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Got to zero in on when to expect the bag for those of us lucky to get one!

If you missed out on getting Fyro Citta and are waiting for the restock this review may be what you’re looking for to help you decide which one better suits your lifestyle needs.

https://youtu.be/fJchjI2sqYE?si=vAP5hyH_5WzNtJiZ

To Nomad Nation: X-Pac tear, sorry the tears are already covered so there's really nothing to show you. I honestly wouldn't have out these patches on if there wasn't a tear under this, you can tell the patch is old and about to fall off so if it does I'll take more pics to show you Xpac does tear. .

I had a lot of requests to compare the new Citta to the CPP2. I made a short video with the two side by side. The link is below. I threw it together quick, and I hope this helps! Thanks guys!

https://youtu.be/0rkuAMbTyrU?is=5qsT4g1\_3vLo7654

The Citta Backpack is Live! http://fyro.co/CHAD

This is my most anticipated review yet. Today, we are looking at the Fyro Citta backpack. The Citta backpack is made by a company called Fyro. Fyro is a young company started by Aaron Radcliffe from Nomads Nation. If you haven’t seen his reviews, do yourself a favor and subscribe to his YouTube channel. He is one of the best reviewers out there! He is a true visionary in our community. After the successful launch of the Tenax 22, Fyro followed up with the Citta slings line and the Levo travel backpack. I have separate reviews on the Levo and the Citta slings. Please check it out when you get a chance. Citta means “city” in Italian. In American, it means “badass backpack”.  Aaron set out to try to make the “Endgame” backpack while emphasizing comfort and premium materials. And yes, he did just that.
Full disclosure, these bags were sent to me to test out for several months to provide thorough honest feedback. I am not paid for my reviews in any way. The links I provide do help my review platform and channel. If you enjoy my reviews or find them helpful, I ask you please to use my link😊
 
About the Citta:
Let’s talk about the specifics of this bag. First of all, it comes in two sizes, 18L and 25L. They are exactly the same bag and layout. Size is the only difference. The 18L comes in two colors, Iron (black) and Sage (light green) and is made of 330D Polycarbonate Kodra Nylon. The 25L comes in black VX42 X-Pac only. It is GORGEOUS! The bags feature #8 & #5 YKK reverse coil zippers (best in the world), and the hardware is from Woojin, which is one of the best in the game. The 18L comes in at 2.3 lbs and the 25L slightly more at 2.5 lbs. Let’s get real, any bag 2.5 lbs or under is light, especially when you know how much this pack brings to the table. The interior is made of 100D Honeycomb Ripstop in a beautiful copper/clay color that pops well. Okay Chad, how much does it cost?
The 18L in polycarbonate Kodra nylon goes for $229 and the 25L in VX-42 X-Pac is listed for $299.
I will discuss what you get for these prices. I usually will fuss a little at bag companies for their pricing, but in this case, these packs are so damn worth it!
 
Features:
On to the features. Again, when I discuss the features, it refers to both sizes as they have the exact same layout. Before we get into the compartments, this is the best standing backpack I have seen in a while. Empty or full, it stands like a champ! Such an awesome feature! Its stands better than the Aer CPP2, the ULA Cicada, the Evergoods CTB, and many more. The only bag that rivals it to me is the CT21+ and that is a custom-made bag, so it doesn’t count. Lol. This is something I never used to care about, but now it is one of the most important factors for me. If I am paying for a premium bag, I do not want to be laying it face down on the concrete or dirt! No way bro! Just think about it, dads, if the bag does not stand up, your beer could spill! I bet that got your attention.😊
 
Front Compartment:
The front of the bag has a nice clean look similar to the Levo. It’s not busy. It just looks “premium.” The front admin compartment is a half zip and has two #8 zippers. Once flipped open, the back side of the front panel has a zippered stretchy mesh pocket. On the back side is the admin panel. There are two zippered pockets and one slip pocket. The first zipper pocket goes along the whole back panel and is about wrist deep. There is also another small stretchy mesh pocket along with a soft stretchy elastic slip pocket. The depth of this compartment goes all the way down to the bottom of the bag. This offers so many possibilities. It’s like having a kangaroo pocket but enclosed in a premium way. Fyro also offers a detachable key leash that you can clip in different compartments.
 
Main Compartment:
On to the main compartment. This is a full clamshell opening with two #8 RC YKK zippers. On the inside of the front panel are two zippered pockets. The top pocket is made of the super soft stretchy mesh material. The bottom pocket is made of the 100D honeycomb material (same as interior lining.) On the inside, there is one premium stretch fabric to store your tablet. There is also a slot to hold a pen. Other than that, this is a pretty simple compartment. That is by design. These days, most people have tech pouches to keep their gear organized and this compartment gives you free reign to pack your gear the way you want.
 
Top/Sides/QAP:
Before we get to the back panel and comfort, let’s talk about the top and sides, and most importantly, the quick access pockets. Top quick access pocket on 25L is 9’ wide and 4.5’ deep. It has a velvet microfiber lining which makes it ideal for your sunglasses or phone. This is one of the larger top qap’s I have seen. It is perfect! Looking at the bag from the front, on the right side is a vertically zipped quick access pocket. The opening on this pocket on the 25L is 9”! There is a ton of room here for smaller flatter items such as a wallet or phone. Right next to this pocket is another quick access pocket that lays flat behind the back panel. This is strictly for things like passports or wallets. Its flat but has an opening of 8”. On the other side of the bag is a super-premium water bottle pocket. It’s the same beautiful durable stretch material used on the tablet sleeve. This will hold most water bottles. There is also a Hypalon latch point right above the water bottle pocket for securing your gear. This bag has so many cool features. I think they thought of everything.
 
Tech Compartment:
The tech compartment is across the top of the bag. This is one of the best tech compartments you will ever find. It has double bonded Lycra padding on both sides making for a completely protected laptop. There is a false bottom suspending your laptop to where it will never bang the ground. There is a good inch of clearance here. The best idea ever, there is a zippered pocket inside perfect for your charger or mouse. It is connected to the padding creating this padded shelf like space. I honestly just throw my mouse there and when I open the compartment to get my computer out, my mouse is right there on top. Genius!!! There is one handle on the top of this bag. It is attached to the back panel making it easy for carrying as well as hanging the bag. It is nicely padded with a faux leather type covering that feels really nice and looks sophisticated.
 
Back Panel/Straps/Comfort:
As if this pack isn’t badass enough, the comfort of the back panel and straps takes this bag to a level no one else has ever been to. The S-curve wireframe ensures the bag contours to your body and carries lighter than its weight suggests. The straps have neo-Lycra shoulder lining with marshmallow-soft padding. There is a removable sternum strap with a magnetic connection. The back panel has double-bonded Lycra cushioning that is absolutely incredible. This is like having a cloud on your back! This is a bold statement to make because I typically don’t like to speak in absolutes, but this is the most comfortable backpack in the world! There is a new “S” tier and there is only one on it, the Fyro Citta. This is a miracle from the backpack gods! Yeah, yeah, Aer and Able Carry are comfortable as heck, but a new bar has been set and its f’ing HIGH. In dad terms: game, set, match; check mate; ballgame; goooaaalll! LFG!!! You get the picture😉
Lastly, there is a luggage pass though that is horizontal across the back panel which makes for a vertical stand. Well done Fyro!
 
Dad Bag Info:
Now my favorite part. Can this be used as a dad bag? You bet you’re a$$ it can! Not only does it do it well, it will make your other dad bag its b!tch! lmao. Now my kids are 9 and 10, so they are a little more grown. My dad bag loadout usually consists of two 26oz yeti ramblers (for beer), a personal ryobi fan with battery, a small first aid kit in a Evergoods cap1, umbrella, and a small towel. Plus, my personal items such as wallet, phone, and sunglasses. Now that is a ballpark loadout that works perfectly for me and the Citta 25 handles this like a champ.
For dads with younger kids, this pack also kicks a$$ as a baby/diaper bag. Yes, I do test it for that. Ha. In the main compartment you have pockets for wipes and diapers. There is plenty of room to have your bottle setup in here. This will only take up half the space, so you have plenty of room for some of your own personal items as well. You can use the laptop compartment as a spot to keep a folding changing pad. The front compartment has so much room, you can easily have your baby blanket or a few toys. Bottom line, it just works. This bag is the ultimate EDC. It is a great 2–3-day travel bag. And it is a phenomenal dad bag. So, when they say endgame pack, this truly is because it conquers 3 needs with one premium bag!
One thing I think would be a cool feature, now this is the Bagdad coming out in me, is to have a kangaroo pocket on the front. It totally does not go with the flow of this bag, but maybe it’s an option for a future collab……. Aaron, are you listening??? The “Fyro Dad Bag!” What?!?!?! lol.
 
The Fit:
I have tested both sizes of the Citta backpack. For me personally, I find the 18L to be too small for me and actually looks kind of silly on my back. For reference, I am 5’9” & 210lbs. My wife, who is 5’5”ish and under 150lbs loves the 18L! My 10-year-old son has officially claimed the 18L pack though. It fits him perfectly. A little big, but he fills it quick. iPad, baseball gloves, baseball cards, nee doh’s, basketball jerseys, our cavapoo Joey Burrow, you name it. lol
The 25L is my jam! It is the perfect fit for me. What I love most is that even though the bag is 25L, it does not feel like a 25L bag. It does not feel big on your back at all. If you could imagine what a cloud would feel like on your back, this is it. Now Aaron did a volume test on both packs, and they hold what they say they do. So whatever size your body is, one of these will work for you.
 
Cons:
The Endgame backpack is as close to perfect as they get, but there are a few things I didn’t like. First, the zipper tracks are right next to each other. It is difficult to know which compartment you are opening. Now, I understand it’s like this for a reason. In order to get this many features and compartments, the zippers cannot go anywhere else. After I do my review on YouTube, I will be changing a zipper pull or two, so I know which compartment I am opening. The sternum strap. Ugh, magnets suck as sternum strap connectors. They always connect when I’m not wearing the bag. A lot of people like them, me I’m not a fan, but they do look more premium than a traditional clasp. Next is the dangle stoppers. If you know Aaron, he WILL have dangle stoppers! But these are a plastic sliding piece. I find them to ride up very easily because the webbing is that super silky slick seatbelt material. I prefer a good piece of nylon with a tight fit to prevent sliding. I know… First world problems, right?!?! LFG! lmao
 
 
Conclusion:
After reviewing close to one hundred bags, the Citta backpack is the most recommendable bag I have ever come across. As God as my witness, the comfort of this pack pushes the laws of physics. If you value comfort, invest in the Citta. The word “Endgame” gets tossed around a lot, but here is where it actually applies. EDC, light travel, and dad bag, you have THREE fully functional uses. Not many packs can pull off being great at two things, much less three!
I am happy to answer any questions or help you in any way to decide if this is for you. If you would like to make a purchase, please use my link below. Thank you for reading! I’d love to hear some feedback.
Carry on Bagdads!
 
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Was really waiting for 18L Citta to drop, but this shipping fee made me hesitate to pull.
Compared it to Aer CPP-2 Ultra and difference was $20.
And 18L Iron is sold out, do I wait for the restock or just go with Aer? Any suggestion?

Just picked up the 25L

Well… this showed up today, and the timing couldn’t have been worse (or better? 😂) since I’ve been going back and forth between the Savant 2.0 and the Citta that’s dropping tonight.

First impression? Damn.

The navy is absolutely gorgeous. Pioneer absolutely nailed this color, and that Mandarin 840D fabric is on another level. Pictures don’t really do it justice. The interior lining might actually be my favorite liner material I’ve handled. I do wish it were just a touch lighter for visibility, but the feel of it is incredible and fits the premium vibe of the bag.

The zippers are chunky and ridiculously smooth. Honestly, they’re probably the smoothest zips I own outside of my Panda 2.0… which my wife promptly claimed as her own. 😡🤣 She has annoyingly good taste.

The organization also feels spot on for what I wanted. This is going to be my “up and back” same-day air travel bag for meetings. It looks executive without being boring, has just the right amount of organization without overdoing it, and somehow still feels understated.

I was fully expecting to keep debating whether I should grab the Citta tonight, but now that the Savant is actually in hand… it’s making that decision a whole lot harder.
For those planning to pick up a Citta, I may need to live through you. I’d love to hear why you’re pulling the trigger and can’t wait to hear from those that have tried both, but right now I’m honestly just sitting here admiring this thing.

Modern Dayfarer 18L will be going up on Nomad Nation District Marketplace in a few weeks, it’s officially been replaced.

Just received my Alpaka Mystery Pack (199€) : mixed feelings

- Ordered: June 19

- Shipped: June 27

- Delivered: June 30 (France)

They took more than twice as long to ship it as it took to actually arrive. Make of that what you will.

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What I got:

• Hub Carabiner (S) / 29€

• Flight Sling 1L (X-Pac VX42 Green) / 65€

• Metro Backpack Pro (Aeroflux 400 Green) / 189€

Value-wise: solid. Total retail is well above what I paid.

The catch: I had taken the time to contact them beforehand to let them know I absolutely hate the color green. I received nothing but green. I'm genuinely gutted.

I'm happy with the product selection itself (backpack, sling, utility), but since I'll never use anything in that color, these will collect dust and eventually become Christmas gifts.

Would I have bought any of these items with the same budget?

Absolutly not. But that's kind of the lottery aspect of mystery packs.

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Now for the products themselves, materials and color aside (I hate green, I hate X-Pac):

• Hub Carabiner

Nothing to complain about, I'll find a use for it eventually.

That said, I find it baffling that Alpaka designs their own magnetic attachment system in-house, yet the Hub Carabiner anchors are incompatible with the ones on their Magnetic Key Leash inside their bags. Great idea, poorly executed. Why build a modular ecosystem and then break compatibility within your own lineup?

• Flight Sling 1L

A decent little sling, just too small for me.

I wish both internal pockets were made of stretchy mesh, and the phone sleeve feels unnecessarily stiff.

The one silver lining: I can finally use my Alpaka Go Sling. It ships with a strap that belongs on a 45L duffle, oversized, with a massive padded shoulder piece that's completely overkill for a small tablet bag. The Flight Sling's strap is cross-compatible, so I can swap it over and actually use the Go Sling for once.

• Metro Backpack Pro

Not for me. Too many things I dislike:

- No false bottom for the laptop compartment

- Side access pocket (I will never swing a backpack in my life)

- Flap above the main compartment zippers

Not a full clamshell, not a half-zip either. And if you put anything rigid in the front pocket (tablet, folder), you can no longer open the main compartment. Once again, a baffling design choice.

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?