Great and stylish pack, however I was really bummed that a few days after my purchase, the packs went on a 30% off sale. I’m bummed because I had reached out to customer service before my purchase asking about promotions/ percentages off my purchase, and I was not informed that the pack would soon be going on sale. I had saved up to purchase this pack, which I really enjoy, but was really disappointed that this information had been withheld from me after specifically reaching out to ask about it

I started CrossFit over the summer and am really enjoying it. My state just went into another Covid lockdown (wear your masks, people!), and I didn't want to lose any of the progress I've made so I purchased an EmPack. It's a great idea, but not yet well-executed.

As many other reviews have stated, you cannot roll down the top all the way if you put all four water reservoirs in it. So the top flares out and because of the heavy duty material, it tends to scrape arms and legs or just gets in the way.

The handles on the top aren't perfectly centered, especially if you have four reservoirs in it. This makes exercises like snatches or overhead squats much more precarious. Snatches are also difficult because the handles are too close together - my hands end up being only slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Also, if there are four reservoirs inside and you try using both the top and the bottom handles, the top starts to unroll because again, you can't cinch it down all the way.

Lastly, one of the reservoirs I received leaks.

Overall, it's a good tool to have if you're like me and only have a tiny space to workout in and minimal funds for investing in exercise gear. I've been using the EmPack for front squats, lunges, deadlifts, cleans, and bent over rows. I'm disappointed that the website says you can fit four reservoirs in it, but to have it be truly functional, you can only fit three in. I also doubt I'll use it as a backpack since there's no waistbelt.

I think a few more design iterations and this product will be top notch.

This is a handy way to lift with minimal equipment, but definitely bulkier than using dumbbells or kettlebells, so some movements require minor adjustments. My only issue is it's tough to get all 4 reservoirs inside, and when they are I can only fold the top 2 times (instead of 3), so then the top flares out a bit and it feels uneven. I haven't used it yet as a backpack. I love the colors (I got lava)!

Would love to review it...but it hasn’t arrived yet. But I have no doubt it’s fantastic!!!

This is a well built pack. It's tough, I like roll top, the pockets, the different handles to lift it in different positions. This will be a great travel pack. I would probably have bought it just for that use. To able to work out with it's even better. Unfortunately I haven't gotten any workout plan with it. I thought I would also receive exercises to go with it. But easy enough to make up my own I guess.