Transparency Disclosure: Most of the controllers featured here were purchased with my own money, while roughly a third were provided by various brands for review. I have no active sponsorships or commercial interests tied to any brand in this post. The rankings are based purely on raw hardware measurements collected over the past year. Additionally, the images were generated using a custom tier builder I created for my site, Gamepadla, which is completely free for anyone to use.

Hey everyone. I’m sharing two latency tier lists for gamepads - covering both wired and wireless connections - based on data gathered using the Prometheus 82 hardware test bench for measuring input lag.

To give a better idea of actual in-game responsiveness, the tier list uses a weighted grading system called LatScore. This score accounts for button latency, stick latency, and signal stability (jitter).

Here is how the calculation works:

1. Base Latency: A weighted average prioritizing stick …

A technician told me it’s not recommended to install TMR on my Xbox Series X controller, and the AI ​​also told me that joysticks with TMR are more complicated to install and that I should have it done by very experienced technicians. It scared me a bit. lol

I found two technicians in my country who do install joysticks with TMR, and it costs twice as much as installing Hall Effect… I just want to forget about drift forever, especially since I like playing with my Xbox Series X controller, but I’m afraid of making the wrong decision.

So my current controller (normal Xbox Series x controller), but it’s on it’s final days unfortunately. So I’m looking for a new controller and I was mainly think about one of this three:

Wolverine v3 pro Wireless: What I understand it’s a great controller in terms of durability, buttons and comfort but a juicy price. It’s on sale now (refurbished) and is like 130 usd (1300kr).

G7 pro HE Tri-mode: So I understand it like this is a liked controller by many but have not really understand why, is it the durability or like the feel? And does it have any real features or is it more like a regular Xbox controller with a nice style?

G7 pro 8k: I don’t really know the difference between the 8k and HE but what I have understood it’s also a liked controller.

I thought about the Vader 5 pro but then I learn that they can’t connect to my xbox without a adapter wich I’m not a fan of.

Some info of what I would prefer in a controller:

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Hi unable to buy directly from 8btido site but can anyone suggest a substitute i can use to replace the joysticks on my controller, its an 8bitdo 2.4g ultimate. The joysticks still work but one is severely damaged and the right one has a Crack on the ball cap so will break soon also

Hello! I have just bought this controller online and wanted to clean this up (and hopefully to whiten up the controller). Any advice would be much appreciated.

The Chronolyst shell for the IINE Chronos controller is finished and ready for printing! Hopefully I’ll be able to get a physical copy going in the future but for now, enjoy the sculpt!

I think I found it.

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I had the classic backpack journey nearly every German my age did I guess:
Scout -> 4You -> Eastpak -> Dakine

While studying I got myself a colourful Ethnotek, but as soon as I started to work I wanted something more serious and had to carry a laptop. I stumbled across Tropicfeel and the Nest backpack was a wonderful fit for me. Good size for EDC, fit my laptop, streamlined and with it’s addons great for a weekend trip to my hometown. In retrospect some more quick access would have been nice.

Then I started to work with CAD programs and my Laptop grew significantly to chunky 16”. But the Nest didn’t.

And so I went down the rabbit hole to find a great new backpack (I mostly „blame“ Nomads Nation here) and after weeks of research I settled down on the Aer City Pack 1 in Xpac. I still love it for the chunky straps, the orange interior and the open laptop compartment, as I don‘t have to carry a …

I’ve been using the CAP1 for about two months and it’s been a seamless bit of kit. My core purpose for using the CAP1 is as a bridge between use cases. It contains the gear that I bring and use all the time, no matter which bag or scenario I swap to. So instead of moving these individual items between bags, I just grab the CAP1. Going to work? Throw it into the CPL16. Travelling? Into the CTB26. Quick coffee? Into the car’s glove box and then I can pick and choose what I might need to line my pockets instead of bringing the whole thing.

It’s especially useful when travelling though, it’s much easier moving it between my luggage into my sling with my camera instead of moving individual items (or worse, buying duplicates). I also use everything in my CAP1 significantly more when travelling. Once I’m back at the hotel, I lay it out so I can still access it and then I can throw it back into luggage when we move on. It’s been a game changer.

The …

Black Ember Citadel R3.

Just picked up a Topo Light Pack for $3 at a garage sale to add to the collection, seems like it was rarely used if at all! can’t wait to try it out.

I had a 12-day trip between Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Paris, mostly hanging out with family and enjoying the usual café scene, museum visits, city walks, bar hopping, you name it.

Transportation included: a KLM flight, Icelandair, a Ryanair flight, a couple of long-distance buses, a train, and the metro. Navigating all that with the 28L was a breeze!

What worked:

• I’ve really come to appreciate the 28L form factor from Bellroy. It’s wild to think I can travel to a different continent with just a 28L and not feel like I need anything.
• I packed a medium-weight and a light-weight t-shirt from W&P. I haven’t shared much about the light version, but wow, I could practically live in these. They weigh just about nothing. I bought mine at full sticker price, and it’s definitely a buy-once cry-once situation. Pricy but oh so worth it. Highly recommend.
• I did end up buying a tote from HAY because I’m a sucker for totes and uneven postures and could carry a tote around town all day. I …

Just came back from our 3 week holiday in Europe and these were really convenient and saved us so much money and space. It allowed us to just have oats for breakfast in the morning and make our own easy lunch or dinner with bread and dips. Will definitely pack this again next time. After a while I don’t enjoy eating our for breakfast/lunch/dinner anymore anyway so this was the perfect solution for us.

I am doing a 40 day trip. 13 days between Germany, Italy, Switzerland, with family. and 25 days in Albania, 13 days solo + 12 days with friends. This is my first time one bagging, here Is my loadout and im looking for advice and constructive criticism. I will have access to a washing machine once a week.

one area I want help with is meds, other than the Panadol and ibuprufen, what are some essential meds I should take with me?

Bag: Quechua escape 500 23L rolltop

Worn on plane:
Socks
running shoes (daily shoes)
Cotton sweatpants
Cotton SL shirt
Tommy Hilfiger water/wind resistant jacket
Small sling bag with passport wallet, headphones, portable charger.

Clothes packed: 3 casual/fitness SL shirts
1 SL polo shirt
1 merino wool LS shirt
2 fitness/casual/swimming shorts
1 fitness/casual short
1 black jeans
7 underwear + 1 worn
6 socks + 1 worn
1 microfiber towel from decathlon
1 belt

electronics:
laptop
bose sound link flex 2 speaker
shaving machine
apple watch
one plus buds 4
anker …

I’m technically not new to the onebag concept, but I’ve always checked in my luggage because my one bag is a hiking pack (24L) which is of course too tall to comply the carry-on size (plus I’m almost always traveling with my partner who always has a huge pack with him, so I always end up checking bags with him anyway). In the past few trips, there has always been huge delays til our packs were unloaded at the airport carousel to pick up (up to 2 hrs one time). So now I’ve been lurking on this sub and got out my trusty smaller 18L hiking pack to finally do some serious onebagging (i.e. no checking in luggage). It’s still ever slightly too big for a personal item, but complies as regular carry on. For context, I’m a hobbit-sized lady in her 30s with (mildly) chronic shoulder/back pain, hence why I need hiking pack with hip belts to avoid too much pressure on my shoulders.

Would appreciate any feedback on this packing list. Thank you!!

The trip: 9 …

*Edited w/ implementing some suggestions*

After years of traveling with a 40L bag (usually an Osprey Farpoint), I decided to challenge myself for my upcoming Philippines trip: 2 weeks with only a 16L personal item.

This isn’t a necessity-driven onebag trip. My wife will have a checked roller, so if I forget something or we pick up souvenirs, there’s a built-in safety net. That actually makes this the perfect low-risk opportunity to experiment and see how small I can realistically go.

I’m not a fashion-heavy traveler…mostly neutral tees, shorts, and simple layers. So outfit repeating doesn’t bother me. Two weeks in the Philippines in summer felt like the ideal test case: hot weather, lighter clothes, easier laundry. Wins all the way around.

I’m also an ultralight backpacker, so minimalism isn’t new to me… but cutting my travel loadout from 40L down to 16L feels like a completely different feat haha. Living out of a backpack has always appealed to me.

After several edit …

Anyone have good suggestions for pants that look like this?

Found them on instagram. Original poster said they were from Zara. I can’t find them unfortunately.

Looking for something I could use for Hiking and backpacking Europe. Kind of a do it all pant. Light, breathable, durable.

Figured I come here bc of the one bag implications.

Best I’ve found so far are Nike Dolomiti Pants

Update: Went ahead and got the Nike Dolomiti Pants in Black. Lots of solid options and advice here. Very appreciative. I really didn’t consider that those pants would be Linen lol.

Long story short. I really wanted a timeless fit. With the technical sense abilities of modern technical hiking pants.

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This hurts to say - I am returning the CAS1. I own a few EG gear (CTB26, CBB22, CAS2 v1, CAP0.5) and I’ve successfully influenced others to buy EG gear. My position still stands: I love EG gear and continue to recommend them.

The CAS1 on paper makes a lot of sense to me. Just large enough for a pocket dump for when I don’t need the extra capacity of a CAS2, which is my absolute most-used gear/bag. It’s rare I leave the house and don’t have the CAS2 on me.

Initial impressions of the CAS1 was that it was quite small and a bit oddly organized. The back retaining section expands a lot more than I realized – this ended up being fine/okay, if I needed to double-stack flat items against each other. I would rather a slimmer back retaining section to allow for the main compartment to shine. The interior zipper pocket is nice, but the 2 smaller slip pockets inside that pocket are really, really small and short. I ended up putting bandaids for my kids in there, but …

Recently got the CTB20 - after some use, I’m absolutely loving it! Had a lot of hesitations due to controversies online, but back digging isn’t something that happens to me, and the harnesses were comfortable even when heavily loaded out. Only caveat is it sometimes pressed into my lower chest, but a quick move of the straps fixed that.

It just has everything I’d ever need in a good EDC bag; qap, laptop compartment with possibility for multiple devices, big water bottle holders, etc. Also read some things online about the low quality fabric, and yes it’s not 840 or 1680d but still feels very durable and premium.

Only issue is given the weight and extra structure/padding, I wouldn’t use it as my only bag on an airplane holiday. However, as someone who travels as much within my country on rails, it’s perfect for that.

Next on the list is the CAP2!

Took my recently bought CTB 26L X-Pac out for a weather test during the Typhoon Mekkhala downpour in Taipei this morning. About a 15-minute scooter ride from home to work, through one of the heaviest rainstorms I’ve ever ridden in.

Loadout

• Main compartment: Peak Design pouches (Tech + Wash) at the bottom, Ziploc bag with a change of clothes, CAP 1L, 0.5L, Mx Master 4 mouse.
• Laptop compartment: 14” MacBook Pro, some documents filed.
• Quick-access pouches: Misc. EDC gear + gym towel.

Overall, the main compartment stayed mostly dry. The only issue was the very bottom, where both PD pouches got slightly damp. My guess is either due to the small gap between the AquaGuard zippers, or moisture soaked in from the bottom while the bag was standing upright.

The front quick-access pocket was also a little damp around the zipper gap, enough to get my gym towel slightly wet, but nothing major.

The side and rear quick-access pocket stayed completely dry. Same goes for the laptop compartment, …

I’ve always traveled with larger bags—usually my Osprey Farpoint 40—but for this trip I wanted to see how far I could push my favorite bag: the CPL16.

This isn’t a necessity-driven packing challenge. My wife is bringing a checked roller, so it’s not like we’re skipping baggage claim entirely. But that actually makes it a low-risk opportunity to experiment. If I forget something, I can buy it there. If we pick up souvenirs, they can always come home in her luggage.

I’m definitely not a fashion-focused traveler. My wardrobe is basically neutral-colored t-shirts, shorts, and pants, so I don’t mind repeating outfits. Two weeks in the Philippines during summer seemed like the perfect environment to try traveling this light.

After a few rounds of editing, I’ve cut most of my “just in case” items and managed to get everything into the CPL16. It’s packed fairly full, but still comfortable.

Loadout

Bag

• Evergoods CPL16
• Thule …

Here’s a shot of the CTB20 in Xpac, fully stuffed/packed under the seat of a Southwest airliner seat. One side had a yeti 26oz water bottle.

The stealth black X-Pac X42 exterior with the coyote brown interior is such a great combination. The coyote lining looks even better in person and makes everything inside easy to see. The build quality is exactly what I’d expect from EVERGOODS: rock solid, thoughtfully designed, and incredibly well put together.

Also have to give props to EVERGOODS on shipping. I ordered right when the drop opened on Tuesday and it showed up Friday. That’s impressively fast.

I’m considering using it as my personal item on longer international trips alongside my Tortuga travel backpack. I like the flexibility of having a duffel I can pull out for the flight while keeping the backpack in the overhead. The TD25 dimensions are 16.1” × 8” × 11.6”, so it seems like it should fit within the personal item allowances of the major carriers I fly most (British Airways, American, Delta, and United), but I’m curious about real-world experiences.

Not really worried about the stricter European or Southeast Asian …