Luggage Bags and Packs
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Link?
I used to travel for work a lot and my wife is on the road for about 23 weeks a year. We've both found that a minimalist pack is the best way to go. The more pockets and stuff you have the more opportunities you have to have a pocket wear through. Plus the more pockets you have the more weight you add.
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@DougNg I'm guessing that it's the very expensive and equally lovely Arc'teryx Veilance Nomin.
Carryology reviewed version 1.0 over two years, and was smitten despite the price. Urbancarry also has a review, in which they give it grail status.
I quite like the look of the Seque tote, which is a simpler bag than the Nomin. I wish that they made it with a set of backpack straps, though.
The Outlier Ultrahigh Rolltop and Quadzip have a similar aesthetic, but are more minimalist. I suspect that the Nomin will be tougher.
Urbancarry, Everyday Carry, and Carryology have reviewed various versions of these packs.
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I stumbled across this backpack on Farfetch the other day, but it was expensive, and has now sold out. But it's popped up on sale elsewhere, and it's quite tempting.
That said, something like the Lotuff Leather Duffle Backpack or a Frank Clegg backpack will probably be better made.
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The Nomin has been on my list for a while. A Visvim beat it last time but I might have to get one when they release the fall version.
Anyway, here is the new SDR dyneema tote:
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This is my current daily, fancy something different with an easy access pocket for my camera but we’ll see.
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Anyway, here is the new SDR dyneema tote:
Now I am annoyed…..
I have absolutely no need to carry around a mill in cash, nor do I need to minimise the risk of radio frequency tracking, but I want one of these so much
https://sdrtraveller.com/products/1m-hauly-heist?variant=43001521806
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I have absolutely no need to carry around a mill in cash, nor do I need to minimise the risk of radio frequency tracking…
Not today perhaps, but who knows what the future may bring? Buy one now and you’ve just prepared yourself for all sorts of eventualities. It’s just sensible, Boy Scout forward planning.
I’m sure Paula would agree….
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@David_pll When looking for a new Backpack def consider Ortlieb -> https://www.ortlieb.com/en/rucksack/
I own one of their Bike Backpacks for a couple Years now, no signs of wear at all, solid as a Rock, waterproof and Made in Germany.
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I have absolutely no need to carry around a mill in cash, nor do I need to minimise the risk of radio frequency tracking…
Not today perhaps, but who knows what the future may bring? Buy one now and you’ve just prepared yourself for all sorts of eventualities. It’s just sensible, Boy Scout forward planning.
I’m sure Paula would agree….
I know it makes sense, You know it makes sense, Paula - not so sure…..
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Now I am annoyed…..
I have absolutely no need to carry around a mill in cash, nor do I need to minimise the risk of radio frequency tracking, but I want one of these so much
https://sdrtraveller.com/products/1m-hauly-heist?variant=43001521806
I can't decide if their website is completely tongue in cheek and poking fun at the mall ninja types, or if they're just full of horseshit.
But I still want one of the bags…
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SDR Traveller's parent company Studio D Radiodurans is a research consultancy, but they're a bit vague on what they do.
They're either really cool or really pretentious. Probably a bit of both.
I like their bags too.
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Yeah, I spiraled down the rabbit hole trying to figure out who they are and what they do, and it just gave off a weird "I'm not a CIA agent, but I play one on the internet" vibe.
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Yeah, I spiraled down the rabbit hole trying to figure out who they are and what they do, and it just gave off a weird "I'm not a CIA agent, but I play one on the internet" vibe.
Read William Gibson’s Bigend trilogy and specifically the last book «Zero History» for an interesting take on the intersections between espionage, the CIA, marketing, military procurement, mall ninjas and in fact, obscure denim labels. He uses the term «gear queer» which always makes me laugh (not least at myself).
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@DougNg @Graeme sorry for not responding sooner but that travel/work thing got in the way…
I picked up the new version of the Nomin after fondling a friend's v1. They made some design changes in both the fabric (smooth facing vs. ripstop) and overall design (thicker shoulder straps, eliminated side carry handle, interior layout, etc.). I contemplated the grey for a hot second before settling on the black.
Extremely lightweight, no fuss interior that I feel simplifies things, is surprisingly spacious yet sleek at the same time. I also love that it doesn't have logos or anything plastered everywhere so it's very discreet. On my first flight using it a gentlemen in my row immediately asked about it before I had even sat down. Only thing I would like to see is a pass-through for a suiter handle but definitely a minor issue and possibly detracting from the aesthetic Arc'teryx was going for anyway.
