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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Finally, the compact tote that fits my whole daily kit
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] I watched dozens of YouTube reviews before pulling the trigger on this one. What I wanted was specific: a tote that could take a laptop, sometimes an iPad, a tumbler, and a folding parasol for our brutal summers - without becoming a big bag.
It came down to two 12L totes, and since neither is sold in a store I can visit, I had to decide from video alone. The other candidate tapers toward the top, and I could tell that even a small addition to my usual load would make it hard to close. I did like its grippy rubberized shoulder strap, but it looked narrow enough to dig in once the bag got heavy. Honestly, if the Bravo were still using the V1 strap, I probably would have gone the other way. But the V2 strap is thick and wide - almost like a taekwondo belt - and it spreads the weight so well that a heavier load barely registers on the shoulder.
I ordered from Korea, and free shipping meant no extra customs charges on my end, which I appreciated. The only small letdown: a few weeks after my order, a promotion started giving away a bonus item with this same bag.
On the zippers: the front one is weather-sealed, so water doesn't seep in easily, though that same seal makes it a little stiff to pull. The main compartment is the opposite - smooth and quick. A lot of bags in this class give the main compartment only one zipper pull; the V2 has two, so I can open it from whichever side I want. Small detail, real difference in daily use.
It takes my 14" laptop and 13" iPad plus the rest of my EDC without feeling bulky. It's become my daily bag. Highly recommended.
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] Great bag with well thought organization pockets. The shoulder straps are so soft and comfy. Fits all my daily items and also not too big!
Originally posted on ALPAKA
Posted by Deborah M
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice and sturdy tote but ....
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] The shoulder strap is too long for me.
Originally posted on ALPAKA
Posted by Bernard T
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best bag ever
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] This is the perfect bag to travel with on a flight - you can fit magazines, your tech all inside and easy access. Lovely passthrough for on top of your suitcase and no struggling to get it in the overhead locker. Could hang from your seat if you don't want it on the ground. For work and EDC it's equally brilliant, amazing smooth zippers. Pockets exactly where you want them. The best thing Alpaka ever made and the best tote ever made. The YouTubers dont seem to be reviewing this much but it is PERFECTION.
Originally posted on ALPAKA
Posted by Paul D
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] I have been looking for a small workbag to carry my laptop, as well as a water bottle - so that the water bottle stays upright. This bag met my needs perfectly - thank you!
Originally posted on ALPAKA
Posted by Kristina C
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfection
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] As a long-time bag nerd, this tote is quite literally perfect, in every way. The materials, the colorway-inside and out-the weight, the pocket layout, the handles: everything has been designed for EDC perfection. Well done.
Originally posted on ALPAKA
Posted by David L
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Conclusion: Highly Recommend
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] This bag is functional with plenty of pockets to keep my small gear perfectly organized. It's impressively lightweight and fits my 14-inch ThinkPad like a glove, making it a stress-free daily carry.
Originally posted on ALPAKA
Posted by Makoto I
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lovely Bag
[This review was collected as a part of promotion] Great bag. Just as described and the green is really nice.