Used to travel often. Had our honeymoon in 2019. 2020, pandemic. 2021, pregnant. 2022, baby. Been holed up in the States all this time with two promotions burning a hole in my wallet so I went crazy with new gear 🤪
Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC, Cotopaxi Allpa 28, Fjallraven Raven 28 and Kanken Classic, Aer Day Sling 3 Max, Aer Cable Kit 2 in X-Pac, Peak Design Tech Pouch. Unpictured packs in my collection are a slew of mediocre company freebies and The North Face Borealis that got me through college but was stolen 😭
I’ve been on my pack journey for a while and it’s coming slowly to a standstill. I’ve tried many already and have a preference for which materials and specifications for my packs I like so I know what i don’t and do like.
For me my closest perfect pack is my custom group order csp ct15 in ultra 400x and with ultrastretch water bottle pockets. Originally it has a liner in the water bottle pockets that didn’t allow it to fully take in 32oz + water bottle pockets. Ripped it out with some scissors and a knife and now got larger carry for days I go out on a hike.
Only minor thing I’d want is for it to have a integrated beavertail. It would allow me to carry more on those off days i need more space for clothing or a hat.
Best regards to you all on your journey, although even mine isn’t over yet.
The Raven is my favorite bag of all time. I had a really rough job as a field social worker for mentally disabled folks. I was bike mounted in all weather going to clients homes. I didn’t have a decent workspace so all my stuff came with me.
This bag was my best friend in the world for about a year. It never let me down. The organization and durability of this bag made my life so much easier.
I’ve moved on from that job, but I am considering cleaning it, waxing it, and turning it into a travel pack.
Wild Things Coyote Sling, love at first sight
About a year and a half ago I started traveling full time. At first, I lived out of a ULA Dragonfly and went head first into OneBag travel. It was amazing. I traveled as a digital nomad and visited over 10 countries with my bag. The freedom of breezing through the airport and spending extended layovers without large luggage was fantastic.
After some time, some things wore on me. I didn’t have the right boots for some trekking I wanted to do. The microfiber travel towel I had felt gross on my skin. There were times where the weather turned and I didn’t have the appropriate clothes. Nonetheless, I had a great time.
After living out of a backpack full-time for a year and a half, I’ve realized that while I enjoy traveling with a single bag for week-long trips, it’s not a viable option for me forever. I’ve since gotten those nice boots, brought an extra hoodie over just a puffer, added an extra shirt, and made my life more comfortable. The little things that …
I saw the other Uniqlo thread today and I thought I would share my list of weights of most Uniqlo pants for men. This list is incomplete due to seasonal rotation, and specific inventory for my local Uniqlo (I wish this info was on their website).
Pants | Weight (g) |
---|---|
miracle air relaxed pants | 220 |
extra stretch dry ex jogger pants | 250 |
extra stretch dry ex tapered pants | 260 |
air sense pants | 280 |
smart ankle pants | 280 |
nylon jogger pants | 300 |
linen blend relaxed pants | 320 |
air sense relaxed pants | 340 |
cotton relaxed ankle pants | 350 |
dry stretch sweatpants | 360 |
wide fit parachute cargo pants | 380 |
cotton relaxed ankle pants denim | 420 |
parachute pants | 420 |
smart ankle pants | 440 |
stretch easy ankle pants | 460 |
slim fit chino pants | 470 |
extra strech color jeans | 480 |
sweatpants | 500 |
washed jersey jogger | 500 |
pleated wide pants | 520 |
cargo jogger pants | 540 |
ezy extra stretch jeans | 560 |
extra stretch jeans | 580 |
relaxed ankle jeans | 580 |
pantalon … |
Hi guys,
I have seen several articles about this but none of them link to the new legislation. Can anybody shed some light on this?
https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/insider/new-eu-carry-on-baggage-rules-to-take-effect-on-september-1/
In a nutshell:
All passengers get both a personal item and a carry on. This is a change from , for instance, RyanAir policy of personal item only for the cheapest fares.
The dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20cm for carry on and 40 x 30 x 15cm (18 liters) for under-seat. These are different (and smaller) than the previous limit for RyanAir (40x25x20) (20 liters)
The max weight limit has been moved to 10kg. RyanAir previously did not have a weight limit for under-seat items. I’m trying to find out if the weight limit is a combined weight for both carry on and under-seat but I still have not been able to find a link.
I will usually opt for laundry service if it’s cheap (like in SE Asia) or of the hotel has free laundry but otherwise I’m currently using a 12L Osprey drybag with detergent sheets which are super lightweight. Throw it in the bag with some water and shake/agitate, then dry one pass with a towel to aid drying. Sinks are gross so I don’t use them.
What is your preferred method?
Some context:
I’ve been flying 20-30 times per year between a handful of European countries the last 5 years. Most of these trips were between 3 and 10 days.
I’ve been practicing one bag travel before I even knew it was a thing. Mostly because all of those bag fees add up with all those flights over the years. Also, another cool benefit of one bag travel is that your family can’t keep asking you to bring their stuff over from one country to another!
This community has been great, but I’ve noticed that advice shared on this sub sometimes focuses on the wrong things. For example, which backpack is the PERFECT one, what tech gadgets will make your travel experience smoother, or how aesthetic their items are all folded and neatly arranged. Well, the truth is (at least from my experience) that, for 98% of people, it really doesn’t matter what you pack or how you pack it, as long as it does the job.
So, I’ve decided to share some tips that make a real difference, guided by what I like to …
Opened my WTF package and there was a spider inside. Color-matched no less.
Really liked the weight and feel of this fabric. Does Outlier have any plans to bring back the ultra ultra gym shorts? If I would have known they were going away I would have bought at least one of every color.
Ps: these powermesh pockets are amazing