This has been my daily driver for the past 9+ months that I've had it. I've taken it hiking, cycling, rope access work, doing anything in various weather conditions including hard rain. The asymmetrical crescent shape works well with molding to body, and the included waist strap cinches down well to get it out of the way during cycling or for standalone use when in use with a hiking pack with a burly hipbelt. The choice of ECOPAK works well in terms of its durability for weight. The main body textile “Ecopak” is a recycled laminate nylon that is generally waterproof. I've had no issue keeping valuables dry in there during harsh weather (can't confirm whether the seams are taped since the edges are sewn in with bias tape. Main zipper opening is white for easy visualization of where your stuff is, however it contains no organization. ECOPAK's inner ripstop patterning gets more and more visible and dimples with use. Solid water resistant YKK zipper, very smooth operation and good choices on the pulls. I love the venom stretch pocket, it works well with any bottle around 500ML. Bottom shock cord straps are really only good for smaller items, I thought I would be able to fit more but it's still good for what they listed ie, umbrella, trekking poles, light windbreaker.
Besides my mini review, I've been interested in the idea of EDC. Typically the abbreviation churns up ideas of militaristic items or overpriced knives. I see that the vast majority of people leave with at maximum a wallet and phone, so it becomes a curiosity to see what items people don't leave the house without. When you dig through somebody's bag it begins to tell the entire story of who they are, what they do, and what is important. A laptop littered with stickers you don't understand, an opinel N.8 with a signature from their favorite artist, an odd choice of flavored lip balm, bandaids, a pipe and loose tobacco, altoids tin with a raspberry pi, a thin point and shoot from the early 2000’s, a polaroid of their best friends, condoms, a business card they neglect to throw out, ripped gloves attached by a carabiner, a foldable wireless keyboard, sentimental keychains, a field recorder, wired iems, a book they are currently reading, their medicine. I love this sense of personalization that comes from all the factors around them. I had a personal journey of examining the things I carry with me and the sentimental and utilitarian value that It provides, believe me it is an ongoing trial to consistently experiment with the things as my life changes. Maybe it's just my fascination with the thousands of facets in which identity is explored.
I'd love to see and hear what items you carry everyday - saenzm@proton.me
sealson.co