| Capacity-to-weight | 0.3 L/kg 0.1 L/lb | Low |
| Cubic space | 23.6 L 1560 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | -1 L-1 L | Low |
✈️ 80% (159/199)
This bag can be used as a carry on in 80% of airlines.
The Default can carry a heap. For those of us who juggle study, work and play – especially by bike – the Default’s got you covered for carrying capacity. Even with bulky martial arts pads (sparring helmet not in the picture), uniform, jeans (yes, I was wearing bike shorts), lecture notes, Kindle and water bottle, the Default was still less than ¾ full.
This is the kind of build quality you find in bags used all day, every day by professional couriers who need a bag to be reliable; ordinary mortals can probably expect to pass this bag down to their children. Looked at that way, £170 is still a lot of money, but it's not unreasonable for the quality and likely longevity.
You can see what you get with this pack; it’s a lifetime investment and a simple, intuitive product that eliminates challenges. Carrying a backpack every day makes feeling prepared easy. It’s very convenient having a raincoat, a camera, or a snack at hand no matter what I’m doing. I needed this pack to be convenient, durable, comfortable, and secure. It’s all of those things. The purse has ruled for long enough; I embrace the backpack.
| Storage | |
| Compression | S |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | Rolltop |
| Passport | N |
| Passthrough | N |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | S |
| Hip Belt | R |
| Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | 15 |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | False |
| Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y |
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Material: Durable 1000D Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior |
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