Max Backpack

I bought and used this for air travel overseas to keep everything carry-on and my hands free. Exceptional quality, looks, and comfort.

I filled this to the max weight of EU carry-on and didn’t feel a thing while wearing it. Very easy to put into airplane bins and all of the handles make everything very convenient for real-world use when getting around.

The bag holds a decent volume but make sure you will find good use of the tech compartment on the back because it does take a significant amount of space.

This is my fifth Able Carry pack so far and my first Cordura material pack. I chose Cordura so it won't look boxy since it has more give and flexibility than Xpack. I think you could stuff it a bit more because of Cordura.

Keep in mind MAIN compartment is about 25-26L and laptop compartment is 4-5L more. So it holds a bit less than 30L packs that are geared towards travellers and that usually are one compartment bags. This one has very specious laptop/tech compartment with easy access and water resistant zipper coating.
Water bottle pocket eats into main compartment so if you need maximum capacity AND want to stuff bottle inside, this one is not for you. But on other side pack is kinda wider than compared backpacks so if you pack it the same as you would other packs there is sill space on lateral sides but it will hold less. Since is wider then others, if you have small frame this pack would look big on you.

My other bag is a North Face 30L for travel that holds more and is lighter but MAX is like carrying clouds on your backs. Weight is no issue and comfort is like no other for me. So same weight would feel lighter with Max backpack.

It's kinda big for EDC but if you have lot of stuff or want to carry laptop/tech with lot of documents and maybe stuff gym gear inside this is perfect for that. Max feels like luxury when carrying it and I love the materials (Cordura ripstop on WHOLE pack and bottom not like Xpack that has combination of materials).

I’ve owned many bags, and this has become one of my favorites. I got it to travel, as a carry on, and it worked perfectly. The construction is exceptional as well as the pocket organization. Really satisfied with it

Perfect balance of aesthetic, function and rugged reliability. A very well made product.

I originally bought the Daily Plus from Able Carry and absolutely love it. It's perfect for my work EDC and even for carrying baby stuff. But with a toddler, it became a bit tight for all the toys, food and changing kit that's now needed, especially on small trips. So I decided to buy the Max and now I'm torn between both - they're both incredible backpacks!!!

The Max, like the Daily Plus, can handle anything. I took it on a month's trip and it was a great companion, handling all weather conditions. I did sometimes miss the compact size of its smaller sibling, but when I'm using my Daily Plus, I find myself occasionally missing the bigger Max.

I'm now using both and love to have the option.

The Daily Plus is perfect for work.

The Max is perfect for going out with baby, traveling or shopping.

You can't go wrong with either...

The backpack is great, well designed with very good materials.
I'm giving 4 stars because it’s on the heavy and rigid side, specifically the strips.

many bags have too much of organization inside the bag, as it take away so much useful space. therefore the clamshell design with minimum internal organization gives me the flexibility to put in whatever I like, work related, go for shopping, gym, daily carry and travel. 30L is perfect size, not too big or too small. it is the right size and look (design) for work, daily carry and light travel. materials are extremely high quality, therefore you feel the weight of the bag when it is empty. but as it is ergonomic design and super cushion of should padding, you do not feel the weight on your shoulder. it is very high quality and multi-functional/scenarios backpack. well worth the price tag, because it can do the tricks as one backpack. this is the review from the owner from Forge Max Black Ember. I like Max more. Forge has too much internal organization, then you can use it for daily carry like shopping, gym bags. Forge is an office bag only in my view. Max can do it all.

I had $20-$50 dollar backpack my whole life. This time I bought something more expensive, and wow. The quality is out of this world.
I am using it usually with a laptop, headphones, charger and some edc stuff. Nothing heavy and I love it! I used it for a 2-night trip and it worked perfectly! The weight is distributed quite well. And I love the internal bottle holder. I highly recommend. I'm 1.9m and I was condisdering the Daily Plus, but that would be too small. This is just a bit too bit for EDC but I can totally live with that knowing that if I need to spend a night or two somewhere, it will do the job great.

I was looking for a bag that could work as a personal item to for one bag travel for shorter trips or to accompany checked luggage for longer ones. I decided on the Able Carry Max after doing a massive amount of research. I was specifically looking for high quality materials, construction, and design as well as a fairly minimal amount of organisation. I also wanted the bag to be comfortable to carry. The Able Carry Max checks all those boxes, when other manufacturers only check a few. The X-Pac outside material, YKK zippers and lining material are a dream, there's a perfect amount of pockets/organization, and it's the most comfortable backpack I've ever carried. I also really appreciate that the bag maintains its center balance when held by any of the handles. I don't mind that the water bottle pocket can eat a little interior space, but other users might want to keep that in mind. Still, when the bag arrived, my husband (who owns an AER travel backpack), was actually jealous. He said the Able bag looked better, seemed constructed better and was more comfortable to carry than his. Can't wait to use it on its first trip with me this week.

I am completely blown away by this backpack. I've been eyeing it for quite awhile andd finally have decided to buy it. I chose earth green as its material is a bit thicker, i.e. slightly more resistant than in the other color options and less shiny in daylight. The built and the design, the x-pac material, the zippers and overall appearance and functionality are impressive. The key holder is a great feature, as well as the inner bottle holder in which I had easily fitted my 500 ml bottle and a small umbrella. That pocket does eat up some space of the main compartment, but too much. The so-called work compartment for the laptop is well secured and my oldd 17 inch mbp fits perfectly, I can also fit my kindle, a notepad and some shorter cables.
I was worried about the front pocket as that one doesn't have aquaguard zippers, but the first morning/day of my premiere use, it was pouring outside like crazy and all my gear had stayed dry, which was a relief.
Yes, the Max backpack really does stand on its own, empty or packed.
When fully loaded, and I mean 98 percent loaded on my first use and trip with it, it was heavy and I was afraid it might be too much, but the A-frame carry system did its magic the moment I had it on my shoulders and poof, the weight was unnoticeable. Seriously, it does work.
The only tiny negative was on the sternum strap. I do love the magnetic clip and the ease of using it, however, one of the straps had a loose thread which was coming apart. I did cut it with sharp scissors and it's barely noticeable where it was.
I have to mention impeccable Mukama service. I had ordered my Max on Friday afternoon, past their working hours and got an email update from them on Monday early afternoon that it was sent to me. Tuesday morning, it had arrived and by the end of the day it was already packed for its premiere use and trip on Wed morning. I id pay for the quicker delivery option, but man, that was warp speed 9!
Thank you Able Carry, thank you Mukama!