See title – what’s a bag you think looks cool, interesting, practical, etc, in a way where you’d theoretically buy one, but at least right now you can’t quite make yourself reach for your wallet?
For me it’s a two hit combo of two similar bags that fill a similar set of niches: the Alpha One Niner x BOGear Spare Camel 2.0 and the GreenRoom136 W?ldcard Rainmaker L both look awesome and like they’ll last a very long time. However, I don’t ever carry a laptop (like literally haven’t in multiple years, even for work) and that dedicated laptop compartment makes them much larger than the respective brands’ Whitley or Northseeker. Also, they’re both generally bigger than I really need for daily use, and when I do need a big bag for running errands or shopping on my bike, I have better task-specific ~30-35L bags like my RELoad Flight Pack. The only niche either could fulfill for me that another bag I own can’t right now would …
In searching for the next candidate for the perfect bag for (fill in the blank), I came across this sub. I’m not yet sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing but I’m diving in!
The current search started with culling the herd. Of course my wife can’t cull her handbags but at times it becomes necessary (she says) for me to cull my: briefcases, gym bags, duffles, carry ons, backpacks, camera bags, luggage and any other miscellaneous bags I have collected. I realized in this attempt to downsize that I didn’t have the perfect bag for just walking around. So a new quest began.
I have managed to identify one briefcase that should be moved on to a new home. I found a few bags I had dismissed as “not quite right” but I can’t get rid of those because they may soon be just perfect. I still need to work through the bags that go inside bags such as: Dopp kits, cable organizers and so on.
I’m looking forward to seeing what new aspects of this “bag acquisition disorder” emerge from following …
I’m looking for a 30-35L duffle to do weekend traveling with. There’s loads of available options in that size range.
So far, Peak Design, and Thule seem to be the only ones that show what the bag can actually carry. Every one else? Oh cool I can go on a hike carrying it stuffed with pillows to show off the shape, that’s just fucking great.
Why is this so hard?
You guys made me like this. Two years ago I came in contact for the first time with onebag and loved it. Always had the gift of travelling light, but wanted to do it good from now on. First I had to convince my GF, who traveled with a huge classic backpack pack, and now we even got my parents in law the same configuration for their travels.
What you witness here is the 30L (expandable to 40L) Peak design travel backpack with just two 10L cubes and a bellroy toiletry bag. Due to the nature of the trip, I’m going to Borneo, the bag is fuller than normal. Inside you will find:
I am in Bali so there is not really a great opportunity to do your own laundry. Just many “convenient” laundry services where you drop off and pick up later. I had a bad feeling about it because why do I need to rely on someone for something so simple. Well, my laundry was returned to me and ALL of my merino wool socks are missing :( So I am out $150.. more importantly it is impossible to replace them here.
I recently came back from 2 months of whirlwind onebagging through Latin America. The challenge about this trip were the varied conditions. From below freezing with strong winds on top of Acatenango in Guatemala to hot tropical conditions in Brazil. And covering various activities, from eating in nice restaurants in Buenos Aires to hikes in rural Chiapas.
I will post my full packing list with pictures later when I get to it. But for now I want to share my packing lessons from the trip.
Does anyone have recommendations for brands similar to Outlier or Veilance? Or stuff like 1990s Helmut Lang, Early Jil Sander, and Early Ann Demeulemeester?
While I recognize the variation among these brands, I am primarily seeking minimal yet intriguing and well-crafted garments. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Experiment 412 - Nylistic Highdarts
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I’ve got three pairs, love them and am sad that Outlier doesn’t make them anymore. Does anyone have any suggestions or alternatives from other brands that make shorts similar to the Free Way Shorts? Thanks in advance!