Vibe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack

This is review Part 1: Pre-travel. I haven't taken this bag on a trip yet, but I was worried that it wouldn't quite be large enough for my 'always pack too much/ work trip' habits. For those with similar concerns, read on:

I just did a trial pack before my trip, and can report that I have fit the following inside this pack:

Laptop

Power cord

digital camera with 105mm zoom lens

big ol' carrying case for over-the-ear noise canceling headphones (8.5"x6.75"x2.5")

inflatable pillow (6"x8"x4")

(all above in the main pocket)

paperback book

wallet

two sizeable phones

portable wifi jetpack thingy.

There is still some room left, but not much. The outside water bottle pockets are quite tight (esp with the bag packed to the brim) but there are hidden snaps that allow for a teensy more expansion. Regular Nalgene bottles will never fit, but maybe a slim bottle.

Overall, I'm impressed. I'll only cram it this full for the airplane rides, but it's still sleek looking and sturdy enough to carry all of that.

Good sized backpack.

I really wish there was space for a water bottle! This is a must for traveling. The technology is great for anti theft but very cumbersome.

I got the Vibe 25 a few years ago after reading warnings about pickpockets and backpack thieves I might encounter on an upcoming trip. It's since become my go-to bag as both a carry-on for airplane travel and a day pack. Being able to lock down the bag at one single opening and secure it when sitting at a café gives me peace of mind when I travel to unfamiliar places. The single opening has the added bonus of making the contents easily accessible during a plane flight. In over the 3 years of use, the Vibe shows virtually no signs of wear. This is, quite simply, the best backpack I've ever owned.

This backpack is very well crafted, with a sporty elegant look. The two compartments allow me to keep the things that I access less when out and about from those that I need regularly. The larger compartment fits my 15“ laptop perfectly with space for cables book and a light jacket. The smaller front compartment fits my other smaller bits like walket, glasses passport, keys and a lot more. The water bottle holders are sleek (usable but slim and Hide-away when not used. The arm straps are also slim and fit perfectly. All the security feature are effective and useful but muted…I love that….this will not be my last pacsafe product. Well done!

My only criticism is that the product was shipped from Hong Kong to Switzerland….gotta work on that carbon footprint