My Controller Collection 🎮

Hi everyone!

I thought I’d share my current controller collection. I’m not advertising or being paid to promote any of these products—just sharing my personal collection and experiences with them.

🎮 Top Row — Left to Right

GameSir G7 Pro
GameSir G7 8K
GameSir T7 Whirl
Flydigi Vader 5 Dragon Ball Edition
GameSir G7 8K Royal
BIGBIG WON Storm Gale 2

🎮 Second Row

GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang Edition (Xbox)
Leadjoy Xeno Plus
8BitDo Ultimate
EasySMX D10
Beitong KP20

🎮 Third Row — The “Only 3 Controllers” Row 😂
Battle Beaver Custom w/ TMR
Razer Wolverine V3
Flydigi Apex 5

🎮 Fourth Row
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Red
Battle Beaver Custom Purple
Battle Beaver Custom Yellow
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core White
EasySMX X20
Flydigi Direwolf 4

🎮 Fifth Row
Xbox 20th Anniversary Controller
Xbox Dream Vapor
Periph X White
Xbox Elite Series 2 Halo Infinite Edition
SCUF Instinct Pro Red
Flydigi Vader 5 Xbox Wired

⭐ My Favorites

🥇 GameSir G7

Pros: Excellent ergonomics and …

Hi! I’ve never had a controller before, and getting one soon to play single player games only, PC only. Starting with Horizon Zero Dawn/Forbidden West and Indiana jones and the Great Circle. Will play other games though too, including some older ones as well as new releases. Which controller is best?

#1: PS5 DualSense. Haptics and adaptive triggers, supposed to be very immersive. But potentiometer sticks and no remappable buttons.

#2: 8BitDo Ultimate 2: TMR sticks and 4 remappable buttons, Xbox layout for compatibility with PC, but not so good haptics and no adaptive triggers.

#3 GameSir Cyclone 2: TMR sticks but only 2 remappable buttons. Dpad I’ve heard described as “mushy”

#4 EasySMX D10: TMR sticks, great Dpad, but only 2 remappable buttons.

Which is best? any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated too! the GameSir G7 Pro is an option but pretty expensive

Based in UK, budget around £60-75 or so not above that ideally, as this is my first …

Disclosure: I participated in a giveaway in EasySMX sub where we had to submit designs for controllers, i could not win that giveaway but they liked my design and decided to award me a free Dune 8k which is a nice gesture form EasySMX. Even tho i got it for free but this is my honest and unbiased review for Dune 8k.

So lets start the review:

Unboxing:

EasySMX dune come in a pretty good packaging. It has a magnetic flap box which feels satisfying to close. The box itself is made up of good material that feels premium and gives a good impression. Inside the box we get:

• EasySMX Dune 8k
• Charging Dock
• 2x Faceplates ( Gold, Black )
• 2x D pad ( 4 way, 8 way )
• 2x Pairs of swappable thumbstick caps ( normal sized, taller )
• 2.4 GHz dongle
• Gold and black themed braided type C to type A cable
• User manual

Material and Design:

EasySMX dune body is made up of good quality plastic that does not feel cheap. Triggers, Bumpers and both extra buttons have kind of a bumpy surface on them which …

I’ve been using a controller forever, even on PC, because I hate using keyboard for movement and other buttons.

So, I decided to try this joystick after seeing a few people talk about it online, so I could maybe finally have thumbstick movement and comfortable buttons on my left hand, and a mouse with extra buttons to aim on the right.

The game I primarily wanted to use it on is Marvel Rivals. The problem with that is if you try to use a controller and a mouse, a little “switching devices” notification pops up and a sound plays. This happens every time you hit a button on the opposite device, or move the mouse after touching anything on the joystick.

every. single. time.

So, I thought to myself, no big deal, the xbox accessories app lets you customize the buttons of the joystick, I can just rebind them to keyboard keys and off we go. Right?

Technically yes, but I ran into a mild inconvenience immediately, that is a symptom of a larger problem with the device. …

I bought a leverless and decided to pick this up as well, don’t really know why and now that it’s got here i feel very stupid. help me not waste my money please

I found this controller at goodwill about 2 years ago and it has just been sitting collecting dust. Ive just recently got a ps4 but no controller and i want to see if theres any way to connect this thing to the ps4.

I couldn’t find a pouch subreddit and hope this belongs here. Couldn’t resist buying double of almost every pouch I liked at Muji over the last two weeks 😳

Update: Also, this is only my recent Muji collection. You haven’t seen the Tom Bihns and others I’ve amassed

Update 2: I used to only look at non-Muji pouches, kept being on the hunt for pouches with lots of compartments, water repellent material, etc. But I think in recent times Muji has increased their variety of pouches and the quality is pretty good! Obviously I’ve become a Muji convert. 🫣

Finally getting around to snapping a pic of the current briefcase/satchel/messenger rotation.

Pic 1 (top to bottom by row, left to right): Waterfield Cozmo (small), Maverick and Co. Manhatttan double zip, Kargo briefcase, Knockoff filson 24hr (etsy). Belroy Tokyo Workbag, Tom Bihn Pilto, Waterfield Bolt (s) in ballistic, Waterfield Bolt (m) in waxed canvas. Kenneth Cole leather briefcase, Tom Bihn co-pilot, Porter Yoshida Tanker 3-way briefcase, Porter Yoshida 2-way briefcase.

Pic 2: Life Behind Bars Echelon (s), Harvest Label Connect laptop shoulder bag, Saddleback Leather Large Satchel, CTactical Messenger, Tom Bihn Maker’s Bag, CTactical x Perfect Bag Laptop Tote, JPeterman counterfit mailbag, Greenroom136 Mission Attache, Ignoble Zip Messenger 2.4.13, Fara Raven 16L.

Thats probably too many bags to write individually about, but I’m happy to answer any questions. I’ve done short posts about a lot of these so you may want to search my old posts if you want …

Hello! This is Alfred from Nomads Nation, back with a review of the Alpaka Essential Backpack Pro 22L. If this name seems unfamiliar to you, that would be normal as this looks like a new line at Alpaka, but not really! It is essentially the old Aero pack renamed and launched in a new size. 

My overall impressions on this backpack are quite positive - it is overall a small-feeling pack, with good ideas on small-item organization, and is comfortable when wearing. The main drawback is that access to the main compartment is compromised somewhat (more below). 

It’s been a while since I reviewed a bag ahead of its release date, so this time I got a shorter schedule which is why my thoughts below are based on 7 days of use in the city as an urban EDC backpack.

Materials and build
The materials used on this pack are mainly Alpaka’s usual Axoflux ripstop polyester/nylon, it feels like their usual, no weird stuff like the Axodyne this time. All zippers on this bag are PU-coated, I think in …

I’ve been on the search for many moons. My backstory is I’m a pilot. I carry all of these things daily, except for my small dopp kit that is not pictured, the sweatshirt and the packing cube that usually has between one and two nights worth of clothes in it. Everything else comes with me on the daily, and I can’t seem to find a backpack that meets all of my desires. I need your help!

I’m currently using an Osprey Nebula. Overall, it has been decent, but it is just not designed for the constant in and out quick grab an organization.

One thing it does do very well is it carries a lot and it keeps a compact and is very comfortable for lots of travel and hikes. On many of my trips, I will often be doing outdoorsy things if I’m there for a day or two and it works great as a hiking backpack, which I have used many times this is something I desire, but I can also switch backpacks when I have a cool trip coming up. I’d prefer one bag fits all.

Ultimately, I want organization, light, no …

I took a 24 hour trip to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to travel as light as possible. My free flight left Houston at 6am Saturday and my flight home left Chicago at 6am Sunday. I did not want a hotel since my flight was so early I didn’t want to risk oversleeping. I basically wandered the city taking photos all day and bought a last minute ticket to see the Foo Fighters concert at Soldier Field. Hit a couple of bars after the show and trained it back to the airport and waited for my flight home. I was awake for 27 hours…. I had a blast!

I fell asleep as soon as I took my seat on the plane and didn’t wake up til we touched down back in Houston. I was OUT!

This is all I took..

Tomtoc: Aviator-T35 X-Pac Chest Bag 1.5L
https://www.tomtoc.com/products/aviator-t35-x-pac-chest-bag-s?variant=45621725659366

Anker Prime Power Bank
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ9J3QMY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

James Brand Lowe Wallet …

I guess it could be useful if you have another sling and use the sling with the detachable strap as a pouch, but honestly, I’d rather have a dedicated pouch that’s actually designed to be a pouch than use a sling that can also work as one.

I’m putting together my first capsule wardrobe for around 4 months of travel in Central America. My route will take me from Mexico to Costa Rica, so I’ll be crossing different climate zones — from beach days and hot cities to mountain hikes.

My goal is to travel onebag with an Aer TP3 35L and bring enough clothing for roughly a week between laundry days, while keeping things minimalistic but versatile enough for cities, hiking, and warm weather. I’m planning to sink-wash the merino stuff when needed and occasionally send the rest to a laundry.

Currently, this is what I’m planning to bring (top-left to bottom-right):

• 1× short-sleeve linen shirt
• 1× synthetic hoodie
• 1× Gore-Tex jacket
• 1× synthetic long pants
• 1× synthetic T-shirt (sport)
• 3× merino T-shirts (including 1 blend)
• 1× synthetic buff
• 1× merino long johns
• 1× synthetic shorts (sport)
• 2× casual shorts (hemp/cotton and linen/cotton blend)
• 5× underwear (2× merino blend, 3× cotton)
• 1× shower towel (lyocell) …

I am a 50something yo woman and recently discovered travel again. I was always either a checked bag or carryon person no matter where I went. On my recent travel i decided to test my limit and carry one week’s travel in one personal item bag and iPad only (always carry small Chromebook type laptop). Though I still overpacked believe it or not it was a completely liberating experience I must say! I plan to travel like this going forward though I don’t usually travel for more than a week or so

I recently picked up the Travel 500 30L bag from Decathlon and am planning to use it for my next trip to Hongkong and Japan in September. There were some questions in another thread about how it compares to the Osprey 26+6, so I am trying to provide some insights.

I packed clothes for five days. As it is still quite hot in September, summer clothing is enough. Total weight for the Osprey is 6.4 kg and for the Decathlon is 7.0 kg.

Despite having 4l more capacity (30l vs 26l), the Decathlon was pretty much packed full. The Osprey, having no internal compartments is more space efficient and also provides additional 6l when expanded.

While I could carry both bags comfortably, the additional waist belt of the Decathlon will probably be an advantage when walking longer distances. It is also removable when not needed.

I am trying to pack everything for a coming trip to Japan in 1 bag for the first time. While I have learnt alottt about clothing and and toiletries and under garments’ packing here. I am still not sure about accessories (like glasses and sunglasses). My eyesight is pretty bad without my glasses. I cannott see clearly without them so I need to wear them pretty much all the time. If I end up losing or breaking them then Idk how would I even get to the place to get it made and making an order online would take days. I have multiple pairs of them (around 6 to 7) for casual, formal, work, and specific outfit needs (dont judge me I get them for quarter of price online from Firmoo and they have so much variety lol) I am totally okay with wearing one white pair with all outfitts but I just dont wanna freak out if it broke or something. So can you guys please help? Because on paper it sounds like they wont take too much space but with case and seperate cleaning clothe it can take alott of …

PSA:

I just looked through the labor day deal flyer and this bag is set to be 25% off during the promotion and they have black in stock.

Yes i traveled to Asia with a onebag optimizing every ounce so I can travel light. Unfortunately my family ends up bringing 12 check in suitcases…

Is it pointless to onebag while the rest of your travel companions do not do it? It’s been the same with minimalism, i try to simplify things but everyone around me isn’t on-board…

Evergoods recent grab

I will add complete review on my YouTube channel

https://youtube.com/@packwisegear?si=QCOnnsVDatooBFwM

New color I just can’t miss it —— I love evergoods

Has anyone else ever experienced the main zipper on their CAP0.5L catching on the internal mesh-side zipper?

I have an orange one that’s perfectly fine and a black one that hits but doesn’t stop. This new signal blue one completely stops while opening.

Will three of these anker Chargers plus 4 usbcs fit in the CAP 1?

Hi guys, I’m looking for a backpack for the office. It should be spacious, lightweight and the longevity of the bag. I have a laptop to carry with me daily, notebook, small items like charger, cable, earbuds, and the water bottle. I want it to be comfortable while travelling in the metro.

My budget is around ₹5k. Help me to find the perfect bag for my daily commute.