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    • popvultureP
      popvulture
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      Ooh yes the Faith and the Vasco both look like really great options. @Giles I’ll definitely message you.

      WTB
      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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      • motojoboboM
        motojobobo
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        I was very happy with an Ortlieb backpack (https://www.ortlieb.com/en_us/light-pack-two), super light and able to fit into a rear pocket of IH denim when empty. Loved using it for grocery shopping trips on the bike. It came apart after two years in service when the welded seams started splitting. I can get it sewn up locally where the seams came unglued but it won’t be waterproof any longer.

        Any suggestions on a similar replacement pack? The standout features for me on the Ortlieb were: ultra light, tiny when folded up, waterproof, circa 20 liters. Thanks for any ideas!

        The journey is the objective.

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        • ManticoreM
          Manticore
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          Hey @motojobobo I have a HMG Summit pack as a secondary, waterproof pack that I have rolled up and stashed in my main bag/pack. A bit bigger (30L) but ultralight, tough, and packable. They also make a even more streamlined Stuff pack that may be an option. HMG gear is extremely solid - my favorite UL brand.

          https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/collections/packs/products/summit-pack

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          • GraemeG
            Graeme
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            Hyperlight Mountain Gear used to do the Metro Pack, which was a stripped down version of the Summit, as an urban backpack. I think that it's been discontinued.

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            • popvultureP
              popvulture
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              So who's owned a Vasco bag? What'd you think of it? I've zeroed in on the large black postman bag, seems to be all I want. Just would love to hear some thoughts on the quality — it's Japanese so I'm expecting top notch, but of course some verification would be good 🙂

              WTB
              IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
              Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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              • motojoboboM
                motojobobo
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                Thanks for the tips on superlight packs @Manticore and @Graeme . I’ll be hunting down the lightest HMG I can find an report back.

                The journey is the objective.

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                • JDelageJ
                  JDelage
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                  What would be your dream backpack (2 straps) to use mostly on a bike?

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                  • JoberwockyJ
                    Joberwocky
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                    I've enjoyed my synapse 19 from Tom Bihn…I use it as my day to day pack for work and has been really great on my motorcycle.  Decent pockets accessible from the side for grabbing my wallet and phone out quick, and a water bottle pocket in the front, center I've used primarily for coffee

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                    • 68degreesorless6
                      68degreesorless
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                      Second vote for any bag from tom bihn. I have 2 and another on order plus lots of accessory organizers. Great stuff.

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                        Steffen
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                        The Collection is growing, slow but steady. The Backpack started it all 7-8 Years ago, then i bought the RG 3-4 Years Ago and now the Rack-Pack 89 because i needed a Bag that can carry Work and Leisure Clothes and Shoes for at least a Week. No Wheels or Frame because its 95% of the time going to be transported in the Trunk of my car.

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          Nice one.  I'd be embarrassed to post my collection  🙂 🙂

                          "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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                            Steffen
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                            @Giles:

                            Nice one.  I'd be embarrassed to post my collection  🙂 🙂

                            There is no shame in buying quallity german made products. I will get some more in the future when travel/my work picks up again. I´m eying the "Big Zip" for longer (work) trips in the winter when I need even more gear, I cant stand the traveling with two Bags and three Totes situation anymore  😃 I hate looking like i got kicked out of my house when checking into an Hotel  😉

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                            • GilesG
                              Giles
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                              On to and from Pop-up duty…...

                              "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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                              • LewisStonehouseL
                                LewisStonehouse
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                                Has anybody owned a goruck GR1 and would be happy to share their thoughts? I’m considering one, I bought a blue de chauffe woody less than a year ago thinking it would be the one, but and am finding it to be a bit pants, want the next one to be right!

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
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                                  @Alex ?

                                  "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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                                  • GilesG
                                    Giles
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                                    Ortlieb'd up, and ready to go…..

                                    "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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                                    • Jase68J
                                      Jase68
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                                      Hi Iron Baggers

                                      I'm looking for recommendations on a good quality backpack or messenger for motorcycle riding.

                                      I am a retro old geezer and prefer leather.

                                      Thanks in advance

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                                      • endoE
                                        endo
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                                        Don't know if this is what you want but I like my Vasco Postman Bag a lot.

                                        http://vasco.shop-pro.jp/

                                        si tacuisses

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                                        • Jase68J
                                          Jase68
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                                          @endo:

                                          Don't know if this is what you want but I like my Vasco Postman Bag a lot.

                                          http://vasco.shop-pro.jp/

                                          Thanks @endo  yeah they are the sort of think I'm looking at. I can't work out what their lead time is from the website primarily in Japanese

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                                          • Jase68J
                                            Jase68
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                                            I like this Vasco, but sold out at one UK retailer I looked at

                                            This Horsehide McCoys is pretty sick too, pretty sick price as well … thankfully sold out

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