Yes, unfortunately only 3 of the FIVE bags have reached us! You read that right, Xiaomi currently has 50 different bags available, based on type and colour.
These are the three we would like to show you in more detail:
The smallest one in the latest picture is called the Xiaomi Mi Multifunctional Urban Single Shoulder Backpack. This small bag is a strappy design, with a strap that can be attached to either side of the bag as required.
The steel carabiners used for straps and anchoring may be a bit overkill, considering that 2 beers can barely fit next to your personal belongings, so the load capacity is above average.
The shoulder strap is symmetrically attached to the top of the bag so that whichever side you wear it on, it will always fit properly, as demonstrated in the picture below:
The small pocket on the front doesn't fit much, maybe your personal papers or season ticket, but definitely not your phone (Redmi 2)
Inside, it's a similar situation, we either hide our phone in the middle pocket or just in the bottom of the bag, but good news for Mi Pad owners, the inner-back pocket is designed for our favourite tablet. If our documents are more important than anything we'd carry outside, there's also a small zipped pocket inside that we're sure not to lose.
The internal zippered pocket is not suitable for storing a phone, unfortunately, a Mi Note 3, for example, hangs out of it.
But the Mi Pad fits perfectly into the back tablet pocket, and the back of the case is thick enough to protect it.
In a nutshell, this little mono bag is great for those occasions when you don't want to take much with you, but you can fit your technique in it if you can't live without it. For visiting friends, mother-in-law, etc., it's plenty!
The backpack is made of 100% polyester and has an inner lining. This material is characterized by its strength and durability, so you can be sure that the backpack will serve you for a long time. The back panel is made of mesh fabric for comfort and ventilation on warmer days.
The material of the backpack makes it waterproof, which means it's rainproof (even with a zipper), so if you get caught in a summer shower, you don't have to worry about your stuff getting wet! Empty, the backpack has a net capacity of 4 litres and the aforementioned strap and carabiner can hold up to 10 kilos. Dimensions: 32 × 17,5 × 8 cm
If we started from the back, let's continue with the black backpack, the Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Backpack. Why business? Because its size means that it can fit a small laptop, along with all the other business essentials.
Yes, unfortunately in China there is still a big apple product market... :( But Xiaomi's own solution fits in it, or other small 10″ or so small machines can fit in it.
The design of the shoulder straps is unconventional, with thick and soft material throughout for comfort. Its curvature follows the contours of your body, preventing it from constantly slipping off your shoulders and requiring constant adjustment.
Strap attachment and adjustability is now really the usual way, with a fixed strap of the right length and weave attached from the bottom corners to a plastic fastener to adjust the length of the shoulder strap.
In terms of water resistance, the Biznisz bag is a bit of a step down, the small zippered pocket on the front is waterproof, but the top and largest pocket is smooth, so there's a greater chance of water seeping in if you get caught in the rain.
However, the front pocket hides a small blue strap with a carabiner on the end. It's more of a keychain, as it's deep enough to fit almost anything, not just a larger phone like the Mi Max 2, but even a Mi Pad. True, if you put this in, it's not worth putting a keychain next to it. We can take our keys out and use them with a casual flick, or our access card when we arrive at work, no need to fumble around.
On the right side of the bag there is a hidden small zipper pocket. This hides the small bottle holder that folds out to the side of the bag, about a half litre of soft drink or a can of beer fits neatly, no floppy or falling out.
If you're travelling with your bag and have a large suitcase with handles, you can tuck it under the thick, durable strap on the back of the bag and comfortably carry both bags.
Inside, there's plenty of room for all your essentials - you can put your phone, your favourite Mijia pen and wallet, your books in the front, and your small laptop, notes, small files and other business essentials in the large one.
The Velcro strap that holds the laptop down has a small pocket to put your small gadgets, the original plan was a thumb drive holder, but if you have something small that fits you can keep it there.
To sum up, the Xiaomi Mi Classic Business Backpack is a great choice for everyday commuting, provided you're a businessman, work stuff and grandma's bean gruel wouldn't fit in it, as it doesn't have the dimensions of a normal backpack. Flat and elongated items have a very comfortable fit, but wider items either won't fit or will be cramped and bulging. The zips slip on remarkably well, they're easy to handle but have enough grip to keep them from slipping off on their own. And the padded, perforated section on the back ensures all-day comfort, even on hot days, by providing enough ventilation to keep sweat out. The handle of the bag is good quality leather, though I couldn't figure out if it's faux or real, but it gives a very comfortable grip feel, but it is thin. True, you can't carry a heavy load in it, but it's just enough to cut a little while holding it for a long time. We say goodbye to this nice bag with a few manufacturer photos.
And now, let's get to know the biggest brother of the three graces, the Xiaomi Mi Minimalist Urban Backpack.
My personal favourite of the three. Comfortable to wear, large, waterproof, minimalist, lots of drawers, pockets, gadget holders. Let's run with it.
Large, thick, soft shoulder straps. Really a pleasure to wear, because the top fastening is quite tight, it starts almost from the back of the neck and the curve holds the straps perfectly on the shoulders. Its length is adjustable with ease, even with a new one, you can lift the plastic fastener that holds the straps together and the thin bottom strap slides right in. When tightened, it holds perfectly!
The big zips, the front zips, the side zips are all watertight, so even a monsoon that's in your bag won't get wet, unlike us. The material of the bag is also perfectly water-repellent and repellent, as it has a synthetic fabric exterior. The inside is also 100% polyester, so if we spill our soda, we just have to wipe it up or wash it, as it doesn't absorb moisture, so it dries quickly. The exterior doesn't give that plasticy feel to the touch, it's a bit rough but fabric-like.
The small front pocket holds small items such as glasses, pens, ID cards, a small notebook or even your phone. But don't forget a Xiaomi PowerBank!
The front left pocket has just enough space for a phone box up to the size of a Note. It's not deep, but it runs vertically along the line of the bag.
The right front, on the other hand, is already roomy, with space behind the entire profile of the bag. For illustration, you can see the Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 3 cases, which fit comfortably even crosswise. Plus there are two small pockets, one with a slip pocket and the right one with a zipper.
It's the main part of the bag, where you can pack it. Laptop, tablet, phone of any size, notebook, folder, lunch bag, etc.
Let's start at the beginning. The zipped section extends all the way down to the bottom of the bag, and takes up the entire width of the bag at the edges. 3 pockets in the front, one large for notebooks and magazines, two smaller ones in front for notebooks, small notebooks or whatever else fits, e.g. a thin powerbank.
On the other side is a dedicated laptop and tablet holder. Laptop max size is 33 x 27 inches, no larger will fit. The tablet is 19 x 23 cm. Our devices are protected by soft and thick inserts, they are perfectly resistant to minor and major impacts, even if we drop the bag off our backs, our stuff will not be harmed. In addition, there are connecting straps on both sides to prevent quick opening and a Velcro strap to keep your laptop/tablet in place. Who do I recommend? Everyone. It holds well, it's secure, it fits everything, you can carry a couple of cans of beer if you're going to a mates house, you can choose from three colours, it's waterproof, shockproof and I could go on and on.
The prices of the bags are not bad either, we don't know of any Hungarian stores at the moment, but Xiaomishop will probably stock them. The small bag 12-13$ is available for around 3.475 Ft, the Biznisz bag 28$ ~ 7.480 Ft and the biggest favourite 40$ ~ 10.700 Ft. Of course, the Hungarian prices will be a bit higher, but if you look around in Hungary, a more branded backpack is not cheaper...
