Tesla Cybertruck Modern Backpack — Cyberbackpack Review: The Perfect Work, Gym, and Travel Bag

Cyberbackpack is a Tesla Cybertruck-inspired hardshell backpack designed and manufactured by a Tesla Superfan named Riz Nwosu. He designed his own backpack (the Cyberbackpack) to meet the needs of his digital nomadic lifestyle while also representing his love for the Tesla Cybertruck in 2021.

The iconic design may not be “new,” but in the world of backpacks, it is the first time the market has seen such a design. Though Cyberbackpack only has one backpack, they have since launched a few other offerings including the the Cyberpowerbank.

Disclaimer: The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbackpack was provided as a sample for review. While we are grateful when companies send us a bag, we only accept if they’re explicitly OK with us publishing our honest thoughts and opinions, whether positive or critical.

Quick Overview

The stock Cyberbackpack has a lot of desired features and characteristics that make it a versatile work/gym/personal travel bag:

• The exterior hardshell is made from a combination of polycarbonate and carbon fiber mixed in a special ratio for superior strength, durability, and water resistance, with a water-resistant nylon interior back panel.
• YKK zippers (Aquaguard on all outside zippers) and large TSA Approved passcode lock with a slider to release the zippers.
• Work/Gym optimized organization — dedicated padded laptop compartment, dirty clothes compartment with a zipper, and multiple small/medium sized pockets inside and including expandable mesh pockets. Also a side water bottle pocket on the inside.
• Densely padded shoulder straps and back panel with lumbar support and air channels
• USB Charging passthrough cables with matching 4000mAh Cyberpowerbank.
• Travel features — inconspicuous passport pocket, luggage pass-through, and rubberized ultra-soft top handle.

Organization

I like a lot of things about how the Cyberbackpack is organized. It offers more pockets than you might expect from its uniform appearance.

Laptop Compartment

I’m a huge believer of having a separate cushioned laptop compartment for easy access regardless of how the main compartment is configured. When flying, I really love having top access. This compartment is cushioned and suspended, and it is spacious enough to accommodate the 17.3" Alienware laptop, as well as a 16" Macbook Pro or most 15" laptops or tablets. I was able to squeeze a 17.3" Alienware laptop and a 13" Macbook Pro in there at the same time. A YKK AquaGuard zipper keeps rain out of the compartment, however, water can still get in via the tiny gap at the end of most zippers.

It’s also worth a mention that the padded laptop compartment had two angled straps to help hold down and secure the laptop in place which is an added touch that I have not seen with other laptop backpacks.

Main Compartment

The main compartment is quite spacious and can be accessed from the top via the opening the wraparound zipper. The hardshell front panel offers much more protection than your average fabric backpack, but it also makes has a zippered pocket attached to it on the inside. I keep frequently accessed accessories (laptop dongles, AirPods, glasses) in the pocket attached to the back panel, and “just-in-case” items in the pocket attached to the hardshell case (multi-tool, Band-Aids, some fruit snacks).

There is a lot of room for expansion in the main compartment by unzipping the additional wraparound expansion zipper, for up to 50% more capacity.

Back-Side Secret Pocket

On the back-side sewn discreetly into the back panel and covered by the luggage strap, there is a fairly large but very flat horizontal zipped pocket. It runs the width of the Cyberbackpack and can easily store a medium-sized notebook, passports, travel documents, and anything else you would like to keep particularly safe. I’ve kept my passports + cable in this pocket when I don’t need to carry my notebook. The zipper is covered with the luggage strap to keep water out.

Water Bottle Pocket

On the inside is a water bottle pocket that can be expanded via an elastic mesh. It’s a good solution in concept (keep it slim when not in use but allow expansion for larger bottles), and I assume it is located on the inside of the Cyberbackpack due to the hardshell case not being able to stitch things unto it.

One observation is that because the Cyberbackpack Backpack is mostly covered by the hardshell material, the liquid contents of your water bottle stay cooler for much longer than it would with an all-fabric backpack which has the water bottle pocket on the outside being exposed to the elements. However, having a water bottle on the inside, you do run the risk of it spilling on your gear. So my advice will be to make sure your water bottle is water-tight and well sealed.

Also since the water bottle pocket doubles as a mesh pocket, the compression from the elastic mesh secures the bottle in place if you bend down to pick something up. I am guessing that the larger the water bottle, the more compression is being exerted on it by the mesh and thus making for a more secure hold.

Other Secret Pockets

About halfway down is a small card-sized zippered pocket on one of the shoulder straps without a zipper. I find it very useful when I travel because this is the most natural spot to access my ID card at the TSA checkpoint, credit cards for my pre-requisite Starbucks coffee, or other important travel documents which can simply be folded up and slid into the pocket which runs about half the height of the shoulder strap.

Construction

A snapshot of the various materials used — polycarbonate hardshell and textured nylon back panel, YKK Aquaguard zippers, and shoulder strap plastic locking mechanism are all high-quality materials. You are immediately surprised with how well-made the Cyberbackpack is. I am tld that they are manufactured in the same factory that makes all Samsonite backpacks. So that probably explains the high-quality standard. When holding the bag in hand, there’s no feeling of cheapness like there is with big box store backpacks.

The Cyberbackpack also feels much lighter than it looks. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked it up for the first time. It is also said that the unique shape gives the Cyberbackpack a weight-shifted property which in layman's terms means the center of gravity is higher than with most traditionally shaped backpacks. A higher center of gravity makes the Cyberbackpack “feel” lighter than it would if it applied a more conventional backpack design. I’m not a physicist but the Cyberbackpack does feel lighter than expected.

Like everything else these days, the bag is manufactured in China by the same factory that manufactures backpacks for Samsonite, Lamborghini, and some other global brands that I cannot mention. In terms of finish/QC, I was hard-pressed to find loose threads upon inspection, both inside and outside. That is not to say it doesn’t happen, just not in the one I am reviewing. Furthermore, loose threads can be easily cut and don’t affect usage, but it’s always impressive when a bag arrives with an impeccable finish, and the Cyberbackpack gave me that “WOW” feeling.

Aesthetics

The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbackpack Backack (quite a tongue-twister), unlike a lot of bags in my personal collection, fits pretty nicely in business settings. But beyond that, it serves as a very welcomed ice-breaker. I can’t tell you how many fruitful conversations I have had that started with a question about my Cyberbackpack. The Iconic shape contributes a lot to this, in addition to the clean and sleek likes with a matte-black exterior. At the same time, it looks “cooler” than any business backpack on the market from Samsonite, Tortuga, Nomatic, etc. I also like the subtle and discreet branding. You can only find one logo on the Cyberbackpack which is hidden on the back panel, away from the view of anyone other than the carrier. Even though the exterior is all black, I really appreciate the jet-black inner lining.

The bag is bulky and holds its shape due to the hardshell case. I appreciate the fact that it looks the same even when entirely empty, but can expand to accommodate more of my stuff. Definitely, a great bag to wear on your back in a crowded place like a bus/train as most will instantly recognize the iconic Tesla Cybertruck shape.

One a recent trip, I had it fully expanded and placed in an overhead compartment. I then left the compartment open while other passengers took their seats. Practically everyone that glanced at it did a double take. It definte;y looked like something out of this world.

Comfort

Since I don’t have to commute to the office anymore, most of my time carrying the backpack was while walking the dog, hand carrying to and from the car, and up and down the stairs when I want to change where I work.

The straps feel a little stiff/firm at first, but have since broken in nicely. The EVA foam supports full/heavier loads quite well, considering there are no included accessories to disperse weight.

Nice molded foam panels with soft mesh and air channels.

The molded/padded back panel with lumbar support and air channels is appreciated, especially with the high quality Darlington mesh covering (no cheap air mesh). If you’re traveling with rolling luggage and get tired of wearing the bag, you can slip it over the luggage handle with the large pass through.

Speaking of handles, the top os rubberized and attached in a way that does not result in ugly bowing/flexing of the bag under weight. The handle also snaps back when not in use, reducing its profile and visibility. Definitely some of the better handles I’ve seen on backpacks.

Summary

There’s no disputing that the Cyberbackpack is a solid, high quality backpack. The creator, did a great job at conceiving a product that met his needs and making sure the Cyber design was well-executed with long-lasting materials.

While there were aspects I didn’t like (the the water bottle pocket on the inside, the way the back can easily expand into an even larger profile), the pros vastly outnumber the annoyances. At $199.00, it’s a little pricy but well worth it for many years of daily use.

They also now have a matching Powerbank aptly named Cyberpowerbank. The Cyberbackpack + Powerbank version, which features a Free Cyberpowerbank, is still available as of this writing.

Consider getting this backpack if:

• You want something that looks modern/sleek/cool, but also business appropriate with functional organization
• A work bag that can be used with your daily commute and business (or non-business) travel with roller luggage
• You need to carry a change of shoes along with your work essentials

It may not be right for you if:

• Don’t like people coming up to you and asking about your backpack
• You don’t like a hardshell rigid body
• You prefer something that can compress down/flat

Thanks for reading our review, and thanks again to Cyberbackpack for letting us test out the backpack. Let us know if you have any questions or feedback on our Instagram @dronespace.