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- Hey everyone, a quick disclaimer
before we get into this video
obviously I'm aware that most people
aren't in the market looking
for a new backpack in these interesting times we're in
but I just really enjoy trying backpacks.
I have a lot of backpack videos on my channel
and so I really just wanted to get back into the groove
of making some kind of content
that I enjoy that brings me joy.
I just like reviewing and trying new stuff
so I guess you can take your backpack
from your office nook to your balcony and back,
if you want.
Or, if you're living in an apartment
and you're at home
you can take it down to your courtyard maybe,
and walk around in your backpack.
So you can feel like you're going somewhere. (laughs)
Whatever you need to do to get by, I don't know.
When you are finally in want, in need of a backpack,
remember this video (laughs)
and come back to it.
And, yeah, let's get into it.
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Hey everyone, it's me Hallease
endeavoring to persevere as always.
If you're new here I make videos about my chaotic good life,
subscribe, follow, social media, blah blah blah.
So as you have probably noticed
whenever I've had B-roll showing my backpack
and me being out in the world filming.
I have the Wandrd Prvke 21L
and I really love this backpack, a lot. (laughs)
I first purchased it,
I wanna say about a year, year and a half ago,
and just kinda didn't really look back.
I really like the backpack for its sleek design,
how flat it is against my back.
The surprising amount of things it holds,
and how durable it is,
but I've gotten into Wandrd's good graces if you will.
And, they sent me the Duo Day Pack
to try out for free so,
I wanted to kinda get on
and just talk about the differences
between the two backpacks.
If you're someone who's been interested in either backpack
I think this video will kinda help you decide
which one you might need to gravitate towards more
considering on what your needs are,
as whether be a professional, daily backpack or,
you just like, you just stand a good backpack.
I am as y'all know here on this channel.
I love a good backpack.
I'm big on backpack reviews,
and just trying out new bags, all the time.
So, I was really excited
that they sent me their Duo Day Pack to try
and I just figured,
I might as well just do a comparison video
because I think both bags are good,
both bags are solid.
You're not gonna go wrong with either bag.
But it really just depends on what your needs are,
whether be as a photographer,
videographer, YouTuber, content creator,
or just someone who dabbles in,
photography every now and then
but you just kinda need a backpack
to be versatile with you
whenever you're doing stuff.
So, in this video,
I'm just gonna kinda break down the differences,
the main differences I saw between the two backpacks.
Now that I've been using my Duo Day Pack
for I wanna say about a month, almost, almost a month.
I've been using it.
And, which one,
maybe is my favorite.
So, the Wandrd Prvke I have the 21L
and the thing I really like about this backpack is
that it comes with that cube,
and you can rearrange the cube in
whichever design way you like.
The other thing I really like about this bag is
that it has a designated slot organizer
for your batteries.
And, you would think that wouldn't really matter that much,
but it does.
It helps so much
to just kind of know which battery you're on
for me personally,
I, as I'm using a battery and it dies,
I put it back in its slot,
but I just flip it on one side,
so that way I know that battery is dead.
And then, the roll-top is really nice
because you can actually fit quite a bit of stuff in there
without having to actually carry around
or lug around this huge bag.
So, if you don't have that much stuff in there
it's gonna roll all the way down,
and if you do have quite a bit,
you can fit more than you would expect in there.
The other thing about the Prvke 21L is that,
it's really durable bag.
You can tell it's made with a lot of durability
that it can kind of roll with you.
I've traveled a lot with my Wandrd 21L Prvke.
I've taken it to Oregon,
I've taken it to.
I've been to Oregon a lot with this bag,
I don't know why.
I've flown with it.
I've been sort of out in the woods,
outdoorsy with it if you will,
and through all of that it's kind of hung with me.
So, when I receive the Duo Day Pack,
I was a little like,
but can it really do this with me though,
you know I'm saying,
and I will say if you're the type of person
who isn't necessarily outdoorsy
or needs a rough and tumble kind of bag,
then the Duo Day Pack might be more your speed.
I really like this bag because one,
it opens out completely flat
which is really cool.
Find that I'm starting to notice with a lot of bags
that they're starting to not do that as much.
The other thing I really like about it is,
the pop out cube,
like how neat is this thing.
It literally pops out of the bag
but then when you wanna just use it as a regular backpack,
you can put it flat,
and you have that extra space.
Now, of course me,
the pop out cube is just always popped out
because I always have my camera with me
I never don't have my camera with me
but if you're the type of person
who is camera, photography, videography
it's more of a hobby it's not something
that you're actually doing constantly,
and you just wanna have a good daily backpack
then the Duo Day Pack might be the best bet for you
because then you can again push
that section of the bag down
and have more space.
The other thing about the Duo Day Pack
that's really neat is similar to the Prvke,
it does have a designated section for your laptop.
And, the thing about the Duo Day Pack is
it does have a front sleeve as well.
I am assuming so that way you can fit some kind of tablet
maybe an iPad or something like that,
within the bag too.
I will say now with the Wandrd Prvke's laptop sleeve,
it's way more padded.
And, it actually has a sort of separated section,
away from the rest of the bag
which I think is cool too.
And, it has a two-pocket sleeve.
So, one pocket is for your laptop.
The other pocket is presumably
for your iPad, tablet something or another.
I actually end up using those sleeves
for just my daily journal.
So, my bullet journal daily
just regular long form journal it's all in one.
If you wanna see that bullet journal video,
link in the eye of Sauron.
Something I was really skeptical about the Duo Day Pack
was about how much it could possibly hold,
and how much it couldn't hold,
and I was actually pleasantly surprised.
I will say the 21L Prvke does hold more.
You can just fit a lot more
because of its just open concept and design,
especially on that top section.
But the Duo Day Pack.
I everything I need,
day to day to make a video.
I can fit into my Duo Day Pack
so currently I can fit my Sony a7III.
My two lenses that I carry with me all the time,
my microphone.
My little PIXI tripod, Manfrotto PIXI.
Again, my laptop, my laptop's cords
and also a little Tumi pouch
that I use to hold all of my little knickknacks
for dropping footage,
all my cords and cables,
all of that kinda stuff.
All of that fits into my Duo Day Pack just fine.
And the thing that's really neat about it is
that it does have a lot of side pockets
for organization and a few longer pockets too.
So if you do have a shotgun mic, things like that,
you will find places to put everything
and have everything in its place.
The thing I will say though is
that you do lose out on the specificity
of the organization that you can have
with the Duo Day Pack versus the Prvke.
So, with the Prvke,
again I really love it
for that battery organization feature.
With my Duo Day Pack,
I'm kinda flying blind and having to kinda guess
which batteries are charged
and which ones aren't.
It's a really nitpicky detail
but it is something that I've had to consider.
The other thing about the Prvke versus the Duo Day Pack.
I will say just overall build quality.
The Duo Day Pack I think is really meant
to just be your daily backpack
to get to the office and back,
or get to maybe a set and back.
I wouldn't recommend the Duo Day Pack
being your backpack that you're backpacking with.
I don't think it's really meant for that.
Not because it's necessarily flimsy per se,
but it's not nearly as padded as the Prvke.
And that's a good and a bad thing.
For one, the Duo Day Pack is a lighter backpack,
it's very light which is great,
especially for someone like me who's petite,
I'm a small person,
having a light backpack is awesome.
You don't wanna have your backpack
already be like five pounds,
and then you're starting
to put all your stuff on top of it inside of it too,
that just adds and just makes,
an unnecessary amount of weight.
What you miss out on again is
that build quality isn't the right word,
but just padding.
You missed out on a lot of quality padding,
that I think is what makes the Prvke,
a great backpacking backpack.
For those of you
who are maybe at more of the outdoorsy nature.
So, with my Prvke bag,
I feel like I can just drop that thing on the floor
and my camera and my laptop is all good,
cause it's padded.
Whereas with the Duo Day Pack,
there is padding,
but it's not nearly as much.
And, if you actually get to ever hold the product,
you'll feel that.
You'll feel that it's,
in order to make that backpack lighter,
they did cut back on a few things.
Now again, I don't think that's a bad thing.
I just think it determines
which backpack is gonna be right for you.
So for me, I've had to sort of consciously think
as I use the Duo Day Pack
throughout my regular work week.
To not just kinda throw my backpack down
when I get to the office.
Be a little, well when I used to get to the office.
We're all social distancing now
so I don't go to the office
but being a little more gentle,
when I put my backpack down on any surface
with the Duo Day Pack.
Whereas with my Prvke,
I just sling it. (laughs)
I'm not gonna lie to y'all.
Either way, I really shouldn't
cause I mean tabulating everything up
there's about 10 grand in my bag at any one time.
10 grand worth of stuff
so maybe I should not be slinging anything
but, y'all know what I mean.
Finally, the other thing about the Duo Day Pack
that I really like is, again,
it's a lighter bag.
I really love the design
of how you can open it from both sides,
that's something you can't do
with the Prvke as far as side pockets go
it only opens from that one side pocket
that is correct,
directly connected to the photo cube
that you can then,
you can pull out and pull in and remove.
So, with the Duo Day Pack
you do get that.
So, it becomes a little bit more easier
for you to just throw your camera into one side
and go about your life,
which is neat.
So, that's something to think about too.
On the whole, I think it really just depends on
where you're trying to go
and what you're trying to do.
If you're looking for a daily backpack
to get you to the office and back.
I would recommend the Duo Day Pack.
I think it's gonna be more than enough for you.
I think it's gonna hold all
of your centrals plus a little extra.
And, at its core,
you still just have a great basic everyday backpack,
that's built well, that will last.
Whereas, I think, again,
if you're a little more outdoorsy,
if you're a little rough and tumble, Amen.
You a little rough and tumble,
you know I'm saying.
Maybe think about getting the Prvke 21L or 31L instead,
because it's gonna just have,
a lot more of that grit.
I just wanted to get on
and talk to you all about both of these bags.
If you're interested in either,
links will be in the description box
for you to check em out,
maybe make a purchase, maybe not.
I don't know your life.
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If you're new here, I'm Hallease.
I'm a digital storyteller and video producer
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