Savant Pack

My daily carry is a bit unusual — I carry a 16 inch laptop, a 16 inch, flat portable monitor, an 11 inch iPad, and a notebook for the work I do. Because my items are all so flat, the common clamshell backpack with a deep main compartment was actually bad for my belongings; the flat items that do not fit in a laptop compartment had to go in the deep main compartment, but they would fall over/tilt inside the backpack because there was too much space for movement. The Savant is perfect because I can put the flat items in the bag’s second compartment. Some people might find the second compartment a little shallow and thin, but it is absolutely perfect for my flat items (monitor, notebook, sometimes a second laptop). My huge laptop and iPad fit perfectly in the laptop compartment, and my tech pouch, laptop charger, and miscellaneous items go in the deep front compartment. I also wanted a backpack that uses a beautiful+strong nylon material, could stand on its own, and DID NOT use aqua-guard zippers, because I did not want materials that degraded over time. The Savant is perfect for me and I plan to use it for decades. ONE feature I wish the Savant had is a D-ring on one of the straps, because I like hanging my keys there for immediate access without having to swing the backpack over + dig for the keys, but that is a grievance very specific to my own use case. Other than the lack of a D-ring, I have no real complaints. The deep front compartment holds my fat 20oz Yeti tumbler, so I don’t miss a water bottle pocket. It is also nice that there is a lifetime warranty, though I’m not sure if the bag will ever need it. The chunky zippers are very smooth and add a bit of a “younger”, “tougher” image to an otherwise very professional and clean bag. The day Pioneer adds a D-ring to their backpack strap(s) is the day I purchase another bag. If that doesn’t happen, I am set for life with my Savant.

I travel almost every week of the year for work, and was on the fence about purchasing for a while. Like others, I was exposed to the brand through their wallets, which I love. The bag is expensive, but being that I am on the road and in the air so often I figured I needed something high quality and durable. After spending a few months with my Savant bag so far, I can honestly say I may never need another “work” style travel bag again. And if I do, it probably will just be another version of this bag.

It holds everything I need it to and it holds it EFFICIENTLY. It is - clearly - extremely well made. It fits under the airplane seat in front of me with enough room leftover for my feet to sit to the side or underneath. It stands up on its own with no issues, something I can’t say about most other backpacks. It also looks amazing and feels even higher quality. I am thrilled with my purchase, genuinely, and I could not be happier. It feels funny to say that about a backpack, but it’s true.

This bag clears all. Period.

A recent smash and grab in my car where my last backpack was stolen left me needing a new one. I had my last backpack for over 15 years, and I knew that whatever backpack I bought next it would have to last at least as long so I wanted to get a good one. I did tons of research online and consecutively bought three highly rated namebrand backpacks that I opened, examined, and sent back the next day because they did not live up to their brand. promise Pioneer was the fourth backpack that I purchased, their Savant pack, and from the minute, I opened it. I knew it was the one. A few days later, I took a trip and used it, and it was perfect in every way-size, pockets, zippers, overall looks —It had it all. They did their homework and created something special and something that works and something that’s built to last. Needless to say, I’m absolutely thrilled with my new pioneer backpack, and I highly recommend this brand.