Luggage Bags and Packs
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These may not be as impeccable as some of the previously posted bags, the Project LUV Seat bags are sorta cool, nonetheless.
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Fredrik Packers build messenger bags and backpacks in Japan.
I rather like their Lightweight Backpack.
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An update on my Tom Bihn Brain Bag. I took it to India with me last month, and the bag is still a royal pain in the ass. Bag still feels cheap, zipper constantly catching with the bag cover on all pockets. Straps are crazy sized.
Really tempted to throw away and cut my losses, however, would need another work travel bag, and that I don't have :|.
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^That's no good. So you are still looking around for a replacement. If I remember correctly you have to have a backpack, right?
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Great beach or pool bag.
Nice. I am sure it is a versatile bag. Don't you also have the other version with the pals webbing on the front?
I have a Bagjack NXL coming my way. I am really looking forward it.
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Great beach or pool bag.
Nice. I am sure it is a versatile bag. Don't you also have the other version with the pals webbing on the front?
I have a Bagjack NXL coming my way. I am really looking forward it.
Yeah, I have a much larger version that I installed a Bagjack laptop sleeve into as well. Their stuff is awesome.
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Just picked up three Briefing Bags. So nice.
A briefcase, small duffel and large tote/camera bag.
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^That's no good. So you are still looking around for a replacement. If I remember correctly you have to have a backpack, right?
Correct, backpack & ability to handle a decent storm/shower/rain are 'the' thing.
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^That's no good. So you are still looking around for a replacement. If I remember correctly you have to have a backpack, right?
Correct, backpack & ability to handle a decent storm/shower/rain are 'the' thing.
One of those rolltop Mission Workshop packs would suit that well I think.
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Sorry to hear that the Brain Bag has let you down @Snowy, I hope that you find a replacement soon.
Carryology have got a buyers guide up. It's still in Beta, and only covers backpacks, but it might help narrow the choices down, or make new suggestions.
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One of those rolltop Mission Workshop packs would suit that well I think.
The amount of times I've nearly pulled the trigger there or on a bag from Chrome is a lot :). Will give a bit more thought on their models, thanks.
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One of those rolltop Mission Workshop packs would suit that well I think.
The amount of times I've nearly pulled the trigger there or on a bag from Chrome is a lot :). Will give a bit more thought on their models, thanks.
Roger that, my daily has gone back to my Briggs & Riley ruck. It's so small but holds so much. Not then prettiest thing in the world but functional and rain resistant.
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Check out the Bagjack backpacks as well. They look pretty good, are waterproof and expandable. I'll be able to speak to the quality in a few days when my NXL messenger arrives.
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Probably one of the best rucksack designs I've seen so far
I'm custom ordering an all leather backpack from them. -
Check out the Bagjack backpacks as well. They look pretty good, are waterproof and expandable. I'll be able to speak to the quality in a few days when my NXL messenger arrives.
Bagjack is badass.
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One of those rolltop Mission Workshop packs would suit that well I think.
The Mission Workshop Rambler seems to be an interesting design. It's a 22 / 44 litre expandable bag, which means it could work as an EDC and as a weekender. It'd probably fit @Snowy's requirements well.
I particularly like the Black Camo version.
The downside is that it's pretty heavy, and I'm not sure how durable the waterproof zips on it will be. Carryology expressed a concern about them.
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@Graeme that's the bag I keep getting close to buying :|.
Things stopping me;
1)the laptop area is at the very front, and the materials aren't listed to define how waterproof they are.
2)On top of that, the laptop area goes right to the bottom of the bag, meaning if you place the bag down, my laptop's going to be whacking the ground.
3)I then need to come up with a solution for padding the pocket/bottom of the bag, that fits in the pocket that doesn't look too wide to begin with.Around this point it starts getting to be too much work for this specific bag, and I drift away
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@Snowy couldn't you put your laptop in a neoprene sleeve, and slip it into the main compartment?
The sleeve would add padding, and the main compartment is weatherproof. That gets around your problems with only minor inconveniences.
Alternatively you could look at the Defy VerBockel backpack. It's not a dry bag, but should be pretty water resistant being made of waxed canvas.
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Here's another option, love these guys. https://www.bagjackshop.com/en/classics/backpack/skidcat-m-black/a-1442/
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The amount of times I've nearly pulled the trigger
there oron a bag from Chrome is a lot :).Stopped in the Chrome store while I was wandering the streets of Portland and the temptation was too strong. My custom bag will be coming in a couple of weeks…
