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DAYFARER V2 Backpack

Sale price€189.00

The DAYFARER Backpack, an all-in-one gym and work backpack, combines sleek design with functional features for professionals on the go, featuring enhanced comfort and organization in its second generation.

Dedicated Laptop Sleeve: Keeps your laptop secure and easily accessible

Ventilated Shoe Compartment: Separate section keeps shoes isolated and airs them out.

Access: Dual access front panel.

What our customers are saying

Customer Reviews

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Jaron Parnala
Would like to give it a 5, but a few things that could be improved for v3

First I'd like to say the owner of MD (David) is super responsive and clearly cares about his customers experiences with his products. I purchased my MD Backpack v2 back in August 2023 and missed a promo by a day or two. I reached out to David and he happily refunded me the difference for the promo. If I could give 5 stars for customer experience I would do it for that experience alone. Other businesses should take note!

On to the product review...I went down a rabbit hole of researching EDC bags that fit my travel and fitness needs. Following the recommendation from Nomad Nation, I chose Modern Dayfarer. I've now used the MD Backpack v2 for 7 months and love many things: sleek design, clever and compact shoe compartment, great organization with the side pocket/expandable water bottle, laptop compartment, and front pocket. One of the features I was most excited for was the magnetic fidlock which has ironically become my biggest critique for this bag. Snapping the fidlock is quite easy, but the problem I experience regularly is that when you pack your bag and if there is some imbalance, the fidlock comes undone very easily. I have had the fidlock come undone multiple times as I've traveled abroad only for me to fiddle around with my backpack to move around items to better balance the backpack and then tighten the fidlock strap as much as possible to keep tension. If you also carry a water bottle of anything more than 20oz, this will also cause an imbalance to the backpack and can cause the fidlock to become undone. I can mostly get around this problem now, but it is a bummer as I was very excited for this feature.

Other things that are good, but could use some improvements for v3:
- hidden compartment zipper can get easily stuck and hard to unzip given how small the zipper is
- suitcase strap is very tight and horizontal. When I've packed this bag a bit more for traveling, getting the strap through the luggage pass through has been quite a challenge. A vertical strap would be ideal (they would need to redesign the padding on the back, but I think it'd be worth it)

Overall, I like my MD backpack v2 despite the fidlock issue. I am very happy at the customer experience I've had with the owner and am confident that future versions of the backpack will be even better.

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Daniel Ezquer
Great bag and perfect design

All what you need and very well tought..it is my second bag and I am very happy with the quality

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Scott Lyjak
Fitting!

Drawn in due to the sleek style pics & impressed even more so once delivered. Live in the United States & it was delivered within 4 days of shipping. Main reason for getting, outside of the magnetic clip (which doesn't accidentally pop open as much as I was fearing it would) was the shoe compartment + laptop pocket combo. The shoes don't take too much away from the main pocket, easily for all my work + workout gear inside with the adjustable size. Haven't made full use of all of the secret pockets, but like how actually hidden they are. Final notable feature is the top strap, useful position for carrying & fits on a hook a lot better then other bags I've tried to hang up in a gym locker.
Only downside this far is getting use to the shoulder straps, there not as much padding as my previous bag, but anticipate them just needed a bit of breaking in.

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Chet
Worth the wait!

Received my backpack March 4, 2024 after placing the order on January 27, 2024. There was a shipping delay as mentioned on the product page due to the conflict in the Red Sea area.

The backpack is exactly as expected, even better in some ways. Its more sturdy than I expected maintaining its shape even when empty, which I like. The back section that hold the laptop compartment acts a backbone providing structure to the entire pack. Though I've watched/read all the reviews, this product has exceeded my expectations!

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Louie Tsang
Worth every penny and the wait.

Ok so I preordered back in October… with original ship date month of December… but it got delayed and delayed again… finally it arrives first week of March…
And was it worth the wait… ima say Hell yes.
I wanted a bag that can hold everything I need from my work, lunch to gym clothes and occasional lifting shoes.
Material and craftsmanship looks and feels very good.
The water bottle pocket is big enough for a blender bottle and goes pretty deep.
Tons of pockets and inside pockets for small things like battery packs, usb cables etc.
even though it took longer than expected to arrive due to issues beyond their control, I’m very happy with it once I got the bag.

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Thomas Leinen
Dayfarer V2 Backpack

I was searching very long for an perfect edc backback for my work, travel and family. And i found the modern dayfarer v2. Im was very surprised and happy about the quality. Very good! And the Design is awesome. I can only recommend this product. The only things what i miss sometimes is a little more spare, maybe 30 litre and extra space for a tablet and to integrate the tech pouch. But all in all one of the most perfect backpacks what i ever bought. Keep it up!! Warm regards Thomas

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Roger Manning
Love this bag

I love this bag I have it with me everyday. Just wish it had a sunglass pocket on the top between laptop and main compartment. Also while I love the easy of opening the latch, It opens on it’s own accidentally sometimes. Love the shoe compartment. Love the design.

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Leonardo
BEST EDC BACKPACK

I'm from Italy. I have been looking for the perfect backpack for many years... and I finally found it.
This backpack has a great flexibility for everything: work, gym and also minimal travel, without sacrificing the aesthetics. When you unbox the backpack, the first thing you feel is the quality of materials. Everything was created to perform well, the organization of the space is minimal with the right zip pouch. The comfort of the backpack is fantastic, it fits perfectly with the back. The magnetic clousure and chest-strap are awesome and it's a plesure to use it everyday. I really appreciate how the Modern Dayfarer staff introduces the story of the backpack when you buy it. I will reccomend this product to all of my friends and I will definitely buy something else from this website in the future.

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Dario
Great for trips and everyday use

This is my first backpack that costs more than 50€, so I was evaluating for quite a bit if it will be worth spending that much on a backpack.
But after my first trip to Portugal I can say, I don‘t regret it at all.
It is just a different experience of comfort and usability compared to my previous backpacks. You really notice that someone spend a lot of time designing it. Starting with the materials but also placing the different compartments, choosing the directions in which the zippers will open, etc.
Overall I am really really satisfied with this backpack.
Just one small thing that I experienced: The backpack opened itself two times randomly. I think it happened because I tied the strap for the buckle to tight, so that it was kind of forced to slide to the side and open. Since then I always had it a bit more loose and the problem didn‘t occur again.

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John
Almost there

The backpack is sleek and nicely toes the line between an EDC and something you can use for travel (I just took it on a three day trip without any capacity issues).

However, given the price point, I think there is a little work that needs to be done to make this a go-to pack for me.

1) The ballistic nylon used in this version shows scuffs and creases much more easily than the previous version, especially on the top flap. This ruins a lot of the aesthetic and premium feel for me (especially when compared with something from e.g. Aer), and I find myself constantly rubbing and smoothing away marks. If not for the cost of shipping to return this item from the states, I likely would have sent it back.

2) I like the side access pockets, but the one closest to the back panel is a little difficult to use given the new, compressed backpack design. I was hoping to use it for chargers and airpods, but my hand is a little too big to navigate the pocket effectively (and the top mesh pocket doesn't do a great job securing anything in place) and I find myself just throwing everything into the larger side pocket on the front panel. This was a little disappointing given I am now not entirely sure what to do with this pocket.

This pack has a lot of potential and, given a few more tweaks, could be one of the best choices out there for a 20-24L pack, especially given its unique look.