Toshi Pack 20L V2

Great Everyday Bag With a Few Small Flaws

I've been using the Rework Toshi V2 for a couple of days now, and overall it's a bag I enjoy carrying. What stands out first is the material, which strikes a really good balance between flexibility and structure: it's soft enough to feel pleasant and forgiving, yet rigid enough to hold its shape and protect what's inside. That balance carries over to the comfort, which is excellent on the shoulders and over a full day of use. The organization of the bag is another strong point. Everything has its place, and the overall layout feels well thought out and easy to live with day to day. That said, it isn't perfect. The all-black stealth design looks great and gives the bag a clean, understated personality, but it has a practical downside: when you're in a hurry, it can be confusing to find the right zip for the right compartment in a split second. With no visual cue to tell them apart, you sometimes end up fumbling for a moment before landing on the one you wanted. Speaking of colors, I would have loved to see other options in the range, such as a navy blue, a tan or a khaki green. Black works well, but a bit more choice would let the bag fit different styles and tastes. Along the same lines, I think a small branding touch would have been a nice addition. A Rework logo at the bottom of the bag, in a tone-on-tone color so it stays very discreet, would add some character without compromising the stealth look. I'm also not fully convinced by the double opening on the exterior pocket. You always have to make sure both sides are properly closed, and forgetting one means you risk losing something without noticing, which is the last thing you want from a pocket that's meant to be quick and convenient. I guess I would have preferred the classic top access pocket. Finally, the top handle could use a few more millimeters. As it stands, it leaves very little room for your fingers, which makes it less comfortable to carry by hand than it should be. Overall, the Toshi V2 is a comfortable, well-organized bag built with a material I really like. A handful of small design choices keep it from being flawless, and I would have loved a bit more character through different colors, but these are the kind of details that could easily be refined, and they don't spoil the experience.

The Bag you even need

Bought the 20L size of the X-Pac Variant of the Rework Toshi V2 on the day it was dropped! Being using it as my university backpack and I would say, it has meet my expectations for a bag I always wanted. Comparing it to my also 20L Bellroy Classic Backpack 2nd edition. I can safely say that the Rework Toshi V2 is not only amazing but excellent choice to go for. Key feature I love: 1. Self-standing 2. Water resistant material from the X-pac version (Personally tested it during a thunderstorm recently in Singapore and all my tech and gear inside my bag were completely dry despite the exterior being wet from the rain - protecting my expensive gear from the elements) 3. Comfortable shoulder strap (I carry a 1.6KG lenovo Yoga pro 7i with an 11 inch pro, tech pouch and a water bottle to school daily. I do not feel the total weight of all my gear during my commute to and from school) 4. The design (Its design is to bring the weight of all your gear closer to your back, balancing the weight evenly instead of your gear pulling you backwards when you carry) 5. Clamshell style with half opening fetaure (Allows flexibility when you load or unload your gear) 6. Deep quick access compartment (good place to house my airpods pro 2 and other gear which I want quick access) 7. Front admin compartment (Decent Organisation to organise my edc gear like back up mask, wet wipes and others 8. Bottom compartment (stores my keys and other essentials that I need for the day) 9. Dual water bottle pockets (good space to house my water bottle and umbrella) 10. Good quality YKK zips ALL I CAN SAY, ITS SIMILAR TO AN AER CITY PACK PRO BUT IT BRINGS MORE FEATURES THAN THAT BAG. HAVE PERSONALLY RECOMMANDED A FRIEND TO PURCHASE IT AS WELL AND HE BOUGHT IT TOO!!!!! I LOVE REWORK TOSHI 20L V2!!!

Comfort and good build quality

The harness system is the best in between Goruck, evergood, tad, and other brands I used before. The build quality is also on a high standards. I enjoy the light-weight and perfect size that relax my shoulder and back for every day commute.