I used to watch several youtube channels that cover bags but I actually lost interest in almost all of them. For several reasons, and I admit that some of those issues apply to all of youtube or at least other topics as well.

Not a bad word. I wonder when I saw the last video that had an overall negative review of a bag. Sure, everyone mentions a few cons but I can’t remember a recent video form the big ones that said: don’t buy this crap.

Clickbaiting. I hate it when every video’s thumbnail is titled Best new EDC? or My new Favorite? Or the ones that suggest a bag might be a total disaster but then it gets a recommendation.

Minimalist Consumerism. How should I take channels serious that promote minimalism but tell me every two weeks which products on Amazon I absolutely have to buy. Or when recommended packlists feature pen and paper for 100$ combined when I can get those for a few cents or for for free at tradeshows. I get it that you want to buy high quality for …

https://lineagegoods.com/

Clockwise from Bottom Left:

Mission Workshop Control - personal item on plane

Gucci Crossbody of some unknown model - carry for nighttime formal events

Peak Design 7l Outdoor - hiking/camera bag for my sony a6700

Peak Design XS Camer Cube - transport of sony a6700 in carry on and then in sling when needed

Aer DaySling 3 Ultra - day carry

Caselogic Tech Bag - tech pouch

Away Expandable Carryon -

Aer Go Bag 2 - backpack for days when carrying more stuff while there.

not pictured - Away large suitcase with Mountain hardware duffel insde that will be used for dirty clothes and to allow more space for any purchases.

Thhis forum has been invaluable in my preparing for this trip. i had the away/caselogic and gucci prior to my bag searches.

Travel deodorant has always been one of the more frustrating things for me to buy before a trip. I don’t like antiperspirant and often plain deodorant is very limited in what scents you can get or still really bulky. Crystal deodorants don’t last long enough for me either sadly.

Luckily someone here mentioned buying empty mini deodorant containers and filling them yourself by melting down a bigger stick in the microwave for 10-20 seconds. Worked great! I bought these empties:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNPNF3XF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

I selected and paid for the 10 pack, but they sent me the 25 pack for the same price. Each one lasts me about a week, so the box I made (took 15 minutes) of these little 0.5oz deodorants should last me a LONG time. Great tip, thanks!

No checked baggage, no stress, no waiting around. I wore every item I brought at least twice and didn’t miss a thing. Now I can’t imagine going back to overpacking. Anyone else have a “less is freedom” travel moment?

Hi team!

A bit about the trip: I’m about to set off to Japan for 9 days/8 nights, although 2 of those days are basically full travel days. I’ve got a couple days in Tokyo, a couple days in Kyoto, a day trip to Osaka, and a day trip to the countryside near Kyoto. I am doing a lot of cool stuff, from bike rides to food tours to a baseball game to enjoying Tokyo nightlife to its fullest, which means I have a solid range of outfits.

Now to the packing list!

Clothes in compression bag (The cat hair is part of the fit):

• Jeans
• Sleep shorts
• Athletic shorts
• Skirt
• Dress
• 3 T-shirts and a tank top
• Windbreaker
• Undies and socks (not shown)

In my backpack:

Note: the Baggu shown will be packed in my backpack. This is not a 1.5 bag trip.

• Baggu for everyday
• Clothes in compression bag
• Toiletries
• Deodorant
• Sunglasses
• Hairbrush
• Lip gloss
• Fabric refresher
• Kindle
• Shades
• Passport & wallet (not pictured)

Toiletries in wildflower bag:

• Face cleaner
• Hair ties
• Blush & brush, mascara, setting …

3-day trip to Red Rocks in Colorado to catch a show and do some day hiking this week. Flying United and using a personal item size bag.

• Bag
  • Fjallraven Raven 20 - I took out the laptop divider to make some more room.
• Main Compartment
  • Patagonia Torrentshell 3L
  • Kuhl Resistor Pants
  • Cheap Amazon Toiletry Bag
  • Peak Design Small Packing Cube
• Packing Cube
  • Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Quarter Zip
  • Ridge Merino Journey V-Neck Merino Wool T-Shirt
  • Unbound Merino Crew Neck
  • Patagonia Joggers
  • 2x boxers
  • 2x socks
• Outer Compartment
  • Patagonia Nano Puff Vest - This was stored this into its pocket and attached it to my bag.
  • Osprey Ultra Lightweight Stuff Pack - This was stored into its pocket and attached to my bag.
  • Smartwool Gator
  • NorthFace gloves
  • NorthFace beanie
  • Anker Powerbank
  • Misc stuff - mini-medkit, packable towel, glasses case, hand warmers, advil, hand sanatizer, tissue, small pen

I don’t have many, hence the question. But I’d say:

• carry ear plugs, you never know how loud the accommodation is
• carry melatonin pills to smooth out the jet lags the first two days
• do use the backpack hook for your home/hotel keys, gives peace of mind
• always check what’s the equivalent of uber in the country, and use that app if possible
• stay at guest houses where possible, the experience is so much richer if you travel for the culture!
• use a personal item sized bag if your journey involves many domestic flights
• use your phone widgets, eg dual clock for time zone difference, notes for reminders/currency values etc.
• get an e-sim for internet in the country, say 1GB per day
• don’t use a crossbody moneybelt, it marks you as a targettable tourist for pickpocketing. Instead use your normal deep pockets or inner jacket pockets. Close to the body = harder to steal unnoticed.

Bellroy Lite Sling:
  Strap : Peak Design Capture Clip
  Font pocket :
    - Earplugs
    - Tissues
    - Paracetamol
  Main pocket :
    - Flights reservation
    - Visa
    - Passport
    - Wallet:
        - Master card 1
        - Master card 2
        - ID card
        - Cash
ULA Dragonfly 30L:
  Strap: Peak Design Capture Clip
  Exterior: 
  - 2x Nite-ize s-biner
  - Lock
  Laptop pocket: ! Macbook Air
  Side pockets:
    Left: Bedrocks Cairn Evo sandals
    Right: Owala Freesip Bottle 24oz
  Internal pockets:
    Bottom: ! Work smartphone (shutdown) / 2nd cash wallet
  Top pocket:
    - Sunglasses - Maui Jim Ho'okipa
  Front pocket:
    - Bellroy Small Lite Pouch (tech pouch):
        - Minix charger with EU adapter
        - Sim card ejector
        - USB C cable
        - USB A to C cable
        - Ugreen SD card reader
        - Apple Watch Charger
        - Airpods pro (charged)
        - Airfly pro (charged)
        - Powerbank Nitecore NB10000 (charged)
        - Flight …

Injex Magzip

A magnetic “zipper” shirt experiment [#528] in the open yet opaque Injected Linen. A long and slim cut “button up” with no buttons (except at the cuff), at the center placket is a zipper style magnetic closure for easy wear and styling possibility.

Now available in RDX Olivelit, RDX Lightlines and RD Black

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A conversation with @abe1x of @outlier and @ahmarialford about maintaining a clothing brand’s core identity while evolving and resisting the urge to lean on cliches or chase trends.

Injex 109s

A loose and easy wearing fatigue pocket pant in the open yet opaque Injected Linen fabric. Elastic waist with a 3Bar + paracord drawcord for comfort and adjustability. Fatigue style patch pockets in the front, jeans style in back. Plus a big fifth pocket in the front and keyloop in the back.

Now available in RD Black and RDX Lightlines

Injex Tensions

A tension front pant with a crossover flow in the open yet opaque, Injected Linen fabric. Two tendrils of fabric cross the front of the pants, holding them up by tension. They can be tied in the front or back for extra security or left free for effect, while the incredibly breathable Injex fabric does its thing.

Now available in RDX Gothic, RDX Navylit and RD Black

I recently got some olivewash injected linen pants - and I’m surprised by the color of them. They’re much lighter than I thought they would be; I’d put the hue closer to a blue-grey or even a teal than olive. I’m really struggling to figure out how I’d wear them.

Has anyone else gotten these pants? Was the color what you expected?

edit: I added a picture.

https://preview.redd.it/myau1pnlvz3f1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e63d8af23b68a6a2a73f933916ec3445213ac3c1

I’m looking for alternatives to jeans. I’ve never been a fan of denim jeans. How do you like them? How is the fit?