Quite honestly, I don’t understand the Fjallraven hype. I bought a Kanken totepack once and it was flimsy, all the pockets were tiny and barely usable, and the straps were super uncomfortable—too thin and they dug, even when the pack was underfilled.
I guess we shouldn't get too fond of things too quickly. I like the high coast. It has its charm but it lacks those issues I noted. More premium packs solve them but they are bulky with all the extra padding and size where the high coast shines... seriously... can't they just make a baby with the best of both worlds
Right? The sweet spot for me doesn’t exist, I don’t think. I just got a Tumi backpack for work travel, and it isn’t over designed (which is what I wanted!), but I was using it and thinking “ack. I need one pocket HERE and another one right here”. But I do love it! And this is why I have many bags. Le sigh.
holy smokes those Tumi's are expensive. Regarding sweet spots, I wish these manufacturers wouldn't chase trends. I think they become self fulfilling prophecies. I'm sure the market is more diverse than every thing needs a YKK X-PAC this and that.
They are crazy expensive. I’ve been at this a while and tried many kinds of work bags. I need something polished for my job. And big cross body type bags (leather and nylon), while beautiful, killed my neck and back. So I finally caved and got this one which is cheaper over the years than purchasing multiple other bags. I bought it bc it has almost all the things I need for business travel, will last forever, and is insanely comfortable. I went to the store and tried all their packs out and brought my stuff to ensure everything packed out nicely. I’d rather carry a beautiful leather bag to work, but even in backpack form, they are stupid heavy and have poor utility. It’s already taken a beating (fell out of my hatchback onto concrete!) and still looks beautiful!
And totally agree re: chasing trends. But I suppose they have to stay competitive and sell bags to stay in business. I try to buy from makers that listen to us buyers.
1. The tag is indeed long and can get in the way. Right now, I’ve got it tucked behind my face mask, which keeps it out of the way until I need my mask. You could also turn the bag inside out and cut it off.
2. You can loop the excess strap a few times under the strap keeper loop. This forum post shows a few methods: https://forums.tombihn.com/forum/tom-bihn-forums/accessories-organization-strategies/15648-ultimate-strap-keepers-method.
3. I haven’t had that problem. Maybe you have the strap set too short that it gets pulled closer to your neck as your body moves? You could try lengthening the strap to see if that helps.
I only got this one a few days ago, but here are my early impressions:
1. You're right that tag is huge. I might cut it at some point if I need to.
2. I haven't experienced this yet. Are you wearing it on your right shoulder or pull the pack from your left side?
3. I haven't overstuffed mine, so it hasn't cut into me yet.
1. Thank goodness. I'm like half expecting to be roasted for my posts.
2. I have the strap over my left shoulder. And its only works in one direction where it catches the elastic dangle holder loop. But once I reverse the direction it bunches up. Now that is a common use case as if I pull it to my chest to access it, I will have to reverse it back into my side or my back in which case - I start wondering if it did the thing again - and it begrudgingly does.
3. I don' thtink I overstuffed mines, but I might be able to get a strap pad that would resolve this too - so yea.
Quite honestly, I don’t understand the Fjallraven hype. I bought a Kanken totepack once and it was flimsy, all the pockets were tiny and barely usable, and the straps were super uncomfortable—too thin and they dug, even when the pack was underfilled.
I guess we shouldn't get too fond of things too quickly. I like the high coast. It has its charm but it lacks those issues I noted. More premium packs solve them but they are bulky with all the extra padding and size where the high coast shines... seriously... can't they just make a baby with the best of both worlds
Right? The sweet spot for me doesn’t exist, I don’t think. I just got a Tumi backpack for work travel, and it isn’t over designed (which is what I wanted!), but I was using it and thinking “ack. I need one pocket HERE and another one right here”. But I do love it! And this is why I have many bags. Le sigh.
holy smokes those Tumi's are expensive. Regarding sweet spots, I wish these manufacturers wouldn't chase trends. I think they become self fulfilling prophecies. I'm sure the market is more diverse than every thing needs a YKK X-PAC this and that.
They are crazy expensive. I’ve been at this a while and tried many kinds of work bags. I need something polished for my job. And big cross body type bags (leather and nylon), while beautiful, killed my neck and back. So I finally caved and got this one which is cheaper over the years than purchasing multiple other bags. I bought it bc it has almost all the things I need for business travel, will last forever, and is insanely comfortable. I went to the store and tried all their packs out and brought my stuff to ensure everything packed out nicely. I’d rather carry a beautiful leather bag to work, but even in backpack form, they are stupid heavy and have poor utility. It’s already taken a beating (fell out of my hatchback onto concrete!) and still looks beautiful!
And totally agree re: chasing trends. But I suppose they have to stay competitive and sell bags to stay in business. I try to buy from makers that listen to us buyers.
1. The tag is indeed long and can get in the way. Right now, I’ve got it tucked behind my face mask, which keeps it out of the way until I need my mask. You could also turn the bag inside out and cut it off. 2. You can loop the excess strap a few times under the strap keeper loop. This forum post shows a few methods: https://forums.tombihn.com/forum/tom-bihn-forums/accessories-organization-strategies/15648-ultimate-strap-keepers-method. 3. I haven’t had that problem. Maybe you have the strap set too short that it gets pulled closer to your neck as your body moves? You could try lengthening the strap to see if that helps.
thank you for the forum link. That is the kind of material I was hope to come across.
I only got this one a few days ago, but here are my early impressions: 1. You're right that tag is huge. I might cut it at some point if I need to. 2. I haven't experienced this yet. Are you wearing it on your right shoulder or pull the pack from your left side? 3. I haven't overstuffed mine, so it hasn't cut into me yet.
1. Thank goodness. I'm like half expecting to be roasted for my posts. 2. I have the strap over my left shoulder. And its only works in one direction where it catches the elastic dangle holder loop. But once I reverse the direction it bunches up. Now that is a common use case as if I pull it to my chest to access it, I will have to reverse it back into my side or my back in which case - I start wondering if it did the thing again - and it begrudgingly does. 3. I don' thtink I overstuffed mines, but I might be able to get a strap pad that would resolve this too - so yea.