The Breakaway

Wearing this bag everyday for more than 5 years in rainy cities. Great quality and practicality.

I have the first gen peloton and I am looking for smaller more compact backpack for daily use and as a cabin carry bag for air travel. This bag check all off the boxes. As of now, this bag is accompanying me in a business trip in the land of Uncle Sam and I can tell you, I have the best backpack compared to all my coworker. I'm just still waiting for you guys to re-stock the waist belt

Bought this bag in summer 2016 (from a reseller) and even though my pack collection has expanded since then, I keep coming back to this one for most occasions. Perfect as a daypack where you can get some groceries on the way home, perfect for a weekend away from the city, but most impressive: it's been a faithful companion on 2 to 3-weeks long trips. My version lacks a bottle pocket but I've grown to love it without this feature :) Only thing I might improve is back ventilation, but it would make it heavier and bulkier with little real added benefit (ventilation can only go so far). Minimalist enough so that it won't make you stand out anywhere, rugged without looking like a fucking tank, amazing build quality. This backpack is AMAZING value for the price. I keep coming back on Life Behind Bars' website, year after year, looking forward to the day I'll need another one.

I used this bag as a bicycle commuter bag for a few years, in ALL weather, 6mi commute each way. Build quality is superb. Weight distribution, very comfortable. Ease of access inside, great. I like the huge compartment style. I can fit almost anything in there...except my lunch bag. A bit too thin f2b to fit my insulated lunchbag in an upright position. For some lunches it's a non issue, like sandwiches, but on wet lunch days, I dont want lunch stuff leaking. I want it upright on my back...and needed this bag to be a few inches more. My other f Gripe is minor, but the lear plastic pockets inside tend to lose small items into the deeper realms of the bag when the bag tips over if the bag isnt completely full. But I do love this bag for travel and will NOT get rid of it.

Hey there, I've been using my Breakaway for about 2 years : The Pros : Really sturdy, awesome looks, (I have it in black with the cobra buckle), perfect volume for commuting, for a 24hrs trip, or as a daily exploring bag during my vacations, in addition to a checked-in luggage. I also like the expandability, and the yellow interior lining for visibility. Upgrades : Like Daniel T, I added some velcro to close the inside pockets, which by the way are a bit too small in my opinion. I also had a side mesh pocket sewn on the outside of the bag for my water bottle, and it's really useful. Cons : the weight : it's a bit heavy. And the padding in the back could be increased to improve the breathability and prevent sweat.