There were really only two design features we disliked. First, the zipper for the main compartment only zips about halfway down each side of the bag, which means you have to dig pretty deep to find items that’ve sunk to the bottom. The second feature that could use improvement is the clamshell case on the top. While it’s a great idea and we loved stowing our sunglasses there, it regularly flops over the opening of the main compartment, meaning you to hold it aside with your elbow or turn it inside out to get it out of the way. It doesn't impact functionality, but it is quite annoying when you’re trying to grab something with one hand. One of our favorite features of the Kitchen Sink was its bottom storage compartment. This area is separate from the main compartment and accessed through a zipper on the bottom of the bag.

We loved using this section for sweaty shoes or gym clothes, or wet rain gear. Of all the Kitchen Sink’s useful features, we loved the bottom storage compartment – Photo: I am Rich/Oakley Forum Final Thoughts – Is the Kitchen Sink Worth It?Plus the inside of the Kitchen Sink features a water-resistant liner that’s abrasion-resistant. This particularly comes in handy for any beverages your carrying. Our record amount of gear came on a gym/workday where we were able to store a 17″ Macbook, charger cables, headphones, a spare set of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes! And that’s all in the top of the bag.

We can embarrassingly admit the liner did its job preventing a slight (or maybe not so slight) water bottle leak from going anywhere near the laptop sleeve. The Front Storage of the Kitchen Sink adds even more versatility to this bag – Photo: I am Rich/Oakley Forum Bottom Panel Storage During our week using this bag, we always had plenty of room for anything we wanted to bring. Design and Storage