But, I also like this brand

[@jonah9523]

Loving the quality of this video. Looks crispy af

[@pmconaway2861]

Loved your stand in for "Personal Items". Enjoyed the video.

[@audrey.s.]

I have the 20L version of this bag for univeristy and it is such a high quality bag! It is the most durable bag I have ever owned. I had used their Big Kånken for high school, but this is a significant upgrade from the Kånken. Don't get me wrong, I still love the Kånken for what it is. But this is my go-to bag for whenever I have to carry more than just my phone, wallet, etc. around. I love the different compartments. Everything has a place and, unlike my Kånken, things aren't just sitting in one big compartment. I'm tempted to get the 28L for when I travel, since it can hold more than my 20L. I cannot recommend Fjällräven enough!

[@Padfoot333]

How do you find the 20L for everyday use? Do you ever feel you wished you had the 28 for school?

[@audrey.s.]

@@Padfoot333 The 20L works really well for university. Since I don't have to carry around too much for my courses, the 20L is a good size. Plus I'm only 5'1", and the bag doesn't look too big while wearing it. I believe that the 28L would be better for high school or for traveling. I don't feel like I would need the 28L for university.

[@har4084]

Ha Ha Fjällräven Swedish brand … had a "Fjällräven Kånken" as a kid. i,m Astonished they still sell those bags today i might buy one just for memorys :)

[@pluto762]

That looks cool! I'm not in need of a backpack right now. But I'll definitely keep this one in mind for next time. Thanks, Erica!

[@chiaza7735]

Like for erica! 👇being among my top 5 youtubers is no mean feat.

[@andrewzublionis1217]

When you’re watching this review thinking “Wow, I really like this backpack. I should buy it!”, and then remember that you already own it…

[@Dirtboxhor]

This is very similar to my Billabong Combat backpack. Love it

[@ryancollins312]

Thanks for the heads up on the cloths there handy.

[@carclimate]

Nice vid!! I carry my Nintendo Switch, Headphones, Phone, Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Anker Power Bank, 3ds. 😊

[@Sirikwan75]

Great video, so fun to watch.

[@chiaza7735]

Erica and switch are inseparable 😂

[@Giuseppepino81]

A month ago you made a video about the Apple Watch being the most useful piece of tech in your life but I see you're not wearing it anymore? Why not? What is the watch you are wearing now?

[@EricaGriffin]

I am just reviewing the galaxy watch. The Apple Watch is still with me everyday and is the most useful thing to me.

[@Kjuken69]

Great Product out of Sweden Scandinavia, nice review Erica as always 👍😊, you must try the new Nokia 8.1 Phone, good as a daily beater phone, no skins just pure Android. Best wishes for 2019 from Norway! ☺️

[@MrHauf85]

Your pronunciation of fjällräven was actually pretty good, speaking as a native swedish speaker

[@3DJapan]

Those cleaning cloths could also double as a blanket if you get cold.

[@aldyakbar3126]

I want asking, is there a No PO label???

[@ValeriyRV]

WOW. This back pack awesome. So i want new back pack for upcoming summer.

[@Tation16]

Your backpack looks really good, I been searching for a backpack for school. I’m going to have a look. Thanks!

[@Zallerquad]

Dadgumit Erica I already have 4 computer bags, a tablet carry case and a camera bag. I don't need another one, but I WANT ONE OF THOSE BACKPACKS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot.

[@sterbenfernandez7001]

Sean Hastings they’re okay I returned mine, felt the stitching of the straps would come undone. Good for hiking tho👌

[@Zallerquad]

Thanks for the heads up. @@sterbenfernandez7001

[@TheRonron1994]

Really good looking Bag.. Unfortunately not ideal as a daily driver here in the Philippines.. Pickpockets everywhere 😥 My daily driver instead is the original XD Design Anti-theft Backpack in Red.

[@hardtarget9969]

Erica & her reply to comments is very funny 😘

[@declary]

Thanks for the review! I’ve been looking at replacing my backpack for a long long time and haven’t found one that hits all the marks yet.......until now, I just bought that bag as soon as I got done watching your video. Love your video reviews!!

[@Pamven]

How's it now?

[@declary]

@@Pamven after weekly flying to remote islands in small planes I Still love it. I wish i could find a bag that didn't always fall over and stood up on its end but then you cant have everything.

[@Pamven]

@@declary That's great to hear, what colour did you get it in?

[@declary]

@@Pamven I dont know the actual name of the color but its the yellow/tan Carhart color.

[@MorningBear33]

You pack almost like me. Lol... We geeks think a lot. I too ride the bus. I use 2 a medical backpack. It have great padding for the back. It have lots of zippers easy to store all that i need. Plus I can lock them up, while I'm at work. Very durable backpack. My 2nd. . Is my. LUG bag. I normally use it as my daily purse. You simply have to check out the "LUG BAG COLLECTION" A little pricy, but soooo... well worth it. I wish that I could buy more, .. because they are great! ! Plus you can still lock up your bags when you travel, as safe keeping.

[@ankushdhama1167]

Am from India can we make friends

[@camilstoenescu]

I never carry my phone, wallet or keys in any other places besides my own pockets (jeans, jacket) closer to the body so I can feel them if a pickpocket tries something.

[@navusx]

Looks good, my EDC is the Tom Bihn Synapse 25 and my tech bag is the Nomatic Backpack.

[@Austinomon]

I have the NRG ghost 2.0 back pack, very similar to this but it has the portable charger built into the bag and has specific ports on the outside of the bag for charging, I’m considering buying that ANKER brick and swapping it with the current pack in the bag that should bring the capacity way higher and charge faster

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Awesome Fjallraven bag

[@gabrielmanzoniferri5820]

Well, my bag is a messenger bag made of recycled truck canvas, because why not, my camera (pentax p50 date), an extra roll of 35mm film (usually with an higher or lower iso, never the same), my sun glasses, my phone and it's earphones, charger and dongle (because R.I.P. headphone jack, a cheep powerbank with a built-in cable, my wallet, a deodorant, medicines, a notepad and a pen for college, i think thats all. :P

[@atthelord]

Hi Erica, thanks for the great content ! When can we expect a full review of the new iPad Pro? I especially wanted to know more about its screen calibration and colour accuracy.. You’re the only reviewer who talks about the screen in detail 😅 I’m thinking of picking up one, but I’m still on the fence about bend gate.. I can either wait for a Logitech hard case keyboard combo or just take the plunge!

[@EricaGriffin]

I definitely intend to make a practical review like I did last year for the iPad Pro 2017 version

[@Retrofire-47]

Oddly enough this is actually my favorite video from you thus far. Really amazing suggestions. Oh ya, and I saw the tamagotchi!

[@EricaGriffin]

I was hoping someone would catch that 🥴😏😉

[@EricaGriffin]

What about it do you really like? I’m wanting to do videos this year about things I love and am passionate about. I’m tired of making videos about things because the industry says it’s popular 😄

[@Retrofire-47]

@@EricaGriffin I just think it was way more personal and organic. I dunno about most people, but I really enjoy actually getting to know the KZbin creators I watch. Seeing you on camera was cool! Usually we just see your hands, lol. Naturally, it being something besides a phone is quite a pleasant shift. I'm excited to see what you cook up in the future!

[@nicholkid]

It REALLY bothers me that they don't sell this color anymore. It's the best looking one by far. Now they have TWO dark brown colors which look awful, and not a classic khaki?

[@DoctorEngrish]

Nice bag! I currently use a backpack made by Timbuk2 which is a a super comfortable but has fewer compartments. Curious, are the side bottle pockets big enough to fit larger Hydro Flask style water bottles?

[@jtec99]

So happy to see a new video! That backpack company should be sending you free stuff after this review. I'm sure you just made them a decent word of mouth sale.

[@EricaGriffin]

Reviewing it because I LOVE IT. I hope they want to work with me lol

[@jtec99]

@@EricaGriffin it looks like an awesome bag. I'll look for their marketing office and link them to your video. Hope your holidays were great with your family.

[@EliteCaca]

I agree with you that is one handsome backpack

[@hectordvz]

i usually carry my gauntlet thule 3 (15¨) with my ipad pro and pencil (2017) and my NS with cables for each device, but that bp look so good that i may get one.

[@yonniesboy]

Love your video .. I will make sure to save up for that back pack

[@AngadShahpuri]

Victorinox urban Rath back pack just love it ☺️

[@pps1992]

Oh I missed you so bad!!

[@Galaxyinsider]

Long time no see (I know it's only been a week)!!!! Great video!!! I hope life is treating you well!!!

[@julu_dee]

Thank you for this good video ❤

[@ankushdhama1167]

You are looking very gorgeous

[@ankushdhama1167]

Can we make friends

[@laidbare819]

Great brand. I have a Bearants Parka and it's the shizzle 😋 I still have some life left in my Highlander Forces 55 ltr backpack yet, although no laptop compartment so have to use my wallet . Love Fjallraven though!! Thanks Erica and Happy New Year!!

[@DadsAmazingChannel]

Super cool geek! keep up the great work

[@vineetblacksmith9492]

I came here after watching free hugs video, yesterday. It's been so long and you look totally different. 8 years almost

[@anonymoususer423]

Nice video. the only thing that bothers me is the lack of stretchy water bottle pockets on the side!

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

*That front pocket that opens all the way down is pure cancer. One time some assholes at my school opened it and everything i had in there pens and tissues and pencils all poured out on the stairs, i had to use a thread and needle when i got home to block the zippers from ever opening all the way.*

[@EricaGriffin]

Eeeesh. I see what you mean. Besides the battery pack I don’t put anything loose in this pocket. Nightmare waiting to happen, indeed! Thankfully there are two mesh pockets to secured everything.

[@TechRaptoryt]

That's a great backpack👍

[@sterbenfernandez7001]

Alternate between the Timbuk2 Q laptop bag and the Timbuck 2 roll top

[@fullweezy3553]

Love the b roll voice over nice approach my question is what watch are you wearing cause that is not the apple watch you unboxed not that long ago

[@AndroidDrummer]

I've been using one of these for school/work for the past 6 months or so. It's a great bag!

[@Pamven]

How's it now?

[@AndroidDrummer]

@@Pamven Still excellent. No wear to speak of save for a pocket that ripped cause I put too much heavy stuff in it

[@Pamven]

@@AndroidDrummer are you a student? If not, do you use this just as your EDC? What heavy items are we implying at here, textbooks perhaps?

[@MichaelsExplorations]

Cool video the one thing I can’t travel without is my Nintendo Switch it’s my baby lol I seen that the brand battery pack as PowerCore 20100 Nintendo Switch Edition I might get

[@scottythompson940]

cool tech video talk erica

[@HenG20]

I've been using the huawei mate book x backpack very clean looking

[@c.c.hopper7816]

I hope you're feeling better

[@cottontopp6400]

She is so adorable

[@deyesed]

I misplaced my 20 000mAh battery pack that did Lightning input too :( Should order a similar replacement soon...

[@piyushmittra]

How's the backpack's quality compared to Herschel?

[@EricaGriffin]

I should take a look at Herschel. They are really popular. Fjallraven is darn hard to beat though!

[@piyushmittra]

@@EricaGriffinAh that would be really nice since it's really like the go-to backpack brand for most KZbinrs. I'll make sure to include fjallraven in my next purchase tho. Great vid btw!❤️

[@aritakalo8011]

As far as Fjällräven in general goes... You can't get much tougher than it outside of military gear. Fjällräven is a Swedish hiking and outdoors maker. They are among top Nordic hiking clothing and equipment makers. Long treck in arctic wilderness level ruggedness. The might be unknown world wide, but in Northern Europe they are iconic. Among same cast as say Helly Hansen, Haglöfs, Trangia etc. Don't know about the specific pack, but in general Fjällräven doesn't make cheap stuff. They make serious expedition quality rucksacks, tents etc. Their cheapest backpacks cost 50+ $. That is for the simplest "I could get this kind of school pack of couple bucks from cheap store" model Känken. Difference their stuff is near indestructible. made from heavy canvas originally used for tent fabric. I have seen Fjällräven packs decades and decades old still being used and not showing failures outside of surface scratches. Double stitch everything. "You will have to cut this with knife to break it" canvas, oversized zippers, straps connected with reinforcing layers of canvas and large connecting pads with large stitching. Their stuff isn't cheap or exactly light weight either, but in exchange it is near indestructible. I have had a FjällRäven Bergen 30 as daily driver for a decade. It hasn't even lost it's watertight seals over that time (it is a fully sealing roll top model with completely watertight inner dry bag, because rain and laptop do not mix). Not to even talk about general construction failure. Not out of magic. The watertight bag and it's sealed seams are just done out of so thick fabric and multiple thick layers of seam sealing tape, that it takes lot to break it. The outer pack is out of heavy duty canvas. Which means it isn't the lightest backpack in the world, but it doesn't break easily.

[@hannomatt]

What I like about Fjäll Räven is the sturdy fabric that their stuff is made of. You should also check out the Kanken backpack which is a smaller and more basic model but comes in very handy as a light carry on. :)

[@DeBeuLioU]

Fjallraven's entire deal is to make gear that'll outlast you. In centuries, they'll find frozen corpses from our time and be able to resell the gear as new ^^ (I'm only lightly joking, but yeah the gear is amazingly tough. They make you pay for it tho, hard, but it's worth it :) )

[@avsthvtic]

Does the 28L fit under airplane seats?

[@arlencarlson]

Yes. If you don’t fill it to the max.

[@gorilla369]

Like for Northwest! Oregon grown right here!

[@copywritingbyrazvan249]

I honestly don't know how you can carry so much. At most I carry: 1. Mb Pro 2. Kindle 3. Bose QC35 4. Laptop charger. 5. Powerbank (smaller than yours) 6. A few charging cables (Apple Watch + iPhone + USB) 7. My iPhone. 8. Passport. 9. Wallet. And it's too damn heavy. You have way more stuff than this. If what I carry on a day to day basis is about 5 KG on a Herschel backpack, I wonder how heavy is yours.

[@drojim184]

Nice video. Cute bag.

[@richbrown932]

Total weight:. 400 lbs

[@anonymousrebel6614]

I have like 10 backpacks already what's one more! I'm digging that battery pack though!

[@kevindellatore]

Did you use the Samsung micro fiber cloth to clean an iPhone? The shade you just threw at Samsung.

[@mariekejahn5646]

I also like this backpack. All the little pockets I am looking for at a backpack. But: What do you think about the back? I think it is a little bit too stiff. The guy at the Fjällräven store said it would break in. What do you think, does it get softer after a while?

[@eugenefletcher2441]

Hello Erica I like your reviews, you look awesome wearing purple

[@kevindellatore]

I'm scared to put my iPad pro into my backpack. I'm deathly afraid it's gonna bend. Ughhh

[@THD360]

This is very interesting backpack, and can you tell me where these were made? Thank you.

[@heartpagibig4128]

Love bag pack

[@mizMissusS]

The backpack looks nice and definitely one that can carry tech gear along with personal items. But wow, $110 for a backpack. Thats half a months's pay for me. I'll just stick with my regular backpack. I put my laptop and switch in padded cases so they're both good. Although, I always put my backpack in front since pick pocketers are notorious where I come from.

[@DeBeuLioU]

in the long run, it'll outlast any other cheaper similar bags. I'd venture it'd outlast 2, 3, even 4 of them, and would save you cash in the end.

[@lmadsen7118]

I have the same backpack and I do like it a lot. But its sad that it can't stand up by it self :(

[@davetech356]

Very nice review thank you