Luggage Bags and Packs
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Yup, love my B&R as well. Bulletproof, and great engineering. The way the wheels are protected, corners are rounded, all items are outside the storage space but protected. Shape is extremely functional as well. Mine's http://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Riley-Luggage-One-Touch-Expandable/dp/B003VTZ94E
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I like the B&R but I'll probably get a check in bag from them.
Ended up with the matte black Rimowa.
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Anyone own a Rimowa bag?
I've realized I need a 4 wheel rolling bag. I had a two wheel and I hated it. I've looked around and Rimowa is my favorite so far. They aren't cheap but they look cool, are super light and roll smooth.
#1 Choice
Rimowa Salsa - Cabin Multiwheel
International $525(including tax)
22.6" x 17.5" x 10
http://www.zappos.com/rimowa-salsa-cabin-multiwheel-international-matte-black
This is the one the sales guy at a local store told me to get if I was set on getting a Rimowa. It's slightly larger than the super small carry-ons(it's about 5 linear inches larger) but just small enough to get away with it. He also tried to sell me on the Briggs and Riley solely because of their lifetime warranty.Urbs, I use Rimowa luggage (from the Salsa Deluxe line) and it's absolutely amazing. I can't imagine going back to using any other brand. The combination of lightness and toughness is unbeatable in my opinion.
I travel a great deal and with other high quality (read priced) luggage I have had in the past, parts always end up falling off or breaking, plus the high quality materials just mean they are already heavy before you even put anything in them. Rimowa deals with both of those problems.
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Looks nice, keep us posted on how you like it. Interior shots welcome too
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That's good to hear, BabyKnight.
I will def post some pics up later, McClain.
I also got super lucky today with finding a black Filson Field bag for $60!!!! on craigslist brand new. I honestly thought the guy made a mistake and put $60 instead of $160 or even $260 in the post. I was looking at the new Filson camera bags and was going to get one this week but figured what the hell I'll look on craigslist first and boom. I had a Billingham from Jeff but it was slightly too small for my photo gear but this is the perfect size.
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^that is unreal both price and looks. I have been eying a Filson since getting one for JSJ.
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I have tons of Filson gear and clothes and their stuff is always amazingly good.
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After travelling with a Tom Bihn Brain Bag for the past 3 weeks I feel pretty confident in saying that it's not up to IH level of quality. Bag smelt of plastic on initial opening, and has stuck with the bag for weeks. The zippers catch all the time, the Brain Cell (laptop protection) was annoying to get in/out and feels of cheap plastic. Most of the hardware feels of cheap plastic. The bag didn't hold up to a light shower; soaking the contents of my bag. The straps are way to freaking long, and I would tread on them at least once-twice a day. The sternum strap felt again, cheap, as well as never properly adjusting to be fully load-balancing/retaining.
Would not recommended.
Wow, that is a real bummer and completely different than my experience with Tom Bihn. The Aeronaut and the Tristsar are my go to bags.
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This fucking thing is sweet. 3A-5TS Mark II. It's made out of a laminated cotton that's soft but durable and water resistant. It has a velcro-in rubberized pocket to keep contents dry, and there's a pocket that has velcro on both sides so that it can get installed between the lining and the shell. This is perfect for sunglasses and other stuff. I added a laptop sleeve with the same property of velcro designed to install it firmly in the bag. There are also two exterior side pockets. The top cinches down with German special forces Kompression hardware. Finally, there is MOLLE webbing. I have added an EDC organizer pocket for pens, thumb drives, headphones, cables, etc., and a pocket for bike tools.
My 3A-1 stowed in my 3A-5TS so I can take it home from work. Lots of room in this beast:
Compressed down:
Worn, it's super-comfy with perfect seating and balance. The adjustable shoulder and stabilizer straps are miracle workers:
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A very fine choice old chap!!!!!
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Thanks brotha, I'm so happy. A trip to NYC will be a good opportunity to bask in the awesomeness of this bag. The ride home from work wasn't bad either!
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It used to be $80 flat rate to uk. The last item I bought from them though the shipping was about $46 when I purchased something from their sale
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Any know anything about Topo designs? They have the Mountain briefcase at a local shop and seems nice.
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Decent quality. Made in USA. I like some of their designs and colorways. I owed a daypack about 3yrs ago but sold it. If one of the bags meets your specific use I'd get it. The bags with leather are really nice. They aren't as overbuilt as Goruck so just keep that in mind.
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ok guys…need a new backpack for hiking and a suitcase for my trip to the US. any recommendations? thx.
Goruck/rimowa
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^true story brooks!
you mean Goruck > Deuter (or any other "usual" hiking brand)?… @urbanwoodsman
