The Rivacase 7643 is a huge sports bag in a “military” design, designed for military personnel, mobilized, cadets… No, actually it is not quite so, and its positioning is not limited to the military. So who is this military-style model for, with its powerful polyurethane lamination and a lot of other interesting “things”? Should it be used for transportation of equipment? We’ll talk about all this further.
Materials and impressions of the quality of tailoring
The first thing that is interesting about the “construction” (if we can say that about the bag) of the product is the materials used. We’re talking about the well-known polyurethane and polyester – first-class materials in terms of quality and protective properties that guarantee the product a long service life, with almost no discounts for the conditions created by the environment, and 100% protection from rain and dust for the things inside. Speaking of rain protection, I had more than one example during the test period to make sure that everything is really as the manufacturer says.
In addition to the materials mentioned above, there is also a sling used to make the shoulder strap, side handle, MOLLE elements and reinforcements on the side walls.
The loops and carabiners are plastic. How durable are they? Well, for example, I carried an EcoFlow Delta 2 charging station, as well as two Mavic 3s in boxes, plus a considerable number of changes of clothes and a laptop – that is, a total load of up to 20 kg – and I had no comments at all.
The fittings are not branded. I personally don’t know why, but the manufacturer decided so. Did it make it worse? Personally, I didn’t notice – the performance is excellent, moisture doesn’t get through the fasteners, in short, at least the test two months didn’t cause any problems.
An interesting element that I personally don’t see very often is the side handle. It is needed for convenience, because, for example, if you pass between tight rows of seats on a bus or train, it is much more convenient to carry the bag vertically.
Traditionally, RIVACASE bags or backpacks are sewn mainly with stitches inside. Compared to the outer ones, it is both more stylish and of higher quality. But the manufacturer still maintains a certain “balance” here, and it concerns the lower part. Obviously, this format is more appropriate here than the one we like.
What can I say about this section? First of all, as always, the materials are of excellent quality, and here I am not afraid to over-praise the manufacturer, who, as I have proven many times, cares about its image and high quality products. The second is the excellent quality of tailoring. The third is the reinforcement of the product design in the places of the greatest load. And the fourth is the excellent quality of the accessories, which plays a significant role in such things as bags and backpacks!
Interior and exterior
First, let’s look inside. It has sturdy orange walls, made, at the same time, of a material that is rather “lenient” towards things inside. I draw the relevant conclusions from the frequent transportation of the aforementioned charging station, the case of which did not show even subtle scratches or scuffs.
It will not be difficult to notice a rather large zippered pocket here. The latter differs both in the color of the material and in the material itself. I won’t speak for the expediency – from this point of view, everything is more than cool, because the protection of things inside is taken into account, and you can place quite a lot of them here, let’s say.
The lid (if you can call this part of the product that) of the bag closes its inner “world” with a zipper with a double clasp. The latter is both an additional convenience and a plus to the “Safety” item.
In addition to the aforementioned additional pocket to the main compartment, the manufacturer has provided another one. It is easy to notice on the “platform” opposite the wall with the side handle. It is for any “small things”, for example, the same water bottle. It also closes with a zipper – classic but convenient.
The universal MOLLE mount is used in the army for rigidly attaching pouches, etc. The feasibility of implementing such a mount in our case directly depends on the format of the bag. If you’re going to the army with it, even at the training stage, this attachment will not be superfluous. As, by the way, in a number of scenarios of “peaceful” use. Thus, MOLLE is at least not a disadvantage here.
In this case, the question of the softness of the walls is not crucial when choosing a bag, because the materials used to make the product are reliable and the safety of the things inside is the best proof of this.
Formats of use
The military-style design is not a hint of military use of the RIVACASE 7643. The manufacturer talks about several-day country trips, visits to fitness clubs, and many other formats.
In addition to the above, my personal scenarios are “forays” into the fields to test drones (that’s what the charging station with a laptop is for), several-day business trips, including so-called field trips, grocery shopping for several weeks in advance, and so on.
Expert opinion
As a result, we have a good investment for years, in case you travel a lot and need to fit everything you need for several days in one bag. In addition, it is also an “addition” to your style. Well, if we are talking about the military or volunteers, we have a particularly reliable protection for expensive equipment and personal belongings in rather difficult field conditions.
Rivacase 7643 costs 2099 UAH (57 USD).
