Nice But...
by Sharo Moini
in Lake Villa, IL
(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 10/26/2023
Nixon Hauler 35L II Backpack - black
This could have been so much better. Design in concept is 4/5 while practically it is 2/5. There's much to be desired. I took this with me on a two week trip and my griptape started to frey the outer nylon material from being strapped to it. The laptop compartment is acceptable but I don't expect it to stop impacts from the flimsy plastic shield alone. Back and waist straps are well placed but feel very cheap. Shoe compartment will fit a pair of men's 10.5s but you must squish them making it impossible to fit Globes or other puffy chunky shoes. Side pockets fit an Andale tool but not a T tool. Interior pockets are very tight and awkward taking things in and out of.
Here's what I was expecting: abrasion resistant textile material for the outside. Better quality straps with METAL D rings. Larger tool and shoe compartments Hard sided laptop compartment. Larger interior pockets.
Everything could have been larger and better quality.
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