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Ison Lotus – Ucon Acrobatics

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Before giving my opinion about this bag, I must confess having a rather positive a priori : I adore the Ucon brand ! I discovered it in Berlin a few years ago when they started, and at that time I had already felt their urge to do things … let’s say, differently. I think their objective is really to create uncommon objects, without selling them at colossal prices. It’s always thrilling to be the witness of the birth and development of a brand, mainly when it is created by young stylists. Today, the showroom of UA (an old rehabilitated cowshed) is situated in the district of Friedrichshain in Berlin, where creators from varied worlds meet (architecture, design, fashion, photography …). It’s worth the trip 😉 . For UA the collections are organized in conformity with the material : that is to say their models are kept according to the material used (one can also say that each model is produced with different materials).

For example, the model Ison exists in Lotus (it’s the one I tested) but also in cotton, in recycled PET, etc… Among all the samples I had under my eyes, the Lotus clearly stood out ! This material looks like a sort of supple gum. As it has been treated, it makes the cloth totally waterproof, which is essential (to me) : when I put my laptop in it and I go for a ride on my bike I’m not worried. 

Personally, I never overload it (I like keeping its rectangular shape), but it is much more spacious than it seems : it was very useful to me as a ”supplementary ” bag during my latest trip. Most of the time I use it to go to work : I keep my Bullet Journal in it, my glasses, my case, my smartphone, a few books and my laptop (I own a 13” laptop, but you can as well keep a 15” one).

The pockets inside are really useful and as the materials inside are clear, I find everything instantly. The finishing touches are perfect : the zip on the front pocket is waterproof, so its shiny aspect stands out on the matt gum. 

UA pays a lot of attention to the material used : this bag is only composed of recycled material and that, even as far as the details are concerned : the zip strip has notably been made of vegan leather. The back is slightly quilted and the shoulder straps in felt, which is comfortable enough when you use it for a few hours : I don’t go hiking with it, so I don’t need more than that. 

I really enjoyed testing this little Ison. I’ve regularly had it on my back  for several months, and I’ve never been unpleasantly surprised, I’ve rather had positive comments from unknown people ! It isn’t a purely technical product, but I find it very useful and I like its volume as well as its aesthetic quality.

You can find this product in our shop and other photos on our count Instagram.

Learn more about Ucon Acrobatics. Here is my grading (more information about how we score).

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