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    chrisjohnnick
    Iron Heart Deity
    Joined: 7 Jan 2021

    Found someone selling a Porter Yoshida messenger bag on FB marketplace yesterday, went to pick it up and they mentioned they had just moved to Nashville after living in Japan for a couple years. Said he had a bunch more to list, and let me look through them all. Snagged a backpack, cordura/leather laptop bag, shoulder bag, and small strap wallet bag.

    Wants List:
    IHSH-20-Red, XL
    IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
    IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
    IHSW-45 Black, M
    IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
    IH-777S-SB size 32
    IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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      Cutlasshound
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      @chrisjohnnick
      Joined: 28 Oct 2013

      @chrisjohnnick Very jealous! Love the Porter stuff. Very well made and great variety

      I ain't got time to bleed.

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        Anesthetist
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        @chrisjohnnick
        Joined: 14 May 2011

        @chrisjohnnick pics or it didnt happen

        IG: bluehandsslim

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          Anesthetist
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          Joined: 14 May 2011

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          Latest Carryology buys. Hoping my Mission Workshop bag shows up soon!

          The Matador is nice but the water bottle pockets are rubbish. Too light and too slick causing a bottle to go flying if you turn or bend over.

          IG: bluehandsslim

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            mclaincausey
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            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

            I wish all water bottle pockets were like rofmia. Kind of a neoprene like material that stretches but lies flat, will drain leakage, holds bottles securely, and has a reinforcement at the top to make it easier to insert the bottles. They have solved this issue comprehensively and everyone should copy them.

            Think it, be it.

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              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              @Seul
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              @Seul Thank you. Ran the numbers and after shipping, euro conversion, etc., not really going to save much money. I have three of the black hole bags (roller bags) and love them for travel. Was hoping to get a duffel as it's easy to throw in the overhead and make airlines happy (getting harder with every flight).

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                Graeme
                啓蒙家
                @Anesthetist
                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                @Anesthetist I meant to reply yesterday, but my Internet dropped out.

                Shame about the water bottle pockets. It's probably a compromise to make the bag packable.

                I'm looking forward to seeing your Mission Workshop too.

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                  mclaincausey
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                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                  Really love my new Briggs & Riley carryon spinner. I got a family of differently sized compression packing cubes from Amazon. For this week’s 3-day trip I only used 3 of the 5 cubes along with an Eagle Creek shirt and pant storage thing as the base and didn’t need to use the spinner’s compression system, and was able to fit sandals, sneakers, a belt, a Dopp kit, personal laptop, and 3+ days of business casual wardrobe with a lot room to spare despite kind of small dimensions on paper (I think the flat base helps there).

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                  Rofmia Daypack v2 has work laptop, battery and cables, rain shell, various knickknacks and gadgets, snacks, and a liter water bottle, again with lots of room to spare. As with the spinner, to be so compact, this thing hauls quite a bit.

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                  Think it, be it.

                  last edited by mclaincausey 7 Oct 2024, 17:10 9 Jul 2024, 18:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    chrisjohnnick
                    Iron Heart Deity
                    Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                    Local Buffalo Exchange had a Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L (V1 from my research) for $65. Picked it up for my wife, but she decided she wanted more external pockets. I'm liking the features and ability to customize for different cameras and such, although I'm only going to occasionally use it to carry a single camera + lens, and mostly use for general EDC. Love the option to open from top or sides!

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                    Wants List:
                    IHSH-20-Red, XL
                    IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSW-45 Black, M
                    IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                    IH-777S-SB size 32
                    IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

                    last edited by 22 Jul 2024, 14:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Sage954
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 1 Apr 2012

                      Our oldest son has used the GR-1 as book bag and abused it for years. Still looks new. Just ordered one for myself. Couldn’t resist the sale.
                      https://www.goruck.com/products/gr1-usa-tropic-multicam

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                        Bill C
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        @Sage954
                        Joined: 22 Mar 2016

                        @Sage954 said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

                        Our oldest son has used the GR-1 as book bag and abused it for years. Still looks new. Just ordered one for myself. Couldn’t resist the sale.
                        https://www.goruck.com/products/gr1-usa-tropic-multicam

                        I ordered the smaller 21L GR-1 some years ago following a recommendation here. It was insanely expensive to import into the UK but has proved to be worth every penny. I use it pretty much every day and always aim to take it as my only piece of luggage when travelling - “less but better” (Dieter Rams).

                        Profile pic “The Gosport Queen”

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                          chrisjohnnick
                          Iron Heart Deity
                          Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                          Considering picking up a GR1 sometime. Still not sure if I’d do the 21 or 26.

                          Wants List:
                          IHSH-20-Red, XL
                          IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                          IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                          IHSW-45 Black, M
                          IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                          IH-777S-SB size 32
                          IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

                          last edited by 24 Jul 2024, 18:52 A 1 Reply Last reply 30 Jul 2024, 12:35 Reply Quote 1
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                            68degreesorless
                            Haraki san Student
                            @Cutlasshound
                            Joined: 19 Jul 2021

                            @Cutlasshound FYI on Porter quality... just one anecdote, but the seam attaching the shoulder strap to the main body on my backpack started to come apart after less than a year. Granted, I packed it fairly full and heavy and used it fairly often. The nylon also shows scuffs fairly easily. For the price they charge, I wish it was more of a tank.

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                              Cutlasshound
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                              @68degreesorless
                              Joined: 28 Oct 2013

                              @68degreesorless

                              Yes definitely agree that need to treat the nylon fairly carefully.

                              I do have a backpack from them, but I got it for £120 on sale and it is small. Other than that and the crag tote, all my bags from them are small slings / shoulder bags / tote made from the tanker nylon and, as you say, can scuff.

                              You are quite right. For me their backpacks just aren’t heavy duty enough or designed for being abused. I also learnt the hard way with bags generally years ago, when I had a prolapsed disc and discovered that the load distribution on a number of my backpacks / messengers was shocking. That led me to the made in USA mil-spec mystery ramch packs. Have five Mystery Ranch packs now 3DAP, ASAP and 3 of the Carryology packs. All bullet proof and hard as nails (albeit the are designed to be carried on two shoulders).

                              Thinking about it, I bought one of the larger porter daypacks for my wife (£140 reduced from £400) and the first thing she said was that loved the fabric, but rubbish for carrying heavy loads.

                              I personally would not buy another backpack from Porter as pricepoint to high and not robust enough to warrant it. I do love the smaller bags that I have from them though, which are all beautifully made, with lots of design choices! I did get them all on sale / cheaper than the current extortionate prices that some UK stores now charge.

                              As an aside, although I see the merits of the Gr1 and its construction (I have one in black x-pac), not a fan of the front pocket and it does essentially look like a big fucking lunchbox. I have also found the molle configuration to be fucking useless! Still, I can see why people like them / rate them.

                              I ain't got time to bleed.

                              last edited by 25 Jul 2024, 04:09 6 1 Reply Last reply 25 Jul 2024, 16:42 Reply Quote 2
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                                68degreesorless
                                Haraki san Student
                                @Cutlasshound
                                Joined: 19 Jul 2021

                                @Cutlasshound Thanks for sharing your take. I've always admired Mystery Ranch but never pulled the trigger. Need to give them another look.

                                I also have a smaller Porter fannypack and like it better. The nylon has a wonderful texture and I love the look. Makes sense that they do style better than serious hauling.

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                                  Sage954
                                  Iron Heart Deity
                                  Joined: 1 Apr 2012

                                  @Cutlasshound here is one use of the molle.
                                  I’m a big fan of Mystery Ranch as well. I have a few older Dana Designs packs. Mid 1990’s still going strong. Dana sold the company to K2 and then eventually founded Mystery Ranch. All good stuff. This D-Route has seen many laps.
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                                  • AnesthetistA
                                    Anesthetist
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                                    @chrisjohnnick
                                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                                    @chrisjohnnick how much do you need to carry? For me the 21 is a sweet spot bag, big enough for travel, small enough for EDC.

                                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                                    • AnesthetistA
                                      Anesthetist
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                                      Joined: 14 May 2011

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                                      Houston, we are ready for liftoff!

                                      After some delay, the Carryology Mission Ranch Mars Project has arrived!

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

                                      last edited by 30 Jul 2024, 12:37 goosehdG 1 Reply Last reply 30 Jul 2024, 12:41 Reply Quote 0
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                                        goosehd
                                        Mod Squad
                                        @Anesthetist
                                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                        @Anesthetist Nice!! Thoughts?

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • AnesthetistA
                                          Anesthetist
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                                          @goosehd
                                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                                          @goosehd

                                          Unfortunately, I havent had much time to really play with it prior to packing for our vacation. However, I can tell you the fabric has a very high quality, technical feel. It is textured but slick and feels like it will wear in v. breaking down at folds.

                                          The construction feels GoRuck level, damn near bombproof and the combination of roll top and flap opening is pretty awesome. There are three stretch mesh pockets inside (which substitute for external bottle holders…which I miss), a dump pocket, and two small flat zip pockets. I would like another zipped mesh internally but that’s there are gear organizers.

                                          The yoke is pure genius and the easiest to set up that I have seen. It makes MR’s yoke system look antiquated.

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

                                          last edited by 30 Jul 2024, 13:31 goosehdG 1 Reply Last reply 30 Jul 2024, 13:35 Reply Quote 1
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