my partner has recently banned me from talking about random strangers’ bags when we are out in public because I kept identifying them all as we walk around
In an age where it feels like a lot of bags are taking a maximalist “let’s fit in all the features that are popular on PackHacker/Carryology/etc” outlook to bag design, what’s something you know you don’t use or don’t need in a bag?
I’ve got two:
1) Luggage passthroughs are entirely moot to me because I don’t use rolling luggage, basically ever
2) I don’t really use pen-size organizers or built-in admin pocket organizers all that much, and would prefer to use my own admin pouch that I can pull out and swap between bags. Small fiddly pockets tucked deep in the bag just mean I’m more likely to not use them or forget to use what I’ve left in them - my Timbuk2 messenger bag I got in the late aughts for high school still has some little things I tucked in there 10+ years ago and I always forget I ever put in there unless I’m actively looking at or handling the bag (which is rarely, that thing was shrekt after over …
I operate a farm and got the MHP to have items in the field with me without having a backpack, but it isn’t quite enough space for my needs
Purchased a Diamondback Sax 2 to carry a little bit more, and am pleased with the build quality. I appreciate, too, the modularity. Use it when it’s needed. Put it away when I don’t. Puts my hand tools within easy reach. The Sax 2 is a little too tall to hang off the bag’s compression straps (hits the thigh when walking), but clips well to the padding for the belt quick releases without any uncomfortable rubbing.
Just ordered a Mini Sax to throw onto the other side for perhaps a better fit for my water bottle. The Sax 2 was a bit big. Can hold a quart mason jar fully with room to spare. Thinking that one of these Diamondback pouches might be my solution to lack of a water bottle pocket on my CPL24.
Also purchased a neodymium belt magnet still on its way to be able to just hang a hand tool without the need for a pouch.
On …
Any thoughts on this? Just got it from Master-Piece JP as a gift for myself.
After traveling with this pack all over the world for 4 years it finally started to give out, my trusty 35L Gregory Zulu took me to almost 30 countries and held strong and till these past couple months with only mild repairs. (Fixed chest strap, bent suspension, and a broken tightening strap)
I thought I would give it a proper send off by upgrading to the Zulu 40L which so far I’m impressed by. The FreeFloat ventilated suspension is much better than the old one. I can fit my iPhone in the waist pocket.
It still has the 40” suitcase style zipper to access deep in the pack and a large mesh back to stuff a layer or two. The only downside is the lack of brain space compared to the old pack.
Figured I would post on r/onebag as a send off and hear about others using the Zulu. (Cat Tax: Meet Rafa)
Someone posted earlier about motorcycle license and that got me thinking, what are some of the best universal skills to acquire for travel? The things that take no space to your pack and preferably don’t require making a purchase.
Things that come to mind
• First aid
• drive a manual transmission
• drive a motorcycle
• read a map/compass
Hi everyone!
I’m deep into the one bag life at this point, but this is my first trip (so far) with the Osprey 26+6 and I wanted to tell y’all about it! Some preface: I don’t consider myself too much of a minimalist, but I am pretty frugal (went with this bag bc it was <$100). We are traveling around Europe in April so lots of rain and colder weather. Trip length is about 3 weeks and is more hiking than cities.
Brief packing list: Cotton shirts x 2 for everyday Polyester shirts x 2 for athletics Button down shirt x 1 for nice occasions Athletic shorts x 2 too cold should’ve done sweats lol Pants x 2 for everyday Sweatshirt for everyday 3 in 1 north face jacket Quechua 10l Day bag (lies flat in the laptop compartment) Sanuks Nike running shoes 5 pairs of underwear and socks 1 pair of long Johns (thermal underwear) A hat and a winter hat
Other stuff: Phone + charger Worldwide adapter Sunglasses Passport Wallet Cards Pens Liquids (shampoo, conditioner, etc) Toiletry bag (toothbrush, …
Thanks to everyone who posts here - I read a lot on this subreddit as I was putting my list together! Here’s what I ended up packing. I’ve also posted it on medium with links to specific items.
One Bag Travel — 21 Days in Japan
We just got back from a wonderful three-week trip to Japan. Because we were moving around a lot (10 hotels in 21 days), I wanted to pack light. We were planning on weather from rainy 50’s to sunny 70’s.
Here’s what I packed (*or wore on the plane), with some specific recommendations at the end. Traveling this lightly does require doing laundry regularly, and you have to be ok with getting pretty sick of your clothes! We were able to find coin laundries in most of our hotels, and there’s always sink laundry in a pinch.
Four pairs of pants: lightweight jeans, black leggings*, black joggers, lightweight cotton pants. I wish I had brought a different pair of light pants instead of the leggings — they were too warm to wear most of the time.
Two tank …
Hello! I’m Sergio Sala, YouTuber making city guides for digital nomads for 3 years now —even tho I started as a web designer almost 10 years ago. While being on the road, I’ve tested all kind of travel gear that can adapt to my long term travel lifestyle; from clothes, digital tech and now filmmaking gear.
I’ve been asked a lot to show what have I chosen to use so I just posted a full video of everything I have, but I think it will be useful if I share here the whole list, and the reason behind every item. Let’s start with some notes:
So i’m traveling while injured, on crutches and a walking boot. That meant I’m not carrying a roller suitcase and would ordinarily loop a CPAP into that handle.
For the first part of my trip I found that the shoulder strap of the CPAP bag just didn’t work well with crutches. So i hung it around my neck— ugh.
But I found a way to strap it to the bag — Mission Workshop Arkiv — and it’s been so much easier. Counted as a single bag for the Left Luggage storage too so it’s paid for itself!
I use the passthrough and the strap along with the regular backpack buckles. Et voila.
TL;DR: I’ve worn this towel for the past month, a few dozen times, in various tropical, and room-temperature , air-conditioned locales. I’m impressed with its functionality and versatility, and would certainly buy another if this one was lost. It works best (or I prefer it best) as a shawl, or cover-up. Like this:
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Get it here: https://outlier.nyc/products/experiment-363-grid-linen-tension-towel
Available Tuesday April 11th
If you hang out at the pool, or beach, like to lounge at home, or have need of covering up quickly and easily, this is your product. Before receiving this advanced review unit from Outlier, I was already a daily user of a few Grid Linen products, my most well-loved being the XL Grid Linen towel, which I use daily as a sofa blanket in 72 degree air-con room, largely to cut the chill from the air-con breeze, but also for the coziness.
Likewise, the Grid Linen Tension Towel works great to cut the chill from a summer breeze. …
I bought my first pair of outlier pants 8 years ago. 2015 Slim Dungarees in black. Here are my thoughts on how they perform today:
Durability
Amazing. These are my go to pants. I wear them a lot, and although I don’t put them through anything extreme, they’ve had their fair share of abuse. Occasionally there’s been a bit of fabric loose, poking up through the surface, give it a quick snip and it’s gone (tip from Outlier guys). I emphasize this is rare. One of the belt loops ripped off the top part, I’m pretty sure that was my fault…something got caught in the loop and I didn’t realize it. I sewed back on somewhat sloppy, and it came loose again. I sewed it back on less sloppy a second time, and seems to be holding up. Unnoticeable in most settings (I usually wear shirts untucked). If you looked closely you can see my sewing is not the same as from the factory, I’ll just say it adds character, battle scars if you will.
Color
Still black …
Experiment 363 - Grid Linen Tension Towel
A tension elevated towel experiment. The corner of the towel can be pulled through a set of oversized Ultrasuede buttonholes allowing the towel to stay around the waist via tension alone. Plus the Grid Linen fabric makes an exceptional lightweight towel with a precision dry feel.
Now available in Gray Rock, Botanical Green, Tan Vibes and Teal
A relaxed and boxy short that combines proper tailoring with performance materials and swim-ready features. Belt loops and a proper fly mean it can dress up. Draw strings and powermesh pockets mean it works great in the water. The lightweight and breathable F.Cloth is super durable and feels great to wear.
Now available in Papaya Fire, Isola Teal, Deep Ink, Dark Olive, Indigo Navy and Tannic
A relaxed ten-point-five inch long short that combines proper tailoring with performance materials and swim-ready features. Belt loops and a proper fly mean it can dress up, paracord drawstrings and powermesh pockets mean it works great in the water. The lightweight and breathable F.Cloth is super durable and feels great to wear.
Now available in Black, Deep Ink, Indigo Navy, Dark Olive, Sagebrush, Tannic and Dry Tan
I recently feel like I won the Outlier lottery, picking up an overshirt from the WTF packs which I am absolutely in love with. It’s called the AMB traveler, and I’m going to try to explain why it’s cool.
To start with, I have to talk a little bit about what I want from mid layers, in my life. When I was in college, I worked theater and design, and it was good. I ended up having a costume designer sketch up ‘me’, or at least me-at-20 for a show we were working on, as a way of demonstrating iconic outfits built from everyday clothing, because I had a very consistent look. Black-grey-blue pants, bright t-shirt (with or without logo), nondescript mid layer with a zipper. I loved that sketch, and it drove my style for a long time, to see it spelled out like that. As a result, it became what mid layers (not sweaters) were in my head; a way of focusing on the shirt underneath, and a thing which should fade into the background. Outlier’s pulled me out of this several times, at this point (a …
My newer NWS all have really convenient grip/clip things on the Paracord drawstrings, which my older ones don’t have. Does anyone have any idea what these are called or where I can find them? I’d like to pick a few up for my older pairs. Thanks!