I’ve never posted a public review and I realized I should do it once. So overall, I own multiple bags. DSPTCH, other Black Ember, Tumbuk2, Tumi. The Forge fills an excellent role in being a professional/work/travel backpack, more so than any other of my bags.
For me, the 3 way carry is slightly gimmicky in configuration, I think carrying with a strap (briefcase style) is really stupid for your posture. I carry it in strict backpack configuration + water bottle attachment on top. [inserting photo later] The water bottle attachment is perfect for smartwater/your preferred 21⁄24 oz water bottle. Get the water bottle holder if you do carry water bottles. There’s barely any space in its unexpanded form to fit one inside. Also, the water bottle carrier makes the water fit in center of gravity - which makes carrying it in its backpack form really nice.
I think if you’re travelling with the bag and need it expanded, the max configuration (compression straps) is a …
After trying out multiple sling bags for EDC around the city, I found the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag. After using it for 2 weeks I knew this was the bag for me. I love the compact size, thick straps, and overall look. I like to keep keys and an Airtag in my EDC bag and I was disappointed there was no built-in key clip. Just wanted to show off a modification I made to my bag to add a key clip. I got the key clip from an old backpack I had laying around.
Key clip I took from an old backpack
Long time lurker of the sub but first time posting!
As a man who lives out of a Redwing offshore bag for months at a time for work, I thought OneBag Travel would come easy to me, after all I was a rabidly zealous member of the Evangelical church of /r/Ultralight hiking, and after racking up tens of thousands of Airline miles with united for work, I was all too familiar with the pains of airport travel an luggage carousels.
So, I did my research. Watched YouTube reviews over different packs and backpacks. The Outbreaker 35L seemed like a perfect fit for me. If you’re about to quit reading, I’ll let you off here with the Verdict: This pack is influencer bait, and I am incredibly unsatisfied.
The first thing you’ll notice about the bag, is that it’s quite heavy. It clocks in at a smidge over 4 and a half pounds. The larger 45L clocks in at a hair over 5 pounds. That’s the equivalent of strapping a starving infant on your back. My tent and sleeping pad for hiking come in much lighter than this combined. …
Just wanted to say that I was skeptical about the down jacket + shell system mentioned on here a lot, but it really works. We finally got some cold weather in DC this week, so I put on a packable REI down and a hooded windbreaker from Target and it’s so much better than my winter coat and packs down much smaller when I’m not wearing them. I’d probably upgrade if going on a long trip but they’re perfect for around town.
I got such an encouraging response to my first one-bag packing list that I dug up another: here’s what I brought for a month in the UK and France, again using stuff I already had around the house.
Target C9 polyester underwear
generic polyester T-shirt
Button-up shirt
Dickies flex double knee work pants
Darn Tough merino socks Socks are the one thing where I think merino really earns its pay.
Merrell Moab hiking shoes
Bucket hat $10 off a cart in New York.
generic hundredweight fleece Free, branded for some local employer.
Marmot Precip WPB rain jacket As usual, “waterproof, breathable, cheap: pick two”. This one is waterproof and cheap.
Granite Gear Virga 2 55L frameless hiking pack, but packed lightly enough I fit it under the seat. See below for why I did that.
External pockets
…but I’m a little confused as to whose domain I’m in.
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I’m notoriously word-y when I don’t need to be, so in order to combat that, and given what we know already with regards to Outlier shirt cuts, this ~~dissertation~~ rambling post is going to be focused almost solely on how it performed for me as an active shirt given it’s name and also where Sportweight fits in amongst the other 3 merino dominant t-shirt fabrics Outlier currently employs. Let’s sport! Faisons du sport! Sport! Sport! SPORT!
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^(First Things First)
Let’s chat briefly about my initial impressions and experiences with my often dreamed about Runweight replacement. I went in expecting more or less a 1:1 facsimile. It took two seconds to realize something was different. I’ve had 10 or so Runweight shirts spanning the years since the initial release in 2014, and the initial heft of the Sportweight was apparent. Without the product page live, I didn’t have any confirmation until it was revealed …
I just wanted to note how supremely excellent Outlier’s customer support has been. I couldn’t be happier with the help I’ve been given. That alone makes me want to wear nothing else. Truly simpatico.
BTW, this post is not the place to share customer support horror stories. I’m here to accentuate the positive and share my appreciation/experience and would hope you’d do the same.
Again, this time with feeling, Outlier customer support = 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Experiment 294 - Supermarine Exquisite Jacket
An exquisite cadaver of a jacket experiment. Half zip at the top, two shank buttons at the bottom, lightweight and high density Supermarine Cotton throughout.
Colors, sizing, warmth, special features, appropriate climate (subject to change…) etc.?
Considering selling some stuff and wanna know the inside take! Thinking crimson - such a special color, especially with the flip up collar action! Thanks Willie for taking it next level!
I’m 5’8”, 32 waist, 22in thighs. I was looking at slim dungarees or Futureslimworks.
Looking for a casual look, one I can travel in and wear around the city. I also live in TX so it doesn’t get that cold.