Overall this is a great bag but it wasn’t exactly what I had hoped it would be. I really like the way it distributes the weight of what’s in it both with and without the stabilizing strap. The zippers keep the water out and help the bag keep its shape well. I like that the zippers are secure but there isn’t a great way to hold onto the bag when zipping. There are loops where you can attach something like a carabiner to create a better holding position, but it would have been nice if it was already there instead of something I had to find a solution for. My biggest problem is I am finding that it is much smaller than I expected and I have a hard time fitting the same amount of everyday items than the bag that I replaced it with. Would recommend as an everyday bag if you just want to carry a laptop and a notebook but a little too small for an everyday adventure bag.

Chrome Industries has phenomenal bag products. Hands down. From the materials used, their durability, and ergonomics, all that is top notch. Until I got this bag, I normally would say that aesthetically, their products are the same exceptional level. I currently own 9 of their bags, so including backpacks, messenger bags, slings, and bike bags.

Then I got the Future White kadet max bag. It’s just not white, more of a dirty off-white… like almost taupe… which is weird. It’s also obviously intentional because the stitching and awesome webbing straps all match the color tone.

Maybe I’m petty? I dunno. The bag is pretty expensive and I just would have expected more of a brilliant or bright tone based on the name of the color and the marketing images viewed on my PC & mobile devices.