Escapist 32

I use this bag for a daily cycle commute into London on the "Boris" bikes. So in the spirit of constructive feedback 3 points I would like to make 1) the belt zipped pocket needs to be moved further around in order to easily zip keys and fob safely 2) the phone pocket on strap is too tight to take current iphone or the bigger XS Max 3) It would be really helpful to have a pocket for tablet or lap top inside .

Being able to carry bike helmet externally is a big plus

I like the bag but we need a more commuter friendly version . Hope this helps . David

I first bought Escapist 25 and after some time I realized It couldn't swallow the amount of Equipment I needed, so I got the Escapist 32 as well.
Perfect size for me on everyday bicycle commute to work carrying two Changes of clothes for after biking and one set for the gym training at lunch.
I receantly came back from a hiking trip in Italy along the Amalfi coast and Capri where I had the bag as main hiking pack.
I packed Everything I needed with ease as well as 6,5 liters of water, no problem. We hiked from 12-20Km per day and it worked perfectly well.
I really like it because it is soft in the lower region not hard like my Stratos 50 where I need to pack a Heavy load. This enabled us to smoothly navigate up the goatpaths of the
Mountains as well as high grass and thick forest.
This must be the most complete bag I have ever had.
/Mike from Sweden

Ive had this bag for a few months now and absolutely love it. I use it to commute (cycle) to work every day. I also take a lot of weekend trips to various places and this is a really great size for that. I think the true spirit of this bag is in its name; you should be able to escape with it, which is why it just falls short of perfect. My one issue with it is that it isn't versatile enough. Sometimes i just need to hook something extra on the outside of the bag, but it doesn't have any reinforced loops like some of the other bags do. Even something as simple as an extra male or female buckle would be great, i could link up my own straps

On a side note i was also a little disappointed by the amount of missed stitches and loose threads. It hasn't affected the structural integrity of the bag, but seeing those right after buying it doesn't strike confidence

i brought this bag in Feb 2018 and just a few weeks before the snow, during the snow i had it on my back all day and with the rain cover on it keep every thing dry. every weekend i cycle 25 miles and 5 miles some week days with the bag on my back it is very comfortable. inside i am able to carry tools and overnight gear. at night the rain cover is very bright and florescent but without it the bag still has reflective strips so can still be seen. overall it is the best all round bag.

I have had this bag now for around 4 weeks; i cycle 10miles to work each day and this bag is great. It has a great capacity - so big enough for shirt, lunch, laptop, running kit and more without anything getting too crushed or crumpled; also a handy space for tools (pump, tyre leavers, spare tube etc); the main compartment can be zipped into 2 so there is also space for cycling overshoes and other water proof stuff. Also there is plenty of space for groceries on the way home. I have traveled to london with it as an overnight bag and again there is plenty of space for change of clothing and running stuff. But the great thing about this sack is the load distribution - irrespective of how much stuff i jam into it, it is a surprisingly comfortable bag to wear and cycle with and in no way restricts my movements - easy to turn my head to check and see what traffic is coming up and so on. Can't quite get over how good the load distribution is - so much better than my old bag - very clever engineering. The rain cover is fine and on the odd occasion when i have been caught out mid ride in the rain the sack seems fairly water proof also. The only slight draw back is the airmesh at the back which doesn't seem to offer as much ventilation as my old Deuter pack, but that had a rigid frame in it - which was heavier and less comfortable. I expect that when cycling in the summer it will be a warmer affair but this is a small grumble - overall this pack is massively recommended.