Ich habe mir den Tropicfeel Shelter bestellt und ausgiebig getestet. Bestellt hatte ich den Shelter, das Daypack und das Toiletry Bag. Zu mir, damit man das ganze in etwa nachvollziehen kann: Männlich, 165 groß, athletisch/muskulös und langjährige Erfahrung als Backpacker (mehrmals den Jakobsweg in Spanien gelaufen, langjährige Backpacking Reisen in aller Welt). Hier ist mein kompaktes Feedback dazu: ## Shelter ## Pro: -Material und Verarbeitung sind wirklich sehr hochwertig -Ich mag das Konzept und die Möglichkeiten Dinge an den Rucksack anbringen zu können* -Die Optik ist auch echt top (Geschmackssache) -Dass der Rucksack so kompakt ist und auch nicht viel Schnicksack dran ist wie übermäßig lange Bänder -Das Gewicht in Anbetracht der Größe -Die Flexibilität den Rucksack von 30L auf über 66L aufbohren zu können* -Das Clamshell Prinzip wodurch man gut an z. B. sein Notebook kommt** Neutral: -Schade dass die Rückseite mit dem Notebookfach nicht so gestaltet ist wie bei dem Shell. Es ist ziemlich pragmatisch und auch nicht mega gut gepolstert** -Befestigt man das Daypack vorne dran, ist das nicht ganz so fest am Shelter angebunden und hängt ein wenig durch -Das Rückenteil ist schon sehr hart. Hier kann ich mir vorstellen, dass das auf Dauer am Rücken scheuert und weh tut Kontra: -Das größte Kontra und Ausschluss Kriterium sind wirklich die Schultergurte. Ich weiß nicht ob jemand das in der Entwicklung mal getestet hat, aber die sind so dünn, dass man den Rucksack quasi nur ohne Beladung nutzen kann. Ich habe den Rucksack getestet mit einem Gewicht von 7-17 Kilo, aber es tut nach einer kurzen Tragezeit einfach nur weh. Und ich bin da nicht zimperlich. Auch ist der Stoff an den Schultergurten sehr grob, wodurch man den Rucksack auch nicht so einfach in einem warmen Land mit einem Tanktop tragen kann. Leider bringen dann auch die Erweiterungen nichts, wenn man den Rucksack nicht tragen kann**. -Der Hüftgurt ist genau so wenig gepolstert und viel zu klein -Die fordere Tasche, die Seitentaschen und die kleinen Taschen kann man quasi nicht nutzen, wenn der Rucksack voll ist. Maximal passt da der Reisepass zwischen, aber sogar bei einem Buch war's das schon. Folglich hat man nur das Hauptfach um Dinge zu verstauen. -Nutzt man den Rolltop oben, kann man die Seitentaschen oben nicht nutzen, da dort die Gurte vom Rolltop rüber gehen. Wieso man die nicht weiter oben angebracht hat, verstehe ich nicht -Hat man den Rucksack auf dem Rücken und den Hüftgurt um, knackt die Unterseite vom Rückenteil immer wieder rein. Diese ist nicht so robust gestaltet und passt sich dadurch immer wieder der Bewegung an. Dadurch gibt es immer wieder so ein knackendes Geräusch -Abschließend der Preis. Mit ein paar Attachements ist man bei dem Rucksack schon bei über 350 €. Fazit: Sehr hochwertiger Rucksack, der leider in seinen Kern Features versagt. Was nützt mir ein Rucksack, den ich weder richtig beladen noch tragen kann. ## Daypack ## Pro: -Sieht echt gut aus -Viel Platz im inneren -Straps vorne um außen noch was zu befestigen Neutral: -Material wirkt recht hochwertig -Gummiartiger und starker Geruch innen (verfliegt evtl. mit der Zeit) -Kleine Tasche für Notebook, die aber mitunter zu klein ist Kontra: -Verarbeitung an den Schultergurten ist katastrophal. Ich hatte an beiden Seiten so eine heftige Schnittkante, dass die mega gekratzt hat -Ganz nett dass die Schultergurte mit den gleichen Metallhacken befestigt sind wie überall. Nett auch die Werbung die eine Person am Strand in Tank Top zeigt. Aber hat das Prinzip mal irgendjemand ausprobiert? Die Hacken scheiden bei einem Tanktop gut in die Haut und machen das tragen unmöglich -Die Schultergurte sind viel zu dick. Bei so einem dünnen Hecht wie in der Werbung macht das ja Sinn. Aber sobald man auch nur ein wenig Muskeln auf der Brust hat, war's das Fazit: Tolle Idee, aber wie auch der Shelter technischen Versagen auf ganzer Linie ## Toiletry Bag ## Pro: -Anordnung der Fächer -Spiegel -Das abnehmbare Beutelchen -Möglichkeit den Beutel anzuhängen -Trennung der Fächer Neutral: -Ich weiß noch nicht ob der Beutel beim Flughafen durchgeht, da er nicht richtig durchsichtig ist -Mit Inhalt kann man den Beutel schwer zu machen Kontra: -Verarbeitung wirkt billig und dem Preis nicht angemessen -Der Preis -Der Spiegel in der Tasche ist äußerst empfindlich. Nachdem ich das Plastik entfernt hatte, waren bereits Kratzer darauf. Und nachdem ich ihn mit einem weichen Handtuch gereinigt habe (das gleiche, das ich für meine Brille benutze), hatte ich unglaubliche Kratzer auf der Oberfläche. Ich habe noch nie etwas gesehen, das so empfindlich ist! -Auf meiner Backpacking Reise durch Süd-Ost-Asien ist der Spiegel bereits nach 5 Wochen kaputt gegangen. Nutze die Tasche nun ohne Spiegel weiter Fazit: Das Täschchen habe ich behalten, da ich für meine Bedürfnisse kein anderes auf dem Markt bisher gefunden habe. Ich würde allerdings nicht den vollen Preis dafür ausgehen Gesamtfazit: Tolle Marke, tolles Marketing, teilweise hochwertige Produkte. Auch die Präsentation ist super. Aber ich frage mich ernsthaft, ob irgendjemand diese Produkte mal praktisch genutzt oder getestet hat. Was das eigentlich Kern Thema (Rucksack) angeht, sind die leider absolut nicht zu gebrauchen.

Legends! I am so excited for this addition to my nomading experience. Thank you to the Tropicfeel team for making something so gangsta, AND sustainable to our gorgeous planet

I think I fell in love with this backpack!

I'm glad you finally made the water bottle pockets more stretchy. That's one of the only things I really hate about my Hive backpack. They just don't fit bottles. The Nest also has a more clever design

just received mine today, it's awesome

I won one at your giveaway 🎉🎉 Thank you guys so much! I’m so excited for it to arrive. The design is perfect

VERY PROMISING PRODUCT!

Amazing concept, I was thinking last 3 days if I will buy it or not.. If I would travel a lot I would buy it. Or if I could imagine that for everyday use, I would also spend that money, but I cant imagine to go to supermarket and open the whole backpack from the back. The standard opening from the top is the only thing what is missing from perfection from my eyes. Desing also great, good job

I got to say you guys are wizards of bags.

Definitely a very versatile backpack! Kudos to the team on their innovative ideas. But given that the bag opens clam shell w the zippers so close to the backpanel i am apprehensive about how heavy the bag can be load out before the zippers give way....hmm

I would totally buy this! But the video does not cover size. I am a 5 ft 2 inches petite girl. It could be great to show how the bag fits on short people.

Wow, a pinnacle of your designs so far

I would immediately order the complete set if the daypack could be used as a camera backpack. Of course, not a big DSLR set with 800mm lens, but a mirrorless set with appropriate travel lenses, a pocket for a water bottle on the side and a little extra space for a rain jacket or something to eat. There is simply no travel backpack for photographers that can hold luggage AND camera. You can only ever take one of each. The basic modular concept of this backpack would be perfect for that. In theory. In practice, unfortunately, this does not work again.

For any bag upwards of 200$ I feel like a lifetime warranty should be in place, otherwise, the moving parts are a liability. The modularity of this bag at the expense of fabric strength is a key one, and one that people should consider when thinking about this bag! Btw, warranty is of 2 years from purchase. So second hand buyers, be aware.

Love the bag idea, debating whether to get it for 3 month backpacking. However as a short female I have doubts the hip strap would actually hit my hip. I saw some pictures where one could see the fit was off on the female model. Can you provide measurements how “long “ the back panel fit is?

This bag looks like it could be really amazing, I just wish that there was a more detailed video of the bag specifics, maybe a good video going through the inside of the bag? Using the lighter colored bag would probably help to detail certain aspects of the bag as the black on black is hard to see.

This bag seems really cool. I'm definitely going to look more into it. I love how versatile it is going easily from 30L to 66L. Really good work there and in going to look into that shelf system. I think the biggest question that never gets answered in these bag reviews and reveals is how comfortable these bags are to carry. If you load that thing out with 66 liters of gear, are you going to hate actually carrying it?

Gonna take this to New Zealnd for Work and Travel for 1 year . I’m so excited to see how this backpack will do , love all the little features and well-designed little pockets. Can’t wait !

Missed chance to make a complete fannypack of the hip strapa. Also, if it rains, do you need to carry the daypack seperatly? The shell is kind of waterproof right? Why didnt you make this bag from the same material? This was one of the reasons i chose the shell above other big backpacks, because of a needed rainfly I like you made the sidepockets more elastic. My 1L bottle has problems fitting my Shell sidepockets when its packed.

A wish for a Shelter 2: Any viable option for ‘the everyday hustle’ needs a front pocket or similar quick access. In any office, study or otherwise ‘hustly’ urban setting, neither claiming huge table real estate for opening a bag clamshell-style nor reaching into the dark abyss of a rolltop of this magnitude are a feasible option. Maybe take a cue from Peak Design’s side access concept. Pity, since the bag otherwise showcases so many great ideas. Keep it up! Hoping for a revised version 😌

Awesome, we just pre ordered two of these and can't wait for them to arrive. One question regarding the wardrobe system. How do we know if the lighter, stronger and optimized version is included?

The cocoon rainfly wouldn’t work with a fully expanded bag right? 🤔

I love the idea of this backpack! I've been eyeing it for a long time. I'm concerned about any of the attachment straps being elastic. Why did you choose that over a static webbing strap with pull adjustment? (such as the bottom strap to attach daypack)

I am concern about the security of the bag. Didn’t see any zipper that I can add small locker to it for the main compartment. Sometimes I like to keep my bags at luggage storage Eg after hotel/hostel check out or checking in the bag as checked-in bag during my flight.

J'aime énormément ce sac. Je ne sais pas comment j'ai pu faire mes voyages sans avant de le connaître

Hi, my concern is: isn't the rain cover/cocoon too small? If the backpack is fully extended plus e. g. with a yoga mat or something attached to it, it will not be possible to pull over it, will it?

This product looks great! I'm looking for something for a 6month trip. Does the waterproof cacoon cover the full 65L size?

This product looks really great! I would buy it right away. Unfortunately, I miss one important place: a quick-access pocket where I can put dongles. Basically, the pocket will be separate from the main pocket and I can put there headphones, business papers, a power bank, things I want to unpack quickly in an airport (just things you don't want to be thrown in the main pocket).

Hey is there an option to add sleeping mat below the bad or somewhere?

Hello there!! Very tempted by ordering this bag. I'd just like to know what size laptop you can carry in the laptop sleeve / pocket?

Just got mine 😎

Is this convenient enough to use as a camping backpack? Could you guys make a video filling it with gear?

You got me ! just ordered one. Problem is : I don't know, and haven't seen anywhere where the daypack is supposed to fit in the big one. Do you know if they thought about that ?

Nice! I want this Backpack as a smaller / shorter 20L backpack with two side-openings for optional camera-gear (can be mounted/removed) in the lower area (so you can put on left and right side camera(s)). Please and I will buy one :)

Hey this looks very very cool! What about weight of the bag without accessories?

do all of the accessories come along with the shelter backpack? if not, which ones are included?

Show this backpack fully expanded/deployed on a 5'2 person so I can buy it. Ready to purchase immediately but I need this visual first 👍

Ordered! One question. I have ordered it with the tropicalfeel wardrobe but is it possible to send it back if I’m not happy with it and keep just the backpack? And the other question is, is it 66L with the daypack?

Hi! Great video! I was thinking to buy this backpack for mu trip to Perù, but I am a bit worried about the sizes, as I am only allowed to a hand luggage (55x35x25), is there a way to know more about the sizes?

If it had a better laptop sleeve, I'd buy it immediately

I was such a fan of Tropicfeel packs and after waiting a lot i finally bought the Shell backpack. But there customer service is still seems to be far away from good, trying to get in touch with them from weeks and it seems like I'm talking to a parrot and no resolution. Seriously tired and anxious at this point!

Love it, but would have looked to see the inside of the bag? I hope it’s got a bright interior material as it would make it easier to see what you want when you’re not using the compact clothing cube. Great product otherwise.

Zippers on the back don't seem to be lockable. My only gripe, maybe.

I ordered one a couple of days ago. I am quite tall (6'3"), is the back panel adjustable in some way to fit taller people? Also how big are the quick access pockets on the sides?

Is the roll-top seperated from the clamshell opening?

Wait a minute, that cocoon can be used when the backpack has increased those 18lt after unrolling the part above the shelter backpack? I really need to know that before buying

Does the rain fly cover the bag when expanded or only on the 30L configuration?

Do the wardrobe and other accessories come with the backpack or do you have to pay separately for them?

Almost perfect design, if it had an outside hydration pocket instead of inside and a proper airspeed back system like osprey has, to separate the pack from your back!

Hi I've ordered this for my son. My only concern now is security. Can the main compartment be accessed via the roll-top? If so whats the best way of keeping contents safe. Can locks be added?

Tell me, please, what is the weight of the backpack? the website seems to say 1.4 kg. But judging by the video, I don't really believe it

Is this carryon size?

hey there! tried to find the measurements to check with my airline as stated at 2:05 - any Idea where i can find them? Nvm found it! FAQ forth question: Size specification (searched for measurements and Size, but overlooked it haha :D

What size of shoe can the kangaroo pocket hold?

Been waiting for mine. I'm really concerned now because i have an upcoming trip on june 29. Until now i did not receive any notification regarding it's shipment. ☹️

Is the bag on the left in the beginning what the olive green color looks like? I'm having a hard time deciding which color pack I want

Hey There, this backpack looks amazing and im thinking about buying it for my World travel next year. My only concern about it is the fabric quality. on the website it says the pack only weights 1.5 Kilos. That seems a bit light for a high quality fabric. Can someone give me a review on the quality? 😊 thanks in advance !

Anyone know the specifications (width/height) of the laptop compartment?

I wonder if the backpack is sturdy enough. There are no metal rods inside, and as far as I can see, only the back seems to provide some support to keep its shape. What happens if you don't use the Wardrobe System? Does the backpack collapse like a wet sack? Also, I'm concerned about the seams - the material looks relatively cheap and not durable in the video

How much is the SRP for this Bag ? Thanks

Stop making amazing stuff! 😡 I already have the Lava trainers, Shell backpack, NS40, and NS60... Now I want this 😂 absolutely love your stuff; keep up the good work 😍 especially want the drybag and vacuum laundry bag. You're costing me a fortune 😂 Also; is the new toiletry pack the same size as the original FidLock one? And on that note, how come you've dropped the magnetic attachment system from this bag? 😭 Would be nice if the TropicFeel ecosystem had better backward compatibility for older products so they're not just modular, but interchangable too, ie the fanny pack/waist strap

I have a question for the @Tropicfeel guys - I am looking for a backpack that would last a ten day journey up to Kilimanjaro and back. Has the bag been given a road test to see if it can handle the kind of punishment one could expect from such a trip? I am comparing it to Osprey and Peak Design and I really like the quality of all your other products which is why I would love to continue supporting you.

I am deeply disappointed with this backpack. First of all: The overall design and concepts of the backpack are really really good. But there is one thing that is not good at all, and that ruins everything! However, when I received the package, I found that the shoulder straps are purely not padded. Not at all! On top of that, these are very hard, with sharp cutting seams. This hurts my shoulders already just after a couple of minutes! This unfortunately makes all the other points won by the backpack again nullified. This should not be in a product in this price range. Please consider this for future products!

What's the weight of the bag itself?

Does anyone know of backpacks with a similar system that are a little cheaper?

I'm a bit scared about people pickpocketing the daypack from the back of your backpack :(

I like the concept although the wardrobe seems to limit the amount of clothes you can pack. I feel like i couldnt fit enough if I travel for a longer time and I do not want to wash every 4 days. Also I dont see where I could pack more than one pair of shoes. As a women I would like to travel with an extra pair of sneakers and a pair of sandals and flipflops as well as one pair for special occasions. Maybe their is more space than i think and its just difficult to see it in these videos? If you are “extremely”minimalistic you could maybe use it for a trip that lasts more than 1 month.

It's a good backpack, Im certainly take this one but the price of 233 without the wardrobe and nothing included, it seems a bit much to me.

Did anyone receive their order already?

Laptop capacity?

What about the weight?

Does the Camera cube fit in the open middle compartment of the wardrobe?

Hiya, would you be able to at some point, show how small this backpack could be? Like we've seen it at max size, but I'm curious how small it can be since you say that it can be used for everyday use.

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Please sell the sealed laundry bag a la carte. Ty

for the price I feel like there could be more use of fidlock. Paying this much and finicking with plastic clips is a bit off-putting to me

Je trouve seulement le compresseur tres lourd ! Le poids compte beaucoup pour une randonnée. 840g juste lui !

does the 66L can go in a plane ?

Yea I’m.not sure about that.

Not worth it. Too expensive. It is like an iPhone in the backpack segment where accessories are expensive too and not part of the backpack.

Подаріть мені цей р'юкзак будь-ласка.

So its not really for backpacking....its for the not poors to take with them to the hotel in dubai ....got ya ..how much are these....lemme guess 500.00usd ....this is why the indi companies dont catch on because they think just because they made it ...its amazing because me and then over charge ...and them wonder why they arent catching on....run cheap first then gradual growth ...theres maybe a product a decade that sells like hot cakes ...out the gate...