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Keeping Your Critical Gear Dry (Part 4)
…feway store brand, which is 2½ mils thick and currently costs $3.79 for 10 bags. Hefty brand bags are similar in size and weight. Trash compactor bags can sometimes be difficult to find in retail stores, however, so it may be necessary to purchase them online from sources such as Bell Parts or Gillroy’s. As an alternative, clear poly bags of almost any size can be ordered from suppliers such as Associated Bag, Universal Plastic, or Hillas Packagin…
Road Tests :: Millican’s Keith the Writer’s Bag
…urban jungle? Well I used the pack for everything. Shopping, picnics, day bag and work bag. The paradox with the bag is that its best feature is also, potentially, its biggest issue. As it is so soft and light its great for forcing in odd shaped items, the bag will just bend and flex to the shape of whatever you put in it, so you can overload this bag a treat! This soft construction was also giving me some pause for concern as it is intended as a…
Top 5 | Best Active Messenger
…ips of hook-and-loop to keep the flap secure when you’re in and out of the bag. While ORBITGear bags have a certain look to them, they’re almost always identifiable by their unique strap system. It’s “strappy”, but it’s modular as all get out, and you can flip it any which way, adjusted for your own personal fit and preferences. The magnetic stabilizer strap is there if you’re weaving in and out of traffic. Under the flap is a simple, zippered sli…
Best Notebooks and Notebook Covers for EDC and Travel
…don’t just come in a variety of sizes and colorways, but also a variety of designs to suit different uses, from sketches to travel notebooks, recipe journals, wellness journals and more. LEUCHTTURM1917 As the name suggests, German brand LEUCHTTURM1917 was founded in 1917. And if you’re all about the details, this may be a fitting brand for you. Their catchphrase is “Details make all the difference” and you’ll certainly find plenty of them. LEUCHTT…
Stio CFS Duffel :: Drive By
…nd, there is very little structure to the CFS Duffel. Nobody likes a lumpy bag. Stio mentions this bag comes with a removable plastic floor but this was missing from the sample I reviewed. “The handles are just not big enough to comfortably carry this bag at your side.” And finally, and I’m just nitpicking here, the CFS Duffel is water resistant, not waterproof. I only mention this because the bag was mistaken more than once for a drybag, given th…
Buyers Guide: Autumn Adventure Kit 2020
…less too. The Mission Hybrid is a 3-way carry (backpack, shoulder, handle) 40L bag that can swallow anything you throw at it. The dedicated boot bag can hold two pairs of shoes and keeps your clothes clean (it can also hold a couple of six-pack cans when you’re using the bag as a backpack). The waxed wood nylon is tough, weather resistant, and will develop a great patina over time. It makes the bag blend in rather than stand out. There is a Fidloc…
Orucase Janus Duffel 50 Review
…ssible to deny its extremely useful nature and clever design. The Good The bag was designed as an adventure travel duffel, but the features are functional for all types of situations. At 50L (40L main compartment, general dim: 30cm (12″) diameter by 61cm (24″) long) it is quite large, but it really doesn’t feel that way as it is light and the contemporary silhouette cleverly masks the volume with contemporary angled lines and the use of darts. A b…
The Topo Designs x Woolrich Collaboration
…more solid color so we can use as much wool with as little waste for each bag. “We’ll put a Cordura base on the bag so it’s really durable from an abrasion standpoint and then put the wool on less abrasion-sensitive areas so the whole bag will last for a really long time.” Is wool like Cordura in that you have all these different weaves and thicknesses? There’s tons of variety with wool. You have very thin wool suiting type material and the thick…
Week In Review ~ 26 March
…d on your packing journey Tortuga created the Outbreaker backpack as a one-bag travel solution for roaming without needing to check a bag in. One-bag travel can take some getting used to though, but help is at hand with the new lightweight Outbreaker travel accessories. New additions to the Outbreaker collection include the Outbreaker Travel Daypack, Outbreaker Packable Duffle, packing cubes, and a wet/dry bag. The daypack and duffle can be stored…
The Matriarchs Of The Luxury Handbag World
…the longest waiting list of any handbag in history – up to six years. This bag practically invented the handbag waiting list. The inspiration for the now iconic Hermès Birkin dates back to the Haut à Courroies (often referred to as the HAC) bag, a style designed in 1892 for carrying saddlery and riding gear. The very first Birkin wasn’t made until 1984 though – three years after a chance meeting between the bag’s namesake, actress Jane Birkin, and…
Bag Collectors :: Regan Chernish
…long-handled Estwing rock hammer perfectly for help on the long humps. The bag has traveled from work in Sinaloa to Nunavut and back again on multiple projects. Last Fall I did a prospecting contract for diamonds in Nunavut with many days requiring up to 100lbs of till samples in the bag. The bag did better than I did as trying to get that on my back was something to see, but as I often work alone it was just the random Caribou that might have had…
Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Twin Touch
…’t feel silly carrying a work bag because it looks like a beautiful casual bag. Other bags to consider. Most other people in this space will be looking either to heritage bags. So it might be Kletterwerks, it might be some of the other Topo designs and that sort of thing. They’re trading off the outdoor heritage when times were simpler. That works, but again it’s a different vibe to this. Other ones might be a lot of European brands like Teddyfish…
Road Tests :: Red Oxx Safari-Beano’s PR4
…. It packs a ton of tech, it’s designed to work with a rolling bag for two-bag travel, it’s ridiculously overbuilt, and, unlike most in this genre of bags, its plain but purpose-driven looks don’t scream “curated by some hipster-hitler-haircut fella in Portland using reclaimed/vintage/selvage/recycled materials.” In short, the PR4 is advertised as a bag for doing stuff, and I like doing stuff. General Purpose Pocketing With two spacious end compar…
Wotancraft Pilot Review
…modular add-ons, you can even expand to have more space. I would use this bag as my shoulder bag on a wedding day, or as my camera bag for some of my smaller shoots when I need quick access. If you carry a DSLR and a lens or have a mirrorless kit, this would be a killer bag for your needs. Who It Doesn’t If you are not into the vintage look and feel, this bag is not for you. Depending on what gear you want to take on a shoot, this might be too…
Best Work Shoulder Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…And this briefcase offers a fine blend of all three, pairing attractive styling with useful interior organization, a handy quick-access back pocket and the option to carry the bag as a briefcase or shoulder bag to suit changing needs. _________________________________________________________ Vote now!…
Road Tests :: Domke F-5XB Camera Bag
…. Pay attention because this is key: there is not unnecessary slack in the bag. Some bags have so much strap material I feel they are made for 8 foot tall giants. Another great feature of the Domke F-5XB is the grip material on the strap. As you separate the two buckles to extend the strap, you expose this really interesting gray rubber material that looks woven into the strap. It’s not a padded sliding cover that you see on most messenger bags. I…
Road Tests :: Porter Protect Messenger
…st let the webbing sit on my shoulder (surprisingly comfortable in a small bag like this). The bag is not heavy enough to feel any discomfort from the nylon webbing strap. This is a case when brands include parts to fill the general idea of product requirements, without thinking about reality (on’t get me started on the headphones cord rubber badges in backpacks). Laptop: The Messenger comes with an internal document sleeve in which you can slide…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Copilot Roller
…a pretty durable bag. – Construction: It’s surprising how many soft shell travel bags still fail to stand upright when loaded (an issue that needs clever work arounds when designing sandwich construction luggage). Thankfully the Copilot does this well. The molded base gives good structure and is not too overwhelming or big. You have to love these molded bases over the cheaper fabricated flat sheets of PE creating sharp angles that tear. The inter…
First Look: Mystery Ranch x Huckberry 2DAP
…ick access on the go. This PALS is what could make this a useful overnight bag. For the urban traveler, it would allow you to attach a jacket if your extra clothes and washbag live inside for the journey. For the ultralight hiker, you could easily attach a bivy bag and some of your utensils for your overnight jaunt. This would allow you room for your sleeping bag and other backpacking accouterments internally. Don’t drop your bottle! While this ba…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Messenger Bag
…is a timeless piece, as shown by the consistent look and feel of Briefing bags over the years. It’s a bag that can move from activity to activity with ease; from a night on the town to active pursuits. STRENGTHS Iconinc, timeless design Rugged, reinforced 500D nylon Gusseted, yet unobtrusive base ORBITGear R231-ADV MK23 “FOXHOUND” Who It Suits Techwear ninjas and streetwear aficionados already know and love the R series of messengers from ORBITGe…
Mammut Trion Zip 28 :: Road Tests
…full and gives you great access to its contents. But when I’m running the bag with half a load, or as an EDC bag, the pocket flips open sloppily. [Easy fix Mammut: Put the zip on the outside of the bag. The pocket size/placement wouldn’t change, I wouldn’t have to open the main compartment zip to access my stuff, and the pocket content’s weight won’t pull the lid flap all the way to the ground if I don’t have a full load.] Comfort The MOTION V fr…
Top 5 | Best Work Backpack
…e absolute best way. They even state that part of the inspiration for this bag came from musing about Hemingway and his travel methods of the ‘20s. As an ex-English teacher, that’s a message I can get behind. Made from hearty full-grain leather, the Holton is a special carry experience from the moment it escapes its dust bag. At a slender 12.5L, this isn’t for the maximalists out there, rather the opposite in fact. A laptop sleeve capable of hol…
Fuller Foundry Duffel Review
…derwear. This bag is too big to effectively suit your needs. The Good As a bag that’s designed for travel, one of the bright spots of the Duffel is its ability to grab and go no matter the context. Between the backpack straps and horizontal, vertical, and back handle, there’s literally always a fix point to reach for. At 45L, the size is ideal. It’s not so small that you have to ration what to bring for extended trips. Nor is it so big that you ha…
Best New Gear: March 2020
…or pocket securely stores valuables. Pakt Travel Backpack When designing a travel bag, it makes sense to ask travelers what they want and need in a carry companion. And that’s what Pakt have done with their Travel Backpack, seeking design input from the Pakt community and Youtuber Chase Reeves to create a bag that performs well across a multitude of travel environments and loads. The clean exterior design adapts to both work and leisure trips, wit…
Mission Workshop Rhake VX Review
…gear gets caught on it. I wish Mission Workshop had sewn the lining to the bag to prevent this. The lining of the bag is also stiff, making it increasingly difficult to get things in and out. What’s saddening about this bag is that it’s as if the main capacity cannibalizes the exterior access and vice versa, rendering an otherwise remarkable backpack cumbersome. If Mission Workshop ever updates the Rhake, I’d like to see the main compartment impr…
Drive By :: Alpha One Niner Recon Nine EVADE
…blie is the founder and head honcho of Alpha One Niner, and he’s got a few bag interests such as Sneaky Bags and his military side SERT. Alpha One Niner was Helm’s break into the civilian market. The Recon Nine EVADE pack was recently prototyped in 1000D Cordura nylon. As soon as I saw this I reached out to Helm and organized one to be sent over as a production sample. Three weeks later the bag was sewn and at my office waiting for me. My first im…
Trakke Bairn Mk2 Mini Messenger Review: Drive By
…ht. The messenger will also appeal to users who want a tough and versatile bag that adapts to work, play and travel environments. Who It Doesn’t Obviously if you need to carry a lot of stuff or particularly bulky items, there are better options out there. And if you’ll be on the go for a long time with a decent amount of carry weight, you may want to consider a backpack instead for more comfortable weight distribution. Want dedicated protective st…
First Look I EVERGOODS Mountain Panel Loader 22
…been using this just shy of four weeks now and so far it has been a hiking bag, a gym bag, a nappy/diaper bag, a camera bag, and an EDC bag. It has performed all tasks with great aplomb, and I mean that. It hasn’t *just about worked* its excelled in each. As a hiking bag (by design) it is comfortable, nimble, and tough. It carries well on your back, the back panel breathes no matter how hard you’re pushing, and thanks to the 22L size, you can grab…
The Best Travel Shoes for Every Type of Traveler Right Now
…does good to boot through TOMS’ One for One® initiative. STR/KE MVMNT The Traveller (US$95) The Traveller is a sleek and lightweight shoe with a convenient slip-on design that keeps you moving smoothly and stylishly through airport security and beyond. The shoe features a durable and breathable knit upper and Stable Platform Outsole with dry and wet weather grip. The wide forefoot also lets your toes spread out for comfort on the move. Vivobarefo…
Drive By :: Arc’teryx Cordova
…in so I’d recommend keeping the load down as well as avoiding wearing this bag for extended lengths of time. Thus, if you travel light and fast this pack is definitely worth a closer look. The Good: Over the past few weeks I’ve grown to love some unique innovations on this bag. Perhaps the most impressive feature is the foam back panel. For the Cordova, Arc’teryx abandoned the typical breathable foam mesh in lieu of this very clever molded foam ba…