I have both! I have a mega S&P review video coming out with Troy soon

@@Stridewise Any updates on the Satchel & Page mega review? I have their map case and a few small carry items that I love, and I'd love to hear your and Troy's take on their stuff. I'm so torn between their backpack and Cravar's

Awesome, so glad you agree! I never dress up so I'm glad to hear someone who does also likes the backpack

Is it too dressy for casual clothes when vacationing or in a business casual environment?

Out of curiosity, how happy would you be with it as a travel bag? Like, folding up clothes and stowing away toiletries inside it, taking it as a carry-on item perhaps? I'm torn between Cravar and Satchel & Page's backpacks. It's pretty clear to me that S&P's product is better for packing, since it opens out flat clamshell-style while with Cravar's bag you can really only reach in from the top whenever you want anything. But Cravar's bag seems less likely to suffer from structural failures since it doesn't use zippers In practice, does it feel like you could comfortably get what you needed in and out of the Cravar bag without issue? Or is that use case one of those situations where you might find the bag to be too unwieldy? If you had to buy a carry-on or travel backpack, would you still buy the Cravar given your experience with it over the past year or so? Cheers!

@@Gilamath. Your observations are more or less on point. I've used it as a travel bag as a carry-on for flights, and I usually stow it underneath my seat. It does peak out a little underneath because it is a bit tall, but not anything excessive. I've put in a down jacket, some toiletries, a bottle, umbrella and documents/laptop and it fit fine. I too was considering S&P, but where I'm located (not in the US), it's not economical as I pay nearly 1.5x the price after taxes. I can't say much for the quality of S&P because I don't have it (though I have heard good things). Sure, the zippers will probably make the S&P bag easier and more intuitive to use initially, but durability wise the leather straps that affix to the brass tacks are by far more sturdy and feel more 'premium', even after over a year of abuse. Initially, the brass buttons were a bit tight, but now they affix to the straps fine, and I've gotten used to it. I would say to some extent I prefer this over a zipper, which annoyingly can get caught or stuck - both of which you don't get with the Cravar. The pockets are also relatively easy to access once you undo the top. One downside I would say is that the construction is very sturdy and rugged, and to make it this sturdy it does feel a bit stiff sometimes because of the leather's thickness. What I appreciate though, the straps are thick and well-padded, and the back is stiff so it provides good support. This means when I go on long walks/hikes, I don't feel like my shoulders are dying because the weight is better distributed. If I had to choose again, I would go for the Cravar - both on price and quality. Though if I were based in the US, Satchel and Page might be my go-to, given that if there are any issues it's probably easier to deal with them instead.Hope it sheds some light and helps you make a better purchase decision!

@@chillian12 so helpful! Thank you very much!

@@chillian12 Thanks for your response to Talha's questions, very helpful.

@@93AKAK Hope you found it useful as well! Enjoy your Cravar bag (if you decided to get one)

Would you kindly post a video review or at least a video showing the bag in good lighting and the interior? Been wondering how their black products would turn out but haven’t seen any videos!

I've got to check it out! Thanks for the tip

Now I can’t pick what backpack I want… lol

Maybe I'll reach out! I got a lot of great suggestions in the comments here

That was a risky inclusion, I"m really glad you approve hehe

They don't do leather backpacks though, right?

@@Stridewise all leather, no. You're correct. But I like the somewhat rugged look of them, and they're made 2 hours away from me in Duluth, Minnesota.

@@not-a-raccoon Yeah they are definitely cool bags! Been thinking about them for a long time, maybe I need a new waxed backpacks video

@@Stridewise this is an excellent idea.

I am Nick and he is me!

I didn't really notice extra sweatiness, but then it wasn't TOO hot. I've never had a tote, i'd need to do some research to recommend one! I think Bleu de Chauffe might have some

Cravar are dope as hell, wish I had a discount code for em

​@@Stridewise is that the fox or espresso color you have in the video?

@@jimgonzales4044 that one's Fox

Oh the big one is from Cravar, not sure if they've released it to the public yet though!

Frank Clegg get so much hype but I just think there are other options for under the thousand bucks they charge. They do need a look though

Pure Blue Japan NP-019s, I did a little update on them on reddit but the pics are dark, I need to post more the fades are pretty www.reddit.com/r/rawdenim/comments/za0tw3/my_pure_blue_japan_np019s_got_a_photo_shoot_after/

Haha thanks David! Same to you

I'm really bad at deciding which ones I want to keep forever so I have a huge pile sitting at the bottom of my bed, stashed inside Filson duffles haha

I'll get you on the next one Rafael!

I'll get you on the next one

Nope those look bad and you have bad taste.

Bleu de chauffe is in the article!

@@soul_in_a_fishbowl 🤣

You’ll be okay

I totally agree about who seriously wants their grandad’s ancient leather bag. Much though I would love to use my late father’s old leather briefcase the fact of the matter is it’s knackered through decades of heavy use and while it has some sentimental value it would be completely impractical to use!

ok but don't wear it with a suit

if you think it should be more helpful you should suggest better ones!