Made of challenge EPX200 in black and coyote (laminate fabric). Has ykk aquaguard zips, padded bottom panel, back panel, and shoulder straps. Weighs in at 0.8 lbs. Back panel access to a suspended tablet compartment, should be able to fit around a 13” laptop if needed. Self drafted and sewn by me.
I got my first messenger bag–a small Timbuk2. It’s not that heavy (it’s got a camera, sunglasses, hat… idk how much it weighs but def not a lot). I wear it over my right shoulder, snug against my back, with the padded shoulder strap. It looks great and makes it so easy to access my stuff. For a bunch of reasons, I love it. But I always find that one shoulder straining.
Are messenger bags every comfortable?
I see the chrome bags have a huge padded strap; do some brands/bags/straps cause less strain/tension than others?
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Got a Tom Bihn daylight to pair with my allpa 35 as a packable daybag and honestly could not be happier. Got it for $85 in the now discontinued black halcyon. This thing holds my big tablet (s8 ultra) shockingly well and turns from this tiny, almost flimsy bag to a super solid and shockingly comfortable daypack. Could not be any happier with how my whole bag setup is coming together here. I’m new to the hobby, but now all I’m missing is a solid, thin tech organizer that can hold a portable charger, so feel free to shoot me recommendations or offers if you are selling one.
I always admired Mission Workshop’s products and it’s pretty cool to see them working with NASA using their packs for their BASALT team. Read the cool writeup from Carryology here
Amazing choice of fabric and hardware too to carry 50lb in. Honestly, I expected for NASA to work with outdoor/hiking companies (like Mystery Ranch) for this project, but nonetheless, it’s cool to see NASA tapping into smaller brands for their research.
This is my mini travel first aid kit. Passport for scale. Packs flat and hardly uses any room. The gastrostop and hydralyte were lifesaver in Vietnam, and other meds when I caught Covid overseas!!
We have: - paracetamol (acetaminophen) - nurofen (Advil) - Zyrtec and telfast (allergies) - Gastrostop - Dramamine - Probiotic (I’ll took these out and placed into my make up kit in the end, and don’t use them anymore)
Blister packs
adhesive bandage tape, cut to small lengths
bandaids
hydralyte
burn gel
few wet wipes
Traveling from Australia to Las Vegas tomorrow for a wedding and here is my One Bag with the Osprey Farpoint 40 L.
Packing list:
-6 shirts -1 coat -2 pairs of shorts -2 pairs of pants -plentiful socks + underwear -Birkinstocks -1 hat -microfiber towel -Bose QC Ultra headphones -Steamdeck (carried as personal item) -iPad -20,000mh portable battery -Bellroy Duo Bag set -Yeti 500ml clipped to bag -other misc items
Pretty much the title. I know everyone’s different and this might run the gamut from underwear to umbrellas, but I’m really curious as to what has become indispensable in your travels.
For me, I think an external bungee strap system is a must. It allows me to strap so much stuff to the outside (like a hoodie, for example) without having to wear it or take up space in the bag.
(Chapstick for scale)
This is my kit for EDC and urban traveling. Obviously it wouldn’t do for a hike, but it’s enough to get me through little ailments and be the Mom Friend of my group. I take it literally everywhere with me because it fits in anything!
The bag is a faux leather coin purse from a handbag I no longer own. The little ziplock baggies hold acetaminophen, Benadryl, Pepto, and Imodium, and I labeled them with the adult dosage limits. The orange softgels are for daytime flu, and I have a couple of throat lozenges. Besides the ingestibles, I have band-aids, alcohol swabs, and a panty liner.
Fully loaded, the kit’s about an inch thick.
I often see posts for recs for expandable bags that can work for travel days and edc. I know rolltops aren’t at the top of everyone’s list. I was hesitant but I have to say, it’s working well for me.
This is the Tom Bihn Addax 26. Easily fits sideways underseat when not fully expanded. My clothes go into a packing cube that slides down into the bottom half of the bag and then the other random things like toiletries, snacks, jacket, etc go on top for easier access.
Love my supermarine 3 bar cap but have completely succumb to sun damage, anyone know if another version will come out soon or recommendations for another lightweight cap with no logo/button?
A dialed-in short that combines proper tailoring with performance materials and swim-ready features. Belt loops, a proper waistband 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. Bulk buy eligible. Add to a SWIMWAY pairing.