Numinous Packs GlobePacs Anti-Theft Travel Daypack, 25 Liter

Took this all over when travelling. We walked through France, England, Scotland, Germany, Spain, and Greece with no issues at all. The zipper locks add a wonderful sense of security when walking through unfamiliar places. Absolutely and truly love this backpack. I now use it on a day to day basis in the US when going to a from work.

I like the features but I find the backpack too heavy and too crampy (interior is too small) Still thinking if I should keep it.

This is a well built and comfortable daypack. I bought it sight unseen (though I emailed the manufacturer to send interior pictures and alas never heard back) as a replacement for the previous well used daypack that did double duty as a briefcase, and wanted something a little more secure since I do a fair amount of overseas traveling. It is a bit smaller than what I had before but that is not too much of a problem in terms of schlepping documents inside. Several deep interior zippered pockets but I find that such can end up being black holes that you have to scramble through to find stuff. The less good that I see are as follows:1. No key fob. Lots of daypacks these days have a sown in tab with clip that you can attach your keys to so you don't have to dig around, which you do here as the pockets are quite deep. The mesh pocket provided does sort of work, but it's better used to put your change in when going through security (or more digging later) if you have a bunch of keys as I do. I plan to stitch in a length of Dyneema line for that purpose.2. No designated place to put your sunglasses in. There is a pocket that sort of works (same one mentioned above) but it's not deep for sunglasses. Sure one can use the water bottle pouch for that purpose but I've found in other daypacks that sometimes they fall out, an expensive mistake if you wear prescription glasses.3. The pockets on the outside (rear most) compartments (i.e. inside the smaller zippered compartment) are too small to comfortably fit passport and wallet, phone (again handy for going through security) so you have to use the deep zippered pockets and dig around as things settleMy previous pack had a couple of zippered pouches that worked well for that purpose and also had room for checkbooks, and a small place where your earbud cables did not get entangled with everything else. Of, course this can be solved with ziplock bags, but this is an area where the design can meet user needs.4. The mesh pocket at the rear is nice to stash a book or magazine but it offers limited room to secure a fleece jacket (usually needed when flying, given the absence of blankets these days).5. There are two clips near the shoulder straps, evidently for a short strap so you can attach the pack to handles of a wheelie bag, but the strap did not come provided.All that said, it is well built, and comfortable to carry. Good padding for your laptop. It's definitely secure but without items 1-3 above I can't give it a 5 star ratings, in terms of practicality, at least not for the price. In terms of overall construction and security, yes. I'd also prefer that the slash proof part was not advertise, which might suggest you really have valuables in your pack. I'm more of a stealth guy.

My daughter used this pack for our 9 day trip to France it held up perfect. Now she's using it for school. Great pack.

Bonne finition et robuste. Il va falloir voir sur la durée.

Worked well.

I want to like this backpack a lot more than I do. But it has a few big flaws. The retractable cable lock is easy to break plastic. I had it cabled to the bed in my hotel room and housekeeping broke the plastic lock and moved the backpack. The pockets are all tall and narrow, which is not great for organizing smaller items. The anti-slip surface of the straps chafes bare skin. And the bag is very stiff, which can make it both awkward and uncomfortable at times.Edit: I raised my score from 3 stars to 4 because I contacted Numinous about the broken lock and they are remedying the problem. The customer service was outstanding.

Short take: An exceptionally good back-pack with security locks.The Numinous 25L pack is the smallest on the line, I believe, but still plenty big for a ""Daysack" as they refer to it. First, let me say, that I have only used relatively inexpensive canvas back packs in my younger days, and the cheap everyday packs, mostly, since then. So the quality and quite elegant design of this pack really surprised me. It is without a doubt the best pack I have ever had the pleasure to use.The design is well thought out. Every opportunity to add a pocket, compartment or other useful storage was taken. I cannot imagine being able to squeeze any more into this thing. The quality of the materials, stitching, hardware, zippers, etc. are all excellent. It should last many, many years.As I mentioned there are little pockets and compartments everywhere you look. The main compartments are well padded so your gear will be protected. The "Aramid" material is rip and slash-proof, so not likely to puncture or tear, zippers are designed to be puncture proof as well, and there are water-resistant covers for all the external pouches.Everything is well secured by nice straps and clasps. The carrying straps are rugged, padded and comfortable. There's even lumbar support for your back. Numinous knows what they're doing, that is clear. I am very impressed by the design and usefulness of all the features on offer here.On top of all this, there is a security system, something else I've never seen before. You have a very secure looking lock for the pack itself, and then a wire/cable (similar to those used for laptops and bikes) with another secure lock so you can lock down your pack and prevent theft. It's all well done and easy to use (very good instructions are included for setting your pass codes for the locks). And the locks are TSA-approved so you can navigate airport security with no problems (they can open the locks for inspection if needed).The are mesh pockets on the exterior for bottled water and other things, padded interior for laptops, tablets, phones, and your other personal gear. Comfortable straps and a strong, padded carrying handle on top. And the whole thing looks great with a nice, muted green color scheme.It's also worth noting that Numinous funds a school and meals program, so your purchase may do some good in the world as well.I would give this pack 6 stars if I could. It is without a doubt one of the best made and best designed items I have had the pleasure to review. I was provided me with a free sample for this review and the seller also was a step above many of the firms I deal with. I do not think you can go wrong with this pack. I highly recommend it.------P.S. I also read the other reviews here and agree with them, and I especially liked Joseph's review and agree with his comments. There is no guarantee, but I would say the security features are great and they add to the durability and life of the pack as well, so a plus in any case.