About this project

Hey — I’m the voice behind the keyboard. This site started because I was tired of glossy marketing photos that hide floppy handles and sad zippers.

Everything here is written in first person because I actually pack these bags, haul them through airports, and stuff them badly on purpose. When something sucks, I say so. When something punches above its price, I celebrate it.

Numbers like “Dude Score” are our editorial shorthand — not a replacement for your own judgment, but a quick signal after hands-on testing.

Reach out if you spot a mistake or want a category covered next.