Luggage Bags and Packs

[MP]

Anyone in Australia looking at purchasing anything from Goruck in the near future so we could combine an order? I'd love a GR1, and maybe a hat, but $62 shipping is a bit steep; if it's over $500 purchase it's free though but I'm not sure I can justify an extra $205 worth of extras to qualify for free shipping! Next question is whether to go with GR1 or SK26…

[Snowy]

After months of looking, I think I'm settling on Tom Bihn's Brain Bag as my day pack for the next trip.
http://www.tombihn.com/backpacks/TB0104.html

+divided areas during a day out
+can hold camera & laptop and more on the flight over without missing a beat
+space for a water bottle on the outside (do not like water near electrical stuff)

[Anesthetist]

Giving up on the MF? Or is it the need for more organization?

[Snowy]

The MF.haversack is good for local activities, for sure, take it nearly everywhere. I'm heading OS in April for 3 weeks, and need something larger than the haversack, that I can wear around for ~8hrs a day hiking to various things quite fully loaded. The haversack's just not made for that purpose. It'll likely be with me however, and my compliment the BrainBag for quick access..

[Snowy]

Cost of shipping to AU > 1/4 of bag cost, as such CBF purchasing any bags and will reuse a Timbuk2 I've got. No need to re-invent things. Less is more or some BS. :).

[veloaudio]

Anyone have experience with one of these Brown RC sling bags?

http://www.chariandconyc.com/brownrc-backpackblack-1-2.aspx

[Anesthetist]

Headed to Nashville for the weekend with my Filson and J Peterman Gladstone. The Peterman is made by Mulholland and is seriously nice. The prize was not….

[Qinhan]

My Archival Clothing rucksack after about 6-8 months of daily use.  This is what I use to lug books, documents and other junk with me to work each day.  It's simple, functional and I love the design and look of the waxed cotton as it evolves.

[veloaudio]

^nice

I just bought this Superior Labor engineer shoulder bag. I'm working on an initial review write-up now and I will start an TSL thread in the 'Other Brands and Shops' forums soon.

[Cutlasshound]

@veloaudio:

^nice

I just bought this Superior Labor engineer shoulder bag.

I was looking at one of these. What's the quality like? Looking forward to the review

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[derivative666]

Veloaudio I dig your pocketbook.

[veloaudio]

Cutlasshound, quality is excellent. I'll report more after some use but I think the bag will break-in and age nicely. I just posted my initial thoughts in the TSL thread I started.

[derivative666]

I saw impressive review

[veloaudio]

Thanks. Sorry I didn't use your pocketbook suggestion though

[Megatron1505]

Has the Goruck bubble burst? I've been reading some not very complimentary things about them on EDC  :-\

Still loving my GR1, just wondering what happened for their stock to fall so massively with enthusiasts.

[derivative666]

Most likely because their customer service SUCKS!!! They do make great rucks though.

[Giles]

Good product is nothing without (at the very least) decent customer service.  Indeed, I would go further than that, imo a restaurant with average food but outstanding service is better than a Michelin starred restaurant with average service.

[mclaincausey]

Couldn't agree more. It goes to the core of human nature beyond the practical aspects of good service.  People like to buy from people whom they like.

[Megatron1505]

Well, they stopped talking to me a long time ago just when I thought we were gonna start dating 

[Cutlasshound]

Their service isn't as bad as that of Mystery Ranch, which absolutely sucks balls if your trying to buy their packs in the uk!

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