I’ve spent way too much time trying to get the “PS5 Experience” on PC without being tethered by a 3 meter cable. Windows Bluetooth strips away the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers because it doesn’t support the 4 channel audio bandwidth the DualSense requires.

I found a project that completely solves this by using a Raspberry Pi Pico 2W as a hardware bridge.

The project is https://github.com/awalol/DS5Dongle (All credit to awalol for this wizardry).

The Pico 2W connects to your controller via Bluetooth, but tells Windows it is a wired Dualsense. Only the initial handshake is required. After the initial handshake, Dualsense will just connect automatically when you turn it ON.

I have attached a video of Days Gone. I tried it in Days gone specifically because Dual Sense only works for me wired in this game, not even bluetooth. Now with this “dongle”, its working wirelessly with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback (you will just have to trust me …

I just got updated today by Flydigi Officials. Since many people were asking I’ll share it on Reddit as well.

Here’s the official information:

“Quick update: all Vader 5 Pro units after serial NLFL261106040 are from the updated batch.”

Now we know how to tell if it’s v2 or not for sure.

Valve released date and price for the controller

$99 USD, $149 CAD, $149 AUD, £85 in the UK and €99 in the EU.

What started as a simple question quickly snowballed into the analysis I’ll describe below. Like many of the degenerate carriers on this sub, I frequently find myself consuming internet bag reviews. Sometimes, it’s in preparation for a bag purchase; sometimes, it’s recreational. For me, Pack Hacker (PH, henceforth) is typically a first stop whenever I’m researching a new bag. Deep into a review binge one night, I found myself wondering how much reviewer subjectivity impacted PH’s scores. Each review is attributed to either an individual author or the “Pack Hacker Team.” I was also curious whether their average scores had drifted over time. My theory was that an established site with a solid reputation, like PH, could afford to be more discerning with their reviews, so maybe average scores would decrease over time. Spoiler alert, this turned out to be wrong.

Over the past few nights, I ran an analysis of the “Bags & Luggage” …

Finally pulled the trigger on a custom Northseeker after owning a Rainmaker for about 8 years now.

Absolutely love it!

Been using this community a lot for research, so thought I would give a little back and confirm that it does indeed hold a yeti rambler in the water bottle pocket.

Only mods I did was the extended hidden pocket and the colors.

I don’t carry a laptop, so the setup of this bag without the bookpouch is perfect for me.

TL;DR - It’s the ideal bag for indefinite travel because of comfort, build quality, size, appearance, and carrying capacity. The only improvement would be a vertical luggage pass-thru (as opposed to the current horizontal orientation).

I was limited to the number of pictures I could post, so I’ll make a separate post showing this bag packed out and how much it can hold!

I wanted to share my favorite bag in my entire collection! It’s a little workhorse and is the perfect bag on almost every trip I take. Since we travel with only personal items as a small family of four, this bag is my ideal solution to fit under the seat while still being comfortable and holding enough for any length of trip. Let’s jump in to what makes it so incredibly versatile!

SIZE - An ideal Personal Item Backpack

The dimensions on this beauty are 18.5 x 11 x 7 inches (47 x 28 x 17.75 cm), which makes it the perfect size for a personal item on even those strict domestic airlines (which …

Rankings are fun! I have been testing a lot of bags this past year. I actually use and test them for at least 3 weeks to get a good feel for what the bags can do, how they feel, and how they wear over time. The Bagdad rankings are simply my opinions of what I am using and giving me the best experiences.

What say you? Agree? Disagree? Hit me up and let me know your top slings.

Bagdad Top 5 Slings

1. Fyro Citta Sling 1L & 3L

2. Rework Toshi Sling 6L

3. Evergoods CAS 2

4. Eberlestock Fade Flex

5. Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 2.5L

Fyro Citta Slings - The Citta slings are topping my list. I made a promise to myself to stop carrying so much shit in my pockets. For me they are the perfect pocket reliever. The Korda nylon has become one of my favorite fabrics. I find myself using the 1L a little more on day to day carry. The guys are also awesome tech pouches because the straps are removable and they compress down really well. I have a detailed review coming out Wednesday 4/29/26!! Be sure to …

Been lurking on the sub for a while and just wanted to share!

I bought this clip about 20 minutes before the photo was taken! I thought about it yesterday! Was tired of holding my hand out to stop the bag from tipping when I brake.

Random fact, I helped a guy bump start his truck while I was in the middle of drafting this post 😂

This is my setup for 4 months in Europe during summer. I have some clothes for cooler weather because I am visiting Iceland and Norway. I will else be doing the TMB in June. I ordered a sawyer mini as well. Anything to add?(I am currently in Malaysia where I can buy things cheaply)

List of things:

Fanny pack

Headphones, earbuds, earplugs

Buff

Eye mask

Charger plug

Powerbank x2

Shampoo conditioner bars

Electrolytes

Sunglasses

Sport tape x2

Hairbrush

Pain meds

Torch

Microfibre towel

Mascara, lip balm, concealer

Going out tops x3

Athletic tank tops x3

Thermal long sleeve

T shirts x3
Merino underwear x4
Sports bra x3
Socks x5

Hiking pants x2

Shorts

Thermal pants

Tights

Skirt

Linen pants

Puffy jacket x2 (thin)

Patagonia torrentshell 3l

Fleece

Cardigan

Birkenstock Gizeh Eva

Salmon xa pro 3d

Merrel Moab ankle boots

Saw a similar post here and found it super useful, so I tried the same yesterday at Budapest airport.

I tested my Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L and the MLC Micro 22L in the Ryanair sizer.

The flight was full but I didn’t had any issues bringing them on board.

Spending two weeks in Europe. Traveling by plane overseas and trains locally.

Bags:

Aer City Pack Pro

Aer Day Sling 3

Worn:

Boots (Converse waterproof high top)

Pants (Boundary Chase)

Sweater (Unbound compact hoodie)

Phone (Pixel 9)

Clothes:

6 Shirts (Merino Protect)

6 Socks (Danish Endurance)

12 Underwear (Bamboo Cool)

Pant (Boundary Chase)

Short (generic)

Dress Shirt (Mizzen + Main)

Puffer Jacket (Uniqulo ultra light)

Rain Shell (Uniqulo)

Buff (BUFF)

Towel (Turkish)

Toiletries:

Bag (Comfyable)

Deodorant (melted for smaller stick)

Antiperspirant (melted for smaller stick)

Comb

Face Cleaner

Face Moisturizer

Lotion

Lip Balm

Tums

Medicine

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Mouthwash

Oral Hygiene (various tools)

Ear Cleaner

Nail Clippers

Tweezers

Earplugs

Electronics/Other:

Tablet (Samsung Tab S9 + S Pen)

Android Emulator (AYN Thor)

2 Cables (USB-C)

USB-C female to USB-A male

Charger/Adapter (Anker)

Battery (10,000 mAh)

ANC Earbuds (Pixel Buds Pro 2) …

Hello, will be making my first trip one-bagging 2 weeks in Europe.

Truly appreciate your feedback and recommendations!

My wife and I will be visiting Switzerland and Italy in May.

[Madrid, Interlaken, Grindewald, Lauterbrunnen, Zurich, Schaffhaussen, Florence, Terme di Saturnia and Rome]

Clothing

- 3 T-shirts: gray, black and blue

- 1 Polo shirt: black

- 2 Travel pants: beige and blue

- 1 Swimming short

- 6 Pairs of socks

- 7 Boxer briefs

- Patagonia R1 Air

- Patagonia Terrentshell

- Vivobarefoot Geocourt IV

- Xero Scrambler Low EV

- Flip flops

Electronics

- Iniu 20,000 mAh powerbank

- Epicka Adapter

- Charging cables

- RovyVon Flashlight

- Airpods

- Earplugs

Extras

- Matador Refraction

- Nanobag

- Snacks

- Cleaning: Wipes, napkins, tide pen, toothbrush

- Spares: Ziploc Bags, tape, sharpie, zip ties, gorilla glue (kola loka)

- Toiletries: Dr Bronners soap, shampoo, cotton swabs, nail clippers, hair pomade and 5ml perfume bottles (3)

- First-aid …

Hey again onebag folks! This trip was all about packing for “city life”; office visits, museums, dinner but also catching a ball game at Wrigley, lots of wandering around and everything in between. All while keeping things light and dealing with Chicago’s unpredictable weather. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and the full load-out.

What worked

• Layers as always. Can’t say it enough, layering wins, especially in a city where the weather is unpredictable. A light puffer vest packs down small, weighs next to nothing, and adds plenty of warmth when paired with a long-sleeve merino shirt.
• Merino wool. Still traveling mostly in Wool & Prince and it just works for me. I’ve worn the same midweight Pique button-down to a ball game, into more formal settings, and even to jury duty a few weeks ago. I love pieces that are this versatile. I’ll give the t-shirts a quick rinse and they’ll be dry by morning. Same with my Icebreaker shorts; swim, lounge, walk, repeat. Merino just …

My airplane kit for upcoming international flight (EWR-KTM)

some items are flight specific and will be consumed or removed when at my destination. others are part of my general readiness kit and just still fit. 

Long side behind divider:

Bandana (eye mask)

Face mask 

Front of divider:

Wet wipes 

Camomile tea

Lip balm

Thai herbal inhaler 

Electrolytes 

Thai cough drops (very flat form factor)

Protein bar

Meds (for flight especially: melatonin, tums, aleve)

Two zip ties

Behind divider on separated side:

Pencil with blue masking tape

Postits

Sewing kit

Bandaids, sanitization wipe, extra small baggies

Medium front pocket:

Ugreen “airfly” transmitter for in flight entertainment 

Cable for phone

Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs

Soundcore noise canceling earbuds

Small front pocket:

Victorinox TSA safe multicard (mostly use scissors)

Sharpie mini with electrical tape

Binder clip, safety pins, hair tie, rubberbands, twistie ties all together

Spare key (I don’t travel with all …

I recently took the Griffin CBB22 out to Las Vegas and I’ve honestly struggled to put it away since getting home. I’m so glad I finally pulled this out of the “collection” phase and into the “user” phase. It’s easily become one of my favorite bags in the lineup

Some quick thoughts after two weeks of near-daily use in a big city, primarily for work/commuting.

It’s heavier than it needs to be, and the admin panel should have been gusseted for expandable/usable volume when packed out.

The admin panel organization pockets are too small and only useful for the smallest items since they don’t expand; mesh pocketing would have been way more useful here.

I wish there were an extra bit of internal organization, like some mesh slip pockets or even just a large zippered dump pocket in place of the “tablet” pocket.

Could it be improved? Sure, but I still love this thing. It’s the most feature-rich tote I’ve ever owned and does the job of carrying everything I need for work.

I love the magnetic opening, although it can be challenging to close when packed out, and the luggage pass-through works great. The large open dump pocket in the back is more useful than I initially thought.

Was HEAVILY debating between this and …

After far too much research between Evergoods, Able Carry, and Aer I finally landed on the Civic Half Zip 26L v3. I’ve had it a little over 2 months now and still thoroughly enjoying it.

I wanted a pack that could hold both laptops during my commute, water bottle holders, and enough space for a one bag weekend trip.

I had the DSPTCH Gym/Work Pack previously. I love that pack (especially the interior) but it had some drawbacks for me. The weight of the two laptops was starting to get to me and there is only one pocket inside with no admin pocket on the outside.

That being said the CHZ22 is probably the perfect size for most people and use cases. I really wanted to get the XPAC CHZ22 for that coyote brown interior. I however prefer the larger size and versatility of the 26. I’ve fully packed it out for a couple 3 day trips and haven’t had any issues. My EDC typically only has the bag half full though which makes it look a little frumpy. That front CHZ pocket is still a little weird. …

Recently won an eBay listing for a 2023 CHZ 22L in burnt orange with a gray back. I was the only bidder, bought for $175 (including tax + shipping). I was a little surprised by the fact that no one else bid on this given that the current CHZ retails for $215 and isn’t available in this color. Granted, it’s the 2023 and burnt orange isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m still wondering if I’m missing something, i.e., a clear indicator that it’s a counterfeit, or maybe simply the bag just isn’t worth that much. If it’s the latter, then I’m totally cool with that because, obviously, it’s worth what I’m willing to pay for it. Just looking for a second pair of eyes.

Edit: if the seller of this bag happens to be on this sub, I’m sorry for questioning your integrity. I’m sure you’re an honorable carrier of things in bags.

It takes me some time and money but I am so happy now.

MPL22 Kludde

CAS2 Kludde

CAP2 undyed

CAP1 undyed

TPC8 *2

Patchs tacticalfreaky.com

One week travel.