Ority GO – Test: How this gaming backpack finally convinced me
Just a few weeks earlier, I had already bought a more expensive laptop backpack and was completely satisfied with it. Size, volume and the many small pockets make it a solid companion for trips and travel. And then the Ority GO fluttered into my mailbox, or in front of it. I was skeptical that the Ority would hold a candle to my newly chosen shoulder mate.
Solid gaming backpack for all situations
After unpacking, the quality of the goods was inspected. After all, the Ority Go will cost you up to 15.6 inches for gaming laptops 119.90 euros. From the zipper to the stitching, everything felt premium. The interior with the padded laptop compartment also made a good impression. I found and still find the heaviness and rigidity of the bag particularly pleasant. The Ority Go stands on its own and is rather hard and stable on the outside, which feels reassuring considering the $1300 device I’m carrying around with it. My classic laptop backpack doesn’t feel that shock and fall proof. Point for Ority.
I think the system with the inlays from Ority is great in theory. The backpack does not come with these little helpers, but you can buy them for additional money. There are protectors for keyboards and mouse pads, headphones, controllers, consoles, camera equipment and office supplies. All wonderfully padded and with a Velcro system so that it does not slip in the open interior of the backpack. Behind the easily exchangeable front, which is attached to the backpack with Velcro and magnets, there are a few more flat compartments for mobile phones, papers, keys and more. Unfortunately for me there was a catch.
My gaming laptop is 15.6″ and I only use it with an extra case. It fits perfectly in my conventional laptop backpack and even has air. Not so with the Ority GO. The laptop only fit in here without a protective cover and could only be removed via the side opening – and not by reaching into the bag from above, as I am used to. That was a bit uncomfortable. I would have expected a little more space for the guest of honor in this backpack. Also, if something goes wrong or you just forget to zip it up, a side zip isn’t the safest option.
But I’m a fan of creative solutions and so I simply rearranged the layout of my Ority backpack. My laptop cooler is now placed in the laptop compartment together with the mouse pad, the laptop itself – including the protective cover – in front of the compartment actually intended for this. The inlays that I have misappropriated – instead of a keyboard I put in a mouse and controller – I put in front of it. Nothing slips, the laptop is well protected, is not exposed to the side zipper and I can get to it wonderfully. However, there is little space for the headset in the great case, because the 25 liters are filled up quite quickly. There is rarely room for small extras outside of the gaming equipment. Perhaps the 17.3-inch version with a volume of 35 liters would be more suitable for me?
The smaller version also doesn’t have a hip or shoulder strap, which I usually like because they also relieve the back a bit. In fact, even the small Ority GO filled to the brim is absolutely no problem for shoulders or back. The back padding, the stable format and the soft shoulder straps do a really great job. I don’t sweat and I don’t suffer from any pain either while wearing it or after. The longer I’ve used the Ority, the more comfortable I’ve become with it. It has already accompanied me on foot, on my bike and in the car and has also served as a sports bag, travel bag for a short trip and hand luggage on the plane – all without complaining and without showing a single sign of wear and tear. My other new backpack has been on vacation for a very long time now.
Ority GO in the test: the conclusion
The Ority GO is well thought out, but if it doesn’t fit, it can be made to fit. The good quality and the stable appearance convinced me and the water-repellent material didn’t leave you helpless in the rain – especially since you can also buy a rain cape. Everything was and is absolutely and wonderfully safe in the belly of the Ority GO. Ergonomically, I have nothing to complain about, I’m much more surprised at how well the backpack absorbs the kilos of my gaming equipment. As a gaming backpack, the laptop compartment should offer enough space – with the Ority it can get tight if your device is at the limit of the specifications. The side zipper is also a small thorn in my side. But that was about all the points of criticism. And even if I look like a ninja turtle with this big bag on my back (that can also be a good thing!), I just really like wearing the Ority GO now.
Ority GO – pros and cons
Per:
- Stable backpack with high-quality workmanship
- Comfortable even after wearing it for a long time
- Practical Velcro system
- Visually appealing
Cons:
- Laptop compartment could be a bit bigger
- Inlays must be purchased separately
Reference-www.eurogamer.de