Arc'teryx Blade 28 Backpack

2021-06-17T20:00:00

I have admired this bag from afar for some time and finally purchased it. I wanted a bag for short trips, to take a laptop to meetings, etc., that was more stylish than what one typically sees but also high quality and function. The bag delivers exactly what I wanted. It is well-constructed and looks great. It fits me well, and at 6'3" with fairly broad shoulders that is not always the case. Given the quality and design, it is a good value. Recommended.

Mitch

Originally posted at

2019-10-21T20:00:00

This is the best backpack I've ever owned and massively improved my commute to work every day. It's incredibly spacious without being bulky. Really well organized and great quality. Worth the investment!!

Jess1989

Originally posted at

2019-09-26T20:00:00

I have been enjoying this pack as work bag. It fits my laptop and accessories really well. There are convenient storage pockets to keep me organized (not easy). When going on short overnight trips it is super handy as there is ample room to pack for 2 nights on the road. At the same time, it doesn't seem too bulky when it's just being used as a day bag. I would recommend this for business/ personal travel for those who want to bring their tech, and clothing along for the ride in one convenient bag.

DrRog

Originally posted at

2019-05-14T20:00:00

I bought this for my up coming trip to Peru. We will be going on and excursion to the Amazon and can't take luggage. This is perfect for the excursion. Boat ride, lodge ,hiking and return.

suleo

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2019-01-10T19:00:00

I have bought the Blade 28 as it gives ample space to store my sportswear, so I always have it with me in the office when I find some time to do my sports. In this perspective it definitely serves the purpose. The pack is wears comfortably also via light activities, like cycling in the city. I can store all my sports and office gear fine and the pack enables me to limit limit to 1 pack for overnight travel. Downsides are how the pockets are configured. The smaller pockets in the laptop compartment are not easily accessible and I miss a top pocket where I can store my items I need easily accessible like my keys, glasses and wallet.

Geerts

Originally posted at

2018-01-15T19:00:00

Im a big fan of Arcteryx gear, I have one of the larger backpacking packs, many jackets from shells to insulated pieces etc. and really love them all. I wanted to love this pack, but it lacks the attention to detail Arcteryx normally has in place with their other gear/packs. The pack lacks some key organizational detail, such as the padded laptop compartment should be behind the clothing compartment, keeping the laptop closer to the body. If you are not carrying clothing or much in that extra space, (which also could use a strap to secure clothing). If no clothes, too much movement goes on with it being empty between the laptop compartment. Additionally, I don't like the idea of putting a water bottle on the inside of the pack?.. with your laptop, risky and not easily accessible. Lastly with the size of this pack, you should definitely have a sternum strap. The Granville has a sternum strap and its a lot smaller.

tle7

Originally posted at

2018-01-09T12:19:21

It's good what i expected.there is room enough for packing.

GAB-SIL K.

2017-11-06T19:00:00

I've had this bag for over two years now. I use this bag as my everyday working bag as well as my travel bag. I travel a lot internationally and this bag can handle the abuse. The hidden compartment on the back pad is a very good place to hide your important documents or money. The way the zippers go around the bag makes it very hard to be picked by thefts. I like the fact that I can pack all of my digital gadgets in one compartment and my clothes the next. The laptop compartment is easily accessible when passing the security point at airports. I once hauled over 20 Kg of gifts in this bag and traveled in England and back and the bag had no problem with the load. And the size of this bag is just right. It is not too big to be checked in for flights and it is not too small to hold everything I needed when travel. It can be placed sideways and this makes it useful when chaining it with a roller bag. I put a climbing D ring on the handle and when needed, I run the ring into zippers to make them more secure. I'm not sure if the zippers still have holes on the new gen though. It is an over-all well designed bag with some room for improvements. A waist strap would nice and adding some hooks, packets, or zip ties on the shoulder straps would be nice too.

psbj

Originally posted at

2017-10-02T20:00:00

This bag is perfect for traveling. There is a separate pocket with easy access to store electronic devices, especially when removing tablets, notebooks for TSA purposes. The shell opening makes packing and unpacking easy and there is a internal zipper that helps separate shoes or dirty clothes from other items. It stows easily under any airline seat fully packed and has a semi hidden zippered pocket for storing important items such as wallet, passport and other docs. The shoulder straps can be semi stowed as well in case you want to quickly grab as a go bag.

dsume001

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