Hey, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, we're reviewing the Travelon
Anti-Theft Urban Incognito Backpack, a bag designed for the discreet and security-
minded traveler, and also sharing how you can enter to win one for free.
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As you all know I love travel gear and I especially love backpacks and daypacks since
it's something that we use all the time. The kind folks at Travelon sent us one
of their latest bags called the Anti-Theft Urban Incognito Backpack to
test out and review. Keep in mind that even though they sent me this backpack,
this is not a paid review and we're not being influenced to evaluate this
product in any way. This bag is marketed as a backpack designed to outsmart the
pickpocket and thief. Does it live up to the hype?
Let's go through the highlights to find out. Number 1: Slash-resistant body
panels and straps. The outside facing portions of the bag are all slash
resistant. While I don't think the fabric itself is slash-resistant, it has some
kind of thick lining inside. Also, the additional thickness makes it water
resistant. Number 2: Locking zippers. The main zipper on the bag is concealed when
you're wearing the backpack and what's even more interesting is that the zipper
has a locking mechanism designed to make it harder for pickpockets to get into.
It's easy to undo with both hands and when you're looking at it, but I imagine
it would be nearly impossible to undo when you're wearing the backpack. Number
3: Many sleeves and pockets. One side of the backpack has a padded laptop
sleeve that can accommodate a 15 and a half inch laptop, a tablet sleeve, and an
RFID pocket this is perfect for your cards and passport. The other side has
two organizer pockets and a keyring holder. On the outside, there's a water
bottle pocket on one side that has elastic allowing it to stretch. Number 4:
Adjustable openings. In addition to the pockets and sleeves, the bag allows you
to adjust the opening of your bag. This makes it very useful when you might
be carrying a lot of gear and want to unload the backpack with it facing down.
Again, it's a small thing, but it comes in really handy.
Number 5: Hidden pockets. The bag has a ton of extra pockets, many
of which are hidden and discreet. For example, there's a large zipper pocket
along the lower back area of the bag. There's also another zipper pocket on
one side. This one is useful in that you can easily access it while keeping the
backpack on one shoulder. Though the pocket that I really love is in the
shoulder strap. This is like a ninja pocket where you can store a card or two.
I used it to store my metro pass and loose change, and it worked really well.
Number 6: Spring-loaded shoulder strap attachment. At the bottom of one of the
straps, you'll notice that there is a spring-loaded mechanism that allows you
to release the shoulder strap. At first, I didn't quite know what it was for, but
then it occurred to me that you can use it to strap on to objects when you're at
a cafe or restaurant. I've heard of many thieves just grabbing bags at cafes and
running. This would definitely prevent it from happening.
Number 7: Luggage loop. The back side has a loop that allows you to connect to a
rolling suitcase handle. Again, a small and simple thing, but it's so convenient
when you're traveling. Number 8: Mesh padding. As you've probably noticed, the
back and straps have a padded mesh design that makes wearing the backpack
comfortable. The mesh also allows better air flow to keep you cool while wearing
the bag. Number 9: Stands upright. Lastly, the bag is designed to stay
upright when placed on a flat surface. This may not seem like a big deal, but
it's really convenient. My normal work bag, for example, doesn't stand upright so
it's constantly falling over whenever I go places. If I had to be nit-picky, the
one thing I didn't like is that the shoulder straps seemed a bit too long.
While I'm not a big or tall guy, there seem to be a lot of extra slack on the
shoulder strap. Though since the strap includes an elastic band, I just double-
backed the excess strap. But I still don't know who would actually need that much
shoulder strap. The bag retails for around $100 on Travelon's website and
Amazon. This bag is high quality and definitely you can tell that a lot of
thought was placed into designing the bag so it lives up to the promise of
deterring pickpockets. It's also a really nice looking bag. The lack of pockets on
the outside gives it a very modern and minimalistic look. I'm so impressed with
this bag that I'm actually thinking of using it instead of my normal work bag. I
love the security features and even the small touches and features that make it
functional, like the hidden pockets and the ability to stand the bag upright. My
Waterfield bag is nice, but I hate the fact that it's constantly falling over.
And it's just less versatile than the Travelon backpack. Another great thing
about this bag is that Travelon didn't just send me one. They sent me one to review
and want to give away. So, we've set up a giveaway form for you to enter on our
website. I'll include a link in the video description. You don't have to purchase
anything, but there are multiple ways to enter and gain entries by signing up for
some of our social media channels. You'll earn extra entries into the contest. The
more options you complete, the more entries you'll earn. And of course,
there's no pressure to enter. We will randomly select our winner on June 9th.
Keep in mind that the contest is only for US residents. Though if you're not
based in the US, don't worry. We're going to have another Amazon gift card giveaway
that's open to everyone when we get to 5,000 subscribers, which hopefully will
be very soon. Lastly, Travelon is offering our audience a 20% off discount
code on their products from their website. Just use code: TRIPASTUTE-20
to receive a discount. We're excited to share this offer with our audience
since we're big fans of their products and love being able to save you some
money. I want to send a "thank you" to Travelon for generously sending us the
backpacks. I've been impressed with the innovation and quality in their products,
and can easily recommend them for travelers. We hope you enjoyed this video
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