I change up my loadout depending on the photo gear I need for that gig. I have a few more bags that arent shown either.

Thought I’d post my experience using the Skule 28 as there are still people asking about it on reddit. I bought before the summer it to take on our baby’s first international, long haul flight. What appealed to me about this bag in general was its potential for multiple uses like on short hikes/walks, 1-2 night trips, larger Dad bag, etc as I already have a dedicated 20L tech EDC (timbuk2 Q.2). I did consider something even bigger but wasn’t sure when I’d use it beyond a flight or two.

In the photos you can see the bag packed out for two long international flights then some travel upon landing via car or train. I’ve got mystery ranch Zoid bags in the main compartment: Black (L)- spare clothing for everyone, Orange (M)-extra baby supplies, Orange (S)-misc personal items, Blue (S)-flight snacks, nasal spray+menthol inhaler, small ebook. I stowed the bag above and only took this pouch out. A black mini-tech pouch with Mac charger, phone cables, usb plug. Then, a 13inch MacBook Pro and an …

How is the water resistance on this thing? I live in Scotland so it rains a LOT, sometimes caught in heavy downpours. I mistakenly thought this one had aqua guard zippers all round.

Anyone with the bag had any issues with water ingress? Anyone with the XPAC version have issues with the durability of the fabric? (I have heard aquaguard zippers can perish too).

Hi all, just giving an update to my previous post focussed on the Aer City Pack Pro 2 X-Pac. The bag has been great and I’ve taken it on regular day trips.

For my day trips I pack it out with 2 laptops, my Sony WH1000XM5 (boy that case is big), clothes, a notebook and sometimes a switch. Always carry my memo slim and an umbrella as well as a pair of glasses. If I bring my switch I use the d-ring to bring the Sony’s.

My work pack outs are similar except I only carry the one laptop and replace clothes with my lunchbox. For both carry outs I always keep my Aer slim pouch and keys in the lower quick access. In the top quick access I keep my work headset, a charger and cables.

Easily handles this pack out though admittedly can get a bit heavy for my day trips when I pack a few extra clothes. I’d say I could manage a weekend trip but for anything longer I’d bring along a carry on suitcase as well.

In terms of delamination see photos below, not sure exactly what …

This design doesn’t work in wet climates and I just don’t get it. Is this a way to cut costs or is there some other advantage I’m missing? This is a Lo & Sons tote but it’s a super common and IMO dumb design.

Hello everyone! I’m hoping someone here can give me a hand finding a bag that’s the right size for me as I’m getting overwhelmed looking at all the options.

I’m looking for a Sling Bag (or Fanny Pack) style, preferably made out of a Canvas material of some sort that can hold these EDC items of mine (as well as a Google Pixel phone hopefully)

I absolutely love the look of the Waterfield Shinjuku Sling but I don’t think it’ll be able to carry all of these items. I’d love to be wrong about that though!

Does anyone have recommendations for a bag that would work for me? Or atleast be able to point me in the right direction as far as what sizes to look for?

Bonus points if it’s an item Canadian Made or available to purchase in Canada (I’m not opposed to ordering from outside Canada, it just adds a lot to the cost of the item really fast)

Thanks so much for any help you can offer me! :)

Why do one-bag travellers feel that they don’t need to wash merino shirts?

I understand that merino is wool, anti-bacterial, don’t smell, and generally stay feeling “fresh” for longer than cotton. However, there are people who swear they don’t need to wash their merino tshirts for 3 days, 2 weeks, or even months because their shirt doesn’t smell, and they shower every day. Merino still gets just as dirty as synthetic or cotton shirts, and still needs to be washed. The fact that your shirt doesn’t smell does not mean it’s any less dirty or oily.

Plus, I wear deodorant, and that non-funky tshirt is going to have a massive buildup of old deodorant gunk and smells around the pit area.

And don’t even get me started on merino underwear stans. Just because they don’t smell funky after 3 days, does NOT mean they haven’t absorbed pee drops and your skid.

I do understand that Marino is still probably the best material for travel shirts, but feel that synthetics can be just as good if you’re …

TL;DR: After my first one-bag trip, I realised the daypack/sling gets way more time on your shoulders than the main travel bag. Put more budget and research into the daypack.

I just did my first one-bag trip and made a simple mistake. I put most of my time, energy, and budget into finding the “perfect” travel backpack, then bought the cheapest daypack I could find at Decathlon. I wouldn’t do that again.

Why daypack is important:

• The daypack was with me during the best parts of the trip - walking around town, museums, cafés, small hikes. My bag was too small and the strap cushion was sub par, it annoyed me right in the middle of the fun stuff.
• It spent far more hours on my shoulders than the main bag.
• Because the bag was uncomfortable, I skipped carrying stuff I would have preferred to take, like a water bottle, which defeats the purpose of having a bag.
• Organisation, access and general ease of use mattered more in the daypack because I was in and out of it all day.
• It shows up in …

I am using the Savotta Kahakka 25. It replaced all of my other bags (A school bag, skating bag, special speaker bag and bigger travel bag) and finally ended my struggles being confined to just one bag when I’m not at home (I am traveling a lot). I have never seen a backpack this versatile and sturdy, it’s just the obvious choice for me.

That said, there is only one real bummer: back sweat. Yes, in the backcountry and the military it might not matter. But it does for me, who is constantly around other people and doesn’t want a clenching wet shirt after a skating session. And since there is probably no other bag that fits better to my use cases, I tried to find a solution for this great pack. One that is simple, reliable, reversible, replaceable and decent looking. I want to tell you about what worked for me.

Solution(?):

Inspired by a very helpful post on Reddit, I ordered cheap (18€) but sturdy looking shoulder strap air cushions on german Amazon. I only attached …

Just a quick one as I couldn’t find any difinitive information on it when researching bags to use a small personal items not large carry-ons.

Decided on the Sojourn Porter™ 30L as I like other osprey bags I have and really value the almighty guarantee (not that I have had to use it). It was packed with just 2 medium compression cubes, toiletries and associated tech , chargers ext.just enough for 6 days away. Used the compression system on the smaller setting and the panels touched in the centre. Ryanair’s dimensions are 40 x 30 x 20 cm but the bags advertised as 44H X 37W X 27D cm But as shown when compressed it fits in the sizer and I wasn’t asked to prove this at the gate (the lady behind me did so they were checking), did it in the check in area before security.

If I wanted to pay more it would probably fit within the larger carryon bag size( might still be too big depth wise) for longer trips

*TLDR: Sojourn Porter 30L fits for ryanair if not full and used the …

I usually only pack the essentials, but a few items I didn’t think were necessary have earned a permanent spot in my bag: sunglasses, a packable hat, earplugs, and a portable charger. Each has been a lifesaver at some point on my trips.

What about you? What’s the most surprisingly useful thing in your bag?

I have been into minimalism the past 4-5 years now and stumbled upon this subreddit a 3 or so years ago. I’ve drastically reduced in all areas of my life and enjoy traveling with a minimal amount of gear. I had always been on the hunt for the perfect items and had a few custom bags made. 1-2 years ago I started following a lot of small makers and was very interested in MYOG. I decided to take the plunge a few months ago, and I am very pleased with how my skills have been expanding.

There is going to be another version of this bag, but I am happy with it for now. This is now my main baseline travel setup. I made the bag, passport holder, dual zippered wallet (chums dupe), a pouches for my tech, toiletries, and first aid kit.

I have a trip coming up soon and may post a full packing list if I find time to get pictures.

After 3 weeks, my CPL 16 has finally arrived! Bought this from Japan. So stoked!

Off to spend a weekend on campus and as it’s a heavy tech load, elected to try out the new CTB35. Assuming this will go in the overhead versus trying to fit it under a seat. It’s a big boy. Throwing a Alpaka flight sling in a water bottle pocket and will pull that out just prior to boarding for in flight use. Catching a train from airport to campus.

For those of you that have traveled with the bag - any tips?

I’d like to start by saying how much I’ve been loving this backpack. I recently took it on a trip to test it out, and it has been nothing short of incredible.

My history with Evergoods spans about two years and includes two CPL16s (one was stolen, so I replaced it), a PL20, a CAS2 Sling, and now the CTB20.

One of my biggest concerns before getting the CTB20 was the well-known “back digging” issue with the harness. I just want to share that this hasn’t been a problem for me at all—in fact, I find it very comfortable. For reference, I’m a male, 173 cm tall (5’8”), 75 kg (165 lbs), with a torso length of 49 cm.

My main intention for the CTB20 is travel use only. I find it a little too big for EDC, whereas the CPL16 is perfect for my daily setup. For me, this is the ultimate combo: CPL16 for EDC, and CTB20 for travel (paired with a suitcase if the trip is longer than three days).

I’ve also seen a lot of criticism regarding the materials, but I personally like the 420d nylon. While I …

I just bought my first evergoods bag, CHZ22 V3. After 2 days of using it, it’s very uncomfortable.

I am 180cm, about 73kg, and I wear the bag exactly how the website picture shows Kirk to be wearing.

It doesn’t dig into my lower back like what a lot of people are saying. But the straps just feels thin and stiff and when carrying heavier loads, the bag pulls down on my shoulders almost painfully.

Another problem is when I am wearing the bag “high and tight” it’s impossible to wear and remove the bag without loosening the straps. How do you do even put on evergoods bags? I don’t have mobility issues.