Howdy! Long time Bagger first time poster!
Here is my current set up of bags in my closet!
I love Topo Designs!
I think my Collection started back in 2019, I have around 15 bags in circulation at the moment from north face, eastpak military type ones, and my osuza canvas bag 🥰
After years of lurking around this one r/onebag I finally decided what I wanted to get. The tech case was something I really wanted as well as I’ve used an Eagle Creek Pack-It Sac as a case for two years but the lack of organisation was a bit annoying. I got some Eagle Creek compression cubes which I like but needed some more as I have to separate work clothes some private ones + sometimes I don’t want the compression (used this to convince myself I really “needed” this). And with this I picked up the Heimplanet ones as they were fairly cheap and an Evergoods one as I wanted to try it but also have a fairly good one for one night stays which can fit everything but keep it separated.
From my last post picking between Able Carry Thirteen and daily plus I decided to get the daily plus. It’s sold out right now so hopefully it will be back soon so I can pick it up as well.
What I have in the picture is: Able Carry Max Alpaka Elements Tech Case VX21 Heimplanet Packing Cube Set Evergoods …
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Long time reader, first time poster. I’ve been looking for an EDC backpack that can easily hold my camera gear (Fujifilm XT5 and a few prime lenses) with my 14” MBP along with extra space for tech gear and accessories (rainjacket, gym clothes, etc.). I’d also like for it be able to carry my 16” Dell work laptop when I’ve traveling for work. I was looking for a multif-purpose (e.g. not a dedicated camera) bag. I’ve had the Wandrd Prvk 21L for a while, and while I like the bag, it was just way too big (both on me and for my usage). I was gifted a Nomatic Luma 18L backpack last holiday season, and it arrived in March. It’s a great camera backpack, but it’s not really great for my other uses (not many useful pockets). So I’ve been browsing here, and I kept getting drawn to the Evergoods CPL24 and CPL16. Since the Prvk 21L is too big for me, I figure the CPL 24 would be as well. Since the Luma 18L feels too small for me, …
I typically grab the EVERGOODS CTB26 as my personal item when flying but decided to use the Able Carry Max on this trip. I forget how comfy this bag, with the dense foam on the back panel and big thicc straps. Even though listed as 30L I find it’s much closer the 27-28L. Nice one for sure. 👌
I do still find myself missing the second bottle pocket and the larger quick access and yoke pockets of the CTB, though.
I have been trying to find a good solution for my tech. I have tried the GoRuck Wire Dopp and the Peak Design Tech Pouch. The Wire Dopp was too big or the layout didn’t allow for me to fold it with the direction of the pockets. The Tech Pouch is awesome, but provides way more organization and structure than what I need. I found it was bulky in practice because of this. I have been using Tom Bihn pouches and miscellaneous zipper pouches I found around the house when traveling, but haven’t been super happy with that set-up.
I finally pushed myself to get the Evergoods CAP1 this week after watching loads of videos and reading reviews. It’s beautiful in design! I love the amount of organization. I was surprised how big it felt once I fit all my tech in it. It felt almost as large as the Peak Design Tech Pouch, but more malleable.
I stopped by my local …
-Uniqlo: i buy most of my clothes from here for general and travel use. I have packable down jacket, heat tech tshirts, gloves, scarf from here for one bag travel
-costco: active tshirts and shorts, underwear. I find most of their active clothing (costco brand and non-costco brands) very good quality. Super comfortable and durable.
-REI: I have a REI brand wind breaker and zip up fleece from here. I dont shop there super often but I really do find the REI brand pretty good value. Also you can find some good brand sales sometimes.
-Vuori: pants, sweater, and zip up hoodie. Pricey clothes but I found them to be worth it.
-Target: their active clothing line is good. I buy active tshirts from here and it has held up well.
*Edit: Yes, I do wear these for daily use, as well as for travel. These are clothes that I most often take for long backpacking trips.
I am currently looking to buy packing cubes and trying to decide whether I should get brand name packing cube or generic ones from Temu.
What are the reasons for paying more for brand name packing cubes?
*After some research, I decided to get “Tripped” (that’s the brand name) compression packing cube from amazon. Seems to be good quality for a more affordable price. Let’s see how it goes!
For me it was a week long trip to Tangier/ Gibraltar. I packed this gigantic 70liter something bag full of stuff i didnt need, airline lost it so all I had was my 15L Swiss gear daypack carry-on and made it work. When i got home and airline found my big bag i unpacked it and realized i didnt NEED anything in it.
After nearly nine years of working full time at Outlier, my time with the brand is coming to an end and this Friday, May 10th will be my last day. It feels quite surreal to be writing this here. Alas!
More of my adult life than not has been spent here. My time at Outlier, and the incomprehensibly vast number of things I have learned here, will be with me for life. I will miss it, and seeing people here interact with things I’ve designed, immensely. I’ve created products and images here that I know will be with me for life.
I knew how clothes were made before I started at Outlier, but it was here that I really learned how to design. How to listen to fabric. When to push. When not to. When to read the “wtf happened to outlier” posts. When not to. How to metabolize feedback and not taking everything so fuckin’ personally. When to take some very select things personally.
I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you for. Working at Outlier and seeing the work discussed here has …
An if-you-know-you-know experiment [#427]. A relaxed fit with seven pockets in our hardcore yet secretly soft Bombtwill fabric.
Can anyone recommend a wide-brimmed summer hat that fits with the Outlier aesthetic? Minimalist, durable, water resistant or quick drying fabric. Have been looking around for a used “Fuck It” hat, but no luck. Something along those lines - preferably black - would be perfect. I have been wearing this REI bucket/bush hat for the last few years, but it’s pretty ugly.. green with these mesh vents on the side that make me look like I should be camping (the hat is a great camping hat, though).
A towel that fits. A hooded and wearable towel that doubles as a beach blanket, lightweight (~UPF 15) sun protection, an evening wrap, and who knows what else. The Grid Linen fabric sheds sand and absorbs moisture while staying dry to the touch for a better dry down experience, but more than anything it’s just plain fun to have at the beach.
IG Live Date: May 7, 2024
IG Live Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6rMYlzOTGL/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/XW5aZObiIn8
Products Featured:
Beach Thing
https://outlier.nyc/products/beach-thing
Bombtwill Ravers
https://outlier.nyc/products/bombtwill-ravers
Abe, Willie and Tyler break down the Beach Thing and Ravers on Willie’s last IG Live with Outlier.