Luggage Bags and Packs
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Porter Yoshida 70th anniversary tiger camo canvas shoulder bag.
Porter are typically known from making their bags out bonded nylon (i.e. Their Tanker series).
Apparently when they started out they made bags out of canvas. So for their 70th anniversary they made these tiger camo bags from cotton canvas, as opposed to their typical nylon. It also features a rather beautiful Waldes zipper and branded Permex snaps.
The Porter stuff is typically excellent crafted and this one is no exception. It was bastard hard to get hold of for a reasonable price as it was released in 2006/07 and, as I understand it, they didn't sell this model outside Japan.
I didn't like the strap it came with though (chocolate brown canvas, not my thing), so I made a custom strap for it (which I also plan to use with my Goruck duffle). Further details on the strap in the craft thread.
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^Nice. I like the crafted strap as well.
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^Nice. I like the crafted strap as well.
Cheers dude. Did your new purchase turn up yet?
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No, still in production.
I really dig the non-nylon Porter stuff. Did you see Carryology article on Yoshida Porter. Good read: http://www.carryology.com/bags/the-fabled-craftsmen-of-yoshida-co/
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I did! It only enhanced my respect for them.
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Carryology have posted a feature on the Bōle Tannery. If you're into craftsmanship, lifetime gear, and all that sort of thing, then you should take a read.
I've long lusted after one of their Prince Rucksacks. They're currently €5000, which explains why I don't have one.
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Carryology have a piece about their favourite Japanese brands.
I figured that some people around here might find it interesting.
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Carryology have a piece about their favourite Japanese brands.
I figured that some people around here might find it interesting.
Thanks for posting, looks like a good read.
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Nice Topas [emoji106] We bought a couple of Salsa pieces and really like them.
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Finally arrived, NXL Rucksack [emoji3]
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That took a while eh? Looks great. Im going back to Berlin next year so planning to check out their shop again if its still there
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^Yeah. It took the full four weeks for Bagjack to make it.
It was delivered last Saturday and I've used it for work all week and I'll take it on the road next week. The front pocket fits my loaded Goruck Wire Dopp perfectly. The top lid pocket holds my keys, sunglasses, earphones, and leather notebook cover w/notebook. Papers and laptop go in the laptop holder in the main compartment which leaves the rest of the main compartment for clothes, lunch, etc. I'm definitely enjoying it so far.
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That Bagjack looks like some major league badassery . I especially like the big flap and outer compartment.
How heavy is it when empty? Are the straps comfortable? They look thinner from this angle (compared to a GoRuck, etc.). I imagine that it feels completely bombproof, wear it in good health!I foolishly read Carryology's article on Böle and now am pining for a ruck. I showed the prince to my wife and heard a "fucking seriously" under her breathe! My wife never uses any profanity btw….
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Böle Tannery King Rucksack seen at Harrods over the weekend.
It's made of vegetable tanned deerskin, and fully hand sewn. The nameplate can be hand-carved with your initials by a 93 year old Saami. And it gets its name from the first model was given to the King of Sweden…
I'm in love, but there's just the slight issue of €7500 price tag.
Scott and Kelly of Dawson Denim visited Böle a few weeks ago, and have a post on their blog about their experience.
@Anesthetist, just reposting this for you.
I'd like one too. Maybe we can get one between us on a timeshare basis.
