Hello everyone, A bit of background: I mainly play games on my PC and don’t own an Xbox or any console. I don’t know much about third-party controllers—most of what I’ve learned comes from watching reviews and reading posts. The only controller I’ve used before is a DualShock 4. I’ve heard and read positive reviews about the controllers I mentioned above but I am still having a hard time choosing one. I live in the Philippines and my budget is 1500 - 2500 Php which is around 25 - 40 USD.

I’m looking for recommendations on a controller that will give me a great experience for casual and maybe semi-competitive gaming on PC. I’m not very familiar with button feel, so that’s not a big priority for me. Mappable buttons would be a nice bonus but aren’t required. Trigger stops are something I’d like as well. I also don’t mind paying a little extra.

I mainly play games like Witcher 3, Okami HD, Borderlands, Bioshock and Apex Legends.

Any suggestions on which controller I should …

1. Products in the giveaway:

AKNES|MOBAPAD ChiTu 2 Controller

(Without-dock version)

2. Lottery method:

https://www.redditraffler.com/

3. Lucky winner:

One.

4. Conditions of participation:

i. Join r/Controller and r/AKNES

ii. The account must be at least 3 months old.

iii. No duplicate accounts of any form are allowed. If found, we will prohibit the account from participating.

iv. Join AKNES discord (https://discord.gg/JXX42J3BCv)

(If you can’t access via the link, search AKNES on discord)

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6. Registration deadline:

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7. Result announcement time:

27nd Dec. 2025 (GMT+8)

Reply to the winner under their comment.

8. Those who win the giveaway will be required to send me proof(screenshot) of the above requirements.

We have monthly Giveaway and Community discount codes on the AKNES discord.

Thank you all the mods of r/Controller for their continued support!

AKNES reserves the …

Posting this just in case other people have this issue on their Vader 5 Pro controllers. Especially since a lot of people are getting this controller for the holidays I’m assuming others will inevitably have the same issue. I also posted this to the Flydigi discord as well to raise awareness and hopefully get this issue fixed / looked into ASAP.

Problem: After normal use, the Vader 5 Pro randomly decides to stop connecting to PC normally. While sitting on the dock, the controller LED turns off and the unit appears “dead.” Windows may spam USB connect/disconnect sounds, the dock animation still plays, but the controller shows no LED.

Removing the controller from the dock doesn’t help. Changing the controller from NS to Bluetooth to Dongle Connection then pressing the logo button doesn’t fix it. Or even holding the firmware reset combo (Select + Start + FN, assuming same as Apex 5) does nothing to fix this. Plugging in via USB triggers the Windows USB sound, but the LED is …

After three years of using the gamepad, my left joystick started to drift, so I decided to replace both joysticks with hall-effect ones. I used Ginfull PS4 TMR modules for this. Despite the low price, Ginfull modules feels very smooth and after calibration in Ultimate software circularity is perfect and center deviation is less than 2%.

If you are also going to replace joysticks in this gamepad, you need to swap the sensors on one of the modules (making it xbox-type) and cut about 5mm of plastic from the top of both joysticks or front cover will rub against the thumbsticks. I added photos showing which joystick are PS4-type and which are Xbox-type.

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Hey everyone, I’m making this post to share my experience, because I see a lot of people asking questions about TMR / anti-drift sticks, but very few real feedback posts.

First of all, I’m completely new to playing on controller. I’ve been playing Call of Duty on keyboard and mouse since at least ²⁰¹⁴⁄₂₀₁₅, but let’s be honest: controller is just stronger, and at least it gives me something new to grind.

I’ve seen a lot of people and streamers talking about “anti-drift” or TMR joysticks, and I think that name is a bit misleading. These sticks can still have a very slight drift if your deadzone is set to 0 (usually oscillating between 0 and 1, maybe 2 max). What they really do well is resist wear: you’re basically not getting a 5% drift after two months of heavy use.

I came from a DualSense Edge with stock sticks, then switched to Gulikit TMR sticks. Honestly, they felt very slippery. It almost felt like I had put oil inside my controller. Less tension is nice, but for me this …

New Christmas presents, ser cpp2 in olive and able carry max edc in ripstop tan. Both bought on black Friday deals but been saved for Xmas. Already have the cpp2 in black so familiar with the bag but the able carry max edc….wow what a bag

Definitely a r/manybagger store, Suburban in Hong Kong. I visited the Causeway Bay store. It was great to see many of the bags talked about on here in person and actually get a feel for them. The amount of Bellroy was impressive with a packed out wall + corner, then two table/desk displays (forgot to take photos of these). Personally, it was good to look closely at a couple of Aer bags and Evergoods line. Unfortunately I didn’t buy anything…

It was quite hard to find so if you’ve found this and want to visit, Google maps is accurate for general location then you need to find the door “18-20 Pak Sha Road”. It’s on the third floor.

There is a Kowloon store which is apparently larger as well. Two posts from 2 years ago as well seem to show they’ve got more stock in.

Old posts

https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/s/V3xAa8ybUV

https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/s/UjuNXOEjUw

The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L replaced my Aer City Pack 2, which are both 16 Liters, but the Evergoods actually fits more than the Aer CP2 could, which amazes me so much!

I just got it 2 weeks ago from mukama (ships to Germany without tariffs) and so far no notorious „back digging“ and no shoulder strap discomfort, which was a huge fear for me because reading many online complaints.

However, I have to test it for longer to see how comfortable it is long-term and if worn for longer hours. I have an aching back with scoliosis, so I am even more sensitive than the normal user.

Use scenario

• I use it mainly as an office commute back with the pictured layout:
• I commute to the office, about 30-40 min by foot and 30 min by Berlin metropolitan train (S-Bahn).
• I bring my own lunch, which I meal prep at home.
• For me, a water bottle is a must. Steel because I don’t like drinking from plastic. The lack of a bottle holder (compared to the Aer) was a deal breaker at first, but I gotten …

Got a black reflective paracord on Amazon for $7 and learned to tie a clean knot to replace the zipper pulls on my all black Rework Toshi backpack. This allows me to keep its black/stealthy look while making it easier for cars to see me in the dark. These things light up really bright when hit by light in a dark environment (hard to see on camera).

Links:

Reflective Paracord on Amazon

Video showing how to make clean zipper pull knots

Got the Travel Pack 3 X-Pac in February 2023, is this normal? Honestly a little disappointed in its quality, do other brands have the same problem?

My 2025 purchases:

The good

• Aer CPP2: ¹⁰⁄₁₀. No notes.
• Aer Slim Pouch 2.
• Tom Bihn Truck. LOVE this bag.
• Tom Bihn Travel Trays. Handy dandy
• Aer Go Sling 2. My go to for travelling
• Bellroy Transit Sling 5L. Kindle carry.

The okay (could do without)

• Tom Bihn Ghost Whale Organise. No clue what to carry in it. Lipgloss pouch.
• Tom Bihn Clear Organizing cube. Bit too small for my toiletries.
• Bellroy Lite Packing Caddy 8L. Eh?
• Able Carry Stash Pouch. It’s ok!

The Bad

• Dsptch 1” Fidlock Sling Strap. Bulky fidlock, uncomfortable to wear. Dislike.

The Ugly

• Tom Bihn Mystery Grab Bag Large in green and red (very Christmas-y) Not pictured because I sold it. I did like it just couldn’t get over the colors.

CPL16, CAP1 and Matador Flatpack purchased in 2024*

Goals 2026
I want to spend less on EDC/bags etc in the new year (€500 max). I already stopped watching reviews and stopped browsing online for the most part. It helps. I have a set of packing cubes on my …

He’s always shown with one carry on bag in his flying sled.

Happy Holidays! May you find a new bag under the tree.

Hey all! I got the one bag travel itch and decided the perfect first time to attempt it is during a japan winter and an indonesian humid rainy season!

Bags and Pack:

Pakt Aero 35L - i dabbled in peak design 45 and cabinzero military 35l before landing on the pakt aero which i adore

- Aer Go Bag 2 - day bag

- sunglasses

- matador nano towel

- sea to summit hand towel

- ricoh gr3x

- flippy floppies

- spare glasses

- gideon the ninth book

- i didnt bring the hat and im wearing the north face packable jacket and the apple watch

Tomtoc tech pouch small

- epicka pulse travel adapter

- anker prime 9,6000 mAh

- long ass apple usb c cable

- shortish ass anker usb c cable

- bluetooth transmitter

- ricoh gr3x battery and charge dock

- apple usb c butt

Gravel Explorer Slim toiletry bag

- face stuff

- dayquil

- first aid kit

- toothbrush and heads

- floss

- abreva

- cetaphil lotion

- deoderant

- tide stick

- orabrush tongue scraper

- matador dry bag with sierra soap …

Hello all,

In 2 short weeks I will be setting off on a 6 month trip across 4 continents. Onebagging has certainly changed the way I approach travel and opened my mind to new possibilities. This is my 9th symphony of packing. The Cotopaxi Allpa 28 was the first bag in my journey, however, due to cost considerations (not wanting to risk getting a fine at the gate) and aggressive minimalism, I have elected to give the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L pack a try.

My previous 2 trips with this bag (both ~5 days long) proved that this bag is everything I wanted.

• Personal item dimensions
• Clamshell opening
• NO dedicated laptop space (I travel with only a phone and would hate to have space wasted)
• Exterior hanging options (4 included loops, and I added 4 more loops on the bottom)

I loved my Allpa 28, everyone has their own travel style, but personally I love to arrive at a hostel and open my clamshell bag flat in a locker or on the floor and have everything handy. Through far too much reddit …

Recently got back from a few weeks in Colombia and wanted to share how my onebag setup worked out. 

I used the Boundary Supply Errant Duffel in X Pac (about 35L) in backpack mode, and while it wasn’t perfect, it held up well in some rough conditions. The weather and logistics changed constantly on this trip, from below freezing departures and cold nights in Bogotá to humid days in the Amazon basin, which made it a good test for adaptability.

Photo 1 shows the fully packed bag on a boat on the Amazon. The X Pac fabric made this setup practical, easy to clean, and fine to set down on wet or dirty surfaces.

Photo 2 shows everything laid out, and photo 3 is how I compartmentalized the contents.

For clothing (photo 4):

• 7 t-shirts (including 1 long sleeves)
• 2 pants
• 3 shorts (gym, swimsuit, and hybrid)
• 7 underwear / 7 socks
• 1 Uniqlo down jacket
• 1 Uniqlo rain jacket
• 1 rash guard and linen towel

My clothes mainly come from Uniqlo, Decathlon, Seagale and Lululemon. Since I wasn’t sure …

I’ve just completed a 4-month onebag trip in Latin America (Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize) from August to December, covering a wide range of climates.

This post is not a bag request. The purpose is to share my real-world packing list, what worked / didn’t work, and get feedback on what to cut, replace, or optimize for an upcoming 6-month trip to Southeast & East Asia (hot, humid, monsoon conditions).

Travel style included:

Large cities, beaches, lots of hiking and nature, frequent weather changes

Bags Cotopaxi Allpa 42L and Deuter Lite 25L (day hikes + personal item)

Clothing

Patagonia Micro Puff Patagonia R1 Patagonia 3L rain jacket

2× waffle shirts (not necessary in hindsight) Patagonia Dry Cool / Capilene shirt 3× sports T-shirts 2× merino T-shirts 2× cotton T-shirts (bought one during the trip) tank top (bought during the trip) 2× button-up shirts (1 “nice”, 1 Columbia hiking)

1× swim & dive shorts 1× everyday / hiking shorts 2× everyday / hiking zip-off …

New to all of this so open to suggestions and critique! Heading away with my partner in a few days.

We’ll be spending 1 month in SEA, 2 months in New Zealand and 1 month in Australia.

We’ll be doing a lot of photography, hiking and watersports on the go. We’ll also be in a van for a portion of our New Zealand stint.

I’m into Photography so camera setup is a must for me!

Bag is the 40L Millet Hanang.

List for reference…

Large Packing Cube

2x Sports/Swim Shorts 1x Smart Cargo Shorts 1x Cargo Trousers

4x Merino T Shirts 1x Shirt 1x Merino Q Zip

Small Packing Cube

5x Pairs of Boxers

2x Merino Blend Socks 1x Hiking Sock 2x White Crew Socks

Outerwear

1x Patagonia Nano Puffer 1x GoreTex Shell

1x Beanie Hat 1x Cap 1x Sunglasses

Shoes

1x Plastic Birkenstock Sandles 1x GoreTex Salomons 1x Reebox Classics

Toilet Bag

Laundry

1x 5L Dry Bag 1x Stretchy Clothes Line

Tech

1x Travel Adapter + Cables 1x Portable Charger 1x Camera + Strap + Batteries + SD Card 1x SSD + Dongle 1x …

Picked up the Cap 0.5 during the recent ¹²⁄₂₅ sale. Figured I’d find some use for it.

Attempted use cases: Tried it as a pure tech bag but it’s not wide enough for my external charger. Tried it as a dopp kit but it’s too small for regular use. And It was overkill as a backup medicine bag.

Actual use case: I landed on using it as an “essentials” travel kit that doubles as a bedside caddy once you reach your destination. Previously all this stuff would live in my backpack, sling, or just sit around on the bedside stand, but now it all lives neatly in the Cap 0.5 for when I need something at night while in a new space.

Ideal form factor changes: I think 0.5 L is a great size for most things, but what holds the Cap 0.5 back is the form factor. If it were the shape of a passport or something more standard, this would work in more situations.

Which colour would you pick?

So, what do you all think we’re going to see from Evergoods in 2026?

Anyone with orders messed up recently? I ordered CPL waxed canvas and received regular CPL instead (it was also missing some items but they confirmed it and sent replacement). Then replacement was an X-Pac instead which I’ve never ordered.

I know it’s the the busiest time of the season but this is kind of ridiculous… aren’t these scanned as they go? I’m not actually in a hurry to receive this but I don’t want to be accused of scamming the company… I would think a little extra care goes in fulfilling the replacement order. I can’t imagine all the types of CPLs are dumped into the bucket together and they draw from it without scanning or whatever, increasing risk of human error.

EDIT: Yes, I can immediately feel the labeled X-Pac is a new X-Pac. Not opening any of them in case I need to provide extensive documentation for proof.

Curious if Evergoods will ever add other colors to the waxed canvas lineup. I know they did the Carryology collabs but I’d love to be able to buy a CTB in black waxed canvas or olive.

I’m not a huge fan of the tan, and I get that it’s an investment and there’s always worries that they won’t move as well but I feel like they’d be super popular.