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@markymark7619Ай бұрын
@@Nomads.Nation sorry..NO, I’m more a sling bag user.
@Nomads.NationАй бұрын
@@markymark7619 cool 👍
@StriderEsq9 ай бұрын
I got the Limited Edition of this bag with Xpac and blood orange Interior. Its my favorite EDC for roaming around the City. I do agree also that the zippers are load, but the bag is just so fun to carry.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
awesome to hear!
@evgeniydeus81379 ай бұрын
Yep, just yesterday got mine delivered)
@bradlamrs9 ай бұрын
Been using it for the past month or so, any chance you find a solution to reduce the noise of the zippers?boss had been complaining while traveling together 😂 otherwise really great bag
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
@@bradlamrstell ur boss they are too noisy 😉 And no, the zips are the way they are. Waterproof zips are always a bit louder than the non PU zips
@evgeniydeus81379 ай бұрын
@@bradlamrs The only nondestructive thing that I can think of is to wrap pullers in a heat shrink tube. In theory it should reduce jingliness significally)
@arcticblue2484 күн бұрын
I'm a big guy at above 400 lbs and I got the Bravo Sling Max as I supported their Kickstarter project back in the days and is very very happy with this bag, I bought this exstension strap they have at the store and with the stabilizer strap that also can be bought to the bag it makes a very sturdy bag to have, and easy to take on and of, and with my size the bag is very comfortable to wear and I think it is the first and only bag I have had that fitted me like this, all the other bags I had to Macgyver to get better fit. Because I love their style and gear I have bought lots of other stuff as well, and other bags from them, I have the phonecase that you can have on your strap so its easy to access and other things. All in all I honestly love it, and in a world where we are many who are fat ... (large size) we also want to have some stuff and its nice to see that some companies do notice us and make us cloths that fits and bags for that matter.
@Nomads.Nation4 күн бұрын
💪
@Lead_Foot4 ай бұрын
I like the vivid interior colors. Makes it a very high contrast background to make it easy to spot things even in lower light conditions.
@Nomads.Nation4 ай бұрын
agreed! It's just the particular shade of blue I'm not as sure about
@CigarLawyerLife9 ай бұрын
I have had this bag since it came out and love it. The hi viz blue interior is great and a nice change from orange and grey. The bag carries both my 14” MacBook Pro and my 12.9” iPad Pro. The magnetic key chain and s also great.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear! I def think it’s a great bag for the right person/packout
@cgazlan9 ай бұрын
I always wear this sling on the back... And I love the blueeeee
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@TheLimhammett9 ай бұрын
The alternatives section of the video is seriously underrated ❤
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
that's awesome to hear, thank you! we are very proud of that section and put a ton of thought into making sure the alternatives are closely associated with the pack we are reviewing, while also bringing something new to the table
@proodscot9 ай бұрын
Blue is great for a work bag - bolder than grey but understated enough and provides the required contrast.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Good point!
@mktzmi28507 ай бұрын
As someone who owns the original Bravo Max (non v2) that I backed from the kickstarter and it's my ultimate EDC, a few differences from the v2 but all in all the same, but as someone who travels with a tablet almost ALL the time this is the perfect size. The blue interior lining is something you don't really notice much after a while if you love blue. But if you don't like the colour, they have the colours iirc. I also have the normal Bravo X sling (non max) quite a significant size difference there. And I also have a Peak Design Sling 10L. All of which I switch in between depending on what I'm doing, where I'm going and how much or how big the items I'm bringing. As a person who carries a beefy tablet all the time, 10L is the ideal size for EDC for me.
@Nomads.Nation7 ай бұрын
💯
@CrispyTuckley9 ай бұрын
Another great review, Aaron--I own and love this bag. I like the blue interior. I have so many orange interiors.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Thanks dude ! And yes the blue interior is def unique and refreshing in many ways
@backslashio16 күн бұрын
Really like this bag (don't own it), can easily fit a giant iPad Pro, a water bottle & some other gear without requiring the usual backpack. I do wish it had some kind of compression system to reduce the "bulk" and I don't like how Alpaka implements the straps for their addons whether you want them or not - kinda stuck with it and loses some style points. I'd say its almost the perfect bag for study/someone who just needs to carry tech gear yet perhaps not an everyday sling.
@Nomads.Nation15 күн бұрын
Good points!
@balotv43179 ай бұрын
I think the blue color is fine, but I prefer the orange internal color, and maybe the green exterior, but I think that's a limited edition version of this bag
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Love me a green exterior
@user-cb5ue7ex2n9 ай бұрын
I’m digging the blue. Better than the flaming orange
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Nice!
@ikedewinter12137 ай бұрын
Thing I like the most is the price to quality ratio for what you get it's a real deal
@Nomads.Nation7 ай бұрын
agreed, Alpaka is bringing a lot of value to the table
@TheLimhammett6 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron. Thanks to your review, I’ve finally bought this sling. I kinda appreciate your detailed review especially about the zippers jingling. Initially, I thought you were just being nitpicky but oh boy, the zippers jinggling does get annoying after sometime 😂
@Nomads.Nation6 ай бұрын
It’s a bit nitpicky but also true haha
@osivkos9 ай бұрын
Just ordered and waiting for it ! Can't wait to test drive ! Love the blue 👌
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
+1 for the blue!
@osivkos9 ай бұрын
💪
@TLhike5 күн бұрын
Lot of companies are going to magnetic straps & closures but having fam members w medical devices rare earth mags are a no go!! Hope aer keeps the old school duraflex for future. Great review tho luv channel!!
@Nomads.Nation5 күн бұрын
never thought of that before, thanks for sharing!
@TLhike4 күн бұрын
I know its a small minority but its a concern. Good luck on FYRO looks really cool! Cant wait for sling as well! Peace
@Nomads.Nation4 күн бұрын
@@TLhike cheers!
@GreginLA184 ай бұрын
Thank you excellent. Bravo! It’s like a ginormous fanny pack. I don’t mind the blue. It’s much better than some other companies that I’ve seen that puts a bright orange inside the bag. Would I have liked a darker shade of blue inside perhaps yes, but I guess when it’s in the dark room, you can see inside the bag better and that’s probably the main purpose why it’s so bright so you don’t have to shine a flash to see what’s in there.
@Nomads.Nation4 ай бұрын
exactly
@unfi67988 ай бұрын
Is there a word for someone who feel disturb with danglers & jingle zippers.? Blue is cool. Great presentation mate. Also love the t-shirt, Perth Heat is doing well. Cheers AR & Team.
@Nomads.Nation8 ай бұрын
Go Heat!
@atNguyen-yt8ey8 ай бұрын
I have been using one since early 2022. A great bag for me, easily packed with all of my daily essentials. Just for reference, I work as a software engineer, so my essentials include a laptop (14inch Macbook) + charger, ipad mini, some pens and a small notebook, a power bank, wallet and keys. Sometimes I bring my Nintedo Switch too.
@Nomads.Nation8 ай бұрын
awesome to hear!
@brndzdg9 ай бұрын
Just saw your video and I have had the Bravo Sling Max during their Kickstarter period. Got the blue interior, which is really nice, and a lot of HUB accessories. It is currently my favorite EDC sling even if it's a bit bigger than other slings (I tend to bring a lot of stuff). Fits my laptop, tablet, umbrella, power banks, and some other essentials easily. One issue is the wear and tear on the YKK zippers' rubber starting to peel. I think it is quite common to these kinds of aqua guard zippers though. Hope that I can get a future iteration of the Bravo Sling Max if ever I need to retire my current one.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear, thank you!
@mannykhan77522 ай бұрын
Great review. This is exactly what I'm looking for.
@Nomads.Nation2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jerrywilliams4085 ай бұрын
Just received the X-Pac version today. Can't wait to put this to the test.
@Nomads.Nation5 ай бұрын
keep us posted!
@toddcastaldi65369 ай бұрын
Alpaka’s black & orange is my jam, so I’d have to go with the limited edition version. I’m with you, I’m not feeling the blue interior.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
I like the idea of the blue, but the implementation just didn’t work for me - but others seem to love it, so it’s just a taste thing
@Soupie622 ай бұрын
Never mind laptops - my tablet is a Tab S8 Ultra, at 8.3" x 12.9". That size eliminates a LOT of bag options.
@Nomads.Nation2 ай бұрын
fo sho!
@amymoore62188 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this blue interior!!
@Nomads.Nation8 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@zZKableZz6 ай бұрын
You can Fit a steam deck with the Jsaux case and cover AND an Ipad pro m2 11 inch. As well as power banks and other things. Great sling
@Nomads.Nation6 ай бұрын
thanks for that!
@AutoYoung9 ай бұрын
I own this bag and love the blue. It’s great. I’m missing the issue with it…
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
No issue at all, just a taste preference
@AutoYoung9 ай бұрын
@@Nomads.Nation I think issue was the wrong term. But I just meant from a bag standpoint being high visibility on the inside it does the job…
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
@@AutoYoung agreed! Very functional
@markymark76192 ай бұрын
I’ve had this bag for over a year it’s a great bag but sometimes I need more than 10L so I have a couple sing bags for when I need a bit more space.
@Nomads.Nation2 ай бұрын
💪🏻
@robert.sec29 ай бұрын
Wish I'd been able to grab the limited green version of this one, with the orange interior. I don't know what it is about that blue that makes it feel so wrong; like, it's bright, so it's functional, helping you see you gear. It's a nice compliment to the grey. It's a pretty blue. But for whatever reason, when I see pictures, I'm like, yeah, that's one of the worst design choices you could have made here. In practice, extremely garish.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Totally agree. In theory it should work, but in practice it just doesn’t imo
@morganbowden30059 ай бұрын
Blue interior is okay and it is a good looking shade of blue. However I think orange or gray interior would have made the bag feel more premium.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
I agree. I like the idea of the blue, but in implementation it’s just… not really working for me
@willp16539 ай бұрын
My Xpac version came in a few days ago. I'm debating returning it. While it is orange inside I actually wouldn't mind the blue (its different). The problem is the...beef. I'm more plant focused and yeah, everything just feels a tad too thicc. That top compartment not unzipping all the way is not great too. I wanted a minimal laptop/tech bag for coffee shop visits so the Bellroy Via Workbag (briefcase) still fits the idea very nicely if not a tad boring. Maybe I will check out the Aer alternative you mentioned though.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Thicc has its pros - lots more padding/protection for tech gear/camera gear/steam deck. But it also feels…. thicc lol
@j.b.19039 ай бұрын
I saw a review of a bag from a company called Monarc that they simply call “the Sling.” I thought it looked really intriguing as a minimal laptop tech bag that doesn’t tip over into a backpack - I probably would have picked it up if I hadn’t just bought a Tomtoc bag that is very similar and fills that same role (it’s not a type of bag I need very often, I’m usually fine carrying a larger EDC backpack). So I can’t vouch for it personally, but if you want a sling that fits a laptop and keeps the size minimal while also having a lot of pro features, I’d recommend giving that Monarc bag a look. Edit: Just saw that Aaron did a review of this bag six months ago! Maybe just watch that. 😂
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
@@j.b.1903 great call, I've reviewed it, great sling
@bryanfunk41519 ай бұрын
I had this. It was a great design. I had hoped to use it for a personal travel bag for travel. It was too small for that use.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Could be a great personal travel bag, just depends on how much gear you have
@georgeseriani24827 ай бұрын
No blue my bravo sling max v2 is mcb with a blaze orange interor use it everyday made with xpac X50!!
@Nomads.Nation7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@jonuiuc9 ай бұрын
One thing I never liked much about the alpaka straps that have the padding sewn on, is that I can't get the "short" side short enough. I'd like to have that end higher on my back (like on a chrome, defy, or greenrroom shoulder bag/sling) but as you show, unless you wear it lower down your back there is too much length and the padded part ends up over your chest. Pity this one has the magnetic shoulder mounts, if it had big 1.5" g hooks the DSPTCH padded strap could be subbed in. Thats what I used on my Alpaka tech brief when I had it, the strap that came with that had the same issue.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
I’ve heard those DSPTCH shoulder straps are great… or is it Defy I’m thinking of? 🤔
@jonuiuc9 ай бұрын
@@Nomads.Nation Its probably the DEFY strap you heard about. The defy straps are probably the best ones I've tried. The DSPTCH strap just happened to use the same G-Hooks as the alpaka.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
@@jonuiuc that's right, I've heard a lot about that strap haha. I haven't reviewed anything by either DEFY or DSPTCH - hoping to soon
@teddytjhie24579 ай бұрын
Aaron, you should review the new Black Ember Grip Sling!
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
It’s in my possession! Hoping to get a review live in early 2024
@evgeniydeus81379 ай бұрын
I'm a big dude, 186 cm and quite wide, and for me the default strap is too short. Good thing Alpaka sells an extended version of that strap. Bad thing it's extra $30 out of my pocket...
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Not ideal, but better than nothing
@evgeniydeus81379 ай бұрын
@@Nomads.NationYeah, otherwise I would've been bummed. With light closes the shortness of the strap is okay, barely acceptable, but the winter is coming and with winter jacket it gets downright uncomfortable - tested it today.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
@@evgeniydeus8137winter is coming
@PalmBeachDog6 ай бұрын
I was interested in a review of this bag. But all it really did was remind me of how much I love my Aer Travel sling 2.
@Nomads.Nation6 ай бұрын
The Travel Sling feels a lot bigger but also is more comfortable imo
@kevy12476 күн бұрын
Same inner color tone to Thule bags
@Nomads.Nation6 күн бұрын
Good to know!
@kaci00983 ай бұрын
It seems that the padding kf the shoulder strap stays on chest instead of shoulder?? Is it adjustable?
@peachypound61086 ай бұрын
The blue is supposed to be for high visibility
@Nomads.Nation6 ай бұрын
Agreed, I just don’t think it looks great.
@georgeseriani24827 ай бұрын
I never notice the jingle
@Nomads.Nation7 ай бұрын
I’m OCD lol
@JamesDerousselle8 ай бұрын
Would this be good for a digital nomad? I’m heading to Bangkok in Feb 2024
@Nomads.Nation8 ай бұрын
If you want a messenger for sure! But I always prefer a backpack for comfort
@JamesDerousselle8 ай бұрын
@@Nomads.Nation yo respect bruh. Your content is so dope. I’m soaking it all in as I plan to be out of the US all 2024.
@Nomads.Nation8 ай бұрын
@@JamesDerousselle thanks dude! Glad you found it helpful and best of luck with your epic travels 💪
@wick3dheathen6 ай бұрын
that sling looks like a lunch pale your parents take to an amusement park XD
@Nomads.Nation6 ай бұрын
lol you're not wrong
@algergonzalez3 ай бұрын
Now we know why they used this type of bag. Seems to be a great buy.
@Nomads.Nation3 ай бұрын
@@algergonzalez 💯
@crazycrazysnakeman9 ай бұрын
Just watched the go sling review and you said the interior was too dark. You don’t like this one either
@windeljrgarciano289 ай бұрын
I share the same view as him. I have the go sling mini. But really wish there's another interior colour. For this, the blue just doesn't work out for me. Hahaha
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Both get the job done - but dark interiors are too dark and this blue looks a bit cheap to me. I’m usually a fan of gray or cream interiors, or orange sometimes
@proodscot9 ай бұрын
Is not the best - not big enough for a laptop. I have a 13 inch laptop and found I had to empty large items from the bag to get the laptop out. Shame because I love the form factor. I replaced it with an Aer travel sling.
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Yea the space is pretty compromised/tight. A laptop will fit, but getting out can be a struggle
@kphshot47106 ай бұрын
would it fit a 15inch laptop?
@Nomads.Nation6 ай бұрын
Don’t have one so can’t say - please reach out to Alpaka customer support and let us know what they say 🙏🏽
@eitanlahyani19 ай бұрын
Hospital blue! That’s a heavy NO mate ;)
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
Not my favorite either lol
@boshuawin780010 күн бұрын
This is not a sling. This is a messenger bag
@Nomads.Nation10 күн бұрын
bring it up with Alpaka and their naming conventions lol
@GenuineArticle714 ай бұрын
@ 3:22 "super controversial blue color" -really??
@Nomads.Nation4 ай бұрын
in the small Carry Community, yes. In the larger world in general, absolutely not. 😂
@GenuineArticle714 ай бұрын
@@Nomads.Nation Although i'm an owner of this bag and never use it for a host of reason not covered in this video, using as a tech' bag the blue makes it easy to see gear as most action cameras, batteries, etc are made black.
@Nomads.Nation4 ай бұрын
@@GenuineArticle71 agreed! It's not the functionality of the blue, but the specific hue of blue that is controversial. Many people are not fans (check the comments)
@jeffkogler11703 ай бұрын
I love the blue. It's actually a bit richer than the colour I see on the video on my laptop. I purchased on sale this morning. I have other Alpaka bags and like the brand.
@matteugenio9 ай бұрын
Aaron, you described this sling extremely accurately - BEEFY 🥩
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
🐮
@KFG7215 ай бұрын
Faux = “fo” 😊
@Nomads.Nation5 ай бұрын
fo sho
@321southtube2 ай бұрын
It's blue. If you don't like it... don't get it. Lighten up. If you want to shell out mucho so everyone can have the interior color, they must have then drop more to get that. It's blue...deal with it or move on.
@Nomads.Nation2 ай бұрын
word
@tonyc1688aable8 ай бұрын
Honest opinion, to me this is an ugly bag……😅 I saw your other video and went to bought an aer day sling 3 max. Great buy.
@Nomads.Nation8 ай бұрын
glad to help!
@norseworx7 ай бұрын
Dude that blue material is awful - Fyro AVOID please and thank you lol
@Nomads.Nation7 ай бұрын
Yea not my cup of tea either lol
@jemfalor9 ай бұрын
this is too big for a sling bag
@Nomads.Nation9 ай бұрын
technically its more like a sling/messenger fusion, but I agree, I'd much rather wear a small backpack