Victorinox Altmont Kander
A Review of the Victorinox Altmont Kander
We all need bags to travel with for different purposes, but the main reason we do use bags is because we need an object that can carry our essentials and personal stuff. When you choose a bag, of course you want one that has quality and reputation. And for a short trip or an outdoor activity, you only need a light bag with few compartments, but still durable enough for long-term use and daily wear and tear. The perfect bag for this is the Victorinox Altmont Kander. It’s and excellent bag, but what makes it so special? Let’s review the features of this bag.
Design
The Kander is a beautifully designed bag with the trademark Tear Drop Mono appearance. The Kander is a one-shoulder mono-sling body bag that easily attaches to your body and keeps your important stuff closely protected. The Kander is made of durable materials: 420D nylon is used for the main body fabric with 210D ripstop accent, and 840D nylon is used for the base. These materials ensure long-term use and excellent quality and strength.
It’s a very comfortable bag to wear because it weighs a mere 8 ounces, so light you wouldn’t even feel it there if you wear it without load. The dimensions of the bag are 9.5″ x 16.5″ x 6.5″, big enough to carry some very important personal items, and even a book and notebook, but small enough to be perfectly handy and easy to walk around with.
The mono-sling is a very nice feature which allows you to wear the bag completely, putting the effort of the load on the entire body rather than just on the shoulder, back, or hand. The mono-sling shoulder strap is also padded for maximum comfort. The back panel is padded as well, with a channeled fabric to make the bag cool to wear even for long periods of time. It can easily allow heat to dissipate and ventilation to enter the bag so that the back remains cool and the wearer doesn’t have to worry about long, summer day trips while wearing it.
There are two compartments of the bag: a front pocket with organizer and the main compartment. The front pocket is great for keeping small important items like keys, IDs, pens, and small gadgets, while the main compartment is big enough for a book or two, notebooks, papers, and other essentials that you need for work or school daily.
Color
The Kander comes in five different colors: Black/Black, Marine/Flint (Blue), Juniper/Flint (Green), Cobblestone/Flint (Brown), and Red/Flint. You can choose whichever one you prefer. Each color is designed to fit the personal preferences of different people, but they are all nice shades that keep the bag looking good despite constant wear and tear. Stains, damages, and evidences of deterioration are not easy to see on these hues, especially because the fabrics are quick and simple to clean, so you can maintain the beautiful aesthetics of the bag.
Other Features
The Kander has a single elastic mesh pocket on the exterior opposite to the mono-sling strap which is a good pocket for water bottles. You can take one along with you to keep you refreshed even if you’re travelling for a long time or walking fair distances. The mono-sling strap is also adjustable so you can set it to the perfect length that you prefer. The zippers sport the YKK Racquet Coil feature, which keeps them intact and tightly sealed despite heavy and bursting loads. The reflective logo of Victorinox on the front of the bag is a very nice statement that makes you feel proud that you’re wearing a Victorinox-branded bag.
Conclusion
The Victorinox Altmont Kander is designed only for light loads and few items. It is more of a personal bag which you can use if you’re only going out for a while, or if you’re only going to do simple activities. I use the bag when I go out to jog, and when I go to the market or mall to run some errands. I also use it sometimes when I visit some friends or spend some time out for fun. This is definitely not a bag for work or school because you can’t fit much in it, but for its purpose, the Kander is a great buy. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get a stylish but durable everyday bag for easy use and light loads. This bag will definitely give you all the satisfaction you need.