I decided to bring this 20th Anniversary PS4 controller into 2026, by giving it the following upgrades. Hall Effect sticks to permanently fix stick drift faults with new custom interchangeable thumb caps along with a USB C charge port. Even though I no longer have a PS4. I will be using this with my PS1 with a Bluetooth adaptor and also as an extra controller for my PS5 and my PC.

Transparency = I bought the Controller and the Dongle with my own money from Gadgethyper since a lot of these controllers are hard to get by in the EU.

There have been enough posts about the Specs already so ill leave them out.

Shape and Weight =

The shape is obviously leaning towards your regular Xbox Series controller, but a tad bit smaller overall. The horns are slightly less angled and a bit thicker but still comfortable. The best shape comparison would actually be the Gamesir G7 Pro.

The controller weighs 235g which means it’s a whopping 60g lighter than your regular Series controller with batteries and still 30g lighter than something like the G7 Pro. Weight together with the dock is 369g

Layout =

You get your usual asymmetrical layout with two additional C and FN buttons on the bottom. The majority of the additional buttons are on the back = trigger stops for the hall effect triggers, a total 4 back buttons and pairing button. USB-C at the top, charging connectors at …

I started with a manba one controller and the xbox series normal edition (the green one) but i started to love and interest in the tecnologies that some controllers have, and collecting since last year.

So i get the xbox FH5 edition controller, the Flydigi apex 5 eva edition, a PS5 Dualsense, a steam gen 1 controller , an 8bitdo ultimate 2 honkai starrail edition, a custom sheel and buttons switch 1 pro controller, a normal switch 2 controller, ps3 and ps4 standard controllers, a gamesir nova and a 8bitdo sn30 controller, a pair of aditional joycons for my switch 2 and a powerA wired switch controller animal crossing edition.

Also i have a mobile controller, the gamesir X5 lite usb c controller ZZZ edition, and my next mission is find the Gamesir g7 pro zenless ZZZ edition and the machenike g5 pro with optical switches.

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Hello!

I love Tegenaria, it’s perfect. I know a lot of people also think like me but the non-removable cable is the deal breaker for them. This is easy to fix:

https://preview.redd.it/qsjjzzg6mc3h1.jpg?width=3579&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f318b98ce6f667dce0c3b84ac59fabdac0cf16b

But there are no guides about how to do it (at least in English). I think a lot of people who loves Tegenaria but aren’t used to tinkering is discouraged because of that. So with this i mostly aim to create something that can benefit beginners and also serve as kind of ice breaker to tinkering aswell. At least there will be something that comes up when searched for it, i hope.

DISCLAIMER: I’m not an expert so if you see any mistakes i do or say feel free to correct me in the comments!

First, what we need:

Phillips head screwdriver, guitar pick, sidecutter, crafting knife, a female type c 4 pin socket (don’t worry about how it looks when you are searching to buy it. That …

Hey y’all, my Elite Series 2 arrived today!!

​I designed this a couple of years ago but didn’t have the spare funds at the time. When I finally went to buy it, I was gutted—Xbox had run out of stock or discontinued my original colours!

​Originally, everywhere you see purple was supposed to be Master Chief green (thumbsticks, buttons, back shell). I wanted it fully camo’d out like a custom Halo special edition. The bumpers, triggers, paddles, and D-pad were all going to be gold.

​Since I couldn’t get the green, I had to completely pivot to purple for the accents. Honestly? I think it turned out alright! What do you guys think?

​Shout out to Xbox Design Lab though. Being able to laser engrave your gamertag (macstavKILLA) on the front is easily the best part. Makes it feel 1-of-1 exclusive.

​Next up, Xbox needs to let us custom-design console plates like the PS5. Imagine inscribing your name right in the middle of the console. That would be bloody wild 😝

I know you went home and googled the model to figure out how much it costs.

My EDC block bag, girlfriend’s mini quick pack and the mountain utility tote for camping & travel. Their color schemes do it for me.

Disclaimer: Able Carry provided the bag for review, no money exchanged, opinions are my own, no affiliate links.

Size reference: I’m 173 cm, 66 kg (5’8”, 145 lbs).

|Spec|Value| |:-|:-| |Material|1680D Cordura ballistic nylon| |Dimensions|48 x ~30 x 20 cm (18.8 x ~11.8 x 7.8 in)| |Capacity|21 liters| |Weight|1.35 kg (3 lbs)| |Warranty|Lifetime warranty| |Carry-on compliance|84% of airlines| |Personal item compliance|2% of airlines| |Price|$199 USD|

I own and love my Able Carry Daily, which I reviewed at the end of last year. So when Able Carry brought the 1680D ballistic nylon I had previously only seen on Aer bags, I knew it was time to see if the Daily Plus lives up to its name.

After a month of using it for EDC, I can say that the Plus is a definitive upgrade. The front compartment finally has proper organization. The laptop area has been thoughtfully reworked. The hidden bottle pocket, controversial as it is, is well-implemented. The fabric is nicer, the zippers are uncoated, …

My daughter recently got braces (Invisalign) and has a small bag for her the items associated with it. She was going to put that in her school backpack. I suggested she put it and her wallet in the small Columbia satchel she sometimes uses, then put that in her backpack. This way she could just grab the Columbia bag when she doesn’t need her backpack.

She says, “That sounds like too many bags.”

Not sure where I went wrong with my child. I pointed out the utility of having bags in bags. Then proceeded to count off the 18 different bags of various sizes and uses that are currently in my office (roughly 10’x10’ room). Not to mention the bags in other rooms.

She then seemed to imply that I may have a problem.

Recently went to Spain with a 40l carry on backpack. This is my third time onebagging a 10ish day trip in this pack and I’m happy to report it was the most successful one yet!
Itinerary: City exploring in Valencia for a few days, 2 days wandering north up the coast, 3 days in Barcelona.
Worn on plane: Cargo pants, sports bra, t shirt, fleece, Keen Vented low top sneakers, and REI fanny pack for on plane essentials

Packed:
1x pant
1x leggings
3x shorts/skort
4x tanks
1x t shirt
1x pajama
1 dress and bike short
1 light cardigan
1 raincoat
2 bras, several pairs socks and underwear
Teva Hydratrek
Toiletries + makeup
Electronics (chargers + iPad)
Packable backpack, little crossbody

What worked well:
My onebag posts inevitably get a comment that I’m bringing too much. But all the clothes fit in two medium packing cubes, and I wore every item but one (more on that later). I wanted to look put together and fashionable on this trip, and I felt I achieved that. I did laundry once on this trip …

These are my core possessions. This is the group of items that I could in theory live a nomadic lifestyle with. While I currently live and work in a fixed location - I use this one bag format to ensure my possessions are few and high quality and lightweight to travel or move with. I use this bag every single day as an EDC bag that comes with me to work or everywhere else. Also it is my only “suit case” or luggage I use when traveling.
 
I own other possessions. Namely my work clothing, another set of toiletries, basic furniture, and things for my hobbies.
 
I live in a shared house.
 
 
 
Clothing:
 
I wear the same thing every day. There is almost no thought involved in my clothing selection. My choice in clothing is only about weather conditions and if I need to wear something nicer - the collared shirt works just fine.
Almost everything is merino wool so laundry happens very infrequently. I can wear the same shirt for sometimes up to 2 months without washing it.
 
 
Merino.tech v …

I have always been a chronic over-packer, but for my first European trip, we traveled between cities and I did not want a roller bag. This group was so helpful in figuring out what would work for me! I ended up with the Patagonia 30L MLC (I really wanted a Patagonia because I had some worn wear credit) and put my electronics/toiletries in my personal item (a small bag). I was worried the 30L would be too small and the next size up (45L) felt huge. The 30L ended up being perfect!

We were gone for 13 days in Spain and Portugal, and I did a “capsule wardrobe” style pack for clothes:

- 7 shirts/tanks
- 3 layers
- 3 bottoms (including what I wore on the plane)
- 2 dresses
- underwear/socks

This also helped me not spend money on clothes or souvenirs I didn’t need because I had no room 😅 but I was able to easily fit some art and post cards/other small souvenir items In the back flap.

I think next time I could get more efficient, but feeling really good about my first time and loved this …

The GOAT personal item one bag is on sale for $82 from multiple sources. Blue color only. Free shipping.

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Host gifts as a one bagger

I am as interested in minimizing my carry as the next one bagger, but I love bringing gifts to my hosts and friends in the places I visit. I am curious if there are others out there who like to bring gifts, and what small/light things you have found that are also thoughtful and unique. I have brought pictures, stickers, small creams and ointments (from Thailand mostly).  Any other ideas?  Would love some inspiration!

(pic of my one bag setup for attention, it’s a ULA Camino custom with an Ablecarry 13 in the rolltop for underseat and daybag use)

Edit: since from the initial comments it seems I need to reiterate: I am discussing gifts to bring FROM home to give away during travels, not souvenirs to take home.

Things I lost, forgot, ate, broke, tore, spent, rented, threw or borrowed

Belt

Rain cover

Dry bag

Torch

Powerbank

Water bottle

Water purification tablets

Jeevan jal

Redbull (3 cans)

Rumpum (3 packs)

Snickers (10 bars)

Bhujiya (250 grams)

Medicine (paracetamol and zolamide)

Vicks rub

Sunscreen

Lip balm

Hand sanitizer

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Tissue

Cash

Trekking pole

UV glasses

What’s your thoughts on the material and the backpack?

Has anyone seen anything or know a rough timeline on the upcoming summer 2026 capsule? Are there thoughts that the ctb line will be included?

Interested if anyone else has had a zip failure on an Evergoods QAP? I’ve had the CPL24 waxed canvas for less than a year and the zip’s broken already (making the pocket completely unusable). Wondering if this is isolated.

The response from Evergoods and their Australian supplier (Rushfaster) hasn’t been great (slow/no response to emails, challenging use etc.).

For clarity the bag is used for EDC to office and back, and I’m simply looking to get it repaired (a fair request I think considering I presently have a $600 paper weight lol)

I ordered the CPL16 in xpac while it was on sale and am curious if it will be a good daily driver to the office for me. I can return it if not, so not a worry.

I carry a 13” dell latitude, Anker 100w GaN, 6 ft usb c cable, AirPods Pro, hand sanitizer, 10k Anker nano battery (retractable cable), Nanobag xl, cap 0.5, travel umbrella, 24oz hydroflask (wide mouth straw), and sometimes a hoodie or a switch 2.

Would this be fine in the cpl16 or should I look at the ctb20?

Before pulling the trigger on a fossil brown CTB, I’d dig hearing your mileage stories. How’s it wear in, and how’s it look once it’s inevitably stained (or at least road-dusted)? I’m considering waiting for a canvas in the drop this fall, but keeping my mind and options open.