King Kong PLUS26 Backpack Review
"Solid Classic With Stowaways"
Classic materials that last plus some innovation for modern carry (big front pocket, top dimensional pocket, large water bottle spots) make this a worthy daily carry + more bag.
More on the King Kong PLUS26 Backpack
What I like
- A real gym plus life bag.
- Magnetic quick-release front pocket for your shoes, on the outside of the bag so they don't stink up the inside. Zippers down both sides open it up wide.
- Huge, deep water bottle pockets. My Camelbak Chute disappears in there.
- Top pocket with built-in dimension and some structure behind it, so it doesn't droop when you load it.
- YKK #10 zips. Full clamshell opening, plus a top opening for quick trips into the main compartment.
Watch for
- The bottle pocket elastic may lose some stretch over time, though the pockets are deep enough that it shouldn't matter much.
Specs
- 26L.
Where I've covered it
- Epic Gym+Life Bag: King Kong Plus 26 Backpack at 1:11 (full review)
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