Arktype Dashpack Mark II Backpack Review
"Sleek AF."
One that I’ve gone to again and again. Super unique shape, both clean and utilitarian in style, but the way it’s laid out makes it really satisfying to use day to day. Great access and organization without the bag ever feeling busy.
- A very modern/sleek look in a very useful (if a little tight) 15L daily carry bag.
- Very nice build… Useful, sleek innovation in how they handle the shoulder strap adjustment… i.e., no dangling straps. Mil-Spec (military standard) badassery in the add-on attachment straps and the compression straps.
- Lots of little pockets.
- 2 places for laptops… the back laptop compartment is a bit too tight for my 15″ laptop, though.
- Hand-fucking-made in the U-S-of-A.
More on the Arktype Dashpack Mark II Backpack
What I like
- Sleek, minimal look with almost no branding. Sits like a little jetpack on your back.
- Lots of little nooks and crannies: dongles, charger, headphones, two places for a laptop.
- Thoughtful build. Strap adjustment with no dangling straps, mil-spec compression and accessory straps. Hand made in the USA.
- Comfortable straps with good reinforcement and padding, mesh on the back.
- Highly water resistant, with water-resistant zippers and gussets.
- The compression straps end up being really useful side grab handles.
Watch for
- It's tight. 15L is just right if you only carry your kit, but there's no room to shove in a sweater.
- The back laptop pocket barely fits a 15" and the zipper sits right up against the laptop. A 13" fits easily.
- Getting into the laptop pocket takes a little flip maneuver.
- Water bottle pockets are tight; it takes two hands to get a bottle in.
- Accessory loops are three on each side, nothing in the middle.
Specs
- 15L, 18.5 x 11 x 4.5 in, about 2 lb.
- 1680D DWR ballistic nylon, YKK AquaGuard zippers, Duraflex buckles.
- Fits a 15" laptop in the main compartment and a 13" in the back compartment.
Where I've covered it
- Arktype Dashpack II Massive Review at 0:00 (full review)
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