The CPL24 has been a major disappointment for me that led me to the Aer City Pack Pro,(made a post about it) currently one of the best bag I ever owned and definitively the best for my current EDC needs.
I still missed a smaller pack for quick city errands and I was reluctant to buy another Evergoods products when I stumbled upon this PLC20 in a second hand market place for a good price,
And guess what, I love it. It’s not the most beautiful or practical bag but it’s simplicity and size makes it a perfect companion when I don’t need the full capacity of the Aer. (some pics of both)
The good:
- Small and light
- The huge external pocket is fantastic to toss things on the fly
- Overall very roomy because basic/simple organization
- Really like the « Aer style » fabric and excellent zippers
- The suspended laptop pocket
The bad:
- The top pocket, too wide and too shallow (like in the CPL)
- Harness system is better that the CPL for my back but still far to be as comfortable as …
It’s a bit of an abstract idea, but they seem to be utilitarian first and foremost.
They’re all mostly black and all look too similar and have dangly things and plastic D rings.
I dunno maybe it’s just me.
I am using this as my EDC backpack, it’s that good. 18 to 20L, and weighs only 570g!
Matrial is really nice feel, slightly crinkly but not loud at all. The back panel doesn’t have padding as such, but the bag isn’t “floppy” - it even stands up on it’s own unless you really weigh down the front!
Shoulder straps are padded and have plenty of strap - they are also articulated at the top, and attach to some webbing which means they move really flexibly. They have strap keepers (yay), and a D ring.
All this means it will lay flat or roll up pretty well.
The carry handle at the top is really nice, well padded and feels strong. There is also a luggage pass through on the back.
Two external water bottle pockets which are nice and deep. They aren’t too tight, though and no drainage.
The quick access top pocket is wide and deep, and it’s positioned in front of the main compartment which I find is really easy to use - better than bags where it …
Hi everyone - I want to travel really light, but some of the places I want to visit have very specific bag restrictions (“no bags”/tiny bag/clear bag) I’ll need to be prepared for. It’s also going to be hot. Men have huge cargo pockets and other options for storing stuff (a lot of which have more room than my purse!), but I was hoping to wear the same dresses I’m going to wear during the rest of the trip. Has anyone found a great option for a breezy pocket-y overshirt or vest or anything not horribly ugly that gets around “no bag” or “mini bag”/“clear bag” only restrictions and holds the basics without looking awful that is suitable for heat? SCOTTeVESTS seem to be completely non-breathable (and ugly TBH), and dressing like a hiker archaeologist while everyone else is dressed normally also looks weird. Help!
Hi everyone, I am building up my subzero clothing list. I’m from the tropics, so I won’t be using these clothings apart from travelling. I’m also alright with above zero temperatures, usually I’ll wear a sweater and a windbreaker and that’s it.
I know layering is important, and 3 in 1 jackets seem like a really great deal. However I’ve seen articles online discouraging these jackets. What’s the general consensus here?
My future winter destinations include Harbin and Finland, so is it honestly just better to get a shell? I will buy some good quality mid and base layers but that’s it.
ETA: thanks guys! The general consensus here is that layering and getting a quality outer shell is more important. Will update in due time once my trip comes around!
At some point I want to travel the world for a year or two out of one bag.
Wondering if there are any fellow type 1 diabetics out there who have done so / any tips/resources for this kind of thing!
Eg keeping enough insulin/back ups etc
Cheers
I’m about to leave for a five day conference in Berlin, Germany; here is my packing list.
The weather forecast says cold nights and mild days (think 4C at night to 15C at most during the day), and the clothes must be work appropriate… so packing everything into a backpack and a small purse has been a challenge! Decided not to bring a blazer however, figured the black merino cardigan can double as one if necessary.
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Bag: Vaude tacora 22L (sadly couldn’t fit everything into my elegant little Scandinavia buuut this one has better back support so), leather purse for attending the conference
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Clothing:
Ziplock bag 1: white blouse (Tom Tailor), black lacy top, black turtleneck, sleep shirt, sleeping mask
Ziplock bag 2: grey slacks (Vero Moda), black merino cardigan (Uniqlo), scarf
Underwear stuffed into conference shoes
Down jacket from benetton (to be worn under the coat)
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Misc:
Shopping bag
Toiletries bag (from a local …
Most of my wardrobe is Outlier but I want to transition into other stuff. I’m less interested in performance clothing than I used to be but still have a preference toward high quality and natural fibers. What’s your favorite?
preface:
My profile is blank because I decided to create a new Outlier-specific Reddit username for my first (and hopefully ongoing) review(s of my favorite pieces).
I never seriously considered wearing so-called “women’s” clothes—or, to put it another way, I never seriously questioned or probed the gendered phenomenon of fashion to begin with—until I watched S1E13 of High Maintenance (which personally hit close to home) several years ago and, more recently, when I saw this in IDEAS 3. I immediately thought, then asked on the ‘cord, “ILSkirt?!” It spoke to me on a deeply emotional, spiritual, and visceral level. I just knew I had to have it. Doubly so after Willie confirmed, “it is! injected linen wrap skirt but also just a very useful swath of fabric. can put it over shoulders, underneath a hat or a visor on the beach, etc.”
Now, there’ve been at least 100 Outlier drops I wish I could’ve copped but couldn’t afford as someone who: grew up in Section 8, doesn’t have any generational …
Product page: Experiment 352 - Cottomerino Sweats
Let’s talk about the inherent potential contradiction in Cottomerino Sweats. Cottomerino is a luxurious – and expensive – material, consisting of both high-end Supima cotton and low-micron merino wool. Sweatpants, on the other hand, may be considered a downmarket item, more designed for comfort than for being seen in, and usually (with some notable exceptions) fairly inexpensive.
How you reconcile, or don’t, these differences is likely to determine whether you think this product is a good idea or not.
Phrased another way: $333 is a lot of money for a pair of sweatpants. It might not be a lot of money for cottomerino sweatpants. If you are focused on the sweatpants part of cottomerino sweatpants, this probably isn’t for you. If you’re focused on the cottomerino part of cottomerino sweatpants, it might be.
Full disclosure: Outlier sent these to me to review. Since they weren’t able to provide model pics before the drop due to illness, …
A plush and unexpected elegance, a topcoat made in the heaviest and thickest fleece we’ve ever found. Dense enough to cut out most of the wind, but still comfortably breathable and sink-in soft. Ultrasuede collar stand, Overkill Mesh lining and electroplated rubber shank details, plus an internal camlock carry sling.
It’s a bit quite here. Did everyone move on to their discord page?
I’m a bit sad the Q-zip didn’t make the cut. Eyeing that crewneck - wish it has more colors.
https://outlier.nyc/products/warmform-crewneck
https://outlier.nyc/products/warmform-hoodie
https://outlier.nyc/products/warmform-balaclava
Any one here owned the Double Fine and Warmform balaclava?
How does the Warmform warmth compare to the Double Fine?
An overshirt optimized for warmth without overheating. The extremely breathable 60gsm non-migrating Alpha insulation is combined with a rugged F.Cloth exterior and nylon-core merino against the skin to create a dry mid/lightweight insulation layer with a snap front and discrete hand warmer pockets.