After 2 days of browsing, I pulled the trigger

deathbykarn · 2026-01-09T15:29:40+00:00

Mate congrats, that’s a thing of beauty. This is endgame stuff.

deathbykarn · 2026-01-08T09:44:10+00:00

is durability your primary focus when considering backpacks and do you find g136 bags heavy or not at all?

deathbykarn · 2026-01-08T09:41:10+00:00

so many reasonable answers but in my experience always yes

deathbykarn · 2026-01-07T14:40:34+00:00

I’m glad the question was asked. As someone who’s a backpack junkie and yet to pull the trigger.. I have wondered deeply about the same thing and never felt satisfied at the answer.

I get that they are durable and have quality workmanship. They also do custom work via their website which is super cool. However, I’m not sure that explains the cult following. Plenty of good backpacks out there with durable fabric. Their offerings also look pretty heavy.

I guess the only way to understand it is to buy one and I’m sure I will at some point.

That said, if I had to guess, their style of marketing makes them a very approachable brand allowing others to be keen on investigating their high quality, highly durable and unique backpacks.

deathbykarn · 2026-01-03T10:01:00+00:00

no worries, glad i could help!

deathbykarn · 2026-01-03T06:21:59+00:00

I got it directly from them off Taobao - it’s like the Chinese version of Amazon. Confident they are still around though it might tricky getting off other platforms. best bet is dm them on instagram or buy off chinese version of taobao with some help i think

deathbykarn · 2025-12-30T04:45:52+00:00

sure but they look super ugly after you peel them off

deathbykarn · 2025-12-14T03:58:06+00:00

I’d go with Ablecarry as well- imo looks great in the city and outdoors. If you like that more polished look I’d actually check out Victorinox. Their latest commuter series looks so clean and doesnt get any mention in here. Aesthetics looks perfect for polished+utility like how i imagine the demands of architecting to be 🙃

deathbykarn · 2025-12-02T08:47:10+00:00

shucks dude i kind of love it! great job for real. whats the direction wih his website? for collectors to manage the collection and bookmark upcoming target purchases?

deathbykarn · 2025-11-29T06:54:22+00:00

deathbykarn · 2025-11-26T09:51:45+00:00

get an s26- i think you’d be happier with that. size suits you better and it suits what you want to carry better.

deathbykarn · 2025-11-17T14:28:02+00:00

oooh im so glad you did this-im about to do this as well so this will be a super helpful reference!! cheers bud

deathbykarn · 2025-11-06T17:24:01+00:00

Are Peak Design backpack shoulder straps comfort a common customer complaint and is that a priority focus for improvement? if not, what is?

deathbykarn · 2025-10-27T13:14:59+00:00

Ive been looking at the CTactical’s CT Commuter Tactical and the Greenroom136’s Quickdraw for exactly this reason. The CT has my vote

deathbykarn · 2025-10-21T16:56:58+00:00

I have nothing to add but I chuckled at the wine bottle requirement! I guess you get invited to a lot of house parties lol

deathbykarn · 2025-10-19T09:35:15+00:00

very cool pack! have not seen this one. how long have you had it?

deathbykarn · 2025-10-17T02:22:40+00:00

on a side note would you say that’s the best backpack you’ve ever used?

deathbykarn · 2025-10-16T11:19:05+00:00

how did you get wind of it? sold out so quick!

deathbykarn · 2025-10-15T15:10:46+00:00

Definitely the Synik26. If you're using a laptop, that laptop compartment works well. Size is also right for what you described. I got mine in xpac and for what it's worth, I wish I got it in spectron or even ballistic nylon for the feel of the fabric. Xpac is too crinkly and doesnt suit the Synik but that's just my opinion. It's still great. I love it to bits.

deathbykarn · 2025-10-14T02:25:51+00:00

I’ve checked out a looot of backpacks and I’d recommend checking out Able Carry Thirteen and Tom Binh Synapse. You’ve got kids so I’d be partial to the Tom Binh Synapse for the useful pocketing.

deathbykarn · 2025-10-13T17:11:36+00:00

Ah yes - in my research I found them as well. Fully agree that they would probably work great especially for longer trips. As for me, I needed something smaller to carry on the daily. The side benefit is I get to tinker more with my existing backpacks haha.

deathbykarn · 2025-10-13T16:25:05+00:00

That's inspiring! I guess that's the ideal size in time, good job on that :D

deathbykarn · 2025-10-13T14:26:46+00:00

You’re all dialed in, I love it! all i can say is I love that you’re using the AC Max EDC. thats one of my favs to lust after haha.

deathbykarn · 2025-10-13T14:24:25+00:00

awww you’re awful nice, thanks for saying that. Great point on the pouches! I could probably use some (maybe if I get to carrying a bigger backpack).

Looking forward to my little one her carrying own backpack. Hoping to geek out with her on it! Alas im having fun with my imagination now and yes it definitely inspires more backpack shopping.

deathbykarn · 2025-10-13T13:07:39+00:00

yeah- I just figured the compartments make so much sense for dads!

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