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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      By the way, Eddie is adorable.  Sure he's yours?

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • neph93N
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        It’s a moot point at this juncture. He’s stuck with me, the poor bugger.

        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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        • ChrisC
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          @Giles:

          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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          • GraemeG
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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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            • ChrisC
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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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              • neph93N
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                @Chris:

                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).

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • ManticoreM
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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.

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                  • ManticoreM
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                    @Giles While it may leave you $107,000 short, I have one of these Burn Bags that Defy made for Ural Motorcycles. My go-to weekender bag and tough as nails. Also used it on the back of my bike when I still had one.

                    http://hiconsumption.com/2016/03/burn-bag-by-ural-motorcycles/

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                    • GilesG
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                      Shit, I need one of them too 🙂 🙂

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • GraemeG
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                        @Manticore I've got an earlier version of the Defy Verbockel. Whilst some of the stitching isn't as straight as it could be, and the bag weighs over 2 kg empty, it's pretty tough, and could probably survive the apocalypse.

                        If I got another, it'd be in Cordura to keep the weight down.

                        The Nomin does look very good, though.

                        @Chris I think that SDR does market research in the field for multinationals, but they seem to dress it up in a fifty / fifty mix of "we're supercool, private intelligence agency operatives" and "we're ethical and woke".

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                        • AnesthetistA
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                          @Graeme:

                          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.

                          I agree 100% on both accounts but I still like my SDR gear and Jan's approach to travel a lot. Every time I go on a trip with my D3, I get a little more efficient with using it. I'm started using cubes and have paired down my carry by a bit. On our cruise this past December, I was able to fit 6 days worth of warm weather clothing into my D3 with the exception of a pair of extra sandals. I carry the D3 with a Hauly as a packing cube (and bring an extra strap) and keep it in the overhead or at my feet if need be. When we are on the way home, we usually have dirty laundry and souvenirs so to make things simple I carry the Hauly as my personal bag and put my D3 in the overhead.

                          Compared to my Tumi Alpha which is about the same size, the D3 is way lighter, doesn't look as expensive, and it conforms to my side making it more comfortable. I can also use the D3 as a backpack which has been pretty helpful  the past.

                          I have four items from SDR now including the D3, T1, field kit Higashiyama, and folio and feel like all 4 have been worth the money.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                          • GraemeG
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                            I really like the D3: It's simple, light, there are no extraneous pockets, and SDR offer a set of matching packing cubes.

                            The trouble that I have with the D3 is common to the whole genre of carry-on travel bags: It's too big.

                            I find that the restriction when trying to travel with one bag is generally weight, rather than volume. My Verbockel has enough capacity for a week's clothing (although I might have to skip all my IH gear because it tends to be bulky), a laptop, washkit, and a spare pair of light shoes. But fully loaded, it'll probably be 12 kg / 26 lbs, and the airlines don't like you going above 10 kg / 22 lbs.

                            I haven't got my packing zen down enough to fit everything into my Thisispaper Top-Roll Rucksack, but I think substituting a few items might get me there.

                            That said, I'm still tempted to get one along the line. It's a useful size, and it packs down tiny, so I can take it with me.

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                            • GilesG
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                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              • AetasA
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                                @Giles:

                                @Aetas:

                                Travel with the Ortlieb Big Zip since 15 years now. It is waterproof and lightweight.

                                We have exactly that bag  (we it's blue) for our dive kit…

                                The most universal travel bag with 140 liter you can think of👍.
                                Caddy Rodeo to Bilstain (Belgium).
                                We use the black version for several reasons. But it is a black hole  ;D.

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                                • GraemeG
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                                  • Stuart.TS
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                                    My Workers Supply rolltop rucksack is my pride and joy. It is bombproof. The best leather and waxed canvas pack I've ever seen. Other than that I use a 22l Osprey for hiking and riding.

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                                      @Graeme:

                                      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.

                                      Go read up on Jan Chipchase he's there. For a while he was posting a lot of his Nokia (at the time) research on line. Pretentious, but a great researcher, and very keen to share his work/findings and move things forwards, so maybe not too pretentious at all.

                                      I have https://sdrtraveller.com/products/travel-folio?variant=39613200398 FWIW. Used on 2 trips so far. Not sure it's worth the price premium. My old leather folio lasted around 12 years @ $40, so will have to see in around 30 years :/.

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                                      • ?
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                                        Do you guys know of any bags in similar style?  Looking for something minimal, but that would also accommodate a laptop.  Looking for canvas or selvedge denim.

                                        Thanks

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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          @redgreen you could just get the Mister Freedom Haversack you posted. 😃

                                          If you want something a bit more structured, Defy Bags have a few satchels. Something like the Recon might work.

                                          Trakke do a few waxed canvas messenger bags.

                                          Bedouin Foundry do some good bags, and the Barabarossa is their take on a satchel. @Cutlasshound has an addiction to their products, so he'd advocate them.

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                                          • ?
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                                            Thanks Graeme.. I will check those out.  I like MF because of the simplicity and corduroy lining, just wanted to make sure its the one I want 😉

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