Just got the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack on a slight discount, don’t know if I’ll keep yet - here are some photos for those interested, feel free to ask anything
Title says it all. Was going to get one for myself, but you can even see the stiff plastic resting against the model’s back.
Evergoods seems like a great brand, so its such a shame that they turn a blind eye to such a big design flaw.
I’ve read mixed opinions on TB. There seems to be a bit of a cult of enthusiasts but outside that many aren’t seemingly convinced by Bihn bags.
A few criticisms, e.g. of their bestseller the Synik 30:
Droopy, turtle balloon on your back when packed out.
Looks like a schoolbag or dad bag.
Associated with bag geeks who put functionality and utility above all else.
Very expensive, many can’t justify the cost.
Colourway options aren’t that great.
Gimmicky features - made with good quality suppliers though.
Zips are robust but don’t really glide very well.
Stiff nylon materials.
Hello all! First time one-bagger here with a little trip report. I discovered onebag a few months ago and then when the opportunity arose to go backpack around Europe I knew I needed to give it a try.
My wife and I spent a month going around some major cities in Europe (London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Rome, Naples) and we both just brought one bag each. She brought the Cotopaxi Moda 20L and I brought the Stubble rolltop 20L. They were both bags we had from school. Also we each had those little lulu crossbody bags (is that cheating??). We mostly stayed in hostels and the occasional Airbnb. Flew mostly everywhere (Transavia, Iberia, Wizzair) except for a train from London to Paris and from Rome to Naples.
Here’s everything I brought: - 3 tshirts (ended up buying a 4th halfway through) - 2 shorts - 1 pair of linen pants - 6 pairs of underwear - 6 pairs of socks - rain jacket - universal adapter and cord - beach towel size microfiber towel - packable day pack - combination lock - …
I’ve had the Thule compression medium/small set for a while. I loved the cubes themselves, but I wasn’t impressed with how they packed in my old bag. They were hard to situate without overlapping when zipped, causing too much bulkiness. I prefer to fly with only a personal item, and my old setup was too thick to stuff under a seat comfortably.
After trying the Cotopaxi 28l, I discovered that when orienting the medium cube vertically and the small cube horizontally, they fit the large compartment like a glove. This combination was an elegant solution for my needs. I was able to fit everything I needed for an upcoming 10-day trip.
In the medium cube, I was able to get 3 shirts, 2 shorts, hiking pants, swimming trunks, a base layer, a fleece, and a rain jacket.
In the smaller cube, I fit 5 pairs of socks, 4 underwear, sleeping shorts, and a sleeping shirt.
This allowed me to use the left side of the bag to fit a pair of Tevas, a belt, a beanie, a hat, and a pair of 8x32 …
As a die-hard one-bagger, I never give booking budget airlines a second thought. The advertised price is what it is, and that works just fine for me. Personal-item, 7kg, under the seat in front of me: never a problem. Middle seat? Who cares. Pay for meal? Sure, if I’m hungry and something looks good, but I might bring a snack along.
And then Pegasus came along with their latest policies (in February): 3kg personal item only. This number just seems so absurdly low (is there anyone who can really travel that light for more than a daytrip? My laptop, which I need for work, weighs half that!), that it’s getting under my skin a bit. It’s the principle of the matter here: advertising a fare that no one can actually get away with without serious inconvenience. I get that luggage is how a lot of these airlines make most of their money – but at least with the Wizz Airs of the world you can comfortably fly without paying for any of the extras, and without breaking the …
I’ve been trying merino shirts and t shirts for a year or so now and find them over rated and over priced. I’m more inclined to wear synthetics and cotton briefs.
What’s so special about merino?
Nb. I was travelling with a friend and am now with my fiancé so largely in private rooms or hotels, your mileage may vary with dorms.
Countries visited: Australia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, HK, China, Phillipines
Useful:
100% linen clothes: shirts feel great even when sweaty, natural fibers mean you can rewear a couple of times unless you sweat a lot. My thinnest one I found in a charity shop and works over 30 degrees, the uniqlo ones are more for under 30. Also bought trousers and shorts online in UK.
uniqlo airism t shirts (not airism cotton): amazing performance in hot temperatures. Stick to dark colours to avoid transparency. Also encouraged me to lose weight as they are very snug.
uniqlo anti odor boxers
osprey drybag: protects gadgets in rain, holds wet swim shorts, laundry bag
laundry soap bar: longest lasting way to do laundry in an emergency or for extra wears. Also use free hotel soap.
long sleeved cheap running top: lifesaver for avoiding sunburn when …
Small purse: passport, bank cards, epipens x2, pen, lip balm, phone and charger
Carry on bag: epipens x 2, meds for the week
Leggings (1 pair)
Dresses (2)
Sandals
underwear (x 8)
Socks x 4
1 bra
tops x 5
1 book
sketch pad, pencils
Makeup (foundation, blush, eyeliner, etc)
Sunglasses
Swim suit
Hair brush, toothbrush and paste, hair paste, deodorant
I wore: leggings, sleeveless top, trainers, denim jacket (it was chilly at home but useful on the water!).
Excessive things packed: the 2nd dress and 2 of the tops that I didn’t wear, a 2nd bra, extra makeup (could have happily got by with half, and I don’t use much to begin with). I had extra undies but that’s never a bad thing.
Wish I’d brought: nothing more needed.
I’ll be in the US this summer for a month and will be going with one carry on bag again. Less is more!
It’s a strange one – kinda like a sport coat/blazer but also not really, which TBH I expected since this is Outlier, after all!
I’m 6’ tall and usually wear a 39R or 40R suit jacket/blazer, ideally slim cut (which usually then requires very little tailoring for perfection), and the medium Injex was too big for me – perhaps fine if I wanted a more slouchy casual jacket to wear with jeans and a t-shirt, but not great if wanting to look slightly put together with shirt and pants. The small fit me much better – shoulder break was good, collar gap minimal, chest draped well and all in all it just felt more “right” compared to the medium that definitely felt too big in the body and looked very boxy.
However, if you’re used to more normal suit jackets and blazers there are some things to note with the Injex – button stance is a bit on the high side for a two-button design, which may or may not work with different body shapes, the …
An easy wearing camp collar shirt in the open yet opaque, and exclusive to Outlier, Injected Linen fabric. Bulk buy eligible.
Now available in GDX Salt Pink, GDX Darkness, GDX Meadow Green and GDX White
A short like air experiment [#436]. Cut loose with a modest 4.5” inseam in the extraordinarily breathable Injected Linen fabric. Elastic waist with a paracord 550 drawstring, an inside/outside 3Bar adjust, two integrated front pockets and one rear patch pocket.
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I happen to be in Madrid in a few days and I was curious if anyone knows of Spanish merino brand. Something like SEAGALE in France, Wolk in Belgium, Woolpower in Sweden or Joe Merino in Netherlands.