Luggage Bags and Packs
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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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@steelworker - this is true
@Anesthetist - I did have a look at those, they are very nice indeed!
@Giles - Giles, Giles, Giles - you know I spent that difference on my last order with IH
The King is dead, long live the King.@Graeme - hahahaha - now that would be totally awesome!!!
So anyway, I'm currently having a chat with Silas from Bedouin about a custom messenger
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on the other hand you've freed up a tidy sum …
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Just went to Mexico for a week. We took our daughter's pack-and-play, so took a 110L Ortlieb dry duffel for some of her large items, but as for my personal stuff, I was able to fit all of my gear (a week's changes of clothes, laptop, chargers, giant battery, etx) into a 28L Defy Verbockel 2.0 X-Pac (thanks again @Graeme for the suggestion). I was able to lash a bulky iPad+childproof case using the outside handle and Cobra buckle strap that secures the rolltop.
Made for an excellent beach bag while there as well.
I am truly thrilled with the capabilities of that bag. Great, versatile bag for work, travel, cycling, biking, etc.
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@mclaincausey I'm glad that you're enjoying the Verkockel.
I've also got one of their Cargo Totes (albeit in Dyneema rather than X-Pac), and that's really good for just throwing a lot of gear in and taking it somewhere.
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Just picked up this Bradley Mountain bag at my local Buffalo Exchange yesterday for $30. Wasn't looking for a bag, but it caught my eye and I remembered hearing the name here.
Wants List:
IHSH-20-Red, XL
IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
IHSW-45 Black, M
IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
IH-777S-SB size 32
IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32 -
Any recommendations for a duffle bag, weekend size. Should handle being tied on the bike and thrown around. Has anyone the Filson duffle in use?
I had one, they’re plenty tough enough for that. Does it need to be waterproof?
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Thanks @Anesthetist waterproof is not necessary, but it should handle a short shower. I have a north face duffle since ages and it’s really tough and durable. I took it in the mountains climbing, on a boat, hundreds of trips but I look for something not so neopreney…
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Not sure @Dmart …I strictly stick to Ortlieb bags on my bike for the last ten years. But they are rubbery/plasticky feeling and looking on the outside. They sure are tough and easily handle being tightly strapped down with Rox Straps over the rear of the bike seat.
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ok madda faakas…
Well, this is about to start the journey from the Swedish wilderness to Oz.
Here's a sneak preview with my initials on the reindeer plaque. It has been a wonderful experience dealing with Jan at Bole - a true gentleman and we had many conversations on many topics we share an interest in.
Long live the Prince - this will not be shelf queen, but thoroughly used and eventually passed down to my daughter.
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