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Will evergoods grant their warranty on the normal daily wear and tear on my 2024 mpl22 ?

Some tears on the inside of the shoulder strap

Just got a CAS2, but found that the zipper on the front compartment kind of bends in and does not stay in shape (see pic).
It's kind of annoying, does anyone know how to fix this or it's a common issue? Thx.

I’ve been using the new Evergoods Civic Access Sling 1L for a little bit now, and I wanted to share some honest thoughts because I didn’t want to review it right away just based on hype.

For context, I’m a big Evergoods fan, but this one had me curious because 1L sounds really small on paper. I mostly see this as a “destination sling” more than a full travel sling. Basically, it’s the kind of bag I’d pack inside a larger backpack or suitcase, then use once I get to the city/hotel/destination. It also works as a very minimal daily EDC sling if you don’t carry too much.

Build quality is exactly what I expected from Evergoods. The outside is 840D ballistic nylon with DWR coating, the inside has that gray 210D nylon lining they use, and the zippers/buckle feel very premium. The Duraflex buckle has that nice crisp snap to it. Small thing, but it does make the bag feel quality.

What I was able to fit:
iPhone Pro Max size phone in the back area
Evergoods bifold wallet
Soundcore noise-canceling earbuds/headset case OR AirPods
MagSafe phone stand
small nasal inhaler
small flashlight attached to the key leash
gum
Nitecore NB10000 power bank
charging cable
hand sanitizer or wipes, depending on the packout

The biggest surprise for me is how cleanly it opens up. Everything is visible and easy to grab. I don’t have to dig around like I do with some tiny slings. For a 1L bag, that matters a lot.

The limitation is obvious though: you have to make choices. If I carry the bigger Soundcore case, I probably leave the AirPods out. If I carry wipes, maybe I skip something else. It’s not a “throw everything in” sling. It’s more like a curated pocket dump bag.

My only real complaint is that I wish Evergoods added a slim back pocket, even just something simple for a passport. That would make it even better as a travel/destination sling. I know it’s only 1L, but a flat passport pocket would have made a lot of sense.

Overall, I really like it. I’d recommend it if you already know you want something small and organized. I would not recommend it if you’re trying to carry a water bottle, sunglasses case, big headphones, snacks, etc. That’s not what this is.

For me, it’s going to be a great “walk around the city after I arrive” sling.

I also filmed a quick packout/fit review here if anyone wants to see how it actually carries:

https://youtu.be/czmLVk9PT3I

The stealth black X-Pac X42 exterior with the coyote brown interior is such a great combination. The coyote lining looks even better in person and makes everything inside easy to see. The build quality is exactly what I’d expect from EVERGOODS: rock solid, thoughtfully designed, and incredibly well put together.

Also have to give props to EVERGOODS on shipping. I ordered right when the drop opened on Tuesday and it showed up Friday. That’s impressively fast.

I’m considering using it as my personal item on longer international trips alongside my Tortuga travel backpack. I like the flexibility of having a duffel I can pull out for the flight while keeping the backpack in the overhead. The TD25 dimensions are 16.1” × 8” × 11.6”, so it seems like it should fit within the personal item allowances of the major carriers I fly most (British Airways, American, Delta, and United), but I’m curious about real-world experiences.

Not really worried about the stricter European or Southeast Asian budget airlines, since I wouldn’t use this setup with them anyway.

Anyone here regularly using the TD25 as a personal item with the major airlines? Any issues getting it under the seat or with gate agents?

I had sworn to not buy another bag, but ever since the first time this combination of x-pac and brown interiors appeared I had an itch.

I believe this *CHZ22* is one of the new styles.

What briefcase woukd you recommend to a recovering evergoods addict?

I think I found it.

[Skip the next part, if you don‘t need my „bagstory“]
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I had the classic backpack journey nearly every German my age did I guess:
Scout -> 4You -> Eastpak -> Dakine

While studying I got myself a colourful Ethnotek, but as soon as I started to work I wanted something more serious and had to carry a laptop. I stumbled across Tropicfeel and the Nest backpack was a wonderful fit for me. Good size for EDC, fit my laptop, streamlined and with it’s addons great for a weekend trip to my hometown. In retrospect some more quick access would have been nice.

Then I started to work with CAD programs and my Laptop grew significantly to chunky 16". But the Nest didn’t.

And so I went down the rabbit hole to find a great new backpack (I mostly „blame“ Nomads Nation here) and after weeks of research I settled down on the Aer City Pack 1 in Xpac. I still love it for the chunky straps, the orange interior and the open laptop compartment, as I don‘t have to carry a laptop everytime and it doesn’t feel as superfluous as a separate one.
I also got a used Modern Dayfarer backpack v2, which I still use for sport and the lightweight build feels very nice.

(As a sidequest I also found the perfect sling for me in the Aer Day Sling 3, which I love dearly and use nearly everytime I don‘t need my backpack/laptop.)

But being deep down in the carry world by now I backed the Fyro T22 on Kickstarter and a good year later it replaced my City Pack. The materials, especially on the inside, are gorgeous, the comfort is on par with Aer and the command center is genius.
Only my laptop doesn‘t fit and had to switch places with the IPad, which was now more than secure.
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But work changed again a few weeks ago and now I have to travel 2 days a week and while I could squeeze in a toiletry bag and clothes into the T22 when expanded, it was time for something new.

I was torn between the Evergoods CTB26, the Able Carry Max and the Aer Travel Pack 4 and finally pulled the trigger on the CTB.

And wow, I could probably not be happier with it!
I mean, the capacity - It easily fits the additional toiletry bag and clothes as well as a whole pair of running shoes and clothes - and this while being marketed with the same 26l as the T22. I could quite easily travel a week with it I assume.

I really like the comfort, although the shoulder straps felt a bit sticky at the start, the quick access is so well thought-out and for me it‘s not too big as an EDC, if I don‘t have to travel.

I normally carry a big laptop with charger and mouse, an IPad, a book, waterbottle, umbrella, some meds, chargers, powerbank, keys, wallet, Airpods, a tote bag, sunglasses and sometimes lunch. And the additional travel things mentioned above.

I will probably use the City Pack again as soon as I don‘t have to travel weekly anymore - while researching I was just reminded why it was my first „real“ backpack. And also will follow along to find the next bag to fall in love with :)

Thank you for your time and reading the whole thing :) What‘s your endgame bag? Do you like the CTB26?

This hurts to say - I am returning the CAS1. I own a few EG gear (CTB26, CBB22, CAS2 v1, CAP0.5) and I've successfully influenced others to buy EG gear. My position still stands: I love EG gear and continue to recommend them.

The CAS1 on paper makes a lot of sense to me. Just large enough for a pocket dump for when I don't need the extra capacity of a CAS2, which is my absolute most-used gear/bag. It's rare I leave the house and don't have the CAS2 on me.

Initial impressions of the CAS1 was that it was quite small and a bit oddly organized. The back retaining section expands a lot more than I realized -- this ended up being fine/okay, if I needed to double-stack flat items against each other. I would rather a slimmer back retaining section to allow for the main compartment to shine. The interior zipper pocket is nice, but the 2 smaller slip pockets inside that pocket are really, really small and short. I ended up putting bandaids for my kids in there, but not sure how else to use those slip pockets.

A couple days of use later, I found the small size as a feature, and could look past the organization mentioned above -- what I began noticing was how the bag would sit uncomfortably on my neck. No matter how tight/loose I had it or how packed it was, in the cross-body position the strap kept digging into my neck. For it to be comfortable enough to forget about, I had to swing it around so the pack sat on my back (not preferred). In addition, it wants to "pull away" from my chest more than the CAS2, which hugs the body a bit more.

I gave it a few more days and kept switching between the CAS1 and CAS2. With the same load-out, the CAS1 would consistently drape in a way that caused the strap to dig into my neck (see photos of CAS1 vs CAS2 fit). So that's it I guess -- I like the size, style, and quality but it hurts to wear. I am sorry EG, I am sorry.

Took my recently bought CTB 26L X-Pac out for a weather test during the Typhoon Mekkhala downpour in Taipei this morning. About a 15-minute scooter ride from home to work, through one of the heaviest rainstorms I’ve ever ridden in.

Loadout

• Main compartment: Peak Design pouches (Tech + Wash) at the bottom, Ziploc bag with a change of clothes, CAP 1L, 0.5L, Mx Master 4 mouse.
• Laptop compartment: 14” MacBook Pro, some documents filed.
• Quick-access pouches: Misc. EDC gear + gym towel.

Overall, the main compartment stayed mostly dry. The only issue was the very bottom, where both PD pouches got slightly damp. My guess is either due to the small gap between the AquaGuard zippers, or moisture soaked in from the bottom while the bag was standing upright.

The front quick-access pocket was also a little damp around the zipper gap, enough to get my gym towel slightly wet, but nothing major.

The side and rear quick-access pocket stayed completely dry. Same goes for the laptop compartment, MacBook and all the documents were safe.

Overall, pretty satisfied with the weather resistance. My previous EDC (Samsonite Glendalee) won't survive this kind of downpour. However I probably won’t risk getting CTB26L totally bare in weather this extreme again. Thinking of picking up a rain cover (considering the AbleCarry rain cover or any suggestions?) for the peace of mind.

Finding I’m loving this bag more and more. The easy access, comfortable carry and 20l volume are great for 2-3 day trips.