The Frenchie Co. Speed Backpack Review
"Innovative. Fiddly."
The Speed Backpack is elegant, expandable, and features an innovative magnetic panel design for quick on-body access. Might be too innovative, tho.
- definitely something sophisticated/elegant about it
- magnetic fasteners slide out from the back panel of the bag for quick access to different pockets, compartments.
- easy access to main inner compartment through one side of the bag
- lots of g-hooks
- gets pretty high anti-theft marks due to the panel design
- some people are gonna love this bag
- some people are going to be annoyed by this bag
More on the The Frenchie Co. Speed Backpack
What I like
- Very unique, sleek and innovative. Gorgeous in its own way.
- Magnetic panels slide off the back panel for quick access and hidden zippered pockets. Big, thick magnets that lock in and never flopped off in transit.
- Roll-top adds roughly 8 to 10L when you need it, so it can be a decent minimal travel bag.
- Laptop compartment easily fits a 15 to 16" laptop, with dividers for documents and nice padding.
- Great leather handles and water bottle pockets with a good elastic gusset.
- Easy access to the main compartment from the side, with water-sealed zips.
- Good anti-theft marks because so much is hidden against your back.
Watch for
- G-hooks on everything. Some are easy, some are a pain. I untied the ones on the front pouches.
- No real quick access up front. Most of the action is on the back panel.
- The magnets need to seat exactly right or they won't clip in.
- Fiddly. You need to spend time learning how this bag works.
- On the spendy side.
Specs
- About 20L rolled up, 30 to 35L with the roll-top expanded.
Where I've covered it
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