Antler Urbanite Trolley Back Pack, Stone, One Size
05 Jul, 2016
Great materials, great workmanship. Design gets a "B"
This bag was purchased as a replacement for an earlier version of the Urbanite II that I purchased in Hong Kong several years ago. That bag has circumnavigated the globe at least four times and has been my daily business bag. It, like the new bag, is constructed of top quality textiles and strong hardware. The only reason I purchased a new bag is that the trolley is finally wearing out and I can't find anyone to repair it. With the exception of a abrasions on the lower corners of the piping, the original case itself is as strong as ever. The new bag is made the same way and I expect similar service life. That's the good.
The new design is not as easy to load and access. I like the direction in which the new bag opens...I'll call it a steam shovel mouth vs the old case opening conventionally to one side. Unfortunately there is not enough inside structure to keep the case "shaped" for easy loading and access. Interior pockets could stand a review. The laptop insert would benefit from external organizing pockets. The two side pockets are only good for thin items if the case interior is fully used. Unlike the original Urbanite II, the front pockets are difficult to access because of the flap design and side loading of the lower pocket. Finally, the backpack feature is a waste. this case would be a miserably uncomfortable backpack. That space would have been better utilized as a long rear zippered document or accessory pocket.
In the end. Antler Urbanite is a great product. Lightweight yet durable and you can expect a long service life. Sadly, I'd rather have the earlier design if it were available or a hybrid of the two designs without the silly backpack feature and more usable pockets.
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