As one viewer put it, Rushfaster’s new bag “is like Bellroy and Aer had a baby”, and I’m into it.
Damn. If I hadn’t bought the Aer City Pack Pro 2 a few months ago, I’d be all over this.
Admittedly I’ve never had a Rushfaster bag, so I can’t speak confidently on the quality factor, but these guys have been selling and posting about bags for years – so I’d like to think they know what bag buyers need! (BTW, EDC stands for Every Day Carry.)
As noted above, it’s quite similar to equivalent bags from Aer and Bellroy, but that’s no insult. And, importantly, it’s quite a bit cheaper. I paid $350 AUD (€199 / $225 USD) for my Aer City Pack Pro 2, while Rushfaster’s EDC Pro bag is listed at $250 AUD (€140 / $160 USD). Bellroy’s bags are similarly priced to Aer. Another of my fave bag brands, Alpaka, are a hair more affordable.
My City Pack Pro 2 is a hell of a good bag, probably the best I’ve ever owned – but this Rushfaster pack looks to be even more versatile. Especially with the little optional cargo pack you can attach to the front.
And, like Bellroy and Alpaka, they’re an Australian business. Always nice to support local. (What’s up with Australia producing so many rad bag brands?)
NOTE: It doesn’t look like Rushfaster have hooked anybody up with review samples just yet, so you might like to wait and see what the experts think.
The EDC Pro is available in three colours: Black, sand, and olive. The latter two are more of a two-tone job, with both feature black pockets, straps and back panel. Keeps costs down, I guess, but it’s a good look too!
Official volume is listed at 26 litres, with an empty weight of 1.1kg and overall external measurements of 47 x 30 x 21cm.
Materials include Weatherproof Bluesign 420D Cordura with a PFC/PFAS-free DWR (durable water repellent coating), Aquaguard YKK Zippers, and Hypalon attachment points.
I would’ve loved an X-PAC version, but apparently they’re not looking to add any more options in the foreseeable future.
It’s produced in Vietnam, and carries a three-year warranty.
If the EDC Pro is a bit more than you need, they released a standard EDC back last year for $179 AUD (€100 / $115 USD). Aaron at Nomads Nation did a good review of that, which you can check out below.
Check out the EDC Pro bag here, and the regular EDC bag here.
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