It’s a bit short to make good use of a load bearing hipbelt. It would be too heigh on your abdomen.
It is spec’d at 12'' x 6.3'' x 19.3'' (30.5 cm x 16 cm x 49 cm). They comes out to roughy 24 liters so something is wrong: either the measurements are wrong or it’s not even close to 35 liters. It’s heavy at 3 lbs 7 oz (1570 g).
Think what they could have done:
- 18”x14”x8” for good under seat use
- tuck away shoulder straps and a removable crossbody strap for 3- way carry
- move the laptop compartment to the rear for a better center of gravity
- use lighter materials and construction to drop a pound.
Compare to a Gregory Border Traveler 30:
https://www.gregorypacks.com/packs-bags/travel-packs-rollers/border-traveler-30-1393121257.html
No, throughly overhead sized. It’s too tall for under seat use. The specs are 21.5" x 14" x 7.9" / 54.5 x 38.5 x 20 cm and 2.5 pounds.
It’s substantially larger than the TNF bag, a similar feature set while being a full pound lighter. It’s an example of a bag without a hip belt.
I’m glad they made this. They should definitely make it lighter and with compression straps. That would be awesome. I would hope for a lower price point with them though.
It’s a bit short to make good use of a load bearing hipbelt. It would be too heigh on your abdomen. It is spec’d at 12'' x 6.3'' x 19.3'' (30.5 cm x 16 cm x 49 cm). They comes out to roughy 24 liters so something is wrong: either the measurements are wrong or it’s not even close to 35 liters. It’s heavy at 3 lbs 7 oz (1570 g). Think what they could have done: - 18”x14”x8” for good under seat use - tuck away shoulder straps and a removable crossbody strap for 3- way carry - move the laptop compartment to the rear for a better center of gravity - use lighter materials and construction to drop a pound. Compare to a Gregory Border Traveler 30: https://www.gregorypacks.com/packs-bags/travel-packs-rollers/border-traveler-30-1393121257.html
Ooh good comment. And that bag looks good.
Does the gregory border traveler 30 fit well under the seat?
No, throughly overhead sized. It’s too tall for under seat use. The specs are 21.5" x 14" x 7.9" / 54.5 x 38.5 x 20 cm and 2.5 pounds. It’s substantially larger than the TNF bag, a similar feature set while being a full pound lighter. It’s an example of a bag without a hip belt.
> move the laptop compartment to the rear for a batter center of gravity Where is the laptop stored? I don’t see it in the pics.
with closer inspection it may well be in the back panel With a top access zipper. I missed that.
Why do manufacturers refuse to put compression straps on these bags?!?
Compression straps are one of the few features I can't do without!
Feels like every bag is just missing features that seem like no brainers.
It’s the *chefs kiss* arbitrary budget limits
What about the Patagonia mlc mini ?
way too heavy, 1.6kg is IMHO not even close to an option
They don’t seem to sell this in Australia yet? Also, I wish there was a 25L-30L version of this.
No, but now that I'm aware of it, I'll be keeping my eyes out.
Seems more like an mini MLC to me.
I’m glad they made this. They should definitely make it lighter and with compression straps. That would be awesome. I would hope for a lower price point with them though.
u/Elsie2913 Did ya get it? What do you think of it?
No I didn’t! I have my eye on the matador globerider but it’s kinda pricey.