Backpacks

veni vidi vici · January 21, 2013

Anyone has experience of Cote&Ciel backpacks? Looking for something that strikes a good balance between durability, usability and looks. It seems that their line of Isar Rucksack hits that balance. Just need a bag that will hold a laptop/books and some random small things. Comments?

Have a look at one in-person before you buy, i wanted one then saw them in a store and they are huuuuuuge, way way bigger than they look in the pictures

noirwest · January 21, 2013

trying to decide between the 22l and the 20l from visvim. i really don't like the waist straps on the 20 and i like the front zip pocket on the 22, buuuut i also havent seen a 22 in person and i don't really need something that's significantly bigger/longer than the 20l.

any tips?

abracadabra is right, the big waist strap on the 20L is removable.

ulysses? · January 21, 2013

Yeah totally. I think imma roll with 20l

Ecotrons · January 21, 2013

Have a look at one in-person before you buy, i wanted one then saw them in a store and they are huuuuuuge, way way bigger than they look in the pictures

theyve always looked pretty big bro.

wurm · January 22, 2013

^^ holy shit.

right now i'm selling my white camo ms-pc backpack i got last year. amazing bag, but my style has changed too much and i can't work it in to my wardrobe.

i had a bit of trouble finding a replacement as you can see by some posts i made a few pages back. i wanted something nice and simple. i ended up buying an old black leather backpack i found on ebay. it was only $30 but sooooo worth it. it's not as good as the ms-pc one but for $30 it's great. the leather is actually really nice deerskin. i'd recommend doing what i did if you're looking for something nice and don't want to spend a lot of money. i'm sure it beats the hell out of a new cheap leather backpack and it's less expensive.

FinleyB · January 22, 2013

Yea wurm I've had my kanken bag for too long now, was considering buying your white backpack, but shipping to england would be killer, I'll follow your advice, cheers!

TruMoo · January 27, 2013

Can this be fixed? Cap from a highlighter marker came off and it leaked so I tried scrubbing it out with detergent and the dye bled.

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Edited January 27, 2013 by Phongables

boy better know · January 27, 2013

leave it like that, it add character to the bag

kidkorea · January 28, 2013

Preview of our Ash Black color and our Monk Sack straps. The outer part of the bag is a 100% organic dyed Korean Silk/Cotton blend. The color you see is made by mixing Korean persimmon fruit, charcoal, and burnt ash. The patterned texture on every yard of this fabric is different, making each individual Monk Sack completely unique.Both straps are hand-knotted to create a that bow and the entire bag will soften with continuous use and look better over time.

This is the inside of our Ash Black Weekender bag. You can see a small peek of how the Korean Silk/Cotton and the Natural leather colors and textures combine.

M4TM · January 28, 2013

got a Ballistic 20L - Olive/Orange

I finally got a Visvim 20L backpack and here's a quick 30 second review based on using it the past week :

> For reference - my other 2 backpacks that I currently use are the Supreme 18th and Visvim 23L.

> Love the materials of the 20L - Ballistic Nylon and Veggie tanned cowhide bottom. Feels very lux and hopefully durable. I immediately removed the waist strap which is way too bulky.

> The size of the 20L is perfect for me. I thought the Supreme 18th was a bit big for daily use and the 23L I only used for travelling. I thought the opening for the 23L was a bit restrictive. 20L is much better for daily use.

> riri zips are dope.

> I usually carry around a camera, retractable umbrella (if there's a chance of rain), gym clothes, misc paperwork, a light hoody/jacket and some fruits (apple/banana).

> There is a stiff structure in the bag which works well - it adds good support and helps to keep the shape of the bag. Makes it almost like a semi-hard case.

Overall - I like the bag a lot. I'd even venture to say that it's "worth the money" for it - it's a pretty substantial bag and it's something that I will use daily.

wurm · February 7, 2013

and i finally got around to it

i got this like 4 months ago but never posted pics even though i intended to. it's just an old plain black leather backpack to replace my ms-pc one (more appropriate for my wardrobe). i found it on ebay for $40 (said $30 earlier but shipping was $10 i think). might've been able to find something similar in a thrift store but i think they're picked pretty clean here and i didn't feel like looking around when this was right in front of me. the brand is called "mallard" (i'm guessing long out of business/changed name) and the only branding is an imprint on the back. it's deerskin and the quality is surprisingly very good. it's worn in but no real damage save for a little bit of loose stitching in an area that's really only cosmetic. had i known i was going to like it this much i would have been willing to pay quite a bit more.

flyordie · February 8, 2013

does anyone else like this? wish i copped years ago, now they can't be found..

kH0yA Sw@Gp0o · February 10, 2013

must have paid something like $40 or less for this muji backpack

for those in the market for a cheap everyday use backpack i'd say it's totally worth it; pu coated canvas means it handles light to medium rain perfectly fine from my experience (yet to run through typhoons with it) and the straps and back are padded and have several mesh layers. there's a rucksack style internal separator between the top/bottom compartments, one internal zip pocket up top and another zip pocket on the top front portion, accessible from left side. also has waist straps; left strap has velcro pocket. non-removable but they stow perfectly fine if you loop them under the two loops covering the bottle holders on either side then buckle them in front. also has nylon webbing on straps and comes with detachable straps to attach to that so you can clip them up top. hiking details; whatever you call those things. definitely help for weight distribution too.

my biggest complaint would be that the pack doesn't really have much of a structure but considering what i paid i find it to be a competent backpack and the build quality's good; just arrange your stuff inside sensibly and the bag'll hold its shape.

EDIT: here's the dimensions from muji site: 18.1 x 11 x 6.9"

also comes in beige, green, and orange in case all-black errthang isn't your thing

Edited February 10, 2013 by gndm

griffin119 · February 10, 2013

must have paid something like $40 or less for this muji backpack

Where did you get it

Their online store doesn't even have black available, and it's $80 for the other colors.

Kasper · February 10, 2013

trying to decide between the 22l and the 20l from visvim. i really don't like the waist straps on the 20 and i like the front zip pocket on the 22, buuuut i also havent seen a 22 in person and i don't really need something that's significantly bigger/longer than the 20l.

any tips?

the 20l is like the perfect backpack. saw some at DSM last week and almost regretted getting a white mountaineering one over the holiday. the pricing is stupid though...

this is the white mountaineering backpack i got, super simple, but quality is amazing

mr fluffernutter · February 10, 2013

it looks like an unhappy sock monkey

ninetynine · February 10, 2013

I like that about it

kidkorea · February 10, 2013

Few updates..

Inside leather patches

These are our backpack handles before they are sewn on. 100% natural double-layered leather so its extremely sturdy! There are no logo prints anywhere on the bags except the handle where IISE is hand stamped.

Behind the scenes production shot! All of our bags are handmade in a small workshop in Seoul by people who have been in the industry for over 30 years.

Detailed shot of our straps before they are connected to our M2 & Daypack models. We love the ash black color and how textured and random the patterns are for each and every strap.

Another behind the scenes shot from our lookbook shoot. Traditional Korean architecture is so inspirational. The details you can find on the roofs, doors, and walls are all amazing.

Army of IISE daypacks ready to take over.

Production is now officially finished, few more days to our release!

FinleyB · February 10, 2013

That last pic

ulysses? · February 11, 2013

there's some eastpak by KVA on gilt right now

Edited February 11, 2013 by ulysses?

kH0yA Sw@Gp0o · February 11, 2013

Where did you get it

Their online store doesn't even have black available, and it's $80 for the other colors.

check a local muji? was on sale in the one here (i live in manila tho)

HPM · February 12, 2013

both of these tho

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grav.itas · February 12, 2013

Knocked off a Bill Amber bag cause I wanted one but couldn't afford it. Excuse the pic quality but alls i gots is an iPhone 4.

kidkorea · February 13, 2013

Official Launch later today

Website Preview (also the new M2 & Weekender bags)

Support by liking our Facebook page, thanks always to Sufu. Checked analytics and Sufu was the biggest contributor for organic growth

kidkorea · February 15, 2013

IISE Fall Winter 2013 "Natural Dye Collection"

Daypack - Ash Black