Luggage Bags and Packs
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The Carryology Store is now open in Fitzroy, Melbourne. If you are a bag addict, then I highly recommend that you avoid it.
I had a good look around this afternoon, and it's got all the usual suspects, and a few more unusual ones too. From their current line-up I liked:
The one disappointment was that they didn't have the Trakke Assynt in stock, though there were a few of the messenger bags.
The shop has its official opening on September 8th, and there should be a few more things in stock at that point.
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It looks amazing! I didnt like the look of the Pequod at first but it has grown on me considerably.
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It's a great shop @Anesthetist, but it could destroy my savings.
The Pequod looks interesting. However I saw on Bedouin's Tumblr that a new version of the Ottoman, the Delireis's big brother, is coming. That might be another option.
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Loaded out for work. Laptop/tools etc…
Kifaru Urban Zippy
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There's a piece on the Carryology Store in the Sydney Morning Herald today. It talks about the approach they've taken, and how they've made the jump from online to offline.
Carryology founder shares top five tips for turning online brand into offline
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I'm in the market for a high-quality no-frills 20 litre backpack for daily commuting/utility use - happy to pay a little more for real quality. Is the Goruck GR1 still the default choice?
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I am sure kifaru is an alternative @Bill C . A friend rocks one since two years.
But I guess you are in Europe, custom consumes the glory :(.https://store.kifaru.net/antero1500ci245-liters-p189.aspx
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@Bill C also consider:
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Trakke Assynt 28 (£10 off at present with code SCOTLOVE)
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Teranish Venture (Currently sold out)
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Defy Bucktown, Theodore, and Verbockel (Promo code DEFYFAMILY)
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Mystery Ranch Kletterwerks Flip Pack, or one of their military bags
I've seen products by all of the manufacturers, and they seem solid.
Bedouin fans should note that the Ottoman has just been released, and is a larger version of the Delireis. Had it been out a year ago, I'd have bought one.
I've currently got a Defy Verbockel. I don't entirely get on with it, but I haven't found anything that I'd prefer. If you go that way, I'd suggest the Cordura model, as it'll be a metric tonne lighter.
If you're in the UK, End Clothing had the South2 West8 Trek Pack on sale, but I've just checked and it's just gone. Kinoko have it in, but at full price. I was very tempted by End's.
Lastly, the Lotuff Canvas and Leather Backpack is on sale at less than half price. It looks really nice, but I haven't seen one close up. I'm also tempted…
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thanks both - some interesting ideas there
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thanks both - some interesting ideas there
Check out the Mystery Ranch offerings. Great quality.
Also, the Tad gear litespeed is excellent in my book.
I have multiple offerings from both of the above and they are excellent.
Also worth looking at Bagjacks packs.
There is also Lexdray, but having handled one. I am not a fan for the price.
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Thank you @veloaudio for all your advice!
SDR Travel D3 duffle
Fresh out of the box, I am amazed how light it is. The quality is apparent and I can't wait to take it out for a spin!
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Nice to see them getting the praise they deserve!
Im looking Forward to going to their shop in Berlin again to try and pick up a few bits in Jan.
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SDR Traveller Field Kit #2 Higashiyama:
Basically a minimalist Dyneena packing cube that converts to a daypack with a seatbelt material strap with 2 Petzls. It's super functional when packing and weighs almost nothing (bag is 4.6 oz). After the first wear it started feeling less like Tyvek and more like a soft slingbag. I am really happy with my SDR set so far [emoji106]
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@Anesthetist's SDR bags look good, and I'm tempted by the Outlier Ultrahigh Duffle, which is a similar concept.
According to the blurb, it can expand from fifteen to fifty litres, which should cover most bases. If the Molly sternum strap fits, then it might be stable enough to wear on a motorcycle too. (The one issue I have with Outlier is that they do very limited runs of goods.)
The last run was done as a collaboration with Boreas, and used their Super Tramp frame. That would have carried really well, and I regret not getting one.
The Ultrahigh Quadzip might be a better alternative, but I think that the triangular cross-section would limit its usefulness.
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That duffle also looks really good, probably a bit more versatile than the SDR.
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The SDR D3 Traveller is the big brother of your field kit, and would be another alternative.
I think that the Outlier bag has a better strap system, and I like the fact it doesn't use zippers. But it's more fashion forward, whereas the SDR is more functional.
Incidentally, Jan Chipchase who runs SDR Traveller and Studio D Radiodurans comes over as being 50% interesting, and 50% Nathan Barley.
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Hey, I am currently looking for a bag myself and this thread has been extremely helpful in generating ideas. Primary use would be to go to work (I am an engineer) and classes (I do my MBA in the eveninging), but hopefully the bag could double as a smaller carry on if needed (doesn't need to be a weekender bag but that would be a nice bonus). I primarily drive places due to where I live, biking to get around isn't the best option. I'm not super tall (5'7"), so if the bag looks small, that may be okay. I originally got a Waterfield Staad backpack, but found it to be too wide for my frame and too slim to hold much of use.
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I really like the waxed canvas look.
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I would like to avoid traditional buckles; I have a leather messenger bag but do not tend to use it because the buckles make it take too long to get stuff in and out.
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It needs comfortable straps, sometimes I lug two laptops around and the bag can be heavy, so no all leather straps ideally.
The items I am currently interested in are the Bedouin Delireis, Azo Equipment Amhara, and the Kletterwerks Flip. If anyone has input on those bags or ideas for others, please let me know. I considered the Goruck but decided the more technical look was not what I wanted for the workplace/class.
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