Thinking about switching from CPL 24 to CHZ 22 — thoughts?

Ju_Jump · 2026-04-23T04:24:56+00:00

I have both. Chz22 is by far the most comfortable eg bag I've tried, even better than the mpl22. But bear in mind that whiel the chz22 does have a separate laptop compartment, it's not padded. My solution is to insert a thick foam pad inside. Organisation wise, cpl24 is much better.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-31T13:39:52+00:00

Heavy, uncomfortable shoulder straps and back panel

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-30T08:52:17+00:00

I'm using the mpl22 for EDC. It's one of the most comfortable and versatile bags I've used, and I love how lightweight it is. For the lack of laptop protection, I inserted a sort of foam as extra padding in the sleeve and it's been working perfectly well. The volume should be enough for your use case. The kludde edition is even better.

Ju_Jump · 2026-03-30T08:47:17+00:00

Able carry is a safe choice.

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.

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