This is the Mismo Explorer It's a bag that costs almost £800
And it could just be, the world's best weekend travel bag
In this video, I'm going to break down everything you need to know about this bag
From it's military grade hybrid skin / bullet-proof skin
To some hidden details that you're probably not aware of
And by the end of it, I'm hoping I will have convinced at least some of you,
That this, is the upgrade you've been waiting for
But what is it about this bag that makes it so good?
let's start off with the basics... At just over half a meter in length
And a third of a meter in height and depth The Explorer has a volume of 54 litres.
That's on the larger size of your average weekender,
and in fact it's the biggest travel bag that Mismo make.
But if you're looking for a bag that does it all, then this is it.
It's got ample space to hold all your essentials, comfortably fitting 3 to 4 pairs of shoes,
a large washbag plenty of clothes
a 16 inch laptop, and all with space to spare
Covering anything from a night, a long-weekend or even a couple of weeks away
At those dimensions its actually bigger than the Floyd cabin I reviewed a couple of weeks ago
and a little over the average cabin bag dimensions in length for most airlines
But because it's not a hard-shell suitcase,
it can easily be compressed slightly, to fit as long as you haven't overloaded it
This is helped by the belt strap that runs all the way around the sides
Allowing you to loosen or tighten the bag's tension with ease,
This also allows the bag to adopt a more familiar duffel shape
But unlike the classic drawstring duffels, that became so popular after the second world war
The Explorer actually unfolds, which means a more spacious
opening into the main compartment, Making it easy to pack or pull things out
A brass zipper made by renowned Japanese company YKK, spans the length of this opening
This weapons-grade construction is widely considered to be the Rolls Royce of zippers,
And for good reason Every element, down to the individual teeth,
has been perfected and hand-polished, resulting in one of the smoothest
zippers you'll ever use The entire opening has
been reinforced with leather as well, Adding to the longevity and utility of the bag
In addition to the main compartment, The bag features two outside pockets,
Which are perfect for a book, passport or some headphones
On the inside there's a generously sized zippered pocket for valuables,
which is flanked by leather pull tabs to make it easier to open and close
And there's five more pockets inside as well, Two are hidden in each end of the bag,
and can be secured with a leather strap The final 3 are simple slip pockets,
Which are perfect for a variety of smaller items
On the outside of the Explorer are two main carrying handles
That can be used in different orientations either over the shoulder or as a backpack
There's also a detachable shoulder strap Which connects on each side of the bag via
strong brass clips which are handmade in Italy In fact all of the brass hardware on this bag,
has been covered with a special golden coating, to prevent it from oxidising and rusting over time
There's also two more handles on each end of the Explorer
Which makes loading it an absolute breeze
And like all of the other straps on this bag, They're made from full grain bridle leather
taken exclusively from older cattle for it's thickness and strength.
All of this attention to detail, means an exceptionally strong and durable leather frame,
that surrounds that bag In fact Mismo are so
confident with the durability of this leather, that it's also weaved into a lattice structure,
that forms the base of the bag Alongside 5 metal studs
And of course all of this is held together by the canvas of the Explorer
Which is a carefully constructed blend of cotton and nylon.
This decision combines two worlds into one, the aesthetic and tactility of cotton,
with the durability and strength of nylon The fabric has also been given a
water-repellent treatment, that makes it reject immediate stains and droplets
And just in case that's not good enough for you, Mismo also offer this bag in ballistic nylon,
A material literally designed to protect pilots from shrapnel
Pack enough of these layers together thinly, and it's even been known to stop bullets
All of which, creates a level of resilience, that few bags this good looking can boast
Mismo also offers a matching washbag as well
Built from the same external fabric But lined with a special waterproof material
So if you do have an accidental explosion while you're travelling,
The rest of your luggage will be protected It's generously sized as well
With an enclosed pocket in the middle Flanked by two large compartments either side
So you wont have any issues carrying all your bathroom clobber
But after soaking all of that in, I suppose you're asking yourself an obvious question
How does this bag hold up in the wild? Well, I've been road testing
this bag for a few weeks now And I even took it on a trip to Portugal with me
Carrying this bag around for that amount of time has made me think of a few things...
When I first got the bag, the leather was stiff
And the shoulder strap was a little uncomfortable when using this for long periods,
But now that've I been using it for a couple of weeks,
the leather has softened nicely, Making it a lot more comfortable to carry
The beltstrap is more useful than I first realised as well
Allowing you to secure a jacket in place, for quick access
And the handles actually run all the way around the bag,
spreading the strain and minimising the risk of breaking
There's also leather reinforcements pretty much everywhere you look
And on top of this, Mismo offer a repair service, thats spans the entire lifetime of the bag
To give you that added piece of mind in the unlikely event that something breaks
And this is why Mismo, has become so well respected over the last few years
For Adam Bach, Mismo's co-founder, it’s about making things that people become attached to
and will use for a long period of time, Behind every Mismo product is the philosophy that
quality and longevity are the primary motivations That's why 5,10,30 years down the line,
he's confident you’ll still be using it after all that time
And that gets me thinking... If people are willing to spend $1,000 on a phone,
that's only going to survive for a couple of years Then why aren't they willing to spend the same,
on a quality travel bag that will last a lifetime
The pandemic changed the way many of us travel; with remote working and home offices everywhere
All the more reason to make an effort when you do travel
They say you should dress for the life you want Not the life that you have
Which is why travelling around with a tatty old gym bag stuffed
awkwardly between your legs probably isn't a good idea
The word tidløs in Danish means that something is timeless
Every now and again, a design is so well perfected,
In both style and functionality, That it becomes just that, timeless
So if you're looking to add a slice of Nordic luxury to your wardrobe
Then this is probably the bag for you
And with that I'll say goodbye Remember to like and subscribe
if you enjoyed the video Thanks again for watching
and I'll see you in the next one