Can’t wait for mine to come in, for the daypack for me and the shoulder bag for the wife. They have grade A customer service. I bought both bags a day apart and they notice I paid for shipping twice so they threw in a free Dyneema pencil case. They’re an amazing couple.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Hooray! You two will love it, I'm sure :) Regarding the shoulder bag - I'm a big fan of slings and similarly sized bags so was really tempted to pick up their shoulder bag - would love to know what you guys think of it after you get it! And that was so sweet of them to throw in the pencil case to cover the double shipping - these little delighters and top-notch customer service are one of the great things about buying directly from small businesses.
@derrickrsay
4 жыл бұрын
I’ll be sure to update you when they come in. I can send a few photos if you’d like? Supporting small businesses is key in this time and age but remember to always take care of yourself too :)
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
That would be wonderful! I have my contact email in my KZitem profile about page - can't wait to see them!
@WestVillage-vv3hg
4 жыл бұрын
This is great. Good review. I think this pack is the upgrade to the Outlier Quadzip that we've all been waiting for. It's more expensive, but it's also better in almost every way, IMO. My only wish (aside from taped seams and storm guards for the zips) is for an extra zip on the other bottom end of the main compartment. I'm right handed, but I always swing backpacks off my left shoulder, for access using my right hand.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
+1 to those suggestions my friend. Regarding main compartment zip, if I'm understanding what you're saying correctly, the main compartment has three zipper pulls - I think I showed that in the video but what I didn't explicitly call out is the fact that because these move freely along the entire track, you can set it up to have side access from either side. So if you swing it off of your left shoulder, you could definitely set it up so you can get into the main volume from that side of the bag as well. Technically I suppose the third zipper would be running "backward" if set up that way but the zipper pulls themselves are so small that visually nobody would notice (especially since everything is black on black on black) and obviously zippers work both ways so there's no problems in operation (other than the normal kind of friction that comes from the aqua guard zips and small pulls as shown in the video, but that's true regardless of which side it's being accessed from). It's cool to meet a left-shoulder right hander! We're right shoulder, right handers so the zippers on Evergoods bags (which are made for left-shoulder swingers) always make us mess up the first few times we're wearing their bags after a while of not wearing them. I imagine those bags must be heaven for right handed left-shoulder swingers though!
@nomadic-mind
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously impressed by the construction of this bag and I understand now why the Rofmia is nearly twice the price of other DCF packs like the DSPTCH RND Edition or the HMG 2400 Southwest.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it useful Helio!
@paulCJH
3 жыл бұрын
Been using this bag as a replacement for my Evergoods CPL v2. Love every moment of it. Just personal preference but I find the weight distribution was much better for this bag. The CPL v2 was hurting my back (plenty of feedback on this) despite being a well-made backpack with plenty of good features.
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
It's interesting - I didn't have any problems with the CPL 24 v1, but I have definitely noticed that the v2 CPL (both the 24 and 28L) seem to push much more heavily into my lower back than the v1. For me I wouldn't say it's painful but it is definitely noticeable - very odd. I agree with you on the Rofmia often distributing weight better for many kinds of loads - I feel it's partially the shaping and design of the bag, but also partially that it is a lot less structured than the CPL so it allows the internal contents to shift and "settle" bit better (though depending on what one is carrying). For heavier or oddly shaped (i.e. lots of hard edges) load outs however, I've found the CPL to be a better carry due to the more robust carriage system and structured back panel, etc.
@paulCJH
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn For sure the CPL v2 is a well-made bag that can take more abuse. I like to hear your views on how the Bellroy Transit Workpack (which is slightly small in capacity) compares with Rofmia in your daily carry use. Which will you pick for your daily EDC usage?
@hisshi9788
4 жыл бұрын
Hi from Japan! Thanks for your super review! There is few review about rofmia’s backpack even in Japanese. Recently I found this pack on the web but I couldn’t get detailed information until watching this video. Comparison with other backpacks was also interesting and helpful. So...I decided to buy it.
You're lucky you can buy their products without shipping or customs
@joegraves4612
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. The only thing I’d say you’re missing that would put this over the top are on body shots. Lots of detailed bag reviews out there but ppl miss out on this important aspect. We all want to see how a bag looks on body before we purchase right?
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And yes I completely agree - I know it's an important component and one I'm planning to incorporate into future videos after I figure out the right setup for it (as well as thinking about the overall pacing/sections of the videos as I don't want them to get too long). Stay tuned!
@gerardbodin2723
3 жыл бұрын
I bought this very nice and expensive bag for my son . I have an old Roll top BP fron Outlier , so I bought the rofmia tote bag for me. Would love a Rofmia roll top duffle.
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Awww your son is so lucky! He's going to love it for sure. How are you liking the tote (the boston bag?) you got for yourself? I'm also intrigued by the idea of a Dyneema duffle (although I question how practical it would be give the most common use cases for duffles, but still I love the idea). Have you seen the SDR Traveler D3 Traveller dyneema duffle out of curiousity? Not roll top but still a lot of the same general vibes. (There is the one small issue of the $750 USD price tag though.... )
@gerardbodin2723
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn HI, I bought the tote which is no more made, not the Boston. I prefer the tote when I’m in town. I’ve looked at the SDR duffle which is too expensive. I own an Ynot duffle . It’s a very nice bag except that it is made of canvas, not dyneema.
@Seanonyoutube
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, wanna adopt me?
@shannoncampbell
3 жыл бұрын
Please make a review comparing the Backpack V2 and the Daypack v2 :)
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha you know me and my love of Dyneema 😂
@shannoncampbell
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn Yes and you make amazing reviews!!! I am trying to decide between those two bags.
@getjcn
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for making this review! It reminds me so much of my Timbuk2 eSpecial Shadow! (But way more organization!!!) You may like the especial for its durability, and waterproof tarpolon material. Oh... And it has mesh on the back for us non-Japanese with sweaty backs :) let me know what you think!
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And thank you for the recommendation - that's a cool looking bag! I'll follow back up on this comment if I end up picking it up!
@getjcn
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn it could do with one of your lovely detailed reviews to be honest. There's hardly any video content of it online to showcase how limited but truly effective the pockets are.
@ianhaydock5988
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the best and most comprehensive review I’ve seen on this bag. The top handle seems quite large and wonder if you find it hits into the back of your neck when wearing?
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian - my pleasure and glad you found the video helpful! I don't personally have that issue with this bag though I have experienced it with other bags (such as the MR x Carryology Assault pack) and know what you're talking about. In my experience, this bag didn't seem to ever get into a position where the top handle contacted the back of my neck/hairline.
@BlackSkullArmor
4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow that looks nice might buy it..... *retails for 600 badabings* Nevermind
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yeah... I feel your pain. This is one of the most expensive bags in our collection and we really agonized over whether to buy it or not. That's also a reason why we made this video - this definitely isn't a casual purchase and there weren't a ton of videos out there to look at when making the decision to drop this much money on it. I think a part of the price comes from the fact that it's an actual individual person making these bags - still eye wateringly expensive, but at least we can feel good we're supporting a small business? haha
@ytfazalmajid
3 жыл бұрын
The Nomin has taped edges and should have better waterproofing than the Rofmia, but frankly I think the two trapezoidal cutouts in the front panel ruin the look. One other bag I would add to the mix of possible competitors is the Bedouin Foundry Pequod, which is DCF with a leather back panel. They claim it is 28L but in reality it is nowhere near that. You can also expect DSPTCH to issue a non-limited release of their RND Daypack in Dyneema: www.dsptch.com/collections/backpacks/products/daypack-rnd-edition-black-dyneema (sold out in black but still available in white for those who want to rock the Arctic warrior look)
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
So, fun fact. I dipped over to the Bedouin Foundry web page to check out the Pequod as I wasn't super familiar with it and uhhhh.... next thing I know it somehow ended up in my cart and then next thing I know the credit card is out on the desk and..... So umm, my wallet thanks for you for that 😂 (damn you technology for making it easy to impulse drop 380 pounds from my mobile phone at like 4am on a Tuesday ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) The DSPTCH bags also look hot - I've been interested in their dyneema offerings for a while but haven't gotten around to picking one up yet. I may have to pull the trigger once the black comes back in stock! 😂
@ytfazalmajid
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn It's only fair since I ordered the Rofmia x Cathedral yesterday, andI suspect the customs duties on it alone will exceed the price of the Pequod...
@ateoh7808
9 ай бұрын
Very nice review!
@TheMountainborn
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words!
@flynn4297
2 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for your awesome review! I am definitely interested in getting one! I have a couple of questions regarding this backpack. 1. How’s yours hold up after one year of use? Do you still like it? 2. Do you need to treat it carefully or you can casually throw it around? 3. Since it is really light and minimal, how much weight at maximum do you think it can hold? Thanks a lot!
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Flynn! I'm so glad you found the review useful! Here are my answers: 1. It is holding up well structurally but the Dyneema fabric has worn in a lot in the high flex/wear areas - if you're not familiar with how Dyneema wears in over time, here is a sample image (this is not my image, but just one I found online): imgur.com/gallery/M7bxn2t The bag shown in the link above is *extremely* well worn - want to be clear mine is nowhere like that, but there definitely is some wear in the high use areas (where the bag flexes a lot). It doesn't impact the durability or structure in any way and in fact softens some of the characteristic dyneema crinkly sound, but it is something to be aware of. The main parts of the bag that don't flex so much (like the whole front/sides/shoulder strap) all look fairly similar to how they look in the video. All in all I like the way the bag looks as I like the wear patterns of Dyneema, but that is very much up to the eye of the beholder. 2. I casually throw it around like I would any other EDC bag. (although there isn't much padding in the bag so I don't throw the bag if there's delicate stuff in the main compartment of the bag. Dyneema is a tough material and I definitely don't baby these bags! 3. Regarding how much weight it can hold, I think there is a technical answer and a "practical, in use" answer. Technically speaking, again, the material is very tough and the stitching and construction of the bag is top notch - you can easily hold 15+ kg in this bag without fear of it physically being damaged (that having been said - due to the physical small size of the bag I think you'd struggle to get weight like this in here unless you're literally carrying metal plates or rocks haha). The fabric of the bag certainly isn't going to rip under those loads. Practically in use however, I would say the upper load limit in terms of comfort is going to be around 7kgs ish. The main thing I found that started to affect wear comfort at that weight was: - relatively soft framesheet - shoulder straps (size, lack of load lifters and how they interact with the relatively soft framesheet) That having been said, it does depend to a certain extent how your 7kgish is distributed (ie. if the majority of that is in a big chunky laptop that is flat up against your back versus like... rocks in the main compartment, etc. 😂) I hope this helps! fwiw, I love this bag, it remains one of my all time favourites and if you can swing the price I don't think you will be disappointed.
@flynn4297
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn Thank you so much for the detailed answer! I will wait until it is restocked again.
@mnmartin73
2 жыл бұрын
It looks like a nice bag but certainly not worth the high price tag. I would never buy it but I love watching the reviews.
@headphoneboy
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a review of the Rofmia Shift Backpack with the full rolltop.
@TheMountainborn
Жыл бұрын
So - I have a review of the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 2nd release sitting in my hard disk waiting to be cut together - in the "also consider" section I compare it to a few bags, including the Rofmia Shift Backpack (the roll top one you're mentioning). I'll let you know when that goes up! (FWIW, I consider the rolltop bag to be more of a travel bag than an EDC bag (which is what I consider the Shift Daypack to be). There are some affordances (like side zipper access, etc.) that is designed to make it more useful in EDC situations but I feel that's more like "you're one bag traveling and need to use this as an EDC bag whilst you're at the destination" kind of thing rather than a "this is my main EDC bag". At least those were my impressions)
@headphoneboy
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn awesome, I’ll keep an eye out for the new video. Appreciate the added context as well.
@Seanonyoutube
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Can you check if the water bottle pocket will fit a 32oz Nalgene bottle? Thanks.
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean - unfortunately not. If you want to carry that much water with this bag, I would suggest looking for one of the tall and skinny 1 litre type bottles (like a smart water bottle for example) - the water bottle pockets are unfortunately fairly narrow on this one.
@Seanonyoutube
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn well, that settled it for me. Thanks for saving me $600 haha.
@imsoprfct
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Any plans in the future for a similar review of the Nomin?
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You've got it - a few people have been asking now that they're back in stock, so I'll do a review of the Nomin soon.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
@imsoprfct here you go! → kzitem.info/news/bejne/0p5_sJOboGRmZag
@mickt4553
3 жыл бұрын
what’s your favorite, go-to backpack (for everyday carry and a couple of days trip)?
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
That's such a great question! So the obvious caveat that it very much depends on the day, loadout, weather, my mood, etc. :) But to get straight to the point, some of my favourite go-to EDC bags include: * Rofmia Shift Daypack v2 * Bellroy Transit Workpack * Evergoods CPL 24 For "Goldilocks bags" that can do both EDC and comfortable do One Bag Travel in the same bag: * Rofmia Shift Daypack v2 (if I pack relatively light) * Evergoods CHZ22 * Heimplanet Monolith Daypack * GoRuck GR1 26L "Slick" * Bellroy Transit Travelpack 28L I don't usually use the CPL24 for OBT because I find the distribution of the space between the two main compartments is too restrictive - I prefer single opening clamshells or half-zips for OBT that keep all or the majority of their volume in one spot.
@mickt4553
3 ай бұрын
@@TheMountainborn have you tried or plan to try "Rofmia Backpack v2"? i'm debating whether i should get the Daypack or Backpack from Rofmia.
@_krakra_
Жыл бұрын
I wish you would do backpack v2 review
@TheMountainborn
Жыл бұрын
Hi KraKra! I will do that one of these days, I promise!! :)
@_krakra_
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn 🖤
@MikeNguyen37
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Waiting for mine to arrive. Do you prefer this or the nomin?
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) So at the moment I tend to prefer this over the Nomin for EDC carry - my load outs are much smaller these days than they were when I first purchased the Nomin, so the smaller and more compact size of the Rofmia works a lot better for my current setup (as you can see when I compare the two bags, the Nomin is a much larger bag). Related to this, as the size of my daily carry has grown smaller, I've also come to prefer a bit more flexibility in my framesheets - while I like how the Rofmia tends to fit closer and more flexibly to my back (though not to the extent of something like Evergoods' offerings) - the Nomin's back panel is quite rigid and sits more board like against the back - good for heavier loads, but overkill for smaller load outs. Finally, I'm a fan of sternum straps, which the Rofmia has but the Nomin lacks. Don't get me wrong, I still love the Nomin, but these days I'm definitely using the Rofmia more.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
As an FYI, I just released a review of the Nomin pack here → kzitem.info/news/bejne/0p5_sJOboGRmZag
@tinypickle
3 жыл бұрын
Have you gotten to take a look at the black ember shadow? Trying to decide between the 2 as lighter weight clamshell bags and trying to decide between these 2
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
I just released a review of the Shadow - but I see you've already found it!! Hope it helps you decide! :)
@erikoteh
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for this amazing review. I'm so in love of this backpack, but blindly buying it is a little bit.... scary. I saw you were taking about how it's losing quality due to the construction... do you feel overall this is a 10years duration backpack? I can't justify spending 700usd for an everyday backpack that's only gonna last me 2 or 3 years because the construction is weak... but if you feel this will last a really long time the story is diferent one more question, can you throw your camera inside of this one?
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Erik - sorry for the late reply! I completely and totally feel your hesitation. This is certainly one of the most expensive bags in my collection and yeah, buying it blind is scary to say the least! I noticed you quoted the price in USD (700 USD) - not sure if you're earning in Yen (I saw you mentioned you live in Japan in another comment) or in USD, but if you happen to be earning in USD (or using USD savings converted to yen) then due to the extremely weak yen at the moment, the price of this bag - 70,000 JPY actually only translates to 514 USD. Granted, that is a still a crazy high amount of money to spend on a bag 😂 BUT it does represent a significant "price discount" due to the FX rate right now if you are on the fence that may or may not help. WRT your questions about construction/quality. So to be clear, this bag (and all Rofmia gear) is impeccably constructed - their products truly live up to the reputation of Japanese craftsmanship being absolutely world class. However, the bag is constructed out of Dyneema (DCF) and that fabric has very unique properties and characteristics (ultra light weight, completely waterproof, slight inherent "structure", very durable especially against tearing (but less so against extreme abrasion)). However, Dyneema has a fairly unique wear pattern and appearance over time with heavy use - it starts to lose that initial super crisp structured smoothness and instead starts to get softer and more wrinkled in fold areas. To be clear, the structural integrity is not usually affected (unless you are serious abusing it) but it is a distinct wear pattern. Some people (such as myself) really like the way it ages - I compare it to the patina that appears in well-worn piece of leather that "breaks in" - but some people don't like that as much - it kind of depends on your perspective on it. You can see my bag in this video has been well used (but not abused) and still looks great (in my opinion) but you need to decide for yourself how you think about this appearance. FWIW, I think it's been a couple of years since I recorded this video but the bag still looks great and is going strong. WRT your question about is this a 10 year bag or 2-3 year bag. It definitely is not a 2-3 year bag nor is the construction weak at all. I truly believe this bag can easily last 10 years+ as long as you don't abuse it. (abuse means - don't drag it across concrete or constantly throw sharp edged heavy things (filing cabinets? LOL) in it, etc.). It will wear and show age over time (as will all bags regardless of their materials) but it won't fail or break down. That said, maybe my one thought would be - I don't think I would pick this as my *only* bag or my *first* bag. It's an EDC use bag for sure, but slightly more specialised - I would go with this as my second or third bag but make sure I had another bag for the days when I know I need to abuse the heck out of a bag (carry aforementioned filing cabinets or go hiking in rocky canyons etc.). It's not a weak bag but it still is an ultralight 500 USD bag so it does have use cases it's better for and others where other bags are better at :) Finally, wrt camera carry - you *can* carry a camera inside of it (it's large enough for any sized full frame camera currently on the market with any kind of reasonable-ish lens (meaning anything up to ≈300-400mm with variable apertures; if you're looking to go birding with 600mm+ lenses or giant 400mm f/2.8'rs, etc. they're not going to fit in here). However as I think I note in the video, this bag has no sidewall padding and the fabric is intentionally very thin (for light weight) so there is no inherent protection for electronics such as cameras so you'd need to put the camera in some sort of padded case (like a form fitting neoprene case or *smallish* camera cube) to protect it from damage or hitting the ground when you set down the bag etc. If I were to routinely carry a camera with this bag I would opt for something smaller like a Leica Q2 or Sony a6600 or a M43 body, etc. If you're looking to routinely carry FF ILC cameras (Canon EOS R5 / Sony A7RIV / Leica SL etc.) then tbh there are better bags suited for this. I hope this helps my friend!
@erikoteh
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn WOW man!, First off, thanks for such a long detailed answer, I can’t stress how nice of you is to take all that time to come back to me. If you had a patreon or this was reddit I’d send you gold for sure haha. Sadly, I earn in yen, so it’s still the same price for me XDD. Regarding the backpack, actually I read your answer earlier today and it was honestly an eye opener :(. As much as I think I’ll love this backpack, it’s not the right fit for the intentions I have for it. I’m going on a long trip by the end of the year and I want ONE PACK to carry my digital stuff and then use on a regular basis for city exploring with my cameras. The stress I might put into the backpack on the airport trips with all the junk I need, might be abusing the rofmia and I don’t think I want to break it like that. I do think there’s a use for this one, but it will have to wait a tiny bit longer. You made me chuckle with your camera recomendation while I don’t do bird photography, I do own a Leica QP and use it a lot and it was in my mind to pair it with this backpack. (I also use a FUJI with a 16-55, and I don’t like putting them in padded cubes, just throw them in the backpack for easy access. In any case, just as a curiosity, my main backpack as of today was the Bellroy Classic backpack plus, but I can’t really stand it, while everything is TOP quality and it’s great, the lack of a bottle pocket with the weird super small top pocket didn’t quite make it for me. I wish this was the only problem because I can live with those, but there’s something in the frame of the backpack, and the rigidness that just doesn’t work with my body. One stupid example of this is, I like wearing the backpack on the front from time to time (Subway, or sometimes if i’m super sweaty.., etc), this backpack while.. good, for some reason the top stucks in my neck making it super super SUPER unconfortable, it’s not something I’ve ever found before in another backpack. Finally after watching many of your videos and other reviews I narrow down my options to: Rennen Daypack xpac Evergoods 22L (I didn’t like the lack of a front pocket in your review) Moment 21L (This one could be the perfect one... but your strap review made me doubt a lot, in any case I might buy it soon to test it) Daypack Rofmia (Will have to wait for the reasons I told you) And finally the one I bought today the Able Carry Daily Backpack, overall it’s the perfect backpack, I went to test it in B8ta (if you are in tokyo and are curious), it has pretty much everything I need, but the water bottle, which annoys me a lot, but I’ll leave with out it, until I guess the Moment and compare them. Thank you man!, waiting your next reviews!!!!
@kaksalampay
3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Any chance you'll review the Evergoods Civic half zip?
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I actually did a review of it before (the v1) but it had some audio problems so I didn't upload it. Will redo it and post soon - either this week or next.
@kaksalampay
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn can't wait!!
@castrobal
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review!. What would be the maximum load (in pounds or Kilos) on the backpack before the shoulder straps become uncomfortable you think?
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Good question! So I actually just used this bag for a one bag travel (two night three day) trip - it's not really intended for this but I was intentionally pushing to see how light of a OBT setup I could do whilst still maintaining a fair amount of creature comforts including a camera - and my total load out was 7~7.3kg (give or take, depending if you count my rain jacket (≈310g)). I found that the straps were able to handle this amount of weight when walking around for a few hours and while I wouldn't have called it effortless :) I also don't think it felt painful or uncomfortable (though I started to feel it towards the end). The caveats being: 1. I packed the bag out very carefully, paying attention to the profile of the bag (trying to keep it as flat as possible) and the distribution of weight (putting heavier things towards the bottom of the pack to avoid adding additional torque on the straps if they were placed higher) 2. While not uncomfortable, I still definitely started to feel the weight - I would not want to go much over this if I'll be walking with the bag for extended periods of time. 3. I think if there were a slightly stiffer frame sheet or the straps were slightly (wider? more padded? not sure) it would have helped a lot - similarly in this trip I only brought an iPad Pro - if I had had a regular laptop in the back panel it might have helped with distribution of the weight a bit more. (that having been said, for normal EDC use I actually prefer the flexible frame sheet of this pack) Of course, it very much depends on the person, the load you're carrying and your body size/shape.
@castrobal
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMountainborn Oki, don’t think I would go over 5kg (excluding the bag) in most cases, thanks. If you had to choose between this one and Granville 16 zip for your daily bag for walking in town, commuting with 14-inch laptop, water bottle, light rain jacket etc, which one would you choose?
@MihniGaming
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think this bag could be used as a packable daypack?
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mihni - it can be laid flat but it won't roll up/stuff away/fold in half like most other packable day packs (i.e. matador on-grid, Mystery Ranch In-And-Out etc.) Additionally, while it can lay flat, since it has a decently padded foam frame sheet and shoulder straps it will be "thicker" than many other lay-flat style packable bags (i.e. Bellroy Lite or Tortuga packable daypack). Finally, since this is a decent capacity EDC pack and doesn't fold in half easily, this means you need to make sure you can fit the "height" of this inside of whatever external bag you are packing it in. This shouldn't be a problem for most suitcases (unless they are slim carry-ons/compacts/cabin bags - so check that carefully) but it does sometimes become problematic if you are trying to pack this inside of a larger one-bag travel type backpack. For the record, I have used this as my packed one-bag travel bag inside of the Matador SEG series of bags where it worked great. I hope this helps!
@darktraveler1425
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know whether the Daypack v2 including the Romfia Backpack v2 are completely sold out or there are any places to be ordered / buy (lie a second-hand) from?
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dark Traveler - sorry for my late reply! As far as I know, the only place to buy them first hand is from Rofmia themselves. They're a small operation so often go out of stock BUT they do periodically restock. I'd suggest to sign up for notifications of restock or else periodically check their website. WRT second hand - I would guess auction sites (ebay is probably the most popular globally) would be the best place to check however if it were me, I would wait to buy this pack first hand rather than buying it second hand (unless it's essentially in mint condition). I feel that at this price this really is a bag you want to experience brand new :) (you could also try emailing Rofmia and asking them when they're planning to restock - not sure if they will reply or not but worth a shot!) Happy hunting!
@_krakra_
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean when talking about Dyneema material ...you said something like: "it will poke and developer some little pinholes over time".
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Sorry for not being clearer. So what I meant is that sometimes there are misconceptions around some of the properties of Dyneema - for example you can often hear people say it is "x times stronger than steel" and so forth. Dyneema absolutely *is* a vey strong, robust and lightweight fabric with some great properties such as being waterproof and fairly stretch resistant. However, sometimes this gets misinterpreted to mean that it is virtually indestructible or cannot be damaged, which is absolutely not true. Under heavy wear or with constant folding in the same spot area, you can sometimes get small (very small) holes/wear in the fabric - and obviously, if you put something with sharp edges or poking corners inside it is possible for it to puncture through the fabric*. Now, this wear only happens with lots of use / abrasion and for the most part these little pinholes would never be noticeable unless you hold it up to a light, but I mentioned this so that people realize that while this bag is excellently made with some great materials, there still is a bit of care that is needed. * as an example, I would not hesitate to throw, say, a portable folding aluminum camp table in a GoRuck or other Cordura/Ballistic Nylon bag, but I would think thrice before doing that in the Rofmia.
@Seanonyoutube
2 жыл бұрын
20:24 you _almost_ got it right 😅
@TheMountainborn
2 жыл бұрын
😂 haha busted! LOL
@Jelloc
4 жыл бұрын
Hi how to get rid of the crinkly texture/look and noise please.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately you cannot - this is the nature of DCF. The noise will decrease somewhat over time as the fabric breaks in but it will never fully be as quiet as other fabrics such as nylon. Same thing with the texture - it will get more crinkly over time, though with enough wear the wrinkles will tend to “soften.” This is the nature of DCF so if this isn’t a look that you like you may wish to avoid this pack. (If you google something like “retired hmg pack” etc you can see what a heavily used Dyneema hiking pack looks like after severe use. It’s unlikely the rofmia would ever get anywhere near this kind of use but it helps you understand how this fabric ages/wears) I put some alternative packs at the end of the video which you may also wish to consider.
@adong656
Жыл бұрын
How do the water bottle pockets of the Rofmia compare to the Evergoods CHZ? Are they the same material? Any pilling on the Rofmia material after some usage?
@_krakra_
4 жыл бұрын
If you have to choice: this or nomin?
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Great question - I gave a slightly expanded answer in response to a similar comment on this video, but basically, while both of the bags are wonderful, for the things I carry and my individual carry style these days, I prefer the Rofmia. By the way, I have uploaded a full review of the Nomin pack in my latest video so check that out to find my thoughts on that bag!
@user-oq6de8sd6y
3 жыл бұрын
Nice bag but 7mn23 to open a bag...
@TheMountainborn
3 жыл бұрын
Haha I understand! This was my first or second video - in the more recent videos I try to get into the bag more quickly from the start :)
@jatiyanon
4 жыл бұрын
How you just talk about this non-functional bag for half an hour.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Thank you for the comment :) The main reason this video is 30 minutes is because this bag is quite expensive and there is very little information available in English about it. I wanted to give a comprehensive overview of the various features of the bag, pros/cons and relay my experience using this bag in daily life so people can better understand if it's right for them or not. In general, I have a particular opinion and a philosophy regarding bags/carry overall and I want my reviews to convey sufficient nuance and context to help guide carry-related purchase decisions, including comparisons with alternatives. As such, I think it's likely that my videos will generally stay in the 20 - 30 minute range. I realize that this video may be a bit long for some people - there are plenty of good carry-oriented review channels which tend to be shorter length videos - Pack Hacker Quick Hits, Bo Isomono and Pack Hacker are channels that tend to have shorter reviews of bags (around 12 - 25 minutes), while Traveling Salseros tends to have videos of comparable length, around 20 - 30 minutes. Conversely, if you want more depth (but a lot of extraneous commentary) Chase Reeves has monster reviews that range from 30 minutes to 60 minutes+. I enjoy all of these channels and highly recommend them - please check them out and see if they fit more closely with the length that you're looking for. Regarding "non-functional bag" - I'm not sure I agree that this bag is "non-functional. " I find it very functional for its intended use cases and find it actually quite pleasantly equipped in terms of organization and delightful high quality details. For example, the front slash pocket has an internal phone holder pocket - compare this to the flat non-organized front slash pocket found in things such as the GoRuck GR1/2 or the Evergoods CPL24 (and one of the top complaints about those bags). Or consider the top elastic pocket at the top of the laptop compartment - very few bags have this type of organization and it greatly increases the functionality of the compartment (perfect to store a laptop charger and mouse, for example). In terms of details, the fidlock buckle of the sternum strap is quite functional and faster than a traditional clip and well matched to the size of this bag. And the dyneema body fabric as well as choice of YKK aqua guard zippers provides excellent water resistance far superior to most bags on the market. Add to this the dual access options provided by the three zipper pulls provisioned on the main clamshell, dual water-bottle pockets, internally dimensioned front flap pockets and I find it hard to label this bag as "non-functional" for its intended use case - urban EDC carry for small to mid loads I think that "functionality" cannot be divorced from the context of an intended use case. For example, does a 60L Deuter Hiking backpack have a bunch of straps, compartments, frame sheets, infinitely adjustable waist and hip belts and pockets on pockets on pockets? Of course. Does that mean it's "more functional" than the Rofmia Shift daypack? Well, that depends on the use case. Nobody in their right minds would suggest the Deuter hiking pack is in any way "functional" as an EDC daily use pack in the city, no matter how many pockets and bells and whistles it has. And conversely, I wouldn't want to go on a 3 day hiking trip with the Rofmia. I believe it's important to select the right tool for the right job, and that's why I include a section in each of my videos about "who it's for" and "who it's not for." What is it about this bag that makes you think it is non-functional? Or is there a particular use case that you think the bag should serve that you find it does not?
@socialillz
4 жыл бұрын
Disregard this bag and go for an Evergoods bag.
@TheMountainborn
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Evergoods is currently making some of the best bags on the market in my opinion - in fact, I do explicitly call out the CHZ22 as an alternative to the Rofmia in the comparison section at the end of this video, and mention the CPL24 as an alternative in my Heimplanet Monolith video. As I mentioned at the start of this video, this bag is extremely expensive and for most people (myself included) it is very much a "considered purchase". If this bag were say, 1/3rd or 1/4th the price, I'm fairly certain people would be picking them up in droves - there is a *lot* to like about this bag in general in terms of the material, styling and balanced organisation as covered in the video. But does a high price alone mean that we should "disregard" a bag such as the Rofmia? I'm not sure I agree with this - does a high price alone mean we should "disregard" a bag like the Arcteryx Nomin or the Bellroy Apex, or even a Rimowa Cabin? I would respectfully submit it does not - price is but merely one factor that has to be considered in the cost/benefit analysis when deciding to pick up a bag and each of these has a place in the world for certain preferences, use-cases and circumstances. I believe that a cost/benefit analysis is not strictly only about actual monetary cost, nor about strictly tangible functional benefit of a bag. If it were, then if we're being honest, for the vast majority of the population, a $20 generic mass-manufactured jansport backpack would be the "right" solution that would cover virtually all of our carry needs. But obviously the carry world has evolved to be much more diverse and larger than just a sea of $20 generic backpacks - so why is that? I think it's because there are other important factors that go into this analysis as well - the intangible value - and hence subsequent cost - we might pay for better "ease of access" or lowered friction, the premium commanded for excellent design and top-notch materials for the delight they bring us in every interaction with the bag, the extra cost to cover paying living wages for goods manufactured in-country versus overseas and the same with environmentally-sustainable manufacturing versus non, the unavoidable additional cost that comes when buying cottage manufactured hand-made goods versus mass-produced products, and sometimes, just the completely inexplicable, impossible-to-define, but-very-much-real costs and benefits that are associated with luxury goods and the image they present both to ourselves and others (i.e. the Rimowa cabin). All of these things (and more) are important considerations and different people weigh them differently. Thus while I can definitely understand if for you (and I would also suggest, probably for most people) Evergoods bags are going to be the better choice when running that cost/benefit analysis for a casual purchase, I do not believe it is correct to "disregard" this bag completely - there is still a sizable number of people in this world for whom this bag is desireable (take a look at some of the bag forums on reddit and it's clear that many people are drawn to this bag, or the fact that every run sells out) even if not immediately the best choice for the money. And while the price puts it out of the running for most people as a casual purchase, I think there's a ton of value in having a "grail bag" or "unicorn bag" that we aspire to - something that we can't easily get, but we work towards and when the day comes that we finally lay our hands on it - man, that is such a sweet, sweet feeling. These bags that push the envelope or otherwise tickle our fancy and help define and refine the paradigm and mindset we apply when judging other bags and decide what it is that we like and do not like as part of our personal carry style. Finally, I also think it's important for the overall health of the carry ecosystem to have manufacturers who constantly push the boundaries of what is possible in terms of bag design and construction, even if those initial forays are quite expensive and compare less favorably in most people's cost/benefit analysis. This is how evolution happens - a great example can be seen in the world of ultralight tents: first you had small American cottage manufacturers like HMG or zpacks pushing the boundaries of what was possible with these extremely expensive hand-made dyneema UL tents. Then you started to see overseas manufacturers start making cheaper mass-produced versions at 1/2 the price but with questionable quality. Then you started to see big US manufacturers such as Big Agnes offering higher-quality mass produced dyneema UL tents as part of their regular rotation albeit at higher prices. Then you started to see the quality of the overseas manufacturers improve while the price remained low. With each cycle, more and more of these innovations trickle down to the average consumer at increasingly affordable prices and as a result the UL tent world is more exciting - and affordable - these days than it has been in ages, but it still takes someone not "disregarding" the first versions put out there for this to happen.
@MikeNguyen37
4 жыл бұрын
The Mountainborn this is such a great detailed response
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