This whole idea here is so cool. I’m also a solo traveller and I usually pack more for a 3 day trip than some of you guys pack for multiple weeks, lmao . I also realized that I fucking suck at packing my bag, I waste a lot of space.
I’ll take a lot of inspiration for this when planing my next trip!
I’m doing some data analysis on Reddit data and as a fellow onebagger, I looked at the posts in this subreddit to see what brands are mentioned the most. The current timeframe is 300 days.
If people find this interesting, I’ll publish more analyses in the future, like
Could you have guessed the top 5? ;)
Full data: https://looria.com/reddit/onebag
We all know the big names and high end brands often discussed here. Those aren’t the focus of this post. For those of us that don’t literally live out of our travel pack, or aren’t carrying it around the world monthly, there is another class of bag that I think may have decent options. No, they aren’t buy it for life bags. They may not have all the best / latest features. But they do have a low cost of entry (thinking under $100 ish). There are tons that show up on Amazon / EBay / AliExpress. So, I’m asking for anyone who has such a pack to share what you have and your experience with it.
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I’ve been slowly building out my ideal one bag. My partner and I do our best to take 1 to 2 international trips and a handful of domestic trips each year with our daughter. Our last trip was a 10 day visit to Iceland. This is the current state of my setup (with some notes about future upgrades). I’m still looking for well-fitted polyester/synthetic clothing options. Comments and suggestions welcome. Thanks!
Matador Beast28 Ultralight Technical Backpack
I’ve used minimalism to increase my convenience and comfort when traveling, as well as to save money and time from not checking a bag. But by focusing on a few select items to travel with long-term, I can get nicer versions of these things.
I am just starting to swap out my t shirts and more obvious travel pants with slightly more luxurious versions of these. With two pairs of pants, and 4-7 shirts, a belt, watch, and 1-2 pairs of shoes this seems doable for most men like myself. (Thinking about getting some leather oxfords to compliment or replace my New Balance sneakers)
It feels good to dress well for travel. What changes have you made? I bought a nice polo today to replace one of my basic h&m tees. I also stopped carrying a shaver, and instead opt to get a beard trim as needed, and a haircut every 3-4 weeks. And I pay 3-5€ per week for laundry service instead of doing it myself.
The cheat code for hot and humid, in our long, lean and straight Cut One. A cool and dry ramie t-shirt with a breezy openness that makes this a summer essential. Pick up three for $340.
The cheat code for hot and humid in the boxed out, high neck and broad shouldered Cut Two. A cool and dry ramie t-shirt with a breezy openness that makes this a summer essential. Pick up three for $340.
Like many people that I know that started buying Outlier eight or nine years ago we got into the brand as an excellent “cycle to work” brand.
I have a handful of NYCO Oxfords & a Ramienorth Pivot and they are great for cycling. The “pivot sleeve” makes it ideal for cycling reach.
I’m on and off my bike all day for work & have to look professional at each stop - the two previously mentioned Outlier products are great for cooler weather (even though they are no longer in production), but I’m really struggling to find short-sleeve button-down options headed into summer.
Has anyone found a short-sleeve button-down option (I’ll take your long-sleeve suggestions too!) that might work for me?
Any help is appreciated.
I love Outlier & would buy short sleeve options if they had them (the S140 just doesn’t look right on my body) & I’m keeping my eyes on the Experimental 301 (which looks great) - but right now short …
Experiment 313 - Bombtwill Paragliders
An experimental update on the classic M65 fatigue pant silhouette. Done cargo-free in the super tough, structured and secretly soft Bombtwill fabric. The front pockets are double stacked with both easy access and snap options. A 3Bar + paracord 550 synch make the leg openings adjustable.
Wondering if anybody has had experience using Ramielust when training combat sports (in my case, Muay Thai)? My gym gets extremely hot and humid, but I wonder if ramie would make sense as a performance fabric? I know theyve had durability issues, but to be frank as long as they perform as advertised, I dont have much issues with a hole here or there. Really just trying to find something that wont get absolutely soaked after a couple rounds of sparring
I’m planning on hemming my new ILPs - but what about adding a taper?
Terrible idea? Good idea? Am I destroying the architecture of the drape/fit with a taper? It just seems like it might head into some cool Thom Browne territory without sacrificing comfort…
Experiment 312 - Bombtwill 107s
An experimental Bombtwill take on the classic OG 107 fatigue pant form, with an added “thick fifth” pocket. The super tough Bombtwill adds structure, a slight give and a secret softness to an iconic silhouette.