Great review, as always Danny! Interesting bag… thanks!!

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the support! Glad the video was helpful:)

Hi Danny, would be nice if you could make a comparison video between this and the Alpaka Metro Backpack. Both have almost the same capacity. Thanks

This looks like a great option for carrying less than a full pack. Daily carry for me easily fits in a 13L pack.

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I agree, definitely a great option in a smaller size range!

water will be retained on the open side pocket if it doesn't have drain holes. there's no organizational pockets on the slanted front pocket, which is a bummer, lack organization on small/tiny stuff. Informative and useful review.

nice review! did you notice the simplified A-frame mentioned in the official website?

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I can’t say the simplified a frame stood out too much compared to the daily and daily plus but the bag didn’t sag when I had it loaded out so it seems like it works

Hi, great detailed video as usual. I disagree about the water bottle pocket on the 13. I don’t like bottles and thermoses hanging off the sides of backpacks, unless it’s an outdoor type bag because that’s expected. I very much prefer the hidden exterior bottle pocket of bags like the Daily Plus and the Knack backpack. The bottle pocket implementation on those bags keep the bags streamlined. I think the bottle pockets of bags with the bottle hanging out offer in most cases less security for the bottles that could fall out especially on the more shallow bottle pockets, and I just hate the way that looks. Hidden bottle pocket bags look much better aesthetically.

@BenPicton

8 ай бұрын

I agree about the internal water bottle pocket. If the thirteen had the same style water bottle pocket as the daily plus I’d buy it in a heartbeat. Now I’m torn between the two.

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and definitely a fair point! I go back and forth on which style I prefer on different bags, I am always a fan of the fact that the pockets you mentioned can be used to store other items securely if you don’t need to carry a water bottle

is this the new updated version that's available for pre order on the able carry site? Thank you.

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and yes it’s the newest version that was just announced :)

Did you think about reviewing the chrome ruckas 14l backpack that seems to compete with this in the same space?

@dannypacks

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I hadn’t heard of that one but it feels like it could be a solid alternative

Great review! Question - the old Thirteen didn't have an A-Frame. The description for the new bag says it has a "Simplified A-Frame... providing high support under any load." Is this internal? Doesn't look like there is anything on the outside?

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I can’t say the simplified a frame stood out too much compared to the daily and daily plus but the bag didn’t sag when I had it loaded out so it seems like it works (I didn’t see any webbing on the inside and didn’t use the previous version to compare to unfortunately)

@trousermouse6240

8 ай бұрын

@@dannypacks Thank you! I think from what I've read since I asked you, the simplified A-Frame is constructed from the fabric of the bag rather than webbing. Love your channel, always a joy!

I just received mine today and it’s a bit smaller than I expected. I like the design and all but it just seems too small for my taste. I’ll keep it around for a few days and see if it grows on me but if not, I may exchange it for the Daily backpack.

@pepperread1184

16 күн бұрын

Wondering which way you went after trying this out.

@steboo

15 күн бұрын

@@pepperread1184 Hey, I returned it and went with the Daily backpack. Then I returned that and went with the Daily plus 😆I've had the plus for a few months now and I like it. It's comfortable and it's not too big or too small.

What is supposed to be the difference with the previous version?

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Some of the differences include a style of sternum strap, updated placement for the secret pocket, it is slightly taller overall, and the tablet sleeve has a pen slot now

Nice

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!:)

So is its zipper not the same as the original version?

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I didn’t have a chance to test the original, was it aguaguarded? This one is still ykk but not aquaguard on the main zipper

Does this pack flatten well enough to serve as a packable bag?

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! It gets fairly flat but for me with the straps and the materials of the bag it would still be a little too bulky to pack into most of the travel packs I use for one bag travel

Did they send you the new version that isn’t out yet for review or is it still the old version?

@n2boston

8 ай бұрын

Just looked at older reviews, it looks like this is the new version! I’d put that in the description as a lot of people on Reddit are looking for details on the new version.

@ericliaw77

8 ай бұрын

@@n2boston he did put "NEW" in the title

@n2boston

8 ай бұрын

@@ericliaw77not when I watched it.

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and yes this is the new version that was released today:)

I thought man this looks perfect…external water pocket, nice pocketing for access without taking it off, xpac…then I saw that back panel. Nope. I’m out.

@dannypacks

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point! Although I found it comfortable especially at this size, it would have been nice to have something similar to the daily backpack

$160 for 13L, whew. I feel like once you get down below 15L that's sling territory, and also territory where durable materials just stop mattering as much

@MrMkatz

5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the thought of a loaded 15 (or 13 or even 10) liter slightly bag hanging on one shoulder brings up memories of pain. A small backpack like this is likely to be more comfortable when fully loaded during an around-town adventure.