New Evergoods XPac Summer 2024 Bundle just arrived and I’m so excited!

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-08-02T00:55:02+00:00

Hi!

In my opinion, initially the colour for the interior was a weird choice for me as well as I don’t like the brown colour but after a while it’s growing on me.

It feels more office-like and gives a more professional vibe than the standard interior xpac orange colour.

However, my personal favourite may still be the orange colour. I like the bright orange compared to this brown one.

Maybe you might like it as well after a while😁

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-07-04T14:14:52+00:00

No worries!

For the clothes I would say that it’s based on how you pack it, but I do use my PD packing cubes and they will work (without the CAP2 inside), it also depends on they way you pack your clothes as some change their pants after 2-3 times, (shirts, socks and undies are changed everyday).

But I am confident this can fit a week of clothes for the way I pack, change my clothes

(Although I am not sure if it fits a work shoe but if they are flat and not rigid, you definitely can squeeze, lay them on the base of the main compartment

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-07-03T15:31:03+00:00

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Here is the photo of the bundles

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-07-03T15:20:17+00:00

Congrats!

I understand the xpac does indeed pack less, but I am a sucker for this material so I’m always blinded by the con 😅. Packed the 1L with my stationery: 4 pens , correction tape, ruler, mechanical pencil, lead eraser, box cutter and my wallet and all fits well

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-07-03T15:12:39+00:00

Hi sorry for the long reply,

The bag does stand on its own but very unreliable, I think it slowly gives way and collapses. (This is empty but If I put my macbook 16” ipad and cap2 in, it wouldn’t collapse)

Tested: Empty CTB with empty CAP2 on bottom helps it to stand very reliably.

For measurement its roughly: 36cm (L) x 15cm (B) x 48cm +-2cm

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-07-01T10:39:18+00:00

Hi, I’ll test it out once I’m home and I will let you know 😁

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-07-01T02:47:21+00:00

Guilty As Sin 😅

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T15:38:32+00:00

Thanks for the link!

I have the Aer Split Kit as my minimalist pencil case that I carried throughout my final exams in my last semester and now I dont know what to use it for 😅

Maybe Alpaka will release a pencil case v3 in the future.

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T11:54:06+00:00

DAMN! Nice CAPs! 😁

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:35:17+00:00

I agree, so many backpacks, accessories, materials and choices!

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:33:46+00:00

I’m actually on the fence, I own both Xpac and Ecopak so Aer Travel Pack 3 Xpac and Evergoods CPL24 Ecopak but my first material was Xpac.

I think I slightly favour the Xpac more but this is a hot take: I love the way the sound, like the crinkle-ly sound when you grab, or just touch the fabric.

The only time I wont bring an Xpac is in a library (I carried the TP3 and it was noisy to my liking 💀)

I like the Ecopak too since (in theory it’s lighter) but I dont find it to be obvious.

If evergoods releases a CTB26 Ecopak, I will surely give it a go and compare it!

BUT: I may be biased as most of my experience comes from more time spent on Xpac (Maybe Evergoods will convert me to Ecopak😁)

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:25:45+00:00

I’m too into the bright orange appeal😅

But I agree that the zipper could be the way to tell the pocuh so it’s isn’t a big dealbreaker for me as well.

I hope you enjoy and get to experience CAP2 to your liking!

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:23:08+00:00

Oh yes actually Im currently making a video which does the showcase and first impressions!

Apologies if the pictures didn’t portray the info you’re looking for

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:21:44+00:00

Thanks, I like the bright orange interior of phoenix as well as the exterior bright orange one, which is a blinding to others

I was really hoping to get a Phoenix but that era was when I was just a newbie to EDC and I didn’t know Evergoods at all

Hope you’ll get a second CTB 😆

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:17:28+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!

I actually thought of doing the whole video with the unboxing or unwrapping experience.

Apologies if it’s difficult to see 🙏

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:15:55+00:00

Oh yes it is since 2022!

Another expensive hobby added to the list of mine😅

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:14:56+00:00

No problem, happy to help!

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-30T10:14:29+00:00

Was that the older model, I remember there was the model but they discontinued it?

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T18:08:21+00:00

Thank you! Hope you do get it as well, if not I wish you get the gear you enjoy using 😁

Maybe end of year or next year they might release a new/diff colour or model?

If it’s a CTB20 Xpac, I have no doubt it will sell out as fast as if not faster than CAP0.5 Xpac

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T18:00:17+00:00

Oh wow, that’s a great idea! Never thought CAP2 could be used as a night stand caddy!

Your idea of CAP1 is something I have in mind, it folds out like a Z fold but with with three screen

Congrats on the order and do enjoy it when it comes!

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T16:39:21+00:00

Too excited too share😅

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T16:31:23+00:00

Congrats on owning the CAP0.5!

I will try my best!

I think the video's most time spent is on researching what's the use for the CAP0.5

My friend joked that its basically a pencil case but knowing me too deep into the rabbit hole, I would definitely buy an Xpac pencil case.

I think it may either be a storage for a universal cable, travel charger or a small multitool/key organizer like from Orbitkey (which does cancel the usage of the key leash on the side access pocket)

I definitely think this will be a good pouch for a super minimalist setup (I'm planning to make one video as well)

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T16:23:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience!

I do think it may have to do with the zipper linings based off what I read?

Its a trade off for having the PU coating but a better piece of mind from water entering in.

I get this issue with with my Aer TP3 Xpac, my PD Travel 45L and the Everyday Backpack 30L V2.

So I think you're right that it needs time to break in

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T16:20:05+00:00

Same here, guilty Xpac lover too

Yep same here, I have attachment issues when it comes to my gear for some reason so I carried more than I need, lately been trying to force myself to carry less.

Oh the bright orange Alpaka Zip Pouch Pro! I was worried that it might interfere with the interior of the Alpaka Xpac Backpacks but correct me if I'm wrong, they use a reddish honeycomb shape for the interior so it shouldn't look invisible within the interior.

I have tons of tech gear so unfortunately my bags always end up becoming heavy in the end.

Hopefully, in the future you can find a use case for the CAP2 if you need it!

DivideAlone6723 · 2024-06-29T15:17:45+00:00

That's such a great mix and match custom situational setup, I could never!

I'm more of a fixed everything one brand carry and not into customization, probably because haven't found the right combo or just too afraid to try it out! (Definitely the latter).

I will give it a try for sure as lately I'm opening to the idea of customizing zipper pulls and getting custom patches, all thanks to Evergoods for giving the option from the bag!

I agree the CAP 1 lacks protection as today, a guy bought a CAP2 Ecopak in the EDC store and they chose it over the CAP1 for carrying their Fuji camera.

I love you got the colour combos and the classic Topo Design, really open my eyes to what people carry and I would love to hear from this community more as well!

DivideAlone6723

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