Stolt Running Reviews 79

**Note: after writing the below review, Stolt got in touch to discuss my feedback and were extremely helpful. The team is going to take a look at my bag for defects and send an alternative to try in the meantime. I'm impressed by the customer service and commitment to providing a high end product and experience.**

I bought the Stolt Athlete Commuter Set late last year. With a promotion and new customer discount it set me back about £135, although it's now listed at £198.

I really wanted to love it. I've been looking for a while for a bag that I can wear on my run into the office (10k or so), and also take to client meetings. The Stolt Athlete seemed to fit the bill perfectly.

I'm really disappointed. The bag has some great features but it's let down by poor design and low quality materials. After a few weeks I've given up wearing it to run. It's also not very comfortable to wear while cycling. It looks great as a city rucksack but there are similarly styled bags for much less money.

My main issues are:
- The shoulder straps keep coming loose. They're thin and don't have the friction to hold properly in the fasteners. I have to tighten them every few hundred metres as I run. I've not had this issue with other running bags

- The flat back padding, reinforced by a laptop in the laptop pouch, doesn't sit comfortably at all when fastened tight for running. There's no moulding to the shape of the back

- The hook fasteners for the shoulder straps and waist belt are fiddly and keep coming undone

- The fastener for the roll top is high quality and secure BUT the strap is nowhere near long enough. It won't close unless the roll top is folded down fully, which defeats the value of a roll top for adding capacity to the bag

- Most of the strap system feels cheap and lightweight — especially the chest strap, shoulder straps, and elasticated bands around the straps

- Minor point, but the elastic velcro band for holding a laptop in place is too short to fit round the size of laptop the bag is designed to hold

There are plenty of things to like about the bag. It looks really good. The clothes box is a nice concept. I really like the laptop pouch.

But ultimately I paid a premium price because I wanted something that would 1) feel premium in quality 2) look smart and 3) be good to run in. Sadly this bag only meets one of those three criteria.

The Stolt Alpha is outstanding. Here is a company that has thought long and hard about what is needed for a successful run commute. They then built it with high quality materials and craftsmanship. Thanks to Stolt and some max cushioned shoes I’m a runner again. Worth every cent. 6 out of 5 honestly.

Great product! I did something like 1000K of commute running with it in all sorts of weather, packed to the fullest. I am very satisfied with it. Also, very nice customer service. Maybe just one potential improvement: the belt pockets are hard to use while running, especially for a larger phone for example.

Great products, yes on the luxury side of back packs but worth the investment. I bought the stolt athelete complete pack with all the extras, really useful bit of kit. Great size for one night. Padding is great. Materials feel really nice and good quality.
I emailed after my order and they communicated straight back and resolved my issue.
Great company!

Bag delivers exactly what I needed, compact but fits a fair amount in (I carry laptop, cables, kit, shoes, lunch and water bottle in), stylish enough, comfortable for running and feels very light to carry, mainly due to where it sits and fits on the body than being particularly lightweight material. Also excellent service and experience in the ordering and delivery.

Fantastic durable product, great service. Would definitely recommend for all, runners and non runners especially for your commute.

Just the nicest back pack ever. So cleverly thought through. And the best customer service. I managed to order the wrong bag in the wrong colour and it was all sorted with real people who responded quickly to my email and delivery was fast too. I cannot recommend Stolt Running highly enough

The bag is good but is overpriced by £150. The quality doesn’t blow you away and there is so little space in the laptop section - the laptop charger has to fit in the shoe compartment.

There is nothing about the bag which justifies the price tag.

EDIT: To demonstrate how little room there is in the laptop section, my phone charger squashed into the fan and has crushed the bottom of the laptop.

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Purchase was super easy, international shipping to the US was free and arrived on time. Knocking one star off b/c while I was notified my order had been received, I didn't get confirmation when it was shipped or when a way to track the shipping. Overall love the backpack. The following three things would make it even better: a hook for hanging a water bladder (perhaps where backpack straps are stored), a clasp for securing keys, and an optional dopp kit or toiletries bag.

10/10 experience, high quality product which is both functional and stylish. The bag I have is a blue Podium backpack and it’s the best bag I’ve ever owned and is worth every single penny for how ergonomic it is.

Helpful customer service helping me choose the right bag, great instagram and community

Fantastic item. Can be used for work and adventure.. just feel the item could do with a pocket on the other side to add balance.

Purchase and delivery went smoothly. The backpack seems very nice and high quality.

Quick delivery on purchase and replacement of faulty product. Even though the backpack is not 100% for me, Keijo arranged for prompt and effortless return.

Absolutely phenomenal service! The staff were very helpful and helped me solve the issue I had. The whole process was seamless.

Excellent backpack. I can fit everything in it. It’s very neat, and great support from the straps. Perfect for my 5km walk into the city. Thanks very much

I just came back from a test run. Great backpack!