Luggage Bags and Packs

[Tobi]

I have the same bag, and assume this really is a freak accident given how bomb-proof the material is. It might be related though to the flat and long shape that is a real frustration for check-in, since indeed it sometimes (seemingly random) is rejected at normal check in as too long, requiring a separate trip to the oversized luggage check in.

[Giles]

Have you spoken to Ortlieb directly? The guys (in UK admittedly, are amazing).....

[tody]

@Graeme just got the kit bag, could not resist the temptation.

[ddtrash]

@Giles Only approached them to confirm the bag was not repairable. This was one of the insurance companies requests. Funnily enough the predictable answer was "no".

Depending on how the insurance fiasco develops I may well contact them and see if they could assist with the purchase of a new one.

[prpx]

Hej there baggage experts. i need to replace my old filson backpack because leather parts started bleeding color from leather parts whenever it gets wet, leaving stains that are hard clean. i'm looking for something of good quality and nice, 20-25 liters, that can handle 15" notebook width wise. olive color would be a big plus :). thanks in advance

[BalticBob]

@prpx I can highly recommend Bleu de Chauffe. I sold all the bags I had once I got the first one from them and saw the quality.

Great sustainable brand too, all hand made by 1 artisan from start to finish in France. One of the bags I have from them is with the British Millerain material which I would say is exactly the 'rugged twill' from Filson. They call it 18oz lick wax serge canvas, it's this bag:

https://www.bleu-de-chauffe.com/en/backpack/1526-woody-backpack-25-l-navy-blue-bm-3700716018647.html

[prpx]

@BalticBob - beautiful bag, thanks! i think i 'll avoid the leather straps for some time now - but will definitely take a closer look. the look is stunning

[chrisjohnnick]

@prpx Goruck GR1 heritage waxed canvas? Comes in a few colors, I think they have an olive one.

[jordanscollected]

@prpx I have a Mystery Ranch Blitz that I love and is made very sturdy.

However if i visit the Carryology website I quickly realize I'm way out of my depth with knowledge on bags.

[prpx]

thanks gents, looking at them at the moment! also looking at this one from master-piece

[endo]

found this beauty for little money in the bay and it even had the stickers on it