Here’s my collection, I fit all of these in my car. In an ever-changing existence, the flexible organization of many bags has made a real difference.
I’ve decided to eliminate a few based on my life needs, and the ongoing pursuit of minimalism. For the longest time, I was searching for the “one bag” but found each one serves a function, so I can just grab which one I need.
I could list them all, but feel free to ask if you want info on any of them. Some I got used, I got a couple from Costco, and I’ve got opinions about each one.
Holy Moly! I’m so excited that there’s a community around this! I’ve been traveling my whole life (35m 5’5”) only ever with a backpack and have felt like such a weirdo. Fellow travelers always look at me funny and say “that’s all you brought?”.
Just getting back to the states from Portugal and decided I wanted to upgrade my bag for my next trip and I found you! Very very cool.
Anyway, standard issue new member question I’m imagining: I’m currently rocking the backpack in the photo, it’s been like that for a decade. On first look, the Allpa 35 and the Matador SEG30 seem cool, but what do you recommend? Are there others I’m missing? Any other ideas or recs to make my one carry on bag better?
Thanks!
Bag is an REI Flash 22 (8 liters less than last year when I used my Osprey Porter 30)
Open to any suggestions! I don’t leave until Tuesday
Clothes (Worn) - [ ] Teva De La Vina boots - [ ] Orvis black travel pants - [ ] Knix period panties - [ ] 1 Target black no underwire bra - [ ] Black compression stockings - [ ] Linen top - [ ] Merino wool sweater - [ ] Orvis travel jacket - [ ] Packable rain jacket
Clothes (Packed) - [ ] 3 period panties, 2 Patagonia/ex officio panties - [ ] 1 knix bra - [ ] 1 black wool pencil skirt - [ ] 1 Eddie Bauer travel pant - [ ] 1 darn tough black socks, 1 marks & spencer thermal black sock, 1 pair black tights - [ ] Undershirts: 1 Uniqlo heatech cami, 1 REI silk cami, 1 Uniqlo heatech tee - [ ] Tops: 1 merino wool work blouse, 1 polyester oversized button down long-sleeved, 1 Uniqlo heatech scoop neck long sleeve - [ ] 1 Uniqlo merino wool cardigan - [ ] 3 neck scarves - [ ] 2 necklaces - [ ] 1 pair of pajamas - [ ] 1 pair of black leather flats - …
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So I spent most of last year living out of a 20 liter Osprey backpack but decided I needed more room. I really, really like the Allpa. It’s just small enough to fit under a Frontier/Spirit seat (and Ryanair/EasyJet for my EU friends) so I can use it as a “personal item” and thus never pay for luggage, which saves me a TON of money. I’m a petite person and it’s comfortable to carry even when it’s stuffed full. Plus there’s lots of loops for carabiners in case I need to clip things to the outside, but for the most part everything I haul around fits inside (minus whatever I’m wearing on my body that day). I’m based in the US, but because I work remotely, I often am away from home (usually out of the country) for 90+ days at a time.
Most of the time I travel with clothing for all seasons, because it isn’t uncommon for me to fly …
I posted earlier and am posting updated pictures. This bag is 17.7cm by 18.8cm. Redbull for reference lol. I’ve taken out a few items I’d be able to buy there. I’m traveling from Canada to Germany and all my items are under 100ml. All though I have two bottles that at 57g and 50g but I believe they’re within the limit. Thoughts on this now? The bottles can move within the bag. Thanks so much!
What are your top tips to stay safe during your travels?
Experiment 345 - Hard/co Merino WN Hoodie
A Willie Norris hoodie experiment. Side slits, a big kangaroo pocket and a one-piece darted hood, in the emotional armor of Hard/co Merino. Dense cotton on the outside, soft merino on the inside.
A near perfect longsleeve tee made with Ultrapure Mackenzie Merino Jersey, nature’s finest performance fabric. Beautifully soft and remarkably dry to the touch, this top-capped, tight spectrum, 17.5 micron merino is a true joy to wear.
Now available in Paradise Purple, Black, Dark Navy, Gray Light and Papaya Fire
Ultrafine Merino Cut One T-Shirt
A near perfect t-shirt made with Ultrapure Mackenzie Merino Jersey, nature’s finest performance fabric. Beautifully soft and remarkably dry to the touch, merino’s hygroscopic properties help cool you in the heat and insulate you in the cool. Cut One is our classic cut, straight and long.
Now available in Papaya Fire, Black, Gray Light, Dark Navy and Paradise Purple
Ultrafine Merino Cut Two T-Shirt
A near perfect t-shirt made with Ultrapure Mackenzie Merino Jersey, nature’s finest performance fabric. Beautifully soft and remarkably dry to the touch, merino’s hygroscopic properties help cool you in the heat and insulate you in the cool. Cut Two is our box cut, squared out with broad-shoulders and a high neck.
Now available in Papaya Fire, Black, Gray Light, Dark Navy and Paradise Purple
Casual, now becoming obsessive, outlier fan here. Sorry if this has been asked before but I’m a confused how outlier decides to put a product in permanent rotation. It seems intuitive that they go by how well the product sells. However, experiments like the merino hoodie that released a couple weeks ago sound out in under 90 minutes, which I’m not sure is a supply or demand issue. So when that happens, how can they determine if a product will become a staple?