CamelBak Coronado Daypack

The Coronado caught my eye last year when CamelBak first announced it. I was looking for a tactical-style edc bag that wasn't too bulky or complicated. I have to admit that I'm not a special forces operator, or even an EMT in need of a bag to carry medical supplies. I'm just a regular, civilian guy who appreciates that kind of gear. That's why this bag seemed like the perfect one for me. It's tactical, but not overly. And I do believe that it was marketed to seem that way. I immediately noticed its sleek form and minimalistic style, and that it would be available in Multicam Black, which I think just looks really cool. After getting a peek at the insides of the bag in the promotional video preview, I knew that this bag would be the one to wait for. Fast forward a few months and I found it here on Amazon for the base price of $130 ($160 for Multicam Black).Yes, the pricetag is rather heavy (and even more so for the Coronado's bigger brother, the Quantico), and you'll find many excellent packs for less than half of the price of the Coronado. However, considering the uniqueness, awesome build quality, and style of this new Recon line, I find that the price is worth it, especially if you know you're gonna be using it for a long time.PROS:-sleek, minimalistic form allows you to commute without bulk-just enough organization for essential items, including laptops and tablets, inside and out-very comfortable, even when packed with gear-rather generous amount of MOLLE webbing for expansion-Multicam BlackCONS:-no Velcro for morale patches (The space above the MOLLE could have easily been utilized as hook and loop.)-a little expensive for a relatively minimalistic backpackDespite the relatively expensive price, this is a purchase that I do not regret. I look forward to spending years with this awesome little pack. I think CamelBak has a winner here with the Recon line, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this become the next big hit with the edc community.

I can not stress enough how much I love this backpack. I work in consulting and frequently have to carry two laptops. I recently traveled with a Mac and a Lenovo both of which fit easily into the interior sleeves. There as also an additional sleeve where I could store my iPad securely.The BEST part was that my bag felt so light even with two laptops in the bag. Even better still, was that even with two laptops and accessories inside, I can store the bag under the seat in front of me on a plane. Still...another added bonus is that the bag holds its form so that you can place it on the ground and it stands securely upright without falling over.The interior is snug so there's not a lot of room for "extras". I carry pens, business cards, charging cords and a notebook and it's perfect for me.Nice clean look to the bag...absolutely love it.

You may be a bit turned off by the price, but straight up, this bag is as sleek and well-built as it looks in the picture....no surprises. It's not too small to the point where it can't fit everything--and it's not too big where it looks big and looses that sleekness. In fact, I was carrying around large mailbag style TUMI before this and the Coronado holds everything that bag held in a much more organized fashion and without any unsightly bulges or things piled on top of each other. PLUS, there is still lots of room for more...I have everything my TUMI held and I can still probably hold clothes for a night's stay somewhere. Pretty awesome. Again, you might be a bit turned off by the price, but if this is something you like aesthetically, I can tell you again you will not be surprised in that department and you will liekly keep this bag for years and years to come due to the high build quality. Just get it...:)

Love just about everything about this small EDC pack ... except it's a bit laborious to get your laptop in and out of the pack; the flap where the zipper meets on the top of the pack extends forward from the back edge right over where the laptop sleeve is located. It's not a deal breaker but something worth noting if you're used to a "dedicated laptop sleeve" where it slides easily straight up & down. Otherwise I love the size, organization & construction of this pack for small EDC.

Great small-mid volume backpack for office/travel use. While not being large, it is sufficient to hold a table, large headphones in hard case, a few pouches/books/mis items.Only downside is lack of a sternum strap.

Nice pack for sure, downside though.. don’t use the front open grab slide for a handgun unless magnets are added. Still, I do not recommend this for a pistol grad bag.

Love this bag. Been using it for a few months. It's my work bag, so it's always with me. I keep my valuables with me instead of leaving them in the hotel.

I wanted to downsize from a larger pack since nature abhors a vacuum and they keep getting heavier and heavier. This pack is a great smaller package while still managing to fit a 15" MacBook Pro. Don't be put off by the non-Cordura fabric for the solid colors as the water resistance and durability seemingly aren't compromised much, if at all. Very happy with this purchase!