Gura Gear Uses Parasailing Cloth to Produce Extra Lightweight Bags
I have version 1.0 of Chobe. I love it because of its superior strength to weight ratio of the para-sailing cloth used. There is nothing else like it from the competition in its class.
If there is one thing that I miss with the Chobe, it’s that there is no conversion kit to allow you to carry it like a backpack like ThinkTank Photo does. It also appears to be an exclusive feature of ThinkTank bags so far though.
What's different from version 1?
Improvements in Chobe 2.0 from 1.0
- Was one size only for 15” laptops. Now in 13” and 16” size
- Laser cut Hypalon handles replaced with smooth premium grade natural leather
- Exterior pockets redesigned to make a more stable bag that is easy to work from
- Improved shoulder strap
- New traditional metal D rings and dog leash snap hook
- Improved anti-slip material to help strap stay in place
- redesigned shoulder strap with two sliders to keep shoulder pad centered and to prevent excess webbing from “flapping around”
- Improved attachment of handles to bag to allow handles to “fall out of the way” when working out of the bag
- Exterior zipper of laptop compartment extended, and gussets added to allow for easier laptop removal and working out of bag
- Padded iPad/iPad Pro pocket added in laptop compartment
- New metal logo, for more discrete branding
- Option of two insert sizes one narrow and one expanded, for mirrorless and DSLR camera systems
- Use of more VX-42 to improve weatherproofing and abrasion resistance
- Include of seam-sealed, custom fitted rain cover with openings for shoulder strap attachment
- Addition of interior top zippered pocket in larger front pocket
- Industry standard YKK zippers replacing Ideal zippers
- Addition of grab loop on the front of the bag to make it easier to pull out of overhead bin
- Vastly improved luggage pass through with foam structure and bar tacked stress points to ensure a snug fit on most luggage handles
- Stash pocket on exterior side has increased flexible volume for things like sanitizer bottles
- Vastly improved stitching, detailing, and lining on the interior of the bag
- Higher level of “fit and finish”
- Black color theme acceptable for business-use
- flexible bottom padded which folds for normal and expanded configuration to give your tech greater protection when the bag is put down
- Structure added to exterior large stash pocket to protect devices like Kindles which may be stashed in there
- Overall improved balance of bag
- Higher density foams to reduce thickness and reduce weight
