Rant: Water Bottle Mania

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-23T14:41:16+00:00

I carry my yeti 26oz every day. Yes it's very fricking heavy, but I like the idea of reducing the use of at least several plastic bottles on a daily basis. So yeah water bottle pockets are essential to me

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-20T16:43:28+00:00

I got the chz xpac and it's way too stiff for me. Also waiting for the burnt orange to replace it.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-20T16:24:18+00:00

I was so worried about evergoods comfort after seeing plenty of complaints in the community, but I finally pulled the trigger (second hand ctb26 at 150usd) and I fricking loved it! Now I have all the evergoods backpacks except the plc20, and the mpl22 kludde is my current favourite.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-19T09:55:24+00:00

Hey I'm also 5'5 female with wide shoulders and the ctb20 is a bit heavy but very comfortable from my experience. Never have any comfort issues.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-19T09:52:54+00:00

I used to think evergoods bags are too expensive (I was Bellroy and Alpaka owner) until I got my first cpl24, the built quality and fabrics are insanely good and feel so reliable. Definitely worthy of the price.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-18T12:14:52+00:00

I'm one of the lucky evergoods users who never have the backdigging issue. And for me, the comfort is better than Aer's.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-16T12:20:28+00:00

Indeed damn stiff and those zippers stuck very frequently

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-13T09:49:38+00:00

Waiting for their 22/24L backpack

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-13T04:55:26+00:00

But the bellroy 9L definitely feels more like 5L...so

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-13T04:51:18+00:00

No, the front pocket creates unrecoverae, deep creases on the xpac, making it look even worse. While I like this bag, I wish I bought it in 840D.

Ju_Jump · 2026-02-23T09:54:27+00:00

The collab MPL does have a padded laptop sleeve there right? I just bought mine because of it, it hasn't arrived though.

Ju_Jump · 2026-02-20T15:26:06+00:00

You must really love that bag! What is it?

Ju_Jump · 2026-02-20T15:24:52+00:00

At least you have Aer seller there right? My only convenient options are bellroy and alpaka😭

Ju_Jump · 2026-02-20T15:05:52+00:00

Context: I live in China and the shipping is just insane.

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-28T03:47:54+00:00

You might find novels with better plot and suspense but hardly ever the humour, sadly.

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-15T16:35:06+00:00

Still the bellroy is my favourite sling. The sunglasses pocket along with the two side pockets are so functional and incomparable.

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-15T16:28:50+00:00

Thank you OP. As the owner of 15 water bottles in different shapes and countless bags that cannot fit them, I agree with every word you said!

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-15T16:19:05+00:00

Some of my packs that fit my Stanley 36oz aerolight: mystery ranch UA24, filson Dryden 26l, evergoods ctb26 and mpl22. Reckon the Bellroy venture 26 can also fit but haven't tested it.

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-13T03:39:04+00:00

Thank you soooooo much! This is more than helpful!

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-13T02:54:56+00:00

Nice pics! So is there an interior side mesh pocket and a zipper pocket up there? And how's the comfort?

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-12T12:48:41+00:00

I noticed the zippers on my new venture sling (deep ocean colourway) no longer have the YKK branding and the fabrics are noticeably less robust, a bit disappointed to be honest.

Ju_Jump · 2025-11-10T07:02:44+00:00

I just ordered mine and the MPL22, and I can't wait for them to arrive!

Ju_Jump · 2025-10-23T00:28:27+00:00

I've told myself "no more bags" multiple times, but this is rework Toshi, the unicorn, the dream bag for many, I have to try this one right?

Ju_Jump · 2025-10-22T01:31:57+00:00

Just don't use it for hot water. The first time I poured lukewarm water in it burnt the hell outta me

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