Hello, I’m seeking recommendations for a bag to carry with me everywhere I go. I’m a disabled veteran, no issues with mobility or major physical limitation. I’m looking for something that I can keep the things I need with me without looking like a college student or carrying one of my old backpacks from the military. I don’t really want to look like I’m still in the military. I want a nice, stylish bag that I can carry around with some style or flair. I have medications that I need to carry with me along with the other things that I usually carry like my flashlight, some knives and multi-tools, paperwork, tablet, battery packs, cords, hand sanitizer, headphones, and books that I’m reading (I usually have a fiction and non-fiction book that I read alternately). I want a decent amount of room in the bag to throw in anything else I might bring or additional accessories if and when I can get my service dog.
I don’t need it to be overly rugged, if …
*Quick disclaimer: I firmly believe that anyone can onebag with whatever bag, clothes, shoes, etc. they already have and spending money is not required to enjoy all of the benefits of onebagging. That said, I have the ability and desire to spend more to have items that meet my demanding requirements. What follows is a mix of both budget and premium.
I Recently refined and updated my onebag setup to carry the 28L Allpa Travel Bag after ten years carrying a 42L(?) Motherload Jr. and took it out on the first outing since the pandemic for four days in Las Vegas with evenings in the mid 60s, low 80s during the day, and including a hockey game. Overall, it went swimmingly and made our last minute flight cancellation, unplanned budget airline travel (no baggage fees!), and resulting 24 hour adventure to get home much less stressful than it already was. I will share my packing list for those interested, but first a few highlights and pic.
What has forever earned its place in my setup: …
I’m thinking Vancouver down to the border, what are some things I should keep in mind? Items I should pack? Places I should see?
I am a one bag traveller. Now that winter is approaching, I am looking for a way to keep warm without lugging around a heavy jacket when winter is over and summer comes.
Obviously I have to have a jacket, but do you guys who travel all year round have a jacket recommendation that is warm in the winter (in cold countries) and light to store and carry around in your bag in the summer?
I would really appreciate brand recommendations and I’m trying to keep it under $350. I’ve owned Thursday boots, but they were really stiff and uncomfortable. Same with Redwings.
I’m not totally set on what style I want, but I like classic lace-ups or even desert boots, although the Clarks sole is really slippery and not too practical!
Something super not-fun happened to me a couple of weeks ago. My apartment got robbed! And one of the things they took was my Osprey Farpoint 40L bag, along with some travel items I keep inside. I think they used it to carry the other shit they stole.
Anyway, now I have to start over. I was wondering if I could get some opinions from the friendly people in this sub. All I have left is my foldable, hangable toiletry bag, and a small travel umbrella. I don’t even have my wishlist anymore to see what I originally bought. I didn’t even get to test my backpack to see how it did :/
Unless otherwise advised, I was thinking of sticking with my backpack as it seemed fairly recommended and it’s on sale right now, I think.
I could use packing cube recommendations. I think I heard Eagle Creek were going out of business?
Would anyone have any recommendations for a smaller bag that fits inside my main one, to take out and use as a day bag? Maybe big enough to fit a laptop and a book or …
trigger warning - I’m not wearing shoes in any of these pictures. deal with it.
It’s no secret that the s120 and s140 are my favorite shirt from Outlier. (Maybe it is a secret? is it presumptuous to assume that people know that about me? it could be.) After missing for a few seasons, I was thrilled to see it making a return to the lineup… however I was let down to see the regular long sleeve wasn’t returning.
Since I love it so, I copped the boxford since the green looked great and I figured I needed to try it out. Since others like me are probably curious, here is a gallery of the Boxford (green), Hidden Pocket Pivot (burnt umber) and two pocket (grey). I’m 6’1” with 36” arms and ~195 lbs. All the shirts are an L and the umber and grey are always washed on cold and hung to dry.
Quick takeaways
Despite the oversized size measurements, it actually fits similar to the other s140s on the shoulders and arm length, which is …
A clean and cozy midweight merino popover with a band-collar and side entry chest pocket. The Super 140s (16.5 micron) merino twill has a naturally soft, wrinkle-averse drape and natural odor resistance, a popover good the world over.
I like Futureworks since it has a formal look but feels great. Is Outlier no longer offering these? Or is there something close that anyone would recommend?
A clean and cozy midweight merino button-up-on-the-verge-of-an-overshirt. The Super 140s (16.5 micron) merino twill has a naturally soft, wrinkle-averse drape and natural odor resistance, a free fitting long sleeve with remarkable range.
A clean and cozy midweight merino short sleeve button up. The Super 140s (16.5 micron) merino twill has a naturally soft, wrinkle-averse drape and natural odor resistance, a short sleeve made for long distances.