Luggage Bags and Packs
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@Graeme - thanks very much for those recommendations ! Except for the Bole - there is a hole in my heart after seeing that
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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!
I'm happy with the one I have. It's been 7/8 years now and I use it mostly as a travel pack. It gets the job done and has proven to be pretty bombproof
I’ve owned a GR1 for a few years. I think mine is the smaller 21L version. I’ve found the GR1 ideal as an all weather commuting daypack and large enough for a weekend or short break away - but I like to travel light!
Just enough internal/external pockets while keeping it simple.
The GR1 is quite heavy when empty but very comfortable to wear, even over one shoulder, which I prefer.
Aestheticallly, I think the design is excellent - form follows function etc etc …
Build quality is excellent imo.
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Am waiting to hear back from some of the people @Graeme recommended.
I finally got a reply from Vasco on this
only around 100,000 yen
and if I pay now, I can expect an August 2022 delivery ::) ??? , erm… no thanks. I don't mind spending up biggish for an heirloom item, but this is not that...just don't mention Bole -
Vasco‘s Postman bag (half leather, half canvas) can easily be ordered at Jamie‘s ( @EastWest ) great online shop, even at a reduced price atm.
https://eastwestapparel.co.uk/shop/vasco-medium-mail-bag-leather-canvas/
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Vasco‘s Postman bag (half leather, half canvas) can easily be ordered at Jamie‘s ( @EastWest ) great online shop, even at a reduced price atm.
https://eastwestapparel.co.uk/shop/vasco-medium-mail-bag-leather-canvas/
Thanks @endo - I certainly checked East West out first, I think that messenger is too small for my needs, but I thank you for the recommendation and link.
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@Jase68
would look nice with some custom good art buckles 
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@Jase68 you realise that @Anesthetist will now hunt you down and steal that bag off you?!? ???
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@Jase68
would look nice with some custom good art buckles I already offered to sort it for Jason…..I think he called me a bastard then too.....
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@LewisStonehouse
Yeah, erm nah I'm a pimped as far as I am prepared to go.@Giles
I only had one kidney to sell and it's now gone…. bastard 
@Graeme He will have to catch me first
But in all honesty, I sold a bunch of antiques and things that were gathering dust to get these last purchases. It's completely nuts, but I really just want stuff that can move with me these days. A few really good things and the rest can go.
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@Jase68 I get where you're coming from. I've had similar thoughts about getting one myself, largely because that would do me for bags for the rest of my life.
I saw a Bole rucksack in Harrods when I lived in London seven or eight years ago, and it was lovely. I don't think that you'll be disappointed with it. I'll be interested in your thoughts when it arrives.
Shame about not having enough kidneys to afford the Good Art buckles.
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@Jase68 you realise that @Anesthetist will now hunt you down and steal that bag off you?!? ???
The game is afoot………..
I’m completely envious and I can only ask that you post pics…..lots and lots of pics so I can live vicariously.
I looked very hard at the Bole line before covid and my wife told me that if you look in their specs, the bags include divorce papers. Might be worth it still?
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@Jase68 you realise that @Anesthetist will now hunt you down and steal that bag off you?!? ???
The game is afoot………..
I’m completely envious and I can only ask that you post pics…..lots and lots of pics so I can live vicariously.
I looked very hard at the Bole line before covid and my wife told me that if you look in their specs, the bags include divorce papers. Might be worth it still?
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@Anesthetist - that inclusion of divorce papers comment is hilarious
My wife left me a couple of years ago which was very hard, but on the bright side, I don't need to pretend it was a $200 bag on sale and I hear chicks dig bags 
I will certainly post pics when it arrives
@Graeme - thanks for not making me feel too guilty mate!
I might have to see if Good Art can make me a fitted scull cap to stop the space-dudes from mind controlling me and making me purchase such extravagances ??? -
Ahhhhhhhhh FFFFFFFFFFkkkkkkk!
I just called Bole, and spoke to the maker as I had no response from any emails regarding shipping, tax etc. He is a super nice gentleman and immediately knew who I was, and we had a nice chat. Apparently he just got back from a swim in the river at 3 degrees LOL. Unfortunately
they aren't making the Prince for a while - till sometime next year. Apparently he sent response emails to himself and they didn't get through. He wants to return the money as he doesn't like to keep long prepayments especially of that amount- which is refreshing to hear. But has placed me on a "friends list"So unfortunately I won't be having the Merry Christmas pack I was hoping for
I feel like a kid who has had his present taken away So I guess the hunt continues. If bedouin did a full leather messenger bag I would probably go that way, and get the Bole later, but I'm open to suggestions.
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on the other hand you've freed up a tidy sum …
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Have you looked at Emil Erwin’s bags?
https://www.emilerwin.com/collections/bags-1
I have his Porter Tote and it’s awesome.
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