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Description
Backpacks compared for how well they protect fragile items, such as a laptop, back padding, shoulder strap comfort, durability of shoulder straps and top handle, smoothness of zipper, and water resistance. Brands: LTT, North Face, Under Armour, Nomatic, Victorinox, Carhartt, BANGE, Osprey, MATEIN, Volher, JanSport, and ZORFIN. I purchased all of the backpacks to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel! ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: http://bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5\u0026_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Nomatic: https://amzn.to/4mJ8xVE LTT: https://www.lttstore.com/products/commuter-backpack?snowball=PF7261 North Face: https://amzn.to/4luyM1i Victorinox: https://amzn.to/3HF8cVf Under Armor: https://amzn.to/41FgnHS BANGE: https://amzn.to/4mMQkH4 Osprey: https://amzn.to/47AmfGb Carhartt: https://amzn.to/3HDDtb3 MATEIN: https://amzn.to/3HzOJW1 Volher: https://amzn.to/4ltnRos JanSport: https://amzn.to/4mPIixa ZORFIN: https://amzn.to/4n6o4iT Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3JJkqNO This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.
Products Reviewed (12)
Nomatic
Laptop Backpack
$350.00
Best Overall - Average finish of 1.3. Heaviest at 4.34 lbs. Large air gap prevented any damage to aluminum flashing. Transforms from 20L to 30L. Most comfortable backpack. TSA ready design. 'You get what you pay for when it comes to the Nomadic. It performed almost flawlessly in every category.'
Linus Tech Tips
Commuter Backpack
$170.00
Best Premium - Average finish of 2.3. Second heaviest at 2.6 lbs. Claims to be 'overgineered' with 19 carefully curated pockets. Hidden RFID blocking pocket. Made cushioned landing and protected aluminum flashing well. 'If you're looking for a high quality backpack and the price tag works out for you, the LTT backpack seems like a great choice.'
Under Armour
Backpack
$34.00
Best Budget - Lightest at just under 1 pound. Very durable with best possible durability rating of 1. Highly water and stain resistant - kept paper completely dry. Coated bottom panel is abrasion resistant. 'If it's all about the budget, at a price of around $34, the Under Armour seems like a very durable backpack.'
The North Face
Backpack
$100.00
Weighs 2.52 lbs. Stiff reinforced back panel with large air gap prevented visible damage to aluminum flashing. Steel ball bounced instead of creating crater - about 1mm damage. Flex vent suspension system with articulating shoulder straps. 'The Northace backpack does a great job of protecting its contents.'
Victorinox
Professional Flip Top Laptop Backpack
$150.00
Weighs 2.51 lbs. Made by Swiss Army knife manufacturer. Includes screwdriver and bottle opener. Substantial dent in flashing but no hard contact with Chromebook. Very comfortable shoulder straps. 7.29mm crater from steel ball test.
BANGE
Laptop Backpack
$50.00
Weighs 2.21 lbs. High-density coated Oxford fabric - waterproof, water resistant, and scratch resistant. YKK zippers. Impact sounded more cushioned than previous brands. 9.68mm crater from steel ball test. Good back padding.
Carhartt
Backpack
$60.00
Weighs 1.44 lbs. Durable water-resistant pack. Best possible durability rating of 1. Contour fit adjustable shoulder straps with decent padding. Hard impact sound and extensive damage to aluminum flashing. 13.74mm crater from steel ball test.
Osprey
Commuter Backpack
$65.00
Just over 1 pound. Compact commuter design. Fits tablets or laptops up to 14 inches. Multi-functional interior sleeve for hydration reservoir. Laptop compartment too small for test Chromebook. 15.8mm crater from steel ball test.
JanSport
Backpack
$37.00
Lightest at 0.76 pounds. Basic design with one main compartment and front utility pocket. No laptop compartment or padding. Did great job repelling water. Most damage in steel ball test at over 19mm. 'Shoulder straps and back of backpack are not comfortable at all.'
Volher
Backpack
$30.00
Heaviest of budget options at 2.22 lbs. Stitching came loose when opening front organizer pocket. Built-in USB charger and charging cable. More damage to aluminum flashing than cheaper options. Loop failed on first durability impact.
MATEIN
Laptop Backpack
$18.00
Least expensive at $18. Weighs 1.86 lbs. Built-in USB charger and charging cable. Luggage strap included. Quite a bit of damage to aluminum flashing with compressed metal making contact with Chromebook. 'Surprisingly comfortable for an $18 backpack.'
ZORFIN
Laptop Backpack
$23.00
Very light at 1.29 lbs. 900D nylon with water-resistant coating. YKK zippers and reinforced stitching. Similar damage to MATEIN. Loop let go on second durability impact. Shoulder straps close to failure after three impacts. Less water resistant than MATEIN.