Vanquest Dendrite (Small + Large) Review
Another one of my personal favs. A little bigger (though they have a small size as well).
More on the Vanquest Dendrite (Small + Large)
What I like
- One I've used longer than almost any other, and it won my fanny pack shootout
- It gobbles up whatever you throw in there. It's all about that internal volume for me
- Big finger zip pulls, a pocket on the front and one on the back
- Strap gathers and Velcro to stow the straps so nothing's falling off of you, plus little clips for attaching stuff
- Nice visibility inside, with mesh behind a zippered pouch
- Works as a waist bag and as a sling
- On a plane it doesn't count as one of your bags, so it's a great third carry
Watch for
- No gussets on the sides. I wish it had them
- It's a big boy. The Cordura is beefy and it's noticeable on your body
- Velcro and admin bits inside for concealed carry that I don't use
Specs
- Large is about 3.8-4L, also comes in Small
- 400D UrbanBlend nylon-poly (Small) / ToughMesh (Large), YKK RC lockable zippers, Duraflex Acetal hardware
Where I've covered it
- 33+ Favorite Everyday Slings at 26:56
- My 5 Favorite Fanny Packs (Waist Bags) at 8:41
- My Search for the Perfect Fanny Pack... at 7:12
- 2023 GIFT GUIDE! at 8:57
- Long Haul Flight Tips at 13:58
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