Arc'teryx  Granville 25 Backpack

🇵🇱 Absolutnie niepraktyczny. Na zdjęciach wygląda bardzo fajnie i tym się kierowałem w przypadku zakupu daily-plecka. Materiał jest super, wodoodporny i dzięki czemu można śmiało nosić laptopa (na którego przewidziana jest dedykowana kieszeń). Kolejny atut to logo Arcteryx na klapie - niestety tylko wizerunkowy. Tyle plusów :) System zapinania klapy - nie na klips tylko regulowany paskiem. Duży minus. Ściskanie komina mało intuicyjnym systemem: anty-design :( Cienkie, szelki na ramiona z niewygodnym systemem regulacji zapięcia na klatce piersiowej - kolejny duży minus. Przy tak dużej cenie - spodziewałem się czegoś co najmniej popranego, ten plecak jest po prostu niepraktyczny. 🇬🇧 Absolutely impractical. In the photos it looks really cool, and that’s what guided me when buying this daily backpack. The material is great, waterproof, which makes it safe to carry a laptop (for which there is a dedicated compartment). Another advantage is the Arc'teryx logo on the flap – unfortunately only a visual one. That’s about it for the positives :) The flap closure system – not with a clip but with an adjustable strap. Big minus. The drawstring compression uses a not-very-intuitive system: anti-design :( Thin shoulder straps with an uncomfortable chest strap adjustment system – another big minus. At such a high price – I expected something at least decent, but this backpack is simply impractical.

The Granville backpack has been my go to pack for most activites, and it's done me so well on many trips. I love the sleek and minimal design, and the compartments being all on the inside - alongside a durable exterior - gives me a sense of security to carry all my personal belongings everywhere I go. Although, I find that the front pocket just runs a little too deep. I often find that I have to dig in quite deep when having to fish out smaller items at the bottom end of the pocket. Overall though, high quality of a backpack and still very functional for such a minimal looking pack.

Wonderful backpack but the backing is very abrasive and caused significant pilling on both of my Atom LT's. I don't mind the cosmetics drawbacks, but the pilling caused the DWR to no longer bind to the effected areas. Disappointingly, this was considered normal wear and tear by the after care service team and no warranty work would be done. The AeroForm material specially caused this issue as my other backpacks haven't done this. I would caution future buyers, as Arc'Teryx won't stand by their products anymore.

I mean, it’s a backpack. Let’s get that out of the way. It won’t change your life. But it’s a thoughtful backpack. It has the perfect pockets for my usb cables, my charging cable, big notebook, small notebook, a few pens, and then the cave for everything else. I thought I would hate the drawstring closure, but it suits the bag perfectly. Great access, makes the most of the space. The fabric seems very durable, and while the black colour does get scuffed up easily, it can be wiped clean, and it all the grime builds up a neat patina that goes well with the bag’s brutalist vibe. The rigid back panel means it’s also easy to throw a high vis cover on it if you’re cycle commuting, no matter how full or empty it is. It only loses a star because it appears to have two loops to attach a removable waist strap… but doesn’t come with a waist strap, and it’s unclear where to get one.

I love this backpack! I got it in the "Tatsu" colour it looks amazing, super clean and stylish without being flashy. I went with the 25L version mainly because of the way it closes I like that top flap way better than the smaller version. It’s also roomier than it looks, fits everything I need for the day. Really happy with it!

Almost perfect, but there are a few issues. The positives are as follows. First, the size is great for a full day with lunch, work out stuff a laptop, and a tablet (grad student) and it is great for the PNW weather. The material is burly and it looks slick. The little zipper pocket is really nice. Lastly, you can get a water blatter into the laptop sleeve and snake the hose outs. Also, I do have to say this bag kicks butt traveling, hiking, biking around, etc. On the negative side there are a few bummers that can be fixed easily. First is that the shoulder straps don’t seem designed for the bag. By that I mean that you can load it up (which I love) then it’s too heavy for its shoulder straps. I think the shoulder straps design on the Alpha FL backpack could lend to the design for this. Second, and most odd from arcteryx, on outside fabric just above the zipper pocket on the inside creases in a way that has peeled the laminated coat off of the fabric. I think that the stiffness of the tape that bonds the inner zipper pocket causes this creasing and I think it could be fixed with some extra engineering. (I graduate soon if your hiring, JK) All in all if you decide to buy it you will enjoy it’s high usability and if a version with the wider shoulder straps come out I’ll buy it.