r/Controller
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13 comments • reddit.com
Most of the controller is the Sky Cipher and I used the black parts from my black controller. I ordered four sets of ABXY buttons from Ally Express, one of each color and brand new thumb sticks.
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74 comments • reddit.com
I’m on ChinaJoy in Shanghai now. Found 8BitDo booth and tried this bad boy. I’d say it’s close to XBox Elite controller in terms of premium feel.
Xbox licensed. Changed their usual shape a bit. A lot of extra stuff in the box also including charging dock and carrying case.
Will definitely review this one when it comes out.
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167 comments • reddit.com
Update: Thanks everyone for the suggestions! After reading all the comments, I’ve narrowed it down to the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless and GameSir Nova Lite 2.
I’m leaning slightly toward the GameSir because a few people mentioned the 8BitDo can feel a bit small for larger hands (I’m 6’1” with ~18–20 cm hands). However, many reviews say the 8BitDo has slightly better build quality and buttons, so I’m still undecided.
If anyone has used both, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Hey everyone!
I’ve been a PC gamer for years, and I’ve only ever used a keyboard and mouse. I’ve literally never held or used a controller before.
I’m finally planning to buy my first controller and could really use some advice from people who have actually used these.
I am from India. And My budget is around ₹3,000, but I can stretch to ₹4,000 if one of them is genuinely worth the extra money.
Controllers I’m considering:
- 8BitDo Ultimate …
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13 comments • reddit.com
Parts used:
TMR Sticks
Battery
USB portThe hardest part is to desolder old sticks. I have just soldering iron and it’s almost impossible to do it clean with it, so I just cut the old sticks with a flush cutter and desoldered pins remained. Also have used soldering wick
I also accidentally disassembled some buttons while cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and toothbrush and it was pain to assemble them back. Beware
To mod a usb port you need two diamond files, a round and a flat ones
New sticks needed calibration. Used this site: https://dualshock-tools.github.io/
Ask questions
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6 comments • reddit.com
- My Midnight Black DualSense Edge isn’t even a year old, but the shell was already starting to get shiny in a few spots. Combined with a few other minor gripes, I decided it was time to do a proper overhaul.
- After seeing the recently discovered method to bypass stock stick calibration, I swapped both modules with K-Silver JS13 Pro+ sticks. Got them calibrated to a clean 8.4% Circularity.
- The PS button for the Edge is actually shaped differently from the standard DualSense. Shoutout to a post I found here on Reddit—I ended up grafting a colored PS button top from a standard DualSense onto the lower stem of the Edge’s button.
- Managed to source a 3rd party battery available in my area. Considering the stock battery has a hard shell, there’s a pretty noticeable difference in weight!
- Finished it off with an eXtremeRate Clear Black shell. While reassembling, I lubricated the buttons where they contact the shell and the internal trigger gears using Krytox 205g0. (I was actually …
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4 comments • v.redd.it
I purchased this product with my own money and have no affiliation with 8BitDo.
The model is the “8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G Wireless Controller for Xbox.” It came out in October 2024, but I only found out it existed about two months ago.
I was immediately interested in the full face button layout, but none of the reviews I watched tried taking advantage of it.
I’ve been using it for the past month, and even though the hand placement feels a bit awkward at first, it’s definitely viable.
It’s a great option if you’re already used to a leverless layout and want something with a similar feel on the go.Alternatively, I set up a second profile with the directional buttons mapped the same way as a JoyCon. That lets you hold the controller instead of having to lay it flat on your lap or a table.
There’s really only one downside: unfortunately, it isn’t recognized by iPadOS or iOS, whether you try wired or use the 2.4G receiver with a USB C adapter.
It does work with Android and …
r/ManyBaggers
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77 comments • reddit.com
After some research I pulled the trigger and got the Rework Outbound 30L to possibly replace my Patagonia Black Hole MLC 30L (I love the MLC, but was missing a bit of extra admin pockets).
I’ll be travelling to Japan for 3 weeks in September and just did a packing test. The bag is awesome, the main compartment is probably a tiny bit smaller than the MLC, but the two front pocket more than compensate. I also really love how the top pocket space is horizontal, the top pocket on the MLC is basically useless if your main compartment is fairly package. The straps are definitely an upgrade.
In the main compartment I’m carrying:
- Peak Design smedium packing cube
- 3x Uniqlo DRY-EX T-Shirt
- 1x Uniqlo AIRism T-Shirt (mostly for sleeping)
- 3x Uniqlo AIRism underwear
- 3x socks
- Bucket hat
- Bermuda
- Gravel Explorer MINI Toiletry Bag
- Tooth brush/picks
- Philips OneBlade + USB-C charger
- Solid deodorant
- Washing on the road: sea to summit clothesline + matador soap pouch + dr bronners soap + …
- Peak Design smedium packing cube
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32 comments • i.redd.it
Really stoked to try out both the Aer City Pack Pro 2 and the Aer Go Pack 2!
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7 comments • reddit.com
I posted in the WTS/WTB thread about being interested in buying a Synik. This user reached out to me with a basically once used bag for 200 dollars. The price seemed suspiciously low so I went to search the profile and all their posts are hidden. I searched their username on Reddit and came across a recent post where they successfully scammed someone for a pair of sunglasses and attempted to scam another for a watch.
I took some screenshots of my chat and went to AI which successfully matched the photos and description to this post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/tombihn/s/TtcRaHy40m
If the price offers feels too good to be true, heck even if it doesn’t, use all tools available to confirm you aren’t being targeted with a scam.
Stay safe out there everyone!
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14 comments • reddit.com
I used pebbled leather for the exterior and grey suede for the interior.
I made the pattern myself by looking at pictures of the briefcases the customer wanted to combine.
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68 comments • imgur.com
The other day, u/SloppyPapaya posted some product photos for the upcoming Matador refresh bags. I realized that you could edit the URLs and pull up most of the product photos, including for some bags (Global Travel Pack 45L, Adventure Pack 24L, etc.) that I don’t think have been mentioned on this subreddit yet. I’ve compiled all of the photos I’ve found for:
- SEG2 45L
- Global Travel Pack 45L
- Global Travel Pack 35L
- Carry-On Travel Pack 30L
- Packable Duffle 30L
- Adventure Pack 24L
- Tote Pack 24L
- Personal Item Travel Pack 18L
Google’s search chatbot claims there’s a new SEG 28L, but I wasn’t able to find anything. It also claims to have pulled product data (ad copy, prices, dimensions) from cached data (since most links were pulled), but it was clearly blending old product data in some cases, only “realizing” a product existed when I specifically mentioned it, might have been fabricating new product data, etc., so don’t get too focused on these supposed …
r/onebag
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63 comments • reddit.com
After some research I pulled the trigger and got the Rework Outbound 30L to possibly replace my Patagonia Black Hole MLC 30L (I love the MLC, but was missing a bit of extra admin pockets).
I’ll be travelling to Japan for 3 weeks in September and just did a packing test. The bag is awesome, the main compartment is probably a tiny bit smaller than the MLC, but the two front pocket more than compensate. I also really love how the top pocket space is horizontal, the top pocket on the MLC is basically useless if your main compartment is fairly package. The straps are definitely an upgrade.
In the main compartment I’m carrying:
- Peak Design smedium packing cube
- 3x Uniqlo DRY-EX T-Shirt
- 1x Uniqlo AIRism T-Shirt (mostly for sleeping)
- 3x Uniqlo AIRism underwear
- 3x socks
- Bucket hat
- Bermuda
- Gravel Explorer MINI Toiletry Bag
- Tooth brush/picks
- Philips OneBlade + USB-C charger
- Solid deodorant
- Washing on the road: sea to summit clothesline + matador soap pouch + dr bronners soap + …
- Peak Design smedium packing cube
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95 comments • i.redd.it
When I first looked at this e-reader I thought it was a joke…then I started reading reviews and thought there might be something to it and to my surprise there was.
First of all this thing is almost comically tiny….disappearing in a pocket or fanny pack. It’s about 1⁄3 the size of a pack of cigarettes and weights nothing which is perfect for weight savings when one bagging.
Despite its minuscule size I’ve actually found it very viable for daily reading and travel. I can pop it out on a train or bus and read without burning precious phone battery life and without the distractions. Some of the other reasons I like it:
1. Its batteries last for weeks and it has usb-c charging requiring no extra cables.
2. Tons of free epubs online (just drag and drop onto the removable micro SD or WiFi download).
3. I can easily hold it with one hand
4. As I said before, it’s tiny and weighs nothing.
5. There is tons of info online about these…easy to problem solve.Some of the downsides:
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43 comments • reddit.com
We (my 44-year-old wife and me, 40M) will travel for 2 months through South America.
Not our first “Onebag” tour, but our first where doing it right actually matters. A 3-day tour with tote bags doesn’t count, I think.
Starting end of July in Lima and ending in Rio de Janeiro end of September. After two weeks, there is a fixed date for Machu Picchu, but nothing else is planned. There is a general idea of a route, but I don’t think we will follow it. It would be a bit too stressful. So we are preparing for temperatures from -12°C in Uyuni to 30°C in Brasilia.
Besides the typical tourist attractions, we will do some hikes and hopefully visit some football matches if we feel safe enough.
I really tried to use a Carry-On-sized backpack, but due to the temperature differences, it’s a bit too difficult. And even if I could imagine reducing my stuff and washing more often – my wife wouldn’t :)
To buy there:
- Alpaca Wool Gloves
- Alpaca Wool Hat / Beanie …
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55 comments • i.redd.it
First time proper one bag without offloading some gear into other bags. This was super fun to put together.
The whole kit weighs less than 6kg.
In the bag:
- 2x Muji double sided packing cubes size S
- Pouch for electronics (Travel charger, some cables, powerbank)
- Pouch for camera + Camera
- iPad Pro
- EVA Birkenstocks
- Diving googles + snorkel
- Book
- Zipper bag for toiletries
- Packable tote bag (used locally as daypack)
- Dyneema sacoche (as camera bag locally)
- Dyneema wallet
- foldable clothing hanger
- Sunglasses
- Pouch for earplugs & headphonesClothing in the packing cubes:
- 2x Light and quick drying T-Shirts
- UV Hoodie (for swimming mainly)
- 5x Boxer briefs
- 1x Running socks
- Swimming Trunks (can be worn as shorts & for running)
- Packable Shorts
- 2x CapsWorn during flights:
- Shorts
- Boxer briefs
- Very thin merino longsleeve
- T-Shirt
- Socks
- Running shoesThe pouch on the right is part of the backpack and serves as lid (top of the backpack) …
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238 comments • reddit.com
I believe underwear is one of the most overlooked parts of a onebag setup. So lets make a proper thread that future onebaggers can refer to.
Let’s face it, almost all of us (yes, I’m looking at you, commandos 😅) wear underwear every day, yet we spend hours researching backpacks, jackets and shoes while often giving little thought to what is supporting our manhood or womanhood through airports, hikes, long-haul flights and everything in between.
I’m always tweaking my travel setup, and I’ve realised underwear has probably had a bigger impact on my comfort than any other item I pack. I’d love to hear what everyone else has settled on after plenty of travel.
- What’s your favourite brand?
- What style do you prefer?
- What material do you like?
- How many pairs do you pack for a typical trip?
- How many pairs do you own?
- Any must have features?
- Does your preference change depending on the weather or climate?
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140 comments • reddit.com
We do love skipping check-in and picking up bags. Love it. But, it’s a little stressful in these areas below. How do you reduce any stress because maybe I’m not thinking outside the box here:
+Laundry-harder to do if you’re moving to a new location every 3-4 days. Takes time to do.
-No room left to buy things. How do you handle this? Pack less, do more laundry?
Thanks! No, we don’t want to go back to checked bags. Just want to think differently here.
r/evergoods
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40 comments • reddit.com
Flew Frontier Airlines a few times recently with my new Evergoods TD25 as my personal item. I thought the bag would fit the sizer but it didn’t. It didn’t even fit in the carry on sizer. It’s supposed to measure 16.1”W x 11.6”H x 8”D while Frontier Airlines personal item size limit is 18”W x 14”H x 8”D, and it’s 16”W x 24”H x 10”D for carry ons. When packing I purposely left space so that it wouldn’t bulge. I don’t know. I’m thinking I definitely would have had to pay for it as a carry on if they tested it in the sizer, and at that point I might as well have brought my 45l Backpack.
Also, it ended up being pretty heavy on my shoulders and wasn’t very comfortable when navigating through the airport. I’m looking into possibly replacing the strap, but I’m guessing it’ll be hard to get a color match- maybe I should have gotten black instead of OD Green to make that easier.
Overall, I love the quality and the look. No regrets on that part. I’ll still use it as a personal item and just …
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12 comments • reddit.com
Hey everyone, this is my first post here. I purchased an undeyed CAP2, at launch and this is how it is holding up.
I use it as a tech organiser, and I love it!
I haven’t done anything to it, not even washed it, (although I probably should)
How is your undeyed gear holding up?
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3 comments • reddit.com
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6 comments • i.redd.it
Thanks I hate it. Instagram ad that popped up in my feed
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17 comments • reddit.com
I found a CTB 26 Phoenix ii for a steal on ebay. I was the only bidder. Pictures showed a little wear but nothing crazy. Also didn’t come with the cool Phoenix Patch but wasn’t a deal breaker for me. I was just looking for a CTB 26 in Xpac for a reasonable price. Showed up two days ago and it stinks, like it smells like dirty cats…maybe? I can’t put my finger on what it smells like but it definitely has a smell. Tried airing it out and dousing it in Fabreeze but that didn’t last long. Any recommendations to safely and effectively clean it. Wore it today for the first time was happy with it but through the day I could smell the nasty smell coming back. I saw on the site Evergoods recommends hand wash only just seeing if anyone has hand washed their bag and if they have any tips! Would like to enjoy the bag and not regret buying it second hand.
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49 comments • reddit.com
For those of you here who swear by Evergoods’ backpacks, what other 20-22L backpack has come close in terms of overall comfort and usability? Extra points if it stayed in your rotation as a backup to your EG pack.
