2 of the BEST EDC Backpacks Compared! Evergoods CTB26 vs Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5

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Quick comparison of the Evergoods CTB26 and the recently updated Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5 which are two of the best edc bags I have featured over the past year. Both have a versatile size and excellent build qualities, but have a few similarities and differences which might make it difficult to decide which one might be best for you.
Which bag do you prefer? Any other comparisons you would want to see?
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Height - 5’11”
Evergoods CTB26:
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A19 Evade 1.5:
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Full Review: • Alpha One Niner Evade ...
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Aesthetic & materials
02:42 - Water bottle pockets and handles
06:09 - Do they stand on their own?
06:57 - Wearing the bag & capacity
08:07 - Harness
11:04 - Quick access pockets
14:24 - Laptop Compartment
15:49 - Main compartment
20:51 - Conclusion
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Everyman Click Pen Mini: bit.ly/2GddSG9
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iPad Mini: amzn.to/2DcJVAa
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Powerbot USB Hub: amzn.to/2qUpMeS
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@bluekhaki5818 2 ай бұрын

The layout of the Evade gives you more compartment space when you're not carrying a laptop. Neat trick.

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I agree, definitely a clever idea!

@gng108 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always. Loved seeing you as a guest on the NN podcast as well. The CTB26 is the GOAT in my opinion. Question on the Tortuga compression cube, is that the new release they are supposed to drop soon?? Been waiting on those!

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for checking out the podcast!:) the CTB continues to be the one to beat for me, and yes that is the upcoming packing cube that will be released next month I believe

@c.cullum5526 4 ай бұрын

Glad you did this video. I previously owned the CTB26 for EDC for several months and I LOVE the layout fo the bag, it's practically perfect. But, as you mentioned I couldn't deal with how often it cut into my lower back. There are community mods like putting a small towel or pillow in the framesheet compartment, but it's not ideal, especially in such an expensive bag... The CTB26 also was impossible to carry on just one shoulder; you have to wear it on both shoulders or else it just slips off and lead to many spilled coffee's...lol Ultimately, I sold the CTB26 and just put in an order for an Evade 1.5 in 630 Twill hoping the harness system will offer a more comfortable carry on my back, but I'm debating if I should have gotten the Evade 1.0X as I think it looks much better for work, and offers better weather resistance with the TPU'ed zip and better carry handle. 21L is too little for me, but it seems like the Evade 1.5 carries more than 25L itself...

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! That’s unfortunate to hear how many people are running into the lower back issue, I agree I wouldn’t want to do some type of hack with a bag this pricey. The evade back panel seems like it should fit more people and the the twill seems line a cool fabric

@nomad0714 4 ай бұрын

Hi Danny, Before I started buying into EG a few years back, I saw these comments as well. But liked what they were doing and bought the CPL 28 and CHZ 26, both about 19-19.25”. I have a 21” torso so these ride high on me but when I loosen the straps, the shoulder part curves in so the pack not touching my lower back. I think someone should do a video on torso length, traps width and girth, and back curvature to show how packs will sit onto your back. That’s why I prefer having load lifters because if you pack where the weight will tilt outward from the back, the load lifters will get it back close inward onto your traps and back. I found that comfort depending on your use cases (for me during travels or long walks), it trumps look and feel or design and function as I end getting rid of it like the PD 45L.

@c.cullum5526 4 ай бұрын

@nomad0714 I agree. For your info, I have since gotten the Evade 2024 and it is much more comfortable than the CTB26 on me.

@leejuhsu 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comparison! I was debating between those two bags. Overall, the CTB26 is taller but seems to hold a tiny bit less of things.

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I agree, the evade feels like it can hold a little bit more overall

@GentlemanEDC 2 ай бұрын

These two are HOF for bags. Have had both and sadly offloaded both, I do have a CTB on the way though. The evade is a stellar EDC bag especially for the admin organization. The CTB really shines for the pouch user and person who might carry a bit more. Great review!

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and glad you have another CTB on the way!:)

@CheeseballQuartet 4 ай бұрын

Perhaps the reason the CTB feels smaller despite its larger listed volume is that some of the volume is dedicated to its auxiliary compartments, as they all have independent volume.

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and that definitely makes sense!:)

@toodamnskippy6220 4 ай бұрын

The Evade is very hard to beat for versatility, build quality and features.

@kris6994 4 ай бұрын

And high price…

@gng108 4 ай бұрын

I would agree completely, until you stack it up against the Evergoods CTB26.

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I agree, really solid bag all around!

@jasecola 4 ай бұрын

Great comparison between two great bags! Unrelated to these bags, are you planning a review of the soon to be released Tortuga Travel Pack Lite 40L? I'm very interested in that bag as a potential new travel backpack and would love to hear your thoughts on it.

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I do have a video coming for that one, very excited to share it soon!:)

@jasecola 4 ай бұрын

@@dannypacks Awesome! I can't wait to see it. I'm very excited to see what that bag is all about. I always enjoyed their Setout bags more than their Outbreaker bags and as awesome as their latest 40L travel bag is, I kinda feel like I might end up leaning towards this lite version.

@YounanPhoto 3 ай бұрын

So funny that I had the CTB 26 and sold it for the new Evade in black. When you think of something you’re never alone 😅

@dannypacks 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and hope the evade works out well for you! They’re both really awesome bags overall!

@mjhard3 4 ай бұрын

Great review as always. How does the evade compare to the gr1 26l as far as real capacity.

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the support! I haven’t had a chance to check out the 26l gr1 but based on my experience with the main compartment in the 34l gr2 I would say the capacity of the main compartments is pretty similar

@Lillither 4 ай бұрын

Hi Danny, thanks as always for the video! One thing I’m puzzling over is their listed dimensions, which indicates the Evade 1.5 is smaller - 18.5 x 12-9 x 7 vs 19 x 12 x 8 for the CTB 26. You say however the Evade feels larger (and visually I’m inclined to agree). Do you have any view on how to reconcile this?!

@jonuiuc 4 ай бұрын

I've learned to never get to caught up in listed dimensions (or liter ratings), the methodology each brand uses to determine them is not the same and hard to compare. If in practice the evade is bigger, its bigger.

@zulshameer5916 4 ай бұрын

Hi, are you planning to do a review for the new Evergoods cpl 16L bag?

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! No immediate plans to take a look at that one, but if I can get my hands on one I’ll be happy to do a video on it!:)

@ev6377 4 ай бұрын

I wish you review the evergoods mpl22 as well 😊

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I should have a review for that coming soon!:)

@mojohesse 2 ай бұрын

I noticed you said the evade seems bulkier despite its rated volume and dimensions, do you notice that it also packs more in the main compartment compared to the CTB? Thanks for the video! (edited) Just got to the end of video and you answered my question, killer review! As always you hit all the details that others tend to skip. Thanks again!

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)

@jonuiuc 4 ай бұрын

Nice, I lean towards the evade, I like the shape is built to stand. And the style of laptop access fits better with how I’d use it. Ctb would be good on top of rolling luggage tho. So evade more for edc and ctb more for travel, though each is more than capable for both.

@Nutsackfart 4 ай бұрын

That front section and admin pocket don't expand at all. They are basically useless. A couple reviews mentioned this. The ctb looks ugly but wins at everything else

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and good points all around! Agree they can both work for a variety of situations but that the CTB might be a little better for travel vs the evade for edc

@jonuiuc 4 ай бұрын

@@Nutsackfart I dunno what one would put in an admin section or front pocket though that would require it to expand? I would have maybe just some pens and cables and a battery bank. I prefer most of the volume be in the main compartment and the bag to stand. The folding down front admin is a big win as it provides easy visibility and in and out while it’s open and sitting next to you, so the CTB loses for that usage. Also if you ever hold a tripod the external straps above the bottle pockets are really useful.

@Nutsackfart 4 ай бұрын

@jonuiuc I drive long hours so it might be beneficial if you're sitting facing it with open admin. I drive at night. I've had a couple bags I find quick access pockets better in my use case bc I get used to muscle memory on where to reach. I owned both of these and returned both. I ended up keeping aer city pack and gave it to wife bc she liked it and I purchased a knack pack series 1. It's like a tom bihn synic 30 but better for me. This bag is crazy underrated. The series 2 isn't as good either

@jonuiuc 4 ай бұрын

@@NutsackfartI had the series 2 and gave it to a friend, I found I liked a Recycled Firefighter 24+ for that sort of expandable usage, but I usually just limit that to one bag travel as it fits a lot a lot and when unpacked the thing compresses down to a daypack just like the knack. I'm really not a quick access guy I guess, for backpacks its either on or off, I use them more for hauling w/ hands free. If I need a bag to access while I move around it ends up being a small sling or a trad shoulder camera bag.

@merkyworks 4 ай бұрын

CTB26 is my travel backpack…GOAT

@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I agree, it’s so good!:)

@RVASProductions 2 ай бұрын

Which of these bags do you think works better for EDC, especially in terms of being versatile for carrying both lighter and heavier loads depending on the day?

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Both can work really well, I feel like the evade harness is more comfortable for more people whereas the CTB harness can be hit or miss depending on your height

@GentlemanEDC 2 ай бұрын

These are without a doubt the two goats

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and i agree, both are epic! :)

@benjaminyew5697 4 ай бұрын

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@dannypacks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!:)

@benjaminyew5697 4 ай бұрын

I am using the Evade 1.5 same colour with you 😍😍😍 olive vx42

@YounanPhoto 2 ай бұрын

I had both. Sold both. GR2 is superior to both in my opinion. If you hunt for deals you’ll find it for a similar price or very slightly higher. It’s so much nicer as an edc than these 2. Testing for travel soon

@dannypacks 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Although these have some features I really like, the gr2 is definitely tough to beat!

2 ай бұрын

I own all three. GR2 Dyneema is the favorite and coolest bag I owned with one exception which is sweaty back... If the back panel on Gorucks was breathable I could have got rid of all other backpacks and use only my GR2s and DC Bullets for all use cases.