![]() It feels like it can support a ton.ĭesign – It really is a great looking bag (and pretty original too). The handle on the Cote et Ciel rucksack is thick and double stitched. Designs that omit this feature (presumably in the interest of aesthetics) are really hurting the user. The top handle is a welcomed addition and in my opinion, a must have for any daily-use backpack or messenger bag. ![]() They are large size coils, which were continually tested by my overzealous stuffing of the main compartment. The zippers are top notch with large pull-tabs, complete with curved sections and r0unded edges. They are a special pivot type I’ve never seen before and the extra ~50 degrees of movement it gives allows for a level of freedom you did not realize you needed until you’ve used the rucksack. The buckles performed great and deserve another mention. Due of their inherently smoother texture, they easily slide through the rings but were still grippy enough to lock securely. For example, instead of the nylon webbing material that is found on 99% of all backpacks, they went with a durable but soft-to-the touch fabric for the straps. You often don’t see an intersection of good design with real-world practicality but this is exactly what they were able to accomplish. ![]() Hardware – I will try not to reiterate too much from the preview, but I have to say that the hardware Cote et Ciel chose for the rucksack was top notch. If you recall from my preview, I was really stoked on the features of the pack when it arrived, but what I really wanted to see was how it would perform in the field. With me on the trip from the West Coast was the Cote et Ciel Rucksack. I just got back from a whirlwind trip in New York City where I traversed the city by foot, taxi, and subway, ate in some of the best restaurants, and cheered some 40,000 participants in the New York City marathon as they passed the 26 mile mark.
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