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Nomads Nation Awards Winner of the best EDC backpack of the year.
MDF Backpack V2 redefined man aesthetic. Its high quality fabrics and convenient interior make it perfect for an everyday usage!
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from 66 reviewsThe material and high visibility color are perfect for air travel. The product has space organize my headphones, cables, and backup batteries. The slim profile allows all of my travel tech accessories to fit into the seat pocket without issue. I also love how easily the pouch fits inside of my travel sling and the material is durable enough to resist abrasions.
Overall, a very good travel tech pouch.
I recently started using this as a gym sling. The magnetic lock on the strap makes taking the pack on and off very easy and convenient. The volume is just enough to store a rolled up weight belt and some other gym essentials. The quick access pockets are convenient storage for headphones, mobile device, and keys.
My only suggestion to improve the product would be a pocket (or 2) with ventilation grommets for items like wrist wraps and straps.
Hands down, this is the best gym sling I’ve owned.
First I'd like to say the owner of MD (David) is super responsive and clearly cares about his customers experiences with his products. I purchased my MD Backpack v2 back in August 2023 and missed a promo by a day or two. I reached out to David and he happily refunded me the difference for the promo. If I could give 5 stars for customer experience I would do it for that experience alone. Other businesses should take note!
On to the product review...I went down a rabbit hole of researching EDC bags that fit my travel and fitness needs. Following the recommendation from Nomad Nation, I chose Modern Dayfarer. I've now used the MD Backpack v2 for 7 months and love many things: sleek design, clever and compact shoe compartment, great organization with the side pocket/expandable water bottle, laptop compartment, and front pocket. One of the features I was most excited for was the magnetic fidlock which has ironically become my biggest critique for this bag. Snapping the fidlock is quite easy, but the problem I experience regularly is that when you pack your bag and if there is some imbalance, the fidlock comes undone very easily. I have had the fidlock come undone multiple times as I've traveled abroad only for me to fiddle around with my backpack to move around items to better balance the backpack and then tighten the fidlock strap as much as possible to keep tension. If you also carry a water bottle of anything more than 20oz, this will also cause an imbalance to the backpack and can cause the fidlock to become undone. I can mostly get around this problem now, but it is a bummer as I was very excited for this feature.
Other things that are good, but could use some improvements for v3:
- hidden compartment zipper can get easily stuck and hard to unzip given how small the zipper is
- suitcase strap is very tight and horizontal. When I've packed this bag a bit more for traveling, getting the strap through the luggage pass through has been quite a challenge. A vertical strap would be ideal (they would need to redesign the padding on the back, but I think it'd be worth it)
Overall, I like my MD backpack v2 despite the fidlock issue. I am very happy at the customer experience I've had with the owner and am confident that future versions of the backpack will be even better.
All what you need and very well tought..it is my second bag and I am very happy with the quality
I have had the pleasure of wearing the "ACTIVE SLING" from Modern Dayfarer for the past few weeks. I really appreciate accessories and clothing items that are practical but also look unique. I am positively surprised by the details that are associated with this product. Both the quality of the material and the finishes clearly show us that this is a premium class product. I use this sling on a daily basis, and I must admit that I am able to pack all items I need into it without stretching the space too much. Even with such packing, the Sling looks excellent. It also doesn't matter how many items I put inside - with proper organization it is mega comfortable (strap is just great) and most importantly, gives me the feeling that they are safe (magnetic closure) and I can reach for them at any time. Sling has a great use for daily activities, but also for pursuing hobbies such as photography. I can heartily recommend it to both EDC fans and people who are looking for a sling that will be practical and also add style to your outfit, whether for everyday wear or business purposes.
Drawn in due to the sleek style pics & impressed even more so once delivered. Live in the United States & it was delivered within 4 days of shipping. Main reason for getting, outside of the magnetic clip (which doesn't accidentally pop open as much as I was fearing it would) was the shoe compartment + laptop pocket combo. The shoes don't take too much away from the main pocket, easily for all my work + workout gear inside with the adjustable size. Haven't made full use of all of the secret pockets, but like how actually hidden they are. Final notable feature is the top strap, useful position for carrying & fits on a hook a lot better then other bags I've tried to hang up in a gym locker.
Only downside this far is getting use to the shoulder straps, there not as much padding as my previous bag, but anticipate them just needed a bit of breaking in.
Received my backpack March 4, 2024 after placing the order on January 27, 2024. There was a shipping delay as mentioned on the product page due to the conflict in the Red Sea area.
The backpack is exactly as expected, even better in some ways. Its more sturdy than I expected maintaining its shape even when empty, which I like. The back section that hold the laptop compartment acts a backbone providing structure to the entire pack. Though I've watched/read all the reviews, this product has exceeded my expectations!
Ok so I preordered back in October… with original ship date month of December… but it got delayed and delayed again… finally it arrives first week of March…
And was it worth the wait… ima say Hell yes.
I wanted a bag that can hold everything I need from my work, lunch to gym clothes and occasional lifting shoes.
Material and craftsmanship looks and feels very good.
The water bottle pocket is big enough for a blender bottle and goes pretty deep.
Tons of pockets and inside pockets for small things like battery packs, usb cables etc.
even though it took longer than expected to arrive due to issues beyond their control, I’m very happy with it once I got the bag.
To me, this is the best sling bag ever. Fits my iPad Pro 11" perfectly, can fit a 1L water bottle if you need it to, has padding all around, a secure compartment against your body, perfect amount of organization ... while it is even smaller than what it looks like in the pictures. Can't recommend this product enough!
This little fellow was what I was looking for! Empty pant pockets is the way to go and this sling works fantastically! The materials are premium, the fidlock system makes it so you just push down on the main flap to close the bag. So easy and it feels secure! Would I have like a key leach? Maybe.. would I have like an extra .3 litres? Possibly.. but the size forces me to stay minimal, which keeps me organized. I definitely recommend this little guy! The customer service was amazing, big thanks to David who made the whole experience pleasant for me. Hoping to purchase the V2 soon, as I fell in love with this company!
I purchased this as an alternative to my Aer City Sling 2 (which I really like). I'm writing this review about a month from having switched and can say that the Active Sling is going to stay as my daily carry. The magnetic access main stow is a quality of life improvement that I didn't know I needed making it more likely that I will keep useful items on my person. Overall this slings a lot better over the shoulder as well. The City Sling 2 tends to cut into my neck if I tighten it, the Active Sling not at all. Super comfortable The separators in the main stow are perfect for my daily carries (keys, flashlight, pen, knife, airpods, wallet) with room to stash unexpected items (random palm sized things my family hands me).
Materials and craft are superb. One gripe, although I love Fidlock in general the style of this one doesn't lend itself to a small pack, it takes more effort to open than I'd like. This style works well on my Boundary Supply sling which has more heft. The City Sling's Fidlock style seems better suited to this size pack.
Overall I think this is a great sling. I've taken my time to be picky about what I'd use and I've finally made the right choice with the Active Sling.
Great day pack and fits every need I was looking for. It is compact, easy to get things out of, and above all it looks sleek regardless of how I'm wearing it!
The finishing of the product is great. The magnetic closure takes a little bit of getting used to but it should work well in the long term. I like the waterproof materials and the product still look premium despite the non traditional materials used. Good for my summer holiday trips when I can keep my power bank, reading glasses and passport in a chic compact carrier.
The swiveling sling makes the bag big your boast well without being clumsy.
Great sling for everyday comute and travel. The rolling access will be your expansion for jackets and so on. Main access through some (very) tough and waterproof YKK zippers.
Material makes you feel like you can paraglide through a hellstorm strapped only on one side.
Don't buy if you are hoping for a comprehensive bag for your 16" laptop and your small fortune of cables.
Buy it for every thing else.
probably my 4th hat ive worn through at this point, love it. minimal design, technical, black. Perfect hat for my taste