The Worst Counterfeit Merch I've Ever Seen

[Plouffe]

We bought more counterfeit merch to see if things have gotten any better over the last couple of years. Now that we've launched more products, we're seeing more non-clothing items, but that doesn't mean they're any good.

 

 

 

[darknessblade]

Linus should indeed sell those mugs, 

 

But only on April fools will they send meme ones [Random print job]

[Imbadatnames]

To be fair it’s less of a rip off than their own backpack 

[sub68]

I find it funny that half of the stuff is redbubble.

Most of the stuff on there is ripped off or just memes.

I have seen alot of artists art being taken.

[Lurick]

2 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

To be fair it’s less of a rip off than their own backpack 

Based on what? Have you used the LTT backpack, have you compared it to other backpacks, or is this just a "what I think based on no evidence" type deal? Or should I buy junk backpacks that I throw away every year because that's SO much better for the world?

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4 minutes ago, Lurick said:

Based on what? Have you used the LTT backpack, have you compared it to other backpacks, or is this just a "what I think based on no evidence" type deal? Or should I buy junk backpacks that I throw away every year because that's SO much better for the world?

I agree, I have used everything from ~60 school to 150USD biking backpacks.

As the price gets higher the more small things you appreciate or some quailty differences.

[Vishera]

  I will just leave that here:

On 11/15/2021 at 8:11 PM, Vishera said:

I found this in a website that sells counterfeit LTT merchandise:

 

 

On 11/15/2021 at 8:16 PM, Vishera said:

Ahhhh...What the hell did they do here to Linus

 

[Lurick]

18 minutes ago, Vishera said:

  I will just leave that here:

 

 

The stuff of nightmares I see!!

[Imbadatnames]

1 hour ago, Lurick said:

Based on what? Have you used the LTT backpack, have you compared it to other backpacks, or is this just a "what I think based on no evidence" type deal? Or should I buy junk backpacks that I throw away every year because that's SO much better for the world?

Based on what else is available at price points  50-500 and the LTT backpack is on the bottom end of that range in build and features 

[suspiciouslyBee]

Honestly, I only deal with Redbubble for its stickers. Anything else can be dubious as hell in quality as this video shows.

 

2 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

Based on what else is available at price points  50-500 and the LTT backpack is on the bottom end of that range in build and features 

I've never looked for a backpack in this range. What even is out there?

[Needfuldoer]

Why isn't there an official LTT mug? The design possibilities are limitless!

 

- CPU pin theme

- Mini ITX version of the water bottle design

- Wide Linus

- Sad Linus

- Wide Sad Linus

 

They could come in normal and novelty "I love coffee" sizes.

 

As long as they're dishwasher-safe, I'd buy one.

[Imbadatnames]

45 minutes ago, suspsiciouslyBee said:

Honestly, I only deal with Redbubble for its stickers. Anything else can be dubious as hell in quality as this video shows.

 

I've never looked for a backpack in this range. What even is out there?

At 300 which the bag is after tax and shipping you’re talking GOOD backpacking, hiking and military bags. Ballistic nylon and Cordura construction everywhere, MOLLE attachment systems, included water reservoirs, metal back supports etc etc. Actual lifetime warranty if you actually need it. You can get camelbak packs for 200-350 which are designed to go into war zones and come out the other side intact with all the equipment inside it still serviceable. 
 

In comparison the cheap polyester and sponge LTT bag looks massively out of its depth, which it is at this price point. Just a vanity pack with half baked ideas that just reduce the interior space of the bag. For example why is most of the internal volume just padding? My laptop for example has its own padded sleeve that has its own pocket to keep cables and dongles all in one package so I don’t have to dig it out of my bag every time I want a cable. My switch has its own case with storage for games for example too. All the padding is doing is removing space that could be taken up by stuff and makes what is actually a quite small bag internally stupidly and needlessly bulky. 

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3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

300 which the bag is after tax and shipping you’re talking GOOD backpacking, hiking and military bags. Ballistic nylon and Cordura construction everywhere, MOLLE attachment systems, included water reservoirs, metal back supports etc etc.

Have you ever thought that some people don't want tacticool backpacks.

Without the weight of a frame.

3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

My switch has its own case with storage for games for example too

Ok, try putting this fully kitted in a bag and keep it safe.

 

3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

cheap polyester

Want to go there? I have a back pack that has surived atleast 7-8 years and believe me that back pack had a hard life the material was recycled plastic bottles (bassicly same material as the ltt backpack).

3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

For example why is most of the internal volume just padding?

What else do you expect from a electronics reviewer that wants to keep that device safe.

3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

Actual lifetime warranty if you actually need

He did have a warranty. But if your that hard on a backpack you know alot on backpacks and buy accordingly.

 

Also just keep in mind of what linus built that backpack for, its a commuting with consumer electronics in a urban environment. 

 

Can a swiss gear back pack work? Yes? Does it look ugly? Yeah its not the best looking pack so is a lot of hiking also my osprey radial 24L (bike communter) does to. So linus wanted something that looks less utility. 

[Imbadatnames]

4 hours ago, sub68 said:

Have you ever thought that some people don't want tacticool backpacks.

Without the weight of a frame.

Not all of them have frames and you can remove them

4 hours ago, sub68 said:

Ok, try putting this fully kitted in a bag and keep it safe. 
 

You have a camera bag for that? I have one that would fit that in assembled and lock it down whilst being able to stow the bag inside a backpack rather than it be flung about inside a backpack.

4 hours ago, sub68 said:

Want to go there? I have a back pack that has surived atleast 7-8 years and believe me that back pack had a hard life the material was recycled plastic bottles (bassicly same material as the ltt backpack).

What’s a hard life exactly? They’re marketing it as durable so I’d expect it to at least beat my cheap-ish one that I’ve had for 15 years and used daily for 10. If it’s marketed as durable I expect it to take the same amount on ragging around as my current Cordura pack.

4 hours ago, sub68 said:

What else do you expect from a electronics reviewer that wants to keep that device safe.

He did have a warranty. But if your that hard on a backpack you know alot on backpacks and buy accordingly.

it’s not keeping the device safe though? Having seen what they look like after not that long the padding is already having a hard time and it’s just practical over just getting vases and sleeves to put into a pack of the same size with less padding. 
 

It’s more the false advertising. It also doesn’t really have a warranty either if you actually read it. 

4 hours ago, sub68 said:

 

Also just keep in mind of what linus built that backpack for, its a commuting with consumer electronics in a urban environment.  

Which it’s piss poor and overpriced for. You can’t fit anything in it for the size it is. Once a laptop goes in there most of your space is gone. You can get 40L+ packs that are the same size. It’s only got a 25L volume and that’s without stripping back areas you can’t use because it’s got a stupid amount of pockets and not everything fits in a pocket.

4 hours ago, sub68 said:

Can a swiss gear back pack work? Yes? Does it look ugly? Yeah its not the best looking pack so is a lot of hiking also my osprey radial 24L (bike communter) does to. So linus wanted something that looks less utility. 

Same as everything he does, form over function. Like he critiques others for. Almost like he does all the things he complains about in reviews and it’s alright as long as it’s him doing it. 

[Neroon]

Is the uncensored version on Floatplane? 

[silentdragon95]

Look, I don't think anybody is arguing that the LTT backpack is great value - it isn't, because a $30 backpack on Amazon does 90% of what the LTT backpack does for 10% of the price. But that's how it always is with high end products. It's a custom made stealthy-looking backpack for people wo carry a lot of tech around. It's not a "military grade" extreme hiking backpack and it was never intended to be one. Most people simply won't need a backpack anywhere close to this pricepoint and that is okay.

 

That counterfeit bag is legit terrible though. I have a backpack that was literally €20 on Amazon and it's way nicer, somewhat durable and padded enough.

[sub68]

3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

it wasn’t a particularly inflammatory one

It is one, you don't give any more context besides say it s bad at the price I guess

3 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

Aside from maybe to someone who spent $300 on a $50 backpack 

Lol you think I bought one? no I don't need that type of pack.

5 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

Not all of them have frames and you can remove them

Yes, but I don't think linus is that high speed.

5 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

It also doesn’t really have a warranty either if you actually read it. 

10 hours ago, sub68 said:

I think your used to osprey no qustions asked warrenty,

The warrenty ltt is using is literially for manufactore defects.

They don't need to repair any wear that is caused by the user. 

5 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

You have a camera bag for that?

nope, most photo backpacks suck and the ones I want are pretty expensive. 

So I end up using peilcan cases in backpacks.

6 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

Which it’s piss poor and overpriced for.

ok so your mad on how expensive it is. sure there is cheaper options but I won't disreguard the ltt pack, it might be someones solution to there problem

6 hours ago, Imbadatnames said:

Same as everything he does

Yeah designer backpacks are also beuty in the eye of the beholder. 

[Matt_in_NE]

16 hours ago, Needfuldoer said:

Why isn't there an official LTT mug? The design possibilities are limitless!

 

- CPU pin theme

- Mini ITX version of the water bottle design

- Wide Linus

- Sad Linus

- Wide Sad Linus

 

They could come in normal and novelty "I love coffee" sizes.

 

As long as they're dishwasher-safe, I'd buy one.

It wouldn't be dishwasher safe, but you know there are those mugs where the image changes when you put a hot liquid in it? They could make one where there's a picture of Linus holding something and when you put coffee in it, he drops it. 

[Matt_in_NE]

Prank idea for any LTT employees: you get your Intel extreme tech upgrade, get the bedroom/bathroom merch so that when Linus comes to do the upgrade you've got the Sad Linus blanket, sheets and pillow cases on your bed and towels in your bathroom. I think his reaction would be golden. 

 

Another thought that has copme to me: Thank God none of the counterfeiters makes a Linus Waifu pillow. Or if they do, thank God it's not in the video and I can continue to live untroubled by knowing such a thing exists. 

[Imbadatnames]

1 hour ago, sub68 said:

It is one, you don't give any more context besides say it s bad at the price I guess

Not really, should probably read the full sentence. 

1 hour ago, sub68 said:

Lol you think I bought one? no I don't need that type of pack.

Did I mention you? Rent free.

1 hour ago, sub68 said:

Yes, but I don't think linus is that high speed.

I think your used to osprey no qustions asked warrenty,

The warrenty ltt is using is literially for manufactore defects.

They don't need to repair any wear that is caused by the user. 
 

Not just osprey. The fact is “lifetime” doesn’t actually mean anything without some form of expected lifespan. The industry standard is around 10 but Canada and the US have no laws regarding warranty length, unlike in Europe where even if your product has no warranty outside of the 1-2 year legally enforced one you can still claim on what you “expect” the product to last like based on the price and marketing. So for example I buy a €300 backpack that is marketed as durable with a “lifetime” warranty I can point to another bag for example osprey and say I expect that bag to last 10 years based on the seller marketing it as durable and the price. It’s one of the reasons I suspect LMG has no European warehouse dispute doing plenty of business there even with extortionate for the consumer shipping, because there’s actually consumer rights there unlike in North America. 

1 hour ago, sub68 said:

nope, most photo backpacks suck and the ones I want are pretty expensive. 

So I end up using peilcan cases in backpacks.

Or you can just use a carry case inside a backpack, that lens is roughly 8” long and the camera is another 2.5” maybe. Sony make a padded carry case that would fit it all into without issue. I have the smaller model of the case that fits in an XT30 with a 55-200mm lens.

1 hour ago, sub68 said:

ok so your mad on how expensive it is. sure there is cheaper options but I won't disreguard the ltt pack, it might be someones solution to there problem

Yeah designer backpacks are also beuty in the eye of the beholder. 

It’s the marketing. They’re not marketing it as a designer backpack, they’re marketing it as “functional” and “durable” with claims about both features which just are misleading to outright lies. 

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16 minutes ago, Imbadatnames said:

Or you can just use a carry case inside a backpack

Thats what i said and do. 

19 minutes ago, Imbadatnames said:

LMG has no European warehouse dispute doing plenty of business there even with extortionate for the consumer shipping,

Yes and no, ltt probaly doesnt want to sub contract for shipping i EU plus do something like that takes alot of work. Ltt is probably doing a third party to make the back pack so that manufacturer probably doesnt do warranty.

I know one eu youtuber that does the opposite. Where he sets up a warehouse in the us.

20 minutes ago, Imbadatnames said:

because there’s actually consumer rights there unlike in North America. 

There is do your research

https://www.ftc.gov/

25 minutes ago, Imbadatnames said:

It’s the marketing. They’re not marketing it as a designer backpack, they’re marketing it as “functional” and “durable” with claims about both features which just are misleading to outright lies

Yes but also i would say the pictures also say that.

[Imbadatnames]

33 minutes ago, sub68 said:

Thats what i said and do. 

Yes and no, ltt probaly doesnt want to sub contract for shipping i EU plus do something like that takes alot of work. Ltt is probably doing a third party to make the back pack so that manufacturer probably doesnt do warranty.

I know one eu youtuber that does the opposite. Where he sets up a warehouse in the us.

That’s the point they sell out of the US because the consumer laws there are basically non existent. 

33 minutes ago, sub68 said:

There is do your research

https://www.ftc.gov/

Yes but also i would say the pictures also say that.

Linking to the FTC main site isn’t really proof of anything dude. Consumer protection in the US is very weak and none existent compared to Europe. 

[sub68]

11 minutes ago, Imbadatnames said:

Linking to the FTC main site isn’t really proof of anything dude. Consumer protection in the US is very weak and none existent compared to Europe

Notice what point i exactly pointed. I am interpreted us has no rights so thats why i pointed that.

16 minutes ago, Imbadatnames said:

That’s the point they sell out of the US because the consumer laws there are basically non existent. 

We dont know why ltt did that. I think its mostly the cost to add to keep a secound warehouse up.

[GodAtum]

On a serious note, I think this video is misleading. The Redbubble products are actually produced by Redbubble themselves, NOT by the person selling it. There's plenty of other content creators using Redbubble to sell their merch.

[LinusFanNumber 14.8M]

10 hours ago, Neroon said:

Is the uncensored version on Floatplane? 

Is your mind ok?