Pioneer is my favorite wallet brand, full stop. Hell, it’s one of my favorite EDC brands, period.
I picked up the brand’s Molecule Cardholder some years ago and never looked back. If it ever needs to be replaced (and let’s be honest, that’ll be because I lose it, not because it needs replacing), I will buy another one. That’s how much I love what Pioneer has done.
Recently, the brand has expanded beyond wallets into the bag category. Turns out, they’ve got that nailed down, too. While Pioneer’s initial foray expanded with a trio of absurdly well-made backpacks, its latest releases, which flew under most folks’ radars, are more commuter and EDC-friendly.
It’s time to change that. Meet the Pioneer Safari and A4U sling bags.
City safari
The smaller of the two bags is called the City Safari. It’s ideal for folks who just need a small, sleek, secure pack when they’re tooling around the city. However, this isn’t just a simple commuter bag.
The bag’s exterior is pretty minimal — there are no external pockets (although there are two straps for additional attachments, should you need them). However, it’s made from a proprietary material called Mandarin 840 that deserves some attention.