This is an opinion I’ve been working up to for a while now. I really do want to like carrying a small liter bag like a sling because I think it looks really cool. However, I have tried it several times and never find it to be comfortable, practical or necessary. I have tried all different sizes with the same result. Am I completely alone in this feeling? Why is it so trendy to carry a fanny pack like a sling?
There seems to be a lot of confusion about XPac. Some people seem to think it’s a plastic/uniform material, but in reality the top coat is still very much fabric. I figured I’d post some pics here to get people a better idea. No it’s not that crunchy or noisy, and you won’t poke a hole in it easily.
Weirdly enough they don’t provide measurements on their site but it’s about 1.5-2L, 840D Jr. Ballistic Fabric, and super smooth zippers. Really comfortable worn on chest but when worn on the back the clip rests a bit awkwardly on shoulder. I believe the clamp is offset closer to the bag instead of centered on the back to allow ease of access so that’s the trade off. Really dig the semi tactical look.
Picked up the 22L “GP Backpack” from Adsum NYC on a whim to use as a personal item. Haven’t seen much online about this bag. Simple pack with a small footprint, but I was pleasantly surprised with its capacity!
Current load for flights around Europe: 14” MackBook Pro iPad Mini 6 Change of clothes DJI Mini 2 Small toiletries/first aid bag Nintendo Switch Lite in hard case Tech pouch Bag of snacks Packable hat 20 oz water bottle
One month travelling in Europe. So far going well except I forgot to pack a mid layer for chilly nights. We caught 3 trains and a bus to the dolomites today, heaps easier with a onebag.
I stand corrected. There might be a new meta here. I tried ‘no packing cubes’ and my god, it does actually save more space.
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Someone else posted a tip a month ago and I remember replying back to them telling them how much packing cubes are essential etc etc. I swear by Eaglecreek Specter.
Anyway.
Fast-forward.
Was recently on a flight to Costa Rica on Avianca with XS baggage. TLDR, they charge you $70 for carrying carry-on and I didn’t want to spend more for that. I tried to see if I could get by with everything I needed and to fit everything in a ‘personal item’. Tried packing cubes at first. Still a bit bulky.
Remembered the post.
Took out the packing cubes. Decided to try the no-packing cube technique.
Took out all my clothes. Rolled them. Stuffed them in a ULA Dragonfly. Holy ****!!! It does save a lot more space. When I got back to my hotel I just neatly folded all the clothes in a shelf.
And on the way back, I just got a plastic …
Hi This is my first try to pack minimalistic for 3weeks in Thailand. Did I forget something? Open for recommendations. Please
Here my list Thailand 3 weeks
3 x T-Shirts 1x hoodie merino 1x ziphoodie 1 Rainjacket
Leggings Chiller Insectshield trouser
3x briefs 1x blue top, also bikini 1x other top 1x sneaker socks 1x compressions socks
Teethbrush + tabs 1x soap + soappouch from matador Sarong Cocoon silk inlet coupler Clothesline Mosquito repellent Sunscreen Earplugs loop
Small flashlight Nitecore powerbank Airfly pro+ adapter USB- datablocker iPad mini +pen iPhone 2cables ubs c to usb c adapter lighting 65w plug
Leguano sneaker Zeroshoes Jess or wildlings Feder ( not sure yet)
Exped Stormrunner 25 Tickettothemoon sling(fits inside the Exped)
All together 4,12 kg Excludes the clothes for the flight 3,72 kg
Thank you so much
Last year, I made a post about my initial impressions on the UL Shirt, a long-sleeve button-up from cottage gear maker Yamatomichi. Since then, I have contiuned to use the shirt for both onebag travel and domestic use, inside the city, and out on the trail. For anyone interested, this is an update on the condition of the shirt after one year of usage, and my current thoughts about it.
Pertex Quantum Air (left) and Teijin Shadow Rip (right)
To recap, the UL Shirt was first released in 2019. Back then it was made with Pertex Quantum Air ripstop nylon, a fabric known for its breathability and lightness (it had a weight of 48 grams per square meter). In 2022 Yamatomichi switched to a better-performing polyester fabric from Teijin called Shadow Rip in order to address the fabric snagging and pilling concerns inherent with a ripstop grid design. I was able to acquire and compare both versions, which is what I reviewed in last year’s post. Not long after, I sold the older version due …
Ramielust tee (cut 1) and Futurebigs, all size L. Public vote on IG stories currently has Antwon Sr winning with 80%, so I’m gonna have to give up some of my wardrobe to him now. Can confirm he was particularly impressed with the ramielust tee.
Daybreak Merino Cut One T-Shirt
A lightweight and near perfect t-shirt made with 16.5 micron nylon-core merino jersey, nature’s finest performance fabric, upgraded. Beautifully soft and light, with merino’s hygroscopic dry touch and a nylon core for simple durability. Cut One is our classic cut, straight and long.
Now available in Lilac Haze and Grayzone
Daybreak Merino Cut Two T-Shirt
A lightweight and near perfect t-shirt made with 16.5 micron nylon-core merino jersey, nature’s finest performance fabric, upgraded. Beautifully soft and light, with merino’s hygroscopic dry touch and a nylon core for simple durability. Cut Two is our box cut, squared out with broad-shoulders and a high neck.
Experiment 388 - Bombtwill Cutflows
A flow cut short experiment. A long, heavyweight short with lots of off-the-body structure, aka a cut-off version of the Switchback Bombflows.
I bought the extra fleece topcoat in black a few weeks ago and I absolutely love the fabric. However I noticed these signs of wear (piling?) on the lapel immediately after opening that wouldn’t rub out. Is this normal or should I exchange it? This is probably pedantic but it’s the most expensive coat I’ve purchased.
So I know that a number of you have suggested sizing down on the Futuredarts. I did not, since I am a 34 at best on the rest of Outlier’s pants. However, I do now find that that Futuredarts tend to hang uncomfortably low. Now I’m wondering whether I should size down if I get another pair. How many of you did size down? Did you like the results? Did you need to do any tailoring?
I’m going to Burning Man and need to keep cool and not stink.