Unknown ESSNTL-01 YoYo Bag
Unknown Essential Bag
Essential-01
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adjective
1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
“Unknown designed Yo-Yo bag.”
The ESSNTL-01 showcases an ergonomic bag concept that's designed to contour and adapt to the body. The single adjustable strap allows the bag to be worn over the shoulder or around the waist. ESSNTL-01 features a large inner compartment with three inner soft padded pocket sleeves, while the outside exhibits two medium-size zipper pockets. The back features a flat mesh compartment pocket for minimal storage and lower compression straps to carry larger items.
Product specs:
Unknown ESSNTL-01 YoYo Bag by YoYoExpert specifications are as follows:
- ASAvery S.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoPoor Quality Buckle
It's a nice bag, but the buckle is so flexible that it doesn't want to stay latched.
- PPaigeRated 4 out of 5 stars9 months agoExpensive for what it is
If you want one bag that you can use to store everything for the hobby in, this it a pretty good option. It can hold a decent amount and has a very good adjustment range for the strap. But overall it's uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and some of the materials and construction feel kinda cheap.
Build: 3.5/5
The nylon body and the zippers feel pretty nice (though not YKK branded), even though there's some pretty cheap and basic stitching holding it all together. The straps, netting, and welding on the other hand, all feel super cheap and plastic like. I'm not sure how long some parts of the bag, namely the stitching and compression straps, are going to last.
Storage: 5/5
The bag can hold a decent amount. I'm able to fit 3 yoyo's in the padded pockets, a 3 yoyo hard case, a large off string yoyo, a 60mm yoyo, and a 58mm yoyo (all in their respective bags) in the main compartment. The 3 padded compartments in the main pouch are quite large and can easily accommodate larger yoyo's (wider than 60mm) with a diameter limit of around 55mm (if stored vertically, 90 degrees from how the product pictures have them). The netting in the back is perfect for storing different strings, and the two little front compartments are great for mini yoyo's, 66% yoyo's, and responsive/looping yoyo's. I'm able to fit a Minitee and an Outlier Mini in one pocket, but without a cloth to separate them they'll clink together and could ding one another. They're also a good size to…
- TSTaylor S.Rated 4 out of 5 stars5 years agoSpacious bag, good for a yo-yo player on the go, a few minor gripes
As a yo-yo player, I want something that keeps my yo-yos reasonably accessible while also protecting them from damage as they clunk around with my keys/cell phone/whatever else I keep in my bag. I would say that that is the thing this pack really does well because of the three yo-yo inserts in the main pocket. You can easily bust your throw out when you have some down time without worrying about them clunking around in your bag too much.
On the neutral side, this bag is fairly bulky for a fanny pack. I like this because it allows me to keep all my items comfortably in the main pouch. It seems to be marketed as being "offstring yo-yo friendly" due to its large size. However, once I put all my things in there, there isn't much room left over for offstring yo-yos. The main pouch is large enough to store a small tablet or Nintendo switch, which is nice.
My two main gripes would be the outer pockets and the price. On the front, the outer pockets feel a bit too small to be worth much, storage-wise. They are also a bit difficult to unzip and access. It would have been better to make one large front pocket, or maybe a long thin back pocket with a zipper instead of the mesh backing pockets.
Lastly, the price. Looking at the pictures, it appears that the bag is constructed of higher-quality materials than it actually is. Looking at it in person, it feels a bit basic. It is not horribly bad, it just feels more like something that should cost $40 at the most and not $65.