Luggage Bags and Packs

[mclaincausey]

That acronym is sweet. I wonder if bagjack make a cheaper rendition.

[Snowy]

…and the bag is here, the divider on the inside goes all the way to the bottom on both sides. It's going back on my first day off.... @Graeme I'm back with you in here again

[Graeme]

@Snowy I'm disappointed with you! Perhaps order the Mission Workshop and see if you can make it work.

Bag shopping for me is waiting until I get settled.

[Snowy]

Going to re-think for a while before pulling the trigger again. Need to get this big guy back to rushfaster before I won't be able to return it :).

[mclaincausey]

That Acronym tote bag is on eBay if anyone wants it.

[Snowy]

@Snowy:

…and the bag is here, the divider on the inside goes all the way to the bottom on both sides. It's going back on my first day off.... @Graeme I'm back with you in here again

Got it sent off today, GONE I tell you GONE!

[organisys]

This company make some really nice handmade (in the UK) leather bags…

http://alfiedouglas.com/

[tmg]

After all the research and deliberation, I went with the Goruck GR1

I'm a sucker for accessories, so once I'd added a few choice extras to my basket the price started to climb and then I realised that it was cheaper to
buy the bundled GR1 Rucking Kit [emoji3]Having saved some money there I felt I could justify a few other bits, all of which pushed the total high enough that I qualified for free international shipping [emoji106]

[Graeme]

Defy Bags are having a sale for the next 23 or 24 hours (at time of posting). Use the code DEFY28.

[Graeme]

@Snowy I've just taken advantage of the Defy sale to cop a bag.

Your turn, again.

Topo Designs have just unveiled the Flap Pack, which might work for you. It's about the right size, and Cordura with a tarp lining, so it should be waterproof. No padded laptop compartment, unfortunately.

[Cutlasshound]

@Snowy:

@Snowy:

…and the bag is here, the divider on the inside goes all the way to the bottom on both sides. It's going back on my first day off.... @Graeme I'm back with you in here again

Got it sent off today, GONE I tell you GONE!

Here you go old chap, another one for your consideration…...

http://www.maharishistore.com/product/Brand_9989DAYBACKPACK_3665_0_0_6.html?utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=23789897&utm_campaign=Spring Summer 15 | 9989 High Frequency Welded Day Backpack

And a bit of further info...

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Snowy]

Thanks @Cutlasshound! Very interesting & now bookmarked!

[Guest]

EWhat about this model: my friend has it and he really likes it. I like the design, too: http://www.backcountry.com/images/items/900/TNF/TNF2635/JEAGSP.jpg

[mclaincausey]

@Graeme:

@Snowy I've just taken advantage of the Defy sale to cop a bag.

Your turn, again.

Topo Designs have just unveiled the Flap Pack, which might work for you. It's about the right size, and Cordura with a tarp lining, so it should be waterproof. No padded laptop compartment, unfortunately.

Topo has a store near my favorite um coffee shop, I'll swing by and post some temptations as soon as I can. Baby needs a purse and I suspect they'd have those too.

[Snowy]

I ended up with a Briggs & Riley @Work Large for a work bag, and will eventually replace my cycling backpack. Gave up trying to find one ring to rule them all.

[Graeme]

The Washington Post is reporting on the developing IATA Carry OK standard, which is slightly smaller than the current regulations. This graphic shows the new size.

As far as I can gather, the initiative is going to:

• Ensure that everyone's bags will fit on a plane.

• End confusion between airlines imposing different size limits.

• Force everyone to get a new bag.

The Defy Verbockel is pretty much a perfect size for the new regime. Some of the Tom Bihn bags, in particular the Tri-Star and Aeronaut 30 also work.

@Giles you might want to take a look at the sizes with regards to the upcoming IH bags.

[louisbosco]

i'm not sure about the US but in most parts of the world, it's not that highly regulated..

[Graeme]

IATA represent something like 85% of airlines, so it's got a pretty good chance of becoming a standard. Particularly as there's been a trend of downsizing what bags you can carry on. This would just accelerate the trend a few steps.

I wonder if it will change things with the regional Australian carriers. They use the 105 cm standard, which is 50 x 35 x 20 cm. It would certainly make it easier to find a travel bag to go everywhere.

[Snowy]

I don't think I've ever seen a bag be measured. On my last flight a bag didn't fit into the overhead bins, and the hostee actually climbed onto the seat to help the passenger stuff his bag in (she pushed down the external pockets). Nothing works unless it's enforced globally, and good luck with that.

[Graeme]

Another motorcycle friendly backpack has gone up on Kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osyb/the-quest-by-osybtm-travel-backpack

But this one is zombie proof, and suitable for wrestling with bears!

Or grappling with gators!