So I've used this bag everyday for a couple weeks. I use it for work primarily (rain gear, small towels, hi-vis vest, water bottles, ear buds, sunglasses, wallet, anker portable charging supply, tablet, small notebook. Everything has a place and fits perfectly like a glove. i use the mag holders for my sunglasses and wallet easy quick access. extra pens and markers i use constantly through the day.
the bag carries great and tightens down on my sholders easily. I'm 6'2 195lbs.

the zippers are good quality and all but the main open easily with one hand. i can peal open the bag fast if i need to and the layout is just right for my expectations.

What i didnt like from day one and still dont....
the size pockets are very slim and limited to use regardless of being the entire height of the bag. i have not found much use for them yet other than possibly putting some work gloves in there on occasion. there just isnt a whole lot of options for storage in there because of the volume size it lacks. the other accessory pocket on the back of the bag is great for a small notebook (which I use) but is also very limited to function. I understand this bag being made this way to keep it clean and tight. i do feel they could have easily doubled their volume capacity.

the D rings on the shoulder straps are too high on the strap themselves. if i hook a pair of gloves, keys, or lanyard it ends up over my back and not on my chest where i feel it should carry. they could just add two more lower on the straps to make it more versatile with minimal effort. I also clip stuff like my phone holster to the belt material on the straps. its loose to the strap itself so the retention isnt like having molle points which i feel would serve better pupose.

probably my biggest gripe is the magnetic pocket. I knew I wouldnt care for it before i bought the bag. Im not putting a $2000 gun in a magnetic access of my bag. a zipper would have been so much better on both sides and having it access into the main bag compartment to grab the laptop or table from another point would have been awesome. My mystery ranch bag has this feature. having to ways to get to the inside of your bag is very convenient especially when you just sling it to your front and have one strap on your other shoulder. side access is nice but just add a zipper! Securing my stuff is a-1 over the tiny big of faster access it allows. I agree the storage of that area is also too small, which is why i think it should go to the main inside compartment of the bag where you can basically stick a laptop in there.

lastly they probably should offer an add on feature pack to fit the 4 points on the back of the bag to carry more as a quick add on and off feature.

its a great bag, i love it and will use it as my daily until the next best thing comes out. I definitely recommend.

I received my Switchblade a couple of months ago to replace my worn and tattered 5.11 tactical. I’m loving the compartment size and the CCW access versus the 5.11. the Switchblade and I are definitely going places.

I got everything in there for my needs as a make shift bug out kit to everyday essentials. I really love the layout of all the pockets and how I can use different pocket areas for different needs.

Been running the Eberlestock Bandit on a "backpacking" rig for three months. This Switchblade Pack has doubled my game. The concealed carry compartment handles a large full size frame revolver perfectly.

The Switchblade is my 3rd product from Eberlestock, and is exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back. Rugged, well thought-out, plenty of space, comfortable to carry, you name it. I use it as my every day bag now.

I bought this pack for my most recent trip to Colombia and it turned out to be an excellent choice. In Bogotá it blended in perfectly — it looks just like everyone else’s everyday backpack, so I never stood out. The organizational features are outstanding, and it’s genuinely one of the most comfortable packs I’ve worn.
Things got real once we headed down to the Putumayo region. Our camp flooded and we had to evacuate up a mountain in a hurry. A few of us made return trips back down to grab resources for our makeshift camp — food, water, and other people’s gear that got left behind. The Switchblade handled it all without missing a beat. It carried well when fully loaded, stayed stable during the climbs, and performed great under a poncho in the wet conditions. I would also recommend purchasing a rain fly for it.
Only minor critique (and my fix):
I’d love to see a built-in compression strap across the main clamshell zippers. When you grab the bag in a rush or it’s top-heavy, the clamshell can flop open a bit. As a workaround, I rigged the pack’s own sternum/chest strap across the zippers using the side attachment points and a couple of Nitecore Medallion carabiners (see photo). It works really well as a temporary fix to keep everything secure.
Overall, this is a solid, low-profile pack that punches well above its weight for travel, hiking, and even more demanding situations. Highly recommended.

Just like I hoped, the Switchblade fits all my junk for work+. It is comfortable to wear and outclasses every other bag I’ve ever had. I wish ya’ll made a pistol bag for the range. The accessories I got to go inside are the perfect addition. Love love love Eberlestock! 10/10 Highly Recommend!

This bag is awesome and does everything I need it to and more. I have been using bags designed for everything but what I need. I need it to carry a drone, tactical gear and tools to work on equipment in the field. This bag meets all the requirements I have and more. I am definitely adding to the family when I get a chance.

Purchased this bag to be used for the gym, laptop, travel, and to carry a ccw. Does everything I need it to do. It has become my main bag. I won't be upgrading for a while because it is a really good quality bag.

It does everything I need it for. Range day, good. Work laptop, good. Weekend at the cabin, good.
Great looking quality bag that can handle everything I throw at it.

Currently on international travel in Norway. This pack easily fit two days of clothing change essentials, tablet, Jack Karr’s latest novel, and pertinent docs, chargers, etc..
Water bottle holders are a great feature too. Pack balances well with Eberlestock high quality straps. Most importantly, the pack fits overhead compartments on a wide variety of aircraft.
With all of the important must haves, never a worry if my checked bag was delayed on transfer. Awesome design job on the Switchblade!!’

Great pack

I picked this up for my new EDC bag, as I needed a pack big enough for my 16" laptop and room to add a coat/rain gear and a concealed pouch for my sidearm. I will eventually add a couple of Eberlestock GP pouches to the inside so I can personalize my loadout a little better. I find the pack to be very comfortable to wear and find the zipper and stitching to be solid. This is my first pack from Eberlestock, but it won't be the last. I look forward to using more of their products. If you need a durable, well-organized backpack for everyday carry or short adventures, the Eberlestock Switchblade is a fantastic choice.

I'm very happy with this bag. I like the layout and space. I ended up with this over the smaller EDC packs because I wanted space for a layer or rain jacket.

I love having the adjustable torso. The padding on the back and straps is very comfortable. I've only used it in cool weather so far but I know the breathable mesh will help when it gets hot.

I got gray to be as non-descript as possible). I think the gray has a touch of green in it, which I like. I mean, I'd rather have green but felt military green would stand out in the city too much.

There are plenty of reviews that go over the features, so I won't go nuts with that, but I want to highlight the belt tunnel. I love that feature. I won't use a belt on my commute often, but I happen to have an "Adventure" belt from Atlas packs, and it fits perfectly in the Switchblade (and others, by extension). That belt is one of the best I've used; my camera backpack is the Atlas Athlete and that belt lets me carry heavy gear for miles (even with my bad back) without a problem.

My Kinesis C850 telephoto lens case fits inside nicely.

I don't recall reading any reviews that talk about the padding on the side walls, but that can help protect contents and helps it retain shape.

I can see myself day-hiking and traveling with it, easily.

The loop-lined interior is great. I added a fade pouch and used velcro to hold in the tech pockets when not needed (not allowed to bring tech into my work area).

I hope the main zipper will "break in"; that's a bit stiff turning the corners.

If Eberlestock ever wants to update this pack, I will make the following suggestions:
- add vertical daisy chains on the front; lots of EDC pack use it and it doesn't make a pack look tactical.
- I'd like a forest green option.
- My wife would go nuts for a teal option.
- I'd like the molle 10 on the outside without the morale patch (the patch makes it look more tactical than anything else, I think).
- add more gatekeeper loops top and bottom, just in case.
- update the standard hipbelt colors to match all the color options.
- a way to stiffen the back panel for hiking, maybe. Or maybe I'll just get a Freefall for the more serious hikes.

This pack has it all. The main compartment zipping all the way down is awesome to pack but also see everything you have. The covert magnetic pouch for your pistol is superb. The laptop sleeve and main compartment side pockets fit my laptop and charger perfectly. The top lid is great for wallet, multi tool, etc. One thing to improve is adding a zippered pocket or Velcro pouch in the top lid. It is a great pack for LEOs to carry everything you need.

Love this bag! Used it last week on a long weekend trip to Cali. Fit everything I needed and was easy to carry around and amazing for organization. Suggest this bag to everyone.

This and the Apprentice were my first Eberlestock product orders, and I am extremely pleased with both of them.
Construction is superb, attention to detail and design flexibility is fantastic, and simplicity and portability for these packs truly make them essential EDC.
This pack easily handles all my digital, 35mm, and medium format needs. Would like a bit more compartmentalization control for lens and camera body management, like velcro panels for inside the pack.
I love the flexibility and potential for expansion and customization, and I see many more accessory and larger pack purchases from Eberlestock in my future.