Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack Review

A versatile piece of equipment to transport your gym gear

When it comes to going in the gym, you don’t want to carry all of your belongings by hand. Your weightlifting belt, your shaker bottle, maybe some weightlifting shoes, plus your wrist straps and wrist wraps take up space, and it is too much to carry all of that in at once. Now that you see the problem, the solution would be to get a gym bag to put your belongings in. However, duffel bags can be a lot to carry, which is where backpacks come into play, and luckily Generation Iron has teamed up with KNKG to deliver the best backpack for all of your gym gear needs.

Let’s take a deep dive into the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack.

KNKG Apparel Origins

KNKG Apparel was founded in 2011 with the idea to make the most functional gym bag while still being of the highest quality so athletes everywhere never had to worry about their bags. By working to reinvent the vision of what a good gym bag is, KNKG challenged the status quo and successfully put top tier products on the market. Valuing intelligence, performance, and community, KNKG seeks to better the lives of their consumers by giving them gear that works for their benefit only.

Now, Generation Iron and KNKG have teamed up to give you the best bags on the market for a limited time only.

Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack Overview

If you are an avid gym goer, this backpack is the answer to your lifting prayers. You no longer have to worry about your belt taking up ridiculous space in your bag. With the unique and specially designed lifting belt attachment on the Generation x KNKG Backpack, it helps to ensure that bag functionality isn’t compromised whatsoever. Not only is it a limited edition and does it look awesome, but this backpack is guaranteed to work as hard as you do.

The Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack is similar to the EDGE35 backpack, which is King Kong’s largest standalone backpack, and it is built with the same toughness as all of their other bags. Now, back to the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack, which is much more than your standard backpack, as it comes with a generous 25L internal volume, Fidlock quick release buckles and a internal shoe/wet compartment. There are also multiple storage zones so you do not have to worry about where you will be putting your gym gear, whether that be supplements or equipment, the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack means business and is here to help you explore and push any boundaries.

Here are some specifics:

How is it Different?

First and Foremost, when it comes to comparing the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack to other KNKG bags, there are a few things to look at. While much of the material is the same, the main difference is the unique weightlifting belt attachment that can be found on the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack. This bag can fit a belt up to 6.3″/16cm wide. The belt can loop fully around this bag. And yes! Lever belts will work with this bag. This feature allows the bag to be used as normal, but you can also consider carrying a pretty hefty lifting belt on the outside. Other things that make this bag stand out are the volume (25L) and the layout.

What it Holds

Now, standard backpacks are not always the friendliest when it comes to storage space, and this may cause you to refrain from using one as your primary gym bag. However, the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack is made for you athletes and gym goers that have tons of equipment and supplements to carry around. 

The Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack can hold:

• Weightlifting belt
• 13” laptop
• X2 pair shoes (Shoes up to size 12 US mens trainers/runners fit comfortably)
• Towel
• X2 bottles
• Spare change of clothes
• Daily essentials – keys, phone, wallet, sunglasses, etc.
• Small accessories – wrist wraps, knee sleeves

Now, as you can see, this backpack can hold a lot of different materials, making it the perfect option for not only going to the gym, but even as a regular work bag, as it can hold your laptop and other materials.

Durability and Warranty

The Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack is designed with durability in mind, as you know you are going to throw it around the gym, in your car, and wherever else you may take it. However, it is also warrantied covered by KNKG’s promise to be free of defects in material or workmanship within its practical lifetime. If there happens to be a defect in materials or workmanship KNKG Apparel will repair or replace your bag, including free shipping.

Material

Most of the materials in the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack are the same as the others used in other King Kong bags. It contains YKK zippers, heavy duty buckles, nylon lining and webbing are all the same. In the CORE range, KNKG has gone for a lighter 500D nylon outside and a new velcro logo feature that allows you to go ‘incognito’ with your own patches.

Price

You can pick up the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack for $159.95.

FAQs

Is the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack good for things other than the gym?

Yes! As stated above, you can fit other items besides just gym gear in there, such as a laptop. That being said, this can be used as a work bag, travel backpack, or everyday bag. 

Is the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack better than the duffel?

Many people carry duffel bags as their main gym bag, and that is completely okay. When it comes to which one is the better option, it all comes down to personal preference. If you like the look and feel of a duffel over a backpack, then there is your answer, and vice versa. However, a duffel does offer slightly more space as well. 

Generation Iron x KNKG Wrap Up

All that being said, when it comes to looking for a quality gym bag, perhaps the Generation Iron x KNKG Backpack is the best option for you. Available for a short amount of time, you should jump on this deal as soon as you can!

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