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Oakley's Kitchen Sink and Bathroom Sink backpacks stand out for rugged build quality and long service life, with the Kitchen Sink repeatedly holding up through years of travel, commuting, hiking, rock climbing, and rough handling. The design gets praise for its cool look, metal details, lid closure, and useful storage, while the Bathroom Sink RC in coyote is described as great quality but on the small side. The main drawbacks are weight, bulk, and a clunky, overbuilt feel that can run hot and sag under load. Warranty claims are also disputed, so the value depends on whether you want durability more than comfort.
motorcycle commuters and deployment/cross-country travelers who want a mainstay backpack because people report the Kitchen Sink held up for years of abuse (commuting on a motorcycle, deployment, camping, and travel) and the lid closure helps when it's stuffed to the brim.
people who need a tough bag for rough handling (like hiking/rock climbing or tossing it around) because owners say their Kitchen Sink backpacks stayed tear-free for 10+ years even after hiking, rock climbing, and throwing it around.
gym-goers and car campers who want a durable everyday carry because commenters say Oakley backpacks are used for the gym or car camping (and are "completely different" from what they'd choose for heavy mountain biking/hiking).
buyers who value warranty support and can visit an Oakley store because one commenter says Oakley offers a lifetime warranty with replacement at an Oakley store if you have issues.
people shopping the Bathroom Sink RC who like a compact, "tacticool" look because a buyer says the coyote version has great quality with metal details/clips, even though it's on the smaller side.
buyers who need a clearly documented lifetime warranty for wear-and-tear because commenters dispute Oakley's warranty coverage-one says they couldn't find proof of lifetime coverage and another points to Oakley's warranty page showing only 1 year and very limited coverage.
hikers or mountain bikers planning to carry around ~30 lbs because one commenter says they wouldn't use Oakley for that and prefers other bags for that kind of load.
EDC users who care about weight distribution and back support because a commenter says the Kitchen Sink feels big/clunky, becomes saggy/droopy with massive foam that traps heat/sweat, and distributes weight less efficiently than an Osprey with rigid structure.
people who want a lightweight backpack because multiple commenters call the Kitchen Sink heavy (including one who stopped using it for years due to its non-negligible weight).
people who are sensitive to checkout/payment issues because one commenter reports their credit card was charged even though the website refused to place the order, requiring several days to get a refund.
Yes. It has held up for 6 to 20+ years in use across travel, commuting, hiking, rock climbing, motorcycle riding, deployment, and being tossed around, with reports of no tears or rips and still looking brand new.
It is notably heavy, with metal exterior details and a dense build that some find non-negligible even before loading it. The tradeoff is durability and a structured, overbuilt feel rather than a lightweight travel pack.
The warranty claim is not clear-cut: one comment points to Oakley's warranty page showing 1 year and very limited coverage, while another says the bags supposedly have a lifetime warranty for possible exchange. For wear-and-tear protection, the safer reading is limited coverage rather than a broad lifetime guarantee.
It works well for gym use, car camping, motorcycle commuting, and hauling gear, but it is not the best choice for hiking or carrying about 30 lbs over distance. The pack is described as big, clunky, saggy without much support structure, and less efficient than Osprey for EDC or load-bearing comfort.
The Kitchen Sink is the larger 34L pack, while the Bathroom Sink is 21L. The Bathroom Sink RC in coyote was described as great quality but kind of small, making it the smaller option for lighter carry.
It really depends on your use case, capacity needs, and budget.
That's another reason why they shine: they have purpose-built bags that function so well for a unique use and corresponding proprietary features that are all so well thought out.
Options for daily EDC to biking to hiking, they've got so many excellent features and they're built with proven longevity in mind.
I don't have any affiliation with them, just love their offerings.
You've obviously never had an Oakley bag. Far better than their sunglasses. Osprey is great, but IFYKYK
I had a kitchen sink bag for years. It served its purpose because I didn't know any better, but it's so big and clunky that once I discovered Osprey I use those exclusively as EDC now.
I liked the Oak's decent quality and storage options, but it feels over-engineered in the name of fashion. It has become saggy and droopy and doesn't have any support structure which is annoying.
I have an Osprey Hikelite that I grab whenever I need to haul things for the daily, and its rigid structure and open-back mesh is incredible.
The Kitchen Sink bag I had has that massive foam backing that just generates heat and absorbs sweat like crazy when running to/from gym sessions.
There are a lot of points of failure on the Oak KS, and it to me feels like a fashion-first item with admittedly some good materials throughout. They just don't distribute weight as efficiently as Osprey does and the weight distribution feels like a complete afterthought.
All Osprey bags feel like their main goal is being built for efficiency, but the Oak KS feels like the polar opposite.
He speaks about how accessing anything is a multi-step process
How the zippers aren't all smooth
Most of the pack is fabric and material-heavy, and that limits on storage
Best part of the video is making fun of the tactical adjective, It's a ridiculous word being overused so much everywhere... You got three inch knives selling for $9 being called tactical, come on
That's a great deal on Kitchen Sink. Have had mine for over 20 years and has traveled with me everywhere. Also Oakley has the best warranty -- lifetime. if you have any issues take it to an Oakley store and they will give you a new bag.
I could not find anything stating Oakley has a lifetime warranty on bags. Are you able to provide this?
I got the kitchen a long time ago like 10 years, but got because was beautiful but didn't use much, it's heavy!
Had one for a long time too! It's quite heavy with all those metal things outside, etc. But the look is really cool. I sort of miss it now, not sure if I donated it to Goodwill or it's somewhere lost in the garage.
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Oakley's Kitchen Sink and Bathroom Sink backpacks stand out for rugged build quality and long service life, with the Kitchen Sink repeatedly holding up through years of travel, commuting, hiking, rock climbing, and rough handling. The design gets praise for its cool look, metal details, lid closure, and useful storage, while the Bathroom Sink RC in coyote is described as great quality but on the small side. The main drawbacks are weight, bulk, and a clunky, overbuilt feel that can run hot and sag under load. Warranty claims are also disputed, so the value depends on whether you want durability more than comfort.
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Yes. It has held up for 6 to 20+ years in use across travel, commuting, hiking, rock climbing, motorcycle riding, deployment, and being tossed around, with reports of no tears or rips and still looking brand new.
It is notably heavy, with metal exterior details and a dense build that some find non-negligible even before loading it. The tradeoff is durability and a structured, overbuilt feel rather than a lightweight travel pack.
The warranty claim is not clear-cut: one comment points to Oakley's warranty page showing 1 year and very limited coverage, while another says the bags supposedly have a lifetime warranty for possible exchange. For wear-and-tear protection, the safer reading is limited coverage rather than a broad lifetime guarantee.
It works well for gym use, car camping, motorcycle commuting, and hauling gear, but it is not the best choice for hiking or carrying about 30 lbs over distance. The pack is described as big, clunky, saggy without much support structure, and less efficient than Osprey for EDC or load-bearing comfort.
The Kitchen Sink is the larger 34L pack, while the Bathroom Sink is 21L. The Bathroom Sink RC in coyote was described as great quality but kind of small, making it the smaller option for lighter carry.
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It really depends on your use case, capacity needs, and budget.
That's another reason why they shine: they have purpose-built bags that function so well for a unique use and corresponding proprietary features that are all so well thought out.
Options for daily EDC to biking to hiking, they've got so many excellent features and they're built with proven longevity in mind.
I don't have any affiliation with them, just love their offerings.
I had a kitchen sink bag for years. It served its purpose because I didn't know any better, but it's so big and clunky that once I discovered Osprey I use those exclusively as EDC now.
I liked the Oak's decent quality and storage options, but it feels over-engineered in the name of fashion. It has become saggy and droopy and doesn't have any support structure which is annoying.
I have an Osprey Hikelite that I grab whenever I need to haul things for the daily, and its rigid structure and open-back mesh is incredible.
The Kitchen Sink bag I had has that massive foam backing that just generates heat and absorbs sweat like crazy when running to/from gym sessions.
There are a lot of points of failure on the Oak KS, and it to me feels like a fashion-first item with admittedly some good materials throughout. They just don't distribute weight as efficiently as Osprey does and the weight distribution feels like a complete afterthought.
All Osprey bags feel like their main goal is being built for efficiency, but the Oak KS feels like the polar opposite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTN8mQL
He speaks about how accessing anything is a multi-step process
How the zippers aren't all smooth
Most of the pack is fabric and material-heavy, and that limits on storage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTN8mQL
Where do you see that?
A lot of these brands love to tout a "limited lifetime warranty" which just means they will only honor claims of defects or workmanship problems.
Very few have an actual lifetime warranty that covers most problems pertaining to wear & tear.
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Where do you see that?
A lot of these brands love to tout a "limited lifetime warranty" which just means they will only honor claims of defects or workmanship problems.
Very few have an actual lifetime warranty that covers most problems pertaining to wear & tear.
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