Luggage Bags and Packs

[Anesthetist]

Quick update after a few trips w the Balian. It does hold more than I thought. This am I was able to fit in a half pound of coffee and a small Swell bottle (in addition to my other edc junk) without any issue.

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[Cutlasshound]

@Anesthetist:

Quick update after a few trips w the Balian. It does hold more than I thought. This am I was able to fit in a half pound of coffee and a small Swell bottle (in addition to my other edc junk) without any issue.

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Thanks mate, much appreciated

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[Giles]

I would just like to give a big shout-out to Ortlieb.

I took a 110 duffel to Madagascar.  It was 4 years old.  I buggered the zip whilst away.

I contacted Ortlieb when I got home and admitted I had no proof of purchase.  This appeared in the mail today.

Amazing service…..

[Anesthetist]

That’s pretty great. All this Ortleib talk is making my ordering finger itchy.

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[Chap]

… and waterproof.

[Giles]

Nice accessory you have for that Ortlieb…...

I'm currently trying not to order a big-zip or a rack-pack…..

[Chap]

@Giles:

Nice accessory you have for that Ortlieb…...

I'm currently trying not to order a big-zip or a rack-pack…..

After hours driving in heavy rain it’s been almost like in a bathtub in that f….... british car, no drop of water in the Ortlieb.

[Giles]

In the cars defence, I'm not sure that keeping water out was top of the design criteria…..

[Anesthetist]

Silly question but the Ortleib bags fare well as checked luggage? Since Rimowa has gone to shite I’ve been looking for an alternative checkable piece.

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[Giles]

I love them.  I like the fact that the Duffels and derivatives are one compartment, it means I can get a load of big stuff in easily.  They are essentially soft, so they will not protect the contents as well as a Rimowa.  But having said that, I use them for carting large amounts of fishing tackle and diving equipment about, not had any internal damage. We have about 9 of them, going up to 140litres, we use them for transporting large amounts of Iron Heart from show to show or for store-meets.  The only one that I have managed to damage yet, is the Duffel 110 I buggered up in Madagascar, but they gave me a new one, so I'm not that bothered.

Just be aware, the 140litre ones often get treated as oversized luggage.

[Chap]

@Giles:

In the cars defence, I'm not sure that keeping water out was top of the design criteria…..

No… that's for sure. Created to have fun driving on lovely country roads. Who needs a waterproof car if you have Barbour Jackets...

[Giles]

@Giles:

I'm currently trying not to order a big-zip or a rack-pack…..

I failed…...

Ordered:

It will be so useful for carting lots of diving equipment Iron Heart gear about

[mclaincausey]

Agree with G. I don't personally use hardshells or luggage that is excessively compartmentalized (yes, I know those are often diametrically opposed), because I can use hard "packing cubes" if I am carrying something fragile and prefer the option of being able to squeeze something into a tight space as needed. For all practical purposes I ususally have whatever fragile stuff is with me in my small carryon backpack (the place where I do value compartmentalization and organization) anyway. The compartments I do value in luggage are places for shoes and suits.

The one thing I do like about hardshell pieces is their light weight.

[Anesthetist]

I like options. We have a Rimowa travel sport trunk and three carryons. I also have the SDR traveller dyneema dufflle, and a weekender by Mismo. I would have liked another wheeled Rimowa but if the Ortleib pieces are bullet proof as they sound, we’ll be buying. I also love Redoxx but the slick fabric of the Ortleibs looks really nice.

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[Snowy]

Ortlieb's is used by lots of cycling couriers down this way for it's bullet-proofness and no need to look after. Gets my vote there.

[Giles]

Everything we need for diving for the two of us (except weights and tanks) fits easily….

[Chap]

I have a duffle rs 110… these are super versatile bags to travel with. Easy with the wheels at train stations, airports.... and can be carried as a rucksack in more adverse conditions (hmmm... correct term?) and then of course waterproof

[Giles]

Adverse works….

The wheels are actually a little oversized, so they are pretty good on rougher terrain....

[AdamJ]

The quest to own every Ortlieb bag goes on

[Giles]

It'll fit AJ, cheaper than buying him an airline ticket…..