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    Megatron1505
    見習いボス
    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

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    Just replaced my old Goruck GR-1 after 8 years of daily use, and even then it’s still usable. I passed it on to my son and it will probably still be in use long after I am, amazing quality back packs.

    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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      chrisjohnnick
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 7 Jan 2021

      I think a GR1 21L is next on my list of things to get. My only real hesitation is my current bag has side pockets, and I've gotten so used to sliding a phone in one and a pen/knife/lip balm in the other!

      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 chrisjohnnick 23 Sept 2024, 18:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Megatron1505
        見習いボス
        Joined: 10 Jul 2011

        I love mine for travel, the durability and full clam shell opening is great.

        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          Anesthetist
          見習いボス
          Joined: 14 May 2011

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          Putting some Mustang Paste on this beauty from Emil Erwin of Nashville. Definitely an heirloom level piece.

          IG: bluehandsslim

          last edited by 20 Oct 2024, 19:29 C 1 Reply Last reply 20 Oct 2024, 20:46 Reply Quote 1
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            chrisjohnnick
            Iron Heart Deity
            @Anesthetist
            Joined: 7 Jan 2021

            @Anesthetist nice! Is that the one that was just on Poshmark recently? Emil lives next to one of my buds houses, I see him around often. Still waiting on him to make a canvas/leather backpack.

            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 20 Oct 2024, 20:46 A 1 Reply Last reply 20 Oct 2024, 21:23 Reply Quote 0
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              Anesthetist
              見習いボス
              @chrisjohnnick
              Joined: 14 May 2011

              @chrisjohnnick this one I have had for years. Have you looked at the bags Loyal Stricklin has?

              IG: bluehandsslim

              last edited by Anesthetist 20 Oct 2024, 21:23 G 1 Reply Last reply 21 Oct 2024, 05:11 Reply Quote 0
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                Graeme
                啓蒙家
                @Anesthetist
                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                @Anesthetist the Loyal Stricklin roll-top looks lovely. I'm very tempted...

                last edited by 21 Oct 2024, 05:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                  chrisjohnnick
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                  The Loyal Stricklin bags have too much leather for me. I want more canvas or cordura with leather accents. I’d scratch up that leather so quick.

                  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 chrisjohnnick 21 Oct 2024, 11:05 A 1 Reply Last reply 21 Oct 2024, 14:03 Reply Quote 1
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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    I wouldn't be too bothered about the leather getting scratched up. It'll probably look better with some abuse.

                    The problem for me would be that the bag is likely to be heavy. Australian airlines have a carry-on weight limit of 10 kg or 22 lbs, and a leather backpack could eat a third of that easily.

                    last edited by 21 Oct 2024, 11:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Anesthetist
                      見習いボス
                      @chrisjohnnick
                      Joined: 14 May 2011

                      @chrisjohnnick uhhh it’s called patina 😛

                      IG: bluehandsslim

                      last edited by 21 Oct 2024, 14:03 C 1 Reply Last reply 24 Oct 2024, 18:52 Reply Quote 1
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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Needed a new one......

                        Inbound:

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                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          RobeOfTheMagi
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                          Can you share your opinion on it after it has arrived G.?

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                            RobeOfTheMagi
                            Haraki san Expert
                            Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                            I'm still waiting for a 20l IH Duck daypack <3.

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              @RobeOfTheMagi
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              @RobeOfTheMagi 100%. I have a 25litre Patagonia Blackhole which this will replace. The zippers have seized a little (sea water again), and the main opening is a complete bitch to access quickly (the zippers just don't work properly at the angle you naturally pull them from). Also, I really wanted side access to the PC compartment because opening the whole bloody bag to access the Mac/iPad when going through airport security is a pain, only compounded by the above zipper niggles.

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                RobeOfTheMagi
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                                I regularly think about retiring my 10-year old BACH Wizard but the rascal simply refuses to give in. It's seen so many countries ,was carried on my back for hundreds of hours and he still carries all my schoolbooks and my laptop to work daily. It might not be the prettiest but I think the functionality, construction and especially the zippers are unmatched.

                                I've heard that Bach has been sold, but I might be mistaken. Not sure if the quality is still were it was.

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                                The back still looks hardly worn.

                                last edited by RobeOfTheMagi 22 Oct 2024, 09:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                  Nik
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                  I’m trying to figure out what bags to take for Japan trip. Original plan was samsonite spinner cabin and lightweight backpack, but now I’m wondering about one larger carry on backpack for the way there and buy a cheap checked bag on the way back to bring purchases. For those who have been there, we are taking trains to change hotels four times in addition to the two airport journeys, so your advice is appreciated. I used to be a big backpack traveller and then recently got a spinner and enjoyed it on my last trip, but saw a video about lots of stairs in Japan making a back pack easier. Thoughts?

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    Take a back pack. You could be walking and climbing a lot of stairs. And that's just on the underground.....

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      @RobeOfTheMagi
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      @RobeOfTheMagi said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

                                      Can you share your opinion on it after it has arrived G.?

                                      Whilst I wait for mine, here is a pretty good review. Some of the stuff he does not like about it, I can retro fix. But all in all a very positive review

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        chrisjohnnick
                                        Iron Heart Deity
                                        @Anesthetist
                                        Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                                        @Anesthetist said in Luggage Bags and Packs:

                                        @chrisjohnnick uhhh it’s called patina 😛

                                        Well, yea, but it just hurts so much to get that first scratch on it myself! Now, if I bought it used and it came that way...😜

                                        Also, on a related note: A very well-worn Emil Erwin brown messenger bag popped up on the local Nashville marketplace. Wish I was into messenger bags more!

                                        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 Oct 2024, 18:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                          jordanscollected
                                          啓蒙家
                                          @Giles
                                          Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                                          @Giles I have the Blitz and it’s a great quality backpack for the price point. The side laptop access is great and the zippers and pulls are all very well made.

                                          Give it hell.

                                          world tours:
                                          888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                                          Mad Red x2
                                          Wabidashery

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