Yesterday I packed my new pack with my ordinary workday stuff (~6kg) and went to office. Overall the pack is quite comfortable. The shoulder straps have unique patterns and work well with the pads. The sternum strap, however, doesn’t do much, maybe because of not heavy enough.
The pack maintains its slim look very well and stands nicely. It also has enough organization for my needs. It will replace AER day pack 2 as my workday EDC.
Just want to share a experience I had today. I recently added a used bag to my collection. It is an older model bag from an unknown brand. It’s an orange, waxed canvas, 18L rolltop with an organization pocket on the inside, two quick access pockets on the front with YKK AquaGuard zippers, two external bottle pockets, an internal laptop sleeve, and a very comfortable harness. It also has a drop-in 600D bucket lining to keep water out. Being an older bag, this has seen some use. However, everything works like new except the two rolltop buckles needed replacing.
The only branding on this bag is a small logo on the front corner, Roam & Shelter. I logged onto their website and didn’t see any reference to a repair program, warranty, or how to order replacement parts. I filled out their “contact us” form, but assumed I wouldn’t hear anything. Within an hour I had an email response from the owner, asking where I was located. Turns out, their HQ is 10 minutes …
TOM BIHN is debuting their Paragon 2.0 backpack on Monday 11⁄27. Here’s a first impressions look at the backpack that I shared in the TOM BIHN Facebook group.
The write-up is located below the pics.
Thanks, hope this helps.
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Fully packed out, no collapse of material at the top.
Collapses at the top if not fully filled out.
Such a useful internal zipper pocket to access from below when working out of an open bag.
This post was prompted by the recent deletion of a post about portable monitors: https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/184pgee/portable_monitor/
(this could have been direct mod mail but I wanted to involve the community in the discussion since I’m just presenting my personal opinion)
Edit: the OP is not mine, but I was commenting on it which is how I realised it was deleted.
The aforementioned post was deleted on grounds of being “…unrelated to the concepts of urban onebag travel.”, which I disagree with. I completely understand that the typical 1-2 week vacationers are generally not going to bring a portable monitor, but this sub is made up of a wide range of onebaggers with different situations including long-term travellers such as myself. So I feel this post is definitely relevant for a “minimalist urban travel community” (from sub description).
Additional points:
If you had to replace everything in your onebag setup with an alternative but were able to keep one thing what would it be? Not counting your phone. Mine would be my Sawyer squeeze filter. Happy travels!
What is the benefit to using a heavy and (IMO) over-engineered pack if you’re traveling carry-on only?
I used the REI Ruckpack 28 for a month long trip to Europe from the US and had zero issues. For reference, we stayed in 20 different hotels, used a rental car for 1.5 weeks, took rail and subways, and flew on 5 different airlines while visiting 8 countries.
I just don’t understand the need for something that eats up nearly 20%-30% of your allowed carry-on weight while empty. I would understand the need for protection if it was checked, but not carry-on.
I’m almost afraid to ask this question, because I don’t want this to get angry/negative. I’m just genuinely curious.
(See my comment for specific examples)
EDIT: Thank you for the answers. Most were helpful and let me know your reasoning. As I said to several people, all that matters is that you’re happy and it works for you. I’m not going to respond any longer. Cheers!
EDIT 2: This was never a flex/deep …
Honest question. How many have y’all bought in your lifetime? How many do you currently have, and what kind?
As per request by user u/kennious, this review has been updated to state that exp 406 - jumpyarn warmshirt was not purchased by u/emkayl and was provided by Outlier. The content provided herein solely represent the thoughts of user u/emkayl and have not been previously reviewed, verified or approved by Outlier prior to posting.
Outlier was kind enough to let me check out Exp 406 - Jumpyarn Warmshirt ahead of this Tuesday’s drop and I’ve been wearing it since I received it 4 days ago working to put it through the ringer. I know a lot of reviews focus on construction techniques and innovations, but in the spirit of this piece, this is definitely more vibes based review.
I’m 6’1”, around 205 and wearing a size L
Leading up to this release we’ve seen a warmshirt with an outer fcloth face, strongtwill face, and the exp acottonflannel. The first two never totally clicked with me since those materials struck me as more outwearwear than a shirt and not something that …
TL;DR: The Injex Bomber is a dope 3-season jacket. The injex exterior, alpha insulation, merino inner face, and overkill mesh trim makes for a warm, breathable, and luxurious feeling insulated jacket. The heft of the jacket feels like a comforting weighted blanket around your shoulders. It blocks out sub-20 miles per hour wind with ease and wears comfortably from 35-60 degrees with nothing but a thin, merino t-shirt underneath. The zippers are a beefy, easy to grab with gloves, and sound amazing. Oh you can wear it like a cape too (or not, it’s a very wearable piece). Willie, Tyler, and Abe - y’all knocked this one out of the park.
Disclaimer
I was sent this jacket for review and I was also keenly interested in this piece upon its first introduction in Ideas 2 in July 2021. All thoughts are my own.
Introduction
I am writing a review of Outlier’s 400th experiment, the Injex Bomber, following 10-days of constant use. I’ve put it through miles of walking, long car rides, and …
Since I don’t really anticipate buying anymore things from Big O during the fall (maybe something from the WILLIENORRIS capsule slated for December), I figured I’d write a mini review/thoughts/impressions breakdown of one of my fall purchases this year: the Bombflows.
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Disclaimer: if you aren’t a fan of the wide and baggy JNCO-esque pants, I don’t think my impressions will change your mind on these pants.
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First off, I’ll just say I’m glad these returned. I’m already a big fan of the -flows cut owning both the Injex and Nylistic versions and Bombflows are no different.
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Compared to the other -flows iterations, the inseam on the Bombflows is slightly shorter (32.5” versus 34” and 35” for Nylistic and Injex respectively) which I think works well since Bombtwill doesn’t really shrink that much (if at all) and the length sits very nicely on nearly all of the shoes I own. A lightning …
Experiment 406 - Jumpyarn Warmshirt
An exploded plaid overshirt experiment in warmth without overheating. The extremely breathable 60gsm Alpha insulation is combined with a laid back and indiscriminate fabric with a zoomed in slouchy structure and nylon-core merino against the skin. Features a snap front and discreet hand warmer pockets.
As Black Friday has rolled around, it seems none of these sales really entice me unless I could go for a nice office shirt which I only got two of. I WFH 80% of the time so I really don’t have much needs to have a lot office clothes. I have a very minimal closet which is what opened my eyes to Outlier in the first place. I currently have a pair of SDs, beat up chinos from Costco, old pair of Levis 505s which I am perfectly fine with, and have 5 Outlier shirts in rotation alongside some of my merch/tournament tees I have collected from events.
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I used to wear 100% cotton tees all the time until I got an UFT from a WTF pack and haven’t gone back since. I haven’t shopped for clothes this past weekend at all for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Just wanted to express my appreciation towards this brand.
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Anyways, when are the next WTF packs dropping?
It’s pretty much full winter here in New York, but you know what they say, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices. We don’t fully agree, but we sure think we can help you make some good clothing choices. From the snuggest baselayer to the widest overlayer and everywhere in-between.
The first choice for staying comfortable in the cold is choosing to stay dry. Wet fabric will suck the heat right out of you. Since your body sweats even in the winter, choosing the right base layer is absolutely crucial and we choose the best, merino against the skin. Wool is unique among all common fibers in that it can insulate even while wet, plus it can absorb moisture while keeping a dry touch. Our first choice for next to skin in the winter is the ultralight Dreamweight Normies, Dreamweight Raw Cut Longsleeves and Dreamweight Raw Cut Turtleneck. They weigh close to nothing but extremely fine 100s single yarns knit up quite tightly creating a soft dry warmth that …