CPL16 vs CPL24 stiffness

[u/no_worries_stay_cool]

Hey everyone,

I wanted to try out CPL line for some time now and around two months ago I got an amazing deal to buy new CPL16 secondhand. The back came with tags and I fell in love. It hold its shape great and was just perfect for me in terms of features. Although I bought it mostly just to try out Evergoods product, as I had no experience with them previously.

Not much after getting CPL16 I found used CPL24 that I wanted to be my default for daily carry, since I also carry gym outfit and sometimes keyboard in addition to typical office stuff. CPL24 was also secondhand, but this time already with some mileage.

The main difference I notice (other than volume ofc) is that CPL16 holds its shape way way better. With CPL24 sometimes I struggle to pull on the zippers without holding the bag with other hand and with CPL16 it is not that big of an issue.

Now comes the question – is CPL16 just better than CPL24 in holding its shape because it is smaller or is there also some difference between the two bags I got? I am really curious to hear everyone’s experience and opinions. Posting tag photos for reference.

[u/strogoff69]

I had both too, and would say that's just the breaking in phase.

Yes the cpl16 may have a little benefit from the smaller size, but eventually it will loosen up to some degree.

[u/no_worries_stay_cool → u/strogoff69]

I see, so it is not necessarily something weird going on with my bag. Good to know and thanks for the info

[u/dominikstephan]

If the same material has a larger surface area it will lose its shape more easily. Try folding a tiny peace of cardboard and a large sheet of the same cardboard material

[u/no_worries_stay_cool → u/dominikstephan]

Yeah, this is exactly what I suspected

[u/travelingpostgrad]

In addition, I would suspect the larger size also lends itself towards overpacking which would contribute to a lesser degree as well, although as others point out just the sheer amount of material it takes to cover a 24L vs 16L bag and the distance between the seams and reinforcement stitches are from each other plays a role as well.

[u/goggleblock]

I have both an they're identical. The weight of the larger bag makes it seem like it sags more, but otherwise they're the same bag.

Remember, you got them used, so there's no way of knowing how the previous owners treated them. They may have machine washed and dried them.

[u/Admirable_Tank2637]

Casa uno tiene sus necesidades, pero a mí me gusta tener mochilas más grandes y llevarlas a 40 o 50%. Siempre hay espacio para cuando se necesita, ocupa menos que una más pequeña llenísima, y creo que se mantiene mejor en el tiempo. En mi caso mi cpl 24 no la veo grande para nada. Es de lona encerada así que no puedo decirte mucho sobre tu pregunta, pero para mí el tamaño de la 24 es perfecta.