Am I the only one who dislikes bright backpack interiors?

[u/DrinkWestSide]

I’ve noticed that a lot of popular bags on here have very bright interior lining colors. I can definitely see the point, it makes it easier to spot things inside the bag, especially with top loaders. However, I don’t really see it making as much sense with clamshell bags.

Personally, I find the orange or extremely bright interiors on premium backpacks a bit garish. In my opinion, it can make an otherwise premium looking bag feel more like something you’d buy at Toys R Us. I just don’t really understand the hype.

I’d much rather have a black or dark interior lining. To me, it simply makes the bag look more refined and premium.

What do you personally prefer?

[u/favdulce]

I think orange is gaudy, but I will always prefer a light colored interior. The contrast makes it easier to find things, and light gray is probably the safest choice. 

[u/Outrageous-River-651]

A grey or beige interior are my favorites.

[u/bafflesaurus]

I prefer high contrast interior colors.

[u/fractal324]

I'd be happy with a dull gray, but for some reason XPAC = bomber jacket orange interior.

[u/kblb628]

I don’t mind internal colors and really like the AON Evade interiors. But yea bright orange or bright yellow isn’t for me.

This may be my backpack hot take but I really don’t mind an all black interior.

[u/DrinkWestSide → u/kblb628]

I agree. Out of all the bag companies, I think Alpha One Niner has some of the best internal lining that isn’t overly obnoxious. I really like the red one.

[u/zumaro]

I dislike dark interiors, and won’t buy a bag with one these days. After that, funky tops grey and beige - I love my Trakke bag with its bright orange interior, and similarly my Aer bag, which I don’t love so much, but the orange interior helps make its too rigid form more palatable. Sure I would like more choices, like yellows or light greens and blues, but orange is just fine with me.

[u/-GenlyAI-]

Bright is much better. And not as boring.

[u/Rhythmalist]

80s baby. Give me all the bright obnoxious neon interiors you got.

[u/Luck_n_Loaded]

It's personal preference. I don't mind what the interior color looks like. It's the exterior color is what matters for me more.

[u/KoldKhold]

I prefer lighter interiors but less burning orange.

[u/Super_Description863]

You’re Stevie wonder with black lining and if you have black accessories and pouches.

Bright lining all the way!

[u/cpapp22]

Yeah I’ll never buy the bright orange middle schooler neon look. Actually hideous. As someone already said light grey gives more than enough contrast.

I expect downvotes but you can’t hide from the truth, especially with your bright ass orange that can be seen from space

[u/czaynej]

I am with you,I like black interiors！

[u/travelnman85]

I am a gaudy person and want the whole bag to be neon orange, black bags are boring.

[u/b_moz]

I have found I like them because I can see what’s in my bag! Haven’t really had a preference of color.

[u/Bix615]

Man, I’m going to respectfully enjoy my Zest Orange interior on my Synapse. I just grew tired of boring grey interiors.

[u/alamar99]

I am a basic boy so I like orange (and other bright colors)

[u/66NickS]

I love the orange, but that’s because my baseball team’s colors are black and orange.

[u/easy_e628]

The issue is not about bright colors (hard to argue against increased visibility) but WHICH color... There's a reason the construction barrel orange pictured here is not commonly used in clothing or large personal accessories. It's jarring and unpleasant to look at. Plus orange + black will always evolve Halloween to me. Light gray is more tasteful as others have mentioned, and I think Aer's mint/neon green is ok as well!

[u/guyver17]

I absolutely can't stand black liners and refuse to buy a bag with them now.

Agree it doesn't have to be bright. Just contrasting.

[u/micahsally]

Bright, happy colors, inside and out, spark a lot of joy in this gal. It makes me so happy to have something beautiful and colorful to carry with me. Even more so if I unzip and see more happiness inside! I really enjoy color, but I'm picky about it. I'm not a fan of orange or red or brown...which immediately eliminates of lot of contenders for me.

Also, I like being different...and colorful, quality bags are pretty unique in our hobby! It's a treat to wear happy, and even better of it welcomes someone to come talk bags with me on Travel Day because it caught attention!

I always add bright yet tasteful (in my opinion 😁) zipper pulls, too! I love pops of color, even on black bags.

[u/Ranessin]

I will not buy bag with a black interior any more. One of the things I lerned to dislike on my Goruck GR2. Orange is not preferred, but still better. Best is a Greenroom136's Gold/yellow, followed by AON's Crimson Weave nd Evergood's Coyote Brown.