Boring, but awesome. Minaal Daily Bag. BACKPACK REVIEW
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Күн бұрынThis is probably one of the more boring looking backpacks that I have ever reviewed. But it is one of the most functional ones.
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This video is not sponsored nor did I receive any money. While I sometimes get bags for free, I have to pay custom fees, shipping fees and all my videos have lots of production costs (e.g. software and musicrights). Therefore I invest my own money into all of these videos and I have no intention to be biased towards a product or company. All opinions in this video are my own unless stated otherwise.
HOW I REVIEW:
As you might know from my „How I make a buying decision“ video: Rather than just looking at the pros, I like to evaluate the cons or flaws of an item and then evaluate if I can live with them. That is why in my video reviews I concentrate more on the cons of an item rather than going over all the features. Therefore everything shown is just a fraction of all the points that go into the verdict and score of an item.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A QUICKLOOK AND A REVIEW:
A Quicklook usually covers pre-production units or items that I only used for a short period of time. While Reviews cover final items that I have reviewed intensively.
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@PackingLess 4 жыл бұрын
Funny how you seemed to dislike it for being 'plain'. I actually LOVE the minimal designed bags that blend in and have no logos or minimal logos.
@chozen_juan 4 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of us just want the quality look and feel to go along with the large price tags that come with many of these high end bags. Feels kind of lame if I pay a lot for something and it has sort of a mediocre look to it.
@nathangriff6862 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for yet another excellent review. I like the bag and I particularly like the 'boring' aspect as this doesn't attract attention like some of my other gear. I really appreciate your getting the review done in much less than ten minutes, too, Bo. Nicely done.
@hhoebeke1 4 жыл бұрын
Liked this bag in use from the start, not too big so I should not get too heavy. The look fits in most environments and use cases. Can also be used as an over the shoulder bag (fabric loops to attach strap). The material picks up dirt quite easily though...
@robertjohnstone5913 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review. I would have overlooked this "plain" bag, but now I'm going to give it some serious consideration for my fist bag of 2020
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Rob
@thewarlus76 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bo, i love your reviews and i love using this bag. I have been waiting for you you to notice it and give us a review. It is and awesome bag and i agree, it could seem boring, but once you have it you rarely want to use any other.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate. Yes, I was pretty much surprised as well. As I mentioned in the video, at first I was rather underwhelmed to start using it, but once I used it I started to love the bag.
@mrcvry 3 жыл бұрын
Only a few backpacks are looking also good in briefcase mode. A plain and functional look is an advantage. Fancy and fashionable means it is out of date in the next season. 😉
@ferreiraleo 4 жыл бұрын
That looks pretty decent in my opinion. It's just too pricey, tho
@SS-pu6vg 4 жыл бұрын
My fav bag ever. I've tried a few others that have come out but always end up returning to the Minaal Daily. It just feels right and is so well thought out. Works perfectly with my set up. Love the ability to tuck the sternum strap in place and the quick access is perfect
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with the bag, Scott
@p.k.8653 4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a SALZEN backpack review. Especially the SALZEN Triplete
@lordofgraphite 4 жыл бұрын
This is a dangerously nice bag, I'm even overlooking the lack of bottle sidepouch
@PackVoyager 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! I have had the Minaal daily for about a month or two and I love the thoughtful design and overall functionality. However, it is not the most comfortable bag to wear and picks up a lot of dust. I would recommend, as you point out, this bag for a work type environment.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Carlo!
@dennisnguyen555 4 жыл бұрын
Will you be reviewing the black ember forge by any chance? I’d really like to know your opinion!
@stephenchavez1 4 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me about that amazing filing cabinet next to your Apple tower. What brand is that
@johanarmstrong 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please check out the Ozuko “The urban” backpack? it’s quite new and it seems really interesting and stylist with its options to change its capacity to 25, 30 and 40L
@cdgerston 4 жыл бұрын
I've used this bag off and on for a couple of years. I kind of like the under-stated look. And the bag is very flexible. It's good for basic everyday carry, travel and work, but when I have to carry my camera gear as a part of my normal carry, I reach for a different bag.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with the bag, Curt! 😉✌️
@outrou-manga-club 4 жыл бұрын
So cool your boots!!
@aaronv7820 3 жыл бұрын
Love the look of this bag
@Jelloc 4 жыл бұрын
Why am I watching this on my commute on the train while wearing my Minaal Daily 😂🤣. Great review! I do agree that it does look abit more plain than the many other stylish options out there, but I keep finding myself going back to this pack because of its well thought out functionality and organisation. After some time, you do begin to appreciate that it has its own charm in a certain way to in regards to looks.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. 😉
@user-dx2gj6jh7i 4 жыл бұрын
Ordered this bag because of this review.
@sng2225 4 жыл бұрын
Ho Bo, Thanks for another great video. The functionality appears great and I actually do not mind the look - in fact I actually quite like it. I do like a top grab handle but if I didn't I would cut it off! Looking at it I might consider it for a one bag carry though my preference is about 25-30 litres for that purpose. For a daily work bag I find that I don't like clamshell opening (opposite for one bag travel). This is because of space really as I don't want to lay the bag down to open it in the office or in public spaces where everyone can see the contents of the bag such as expensive noise cancelling headphones etc or my lunch. Also I want my work bag to stand up on end which this bag doesn't look like it can?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate. And thanks for sharing your opinion. That's a very interesting point in regards to clamshell in public or office spaces. Never actually thought of it that way. Obviously, you can just half open the zippers of a clamshell and treat the bag like a toploading, but there is still the chance of the bag opening completely due to the weight of the contents and gravity. Therefore I totally understand your point. The Minaal needs to lean against a desk to stand up, so I usually just lay it flat on the ground
@notesandfragments 4 жыл бұрын
I got their new Rolltop backpack via the Kickstarter and it is an amazing daily carry bag. Get your hands on that and do a review. I currently switch between the Minaal Roll Top and the Bellroy Classic Backpack....both in black. Both highly functional and streamlined.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
The Rolltop does look pretty good. Would love to check it out
@bikecommuter24 4 жыл бұрын
It would make a nice Commuter-Office bag, I have seen this bag before and it should be for what they cost. You look like got the same weather we have in Los Angeles its 44 ° F/ 11°C with rain on the way.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
It's even colder. We had around 5°C and below for the last few days.
@pr0grammed393 4 жыл бұрын
I like the filmy look to your videos
@mattes4296 4 жыл бұрын
I had that bag a few years too, but sold it last year. Organization is realy good and as I worked the bag was great, as I did not need to carry as much as I need to carry now for university. It could handle the amount I carry, but under that weight te straps became super uncomfortable for me. Also I did not like the zips. They have these extra holes to attach them to aech other with a lock to prevent pickpockets. But because the material is so thin, the zippers often overturned themselves and it was a pain to close that main compartement sometimes.
@mileusna 4 жыл бұрын
I own the bag for a while now and for me the big downer is upper handle which is narrow and thin. Since it is a bacpack and not a suitcase, I would love to grab it from the top, not from the side. I would love to switch places of those handles, then it would be perfect. :)
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
I see. The "problem" with top handles for me personally is my own hight. Usually a bag is really close to the ground whenever I use a top handle, which is why I prefer sidehandles. So to me this is the perfect combination of top and side handle. But I can see why you would prefer it the other way around
@user-gu6ll3nv5o 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Bo! Thank you for all your great reviews, for sure subscribed on YT and IG! I watched almost everything from your YT channel))) I keep my choice on RFF Battalion 24h, didn't find review on your channel, but hope it will be good)) what do you think?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate. Yes, the battalion is high on my wishlist. Really hope to review it in the future
@pengu470 4 жыл бұрын
I love this bag to pieces. I just hate that it picks up dust like crazy LOL.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Mine picks up dust pretty wuickly, but it is also pretty easy to brush of in my experience
@mrcvry 4 жыл бұрын
They had the best kickstarter videos ever!
@geraldmcmullon2465 4 жыл бұрын
4 years ago! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsh0pJSXxrCZo6s.html
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah. I remember those videos. I really love when people don't take themselves too seriously.
@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah 3 жыл бұрын
The "Office Functional" look is a plus for me. I have been thinking about the Mystery Ranch 3 way, but I think it's too complex. I will forget what's in the bag... I have been thinking about the Goruck GR1 for simplicity, but your comment that it does not sit easily on it's bottom is a problem. back in the day we had RETAIL STORES to figure this stuff out... But now we also have more (and better) stuff and features.. I am still using my $20 East pack from back in the day... ...20 years ago I think! IMHO
@Dedalus11973 4 жыл бұрын
I have the bag, have been using it for the past 2 years. Only really negative thing for me is the disgracefully bad water resistance, even with a small amount of rain your stuff will be soaked unless you use the rain cover. Minaal could have used a better coating for its bag to make it at least water resistant if not waterproof.
@geraldmcmullon2465 4 жыл бұрын
Design follows function. It makes no statement of its own on the outside but some nicely thought out features inside. Good review, like the backpack compact effective and useful :)
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
"Design follows function" is the better description than my "Form follows function" ;-) Thanks, Gerald.
@_krakra_ 4 жыл бұрын
@Bo what is the black jacket you wearing? Alchemy rain coat? What do you use as insulation jacket in case of cold?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
That's the Alchemy Equipment AEM105. You can see it in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpOIprSXsq6WmWw.html For insulation I wear a patagonia nano puff jacket. At the moment it is pretty cold, so I wear two patagonias underneath.
@anthonycastillo2255 4 жыл бұрын
Kinda reminds me of the Nazca 24L from cotopaxi.
@rocioiribe5841 4 жыл бұрын
I prefer minimal than boring. 😉 i love this backpack! The reason for me is that i prefer to go for this style of very minimal "pack any way you want" backpack rather than a super tech/ultra organization heavy. Bags that are that way seem cumbersome and don't allow flexibility if you don't pack exactly how it's layout is in my opinion. Great video!
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
I 100% agree with you. I prefer simple layouts that adapt to my packing style. However, a certain amount of compartments is needed, especially "in a horizontal way". Mesh compartments or slots that keep stuff at the top, help a lot to distribute everything inside. But too many pockets overwhelm me as well. This bag to me has the right amount of compartments in a way.
@warpedone2 4 жыл бұрын
Link too purchase?
@in0711 4 жыл бұрын
nice review. one question though: what coat are you wearing at the 1:40min mark? looks awesome
@classicdice21 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like the Alchemy Equipment AEM105 Performance Rain Coat.
@sng2225 4 жыл бұрын
@@classicdice21 Yes I believe that is correct. Bo actually mentioned it in one of his older videos
@rocioiribe5841 4 жыл бұрын
Even i want it. Looks so sleek.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Classic Dice is correct. It's the AEM105. You can see it in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fpOIprSXsq6WmWw.html
@Hermetic_ 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect review
@Hermetic_ 4 жыл бұрын
3:14 Good info. Showing how it fits under seat in front on a plane.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike. However, thats a seat inside a train here in Germany. But I believe that the bag would fit underneath an airplane seat as well.
@AsuraiGaming 4 жыл бұрын
You know we.liking this at the start! Hopefully you can also check out the PYGTech Onemo backpack! :D
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate! I haven't heard of that bag before, but I will google it ;-)
@AsuraiGaming 4 жыл бұрын
@@Youknowthebo hoping you're able to get one of those! They're pretty tight and I'm curious to see what you think of them! Definitely an opponent of peakdesign, Lowepro and other camera bag brands! 😁
@chromiumgrivoise 4 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use your bags as daypacks while travelling? Either in the cities or even short hikes?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean if I use a carry on bag as a Daypack for just running around the city?
@SmallWorldBigThings 4 жыл бұрын
What has happened with colors on this video? Looks like black is replaced with a gray color :/
@meloncolic 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bo, if you had to take one bag for life which one would would pick? Just wondering
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
That's a really good question, that is really difficult to answer. I have so many different use cases (edc, gym, riding a motorcycle and more) and every usecase needs a different bag
@jaspalriat6001 4 жыл бұрын
What is that small orange case in the backpack ??
@cbmontreal 4 жыл бұрын
Jaspal Riat Trakke
@stephenquirk3604 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. It’s a minimalist bag so it may be boring to some who aren’t into minimal design. I personally love this bag. Just one last comment whatever filter you used to make this video isn’t improving the viewer experience. Thanks for the video though.
@andrewhaynalcasel3200 4 жыл бұрын
Iron rangers review would be nice too 🔥
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
I might think about it. Could be an interesting video
@GaryHorn 4 жыл бұрын
I like your boots. What brand?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Those are red wings iron Rangers
@donniemacneil3804 4 жыл бұрын
What is that song in the beginning?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
I get all my songs from epidemic sounds. I need to check my project file for the songs name. Will let you know asap
@VanillaRinger 4 жыл бұрын
Bo, what's the name/brand of the little orange pouch at minute :58?
@collinhayle 4 жыл бұрын
Trakke Foulden pouch trakke.co.uk/products/foulden-packing-cubes?variant=14646918840386
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Collin is correct. That is a Trakke Pouch. You can see it in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ophpfq1irarMfGQ.html
@howohowo8481 4 жыл бұрын
This bag with different material like 1680D will be a killer bag!
@Kobk.e 3 жыл бұрын
is 1680D a much better material than the one they used here? I'm between some Aer bags with 1680D and this one, and I think they picked this material on this one for the lightweight
@timbutler2482 4 жыл бұрын
what are those red and white nike shoes?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Those are Nike AirForce1 Mid top
@songpholaungkapipattanacha649 4 жыл бұрын
I like the look of no non sense of this bag. It would look more slick if it comes in jet black.
@kntwing23 4 жыл бұрын
i have to use it before giving my approve of the pack.. i don't need that big size back pack?
@davidvavra9113 3 жыл бұрын
A grey bag for the greyman
@joshuamadread3678 4 жыл бұрын
Still rocking your gr1?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Not as much as I used to. But that's basically because I test so many bags, that I rarely has the opportunity to switch back to older bags
@MohdAdrian 4 жыл бұрын
Does it pick up dog hair more than other bags?
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
It does show dirt and dust quickly, but it is easily to brush of. And it is not a hair magnet.
@patricklerigolleur7891 4 жыл бұрын
Nice boots, by the way :-)
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Patrick
@xXAlexizationXx 4 жыл бұрын
@@Youknowthebo What boots were they?
@amie704 4 жыл бұрын
IDK, it's a little spendy. Kinda like the Goruck GR1 better. :-/
@SteezyG 3 жыл бұрын
yo this is a good review and a nice bag but $250?!?! bro ill pass on that!
@MiladJPanah 4 жыл бұрын
Moin Bo, ich hab Dir auf Linked-In eine Anfrage gesendet. Beste Grüße aus Eimsbüttel.
@stuartmooreis 4 жыл бұрын
I think you missed the biggest negative. IT'S $250!!! Big price for a small bag.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
It's a high pricetag. However, considering the build quality, the Efficiency of all of the features and considering all of the stuff you can fit into such a small formfactor, I believe this to be a justified price IMHO.
@nathangriff6862 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for yet another excellent review. I like the bag and I particularly like the 'boring' aspect as this doesn't attract attention like some of my other gear. I really appreciate your getting the review done in much less than ten minutes, too, Bo. Nicely done.
@Youknowthebo 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Nathan. And I agree, the toned down look is almost stealthy in a way.
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