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    • DougNgD
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      Pretty sure his chiropractor isn't really happy with him either…

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • DougNgD
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        Btw, I've seen this and a couple other images of dogs slung up like this before. The only info I can get on it is that this is how the IDF parachutes in their K9 units. Couldn't verify that info, but thought it was interesting if true.

        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        • GraemeG
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          @Cutlasshound:

          I don't buy any carry items for fashionable purposes these days, only things that I can use practically.

          Cough, Pequod, cough!!! 😃

          I agree with @DougNg about bag weight, which makes it a not so unpopular opinion.

          I went away for a week and a half earlier this year, and my bag weighed around 12 kg. Two of those were from the backpack itself, a Defy Verbockel.

          I wanted a smaller bag, and I've just picked up a Thisispaper backpack, but probably should have got a Topo Designs Stack Pack, which I'm guessing would be half a kilo lighter.

          Given I was travelling by public transport and on foot, getting the load down to (say) seven or eight kilos would make it much easier.

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          • DougNgD
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            Agreeing with me in general automatically makes it an unpopular opinion.

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • DougNgD
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              If you really want to get your travel gear down, go to a camping store. They have a lot of innovative stuff to get weight down.

              You're not serious about weight savings until you start drilling holes in toothbrushes 😉

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                • rocketR
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                  rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                  It's all humbug, like everywhere
                  R.I.P. Geo

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                  • CutlasshoundC
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                    @DougNg:

                    The GR1 is 1000D, overkill if you're not dragging it over coarse materials. I've been using 500D for the last few years, it's adequately strong and durable but the weight savings is considerable.

                    Actually, I've left it on the ground at outdoor rifle ranges which are covered in brass, and I don't even have abrasion marks on it.

                    Wholeheartedly agree. Both my Mystery Ranch packs use 500D Cordura. They both piss all over my Goruck pack in terms of performance/strength to weight ratio (although I do love my Goruck also, great bags too)

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                    I ain't got time to bleed.

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                    • CutlasshoundC
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                      You know you've done an "unpop" well when so many disagree and leap to defend  😎

                      Damn straight [emoji23]

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                      I ain't got time to bleed.

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                      • CutlasshoundC
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                        @Graeme:

                        @Cutlasshound:

                        I don't buy any carry items for fashionable purposes these days, only things that I can use practically.

                        Cough, Pequod, cough!!! 😃

                        .

                        Ha Ha. Cheeky c*nt [emoji8]

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                        I ain't got time to bleed.

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                        • AnesthetistA
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                          Want light? Go dyneema [emoji108]I have a set from SDR traveller which means I cant afford to go anywhere but at least my bags weigh nothing.

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                          • DougNgD
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                            I've always liked Mystery Ranch. They don't overuse MOLLE for regular packs like other companies.

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • CutlasshoundC
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                              @DougNg:

                              I've always liked Mystery Ranch. They don't overuse MOLLE for regular packs like other companies.

                              Futura yoke is very comfortable and the 3-zip access is great. They are incredibly well thought out.

                              The weight distribution on the frame is easily the best I have experienced on a pack, the only downside is the frame is quite rigid which makes it difficult to fold down flat if you need to stow it on a plane.

                              You should check out the specials on their website. They have had some real bargains in the past year.

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                              • DougNgD
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                                Probably not going to pick up a pack for awhile. Want to see how long I can use this Vertx bag before the bottom falls out. Been four years and I can't tell it's been used other than it's dirty as shit.

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • AnesthetistA
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                                  @Cutlasshound:

                                  I have two totes, one by Kletterwerks and another by Acronym.  Both are solid, well-made practical bits of kit that have carried a shit load and taken a lot of abuse. They were also very useful work bags when I had a prolapsed disc and couldn't carry a backpack.

                                  Primarily, I use a them for work as an addition to a backpack/messenger when I have to carry multiple files.  In the alternative, they are useful as a bag for the kids toys if we are going away.

                                  I don't buy any carry items for fashionable purposes these days, only things that I can use practically.  Totes definitely have their place in a carry arsenal and can be very useful bits of kit.

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                                  Mind taking a pic if that ACRNYM? [emoji1]

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                                  • CutlasshoundC
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                                    @Cutlasshound:

                                    Mind taking a pic if that ACRNYM? [emoji1]

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                                    Of course mate. Will post up some pics later in the week when I am back from Holiday.

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                                    I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                    • FinksterF
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                                      @Megatron1505:

                                      Tote bags for men  😞
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                                      • Megatron1505M
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                                        Great for carrying some vegan yoghurt and low sodium granola  😢

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        • organisysO
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                                          Those totes need OD  😎

                                          Pride of Japan :-)

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            Shit - I actually eat vegan yoghurt… And put soy milk in me coffee... I might need some totes...

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