Evergoods CTB26 backpack review - is this the best all-rounder?

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Published 2023-05-18

All Comments (21)
  • @wcmiv
    Exceptional and informative review. Thanks for taking the time!
  • @meridianmoda
    Great review. I've sold my Osprey Farpoint 40 liters backpack today to purchase this one.
  • @Morphjin47
    Really tempted to get this one. Cheers for your review. Tossing up between this and Bellroy venture ready backpack. Both released in the last month or 2, both look like great bags.
  • @ghas4151
    Saying something is too big is relative. I think the capacity is perfect for my EDC and it’s also perfect for travel as I always take a small carry-on rolling luggage when flying, on which this sits perfectly with the luggage pass through. So versatile. My all time favourite backpack. Honestly, it’s the only backpack I need, and I have many backpacks that have been collecting dust since getting this.
  • I absolutly agree with your comment about the lack of strap keepers. Evergoods have them on their Mountain line so I don't understand why they don't use them on their Civic as well.
  • @mpk_666
    2:26, you can wrap paracord on the handle it will help with comfort. A cobra weave should work for you . Tell me how it goes if you did it. Nice review!
  • @Karif-dk9iv
    So I picked this bag up myself. Originally I was on the fence about it and finally decided to bite the bullet. Honestly after a couple of weeks with it, it made its way into my closet. Overall it feels a bit boring. I started using my Yeti Crossroads 27 and for some reason I prefer this more. If feels a bit more rugged and low profile to me, maybe because the lack of external water bottle pockets? idk.
  • I really want one right now. It looks like the perfect pack for me but I’m going to hold off until they releases a mirrored version. That would nearly perfect it for me.
  • @MB-zz5re
    Absolutely nobody: Bag reviewers: I’ve put two packs of cards in this pocket. 😂 Great review btw!
  • @Lillither
    Hi Chris, thanks for the review, really helpful. I’ve ordered one also but with trepidation about the size. On paper it’s pretty similar in dimension to something like the Bellroy Transit Workpack but it looks much bigger. Please can I ask how you feel about taking this on budget airlines (e.g. EasyJet, which stipulates 45x36x20cm for personal items, and this is 19x8x12” according to Evergoods)?
  • @vincelam4987
    Great video. When the bag is fully packed, does the seams in the front panel push out and show the stitching?
  • @Andorski
    How well does the bag stand up if it's only partially full or empty in the main compartment?
  • Nice video! Been eyeing this one as a blend for EDC and small travel for like 4-6 days. Have you tried the CPL28 or the Aer Travel Pack 3 Small? Both seem to be 28 L, but the CTB26 seems to pack as much as the Aer TPS or more. Does the 2 liter really make a ton of difference?
  • @welshrecon
    the dimensions do not fit the easyjet personal item cage. Definitely wouldn't describe that as perfect for a travel bag!
  • Good review but the bag is too small for me for one bag travel.
  • @James-zy4nc
    Great review. Only issue I have is you twice say it’s a perfect blend of EDC and travel, but then immediately seem to contradict that by saying it’s almost too big for EDC and too small for travel.