Luggage Bags and Packs
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Good to see you back on board @mclaincausey.
I try to travel with one bag as carry-on, but the restriction tends to be with weight rather than volume these days. I caught a flight from Melbourne to LA yesterday, and the limit was 7 kg / 15 lbs. I got away with it because when I pulled my laptop out, I was close to the cutoff.
If anyone is interested, my packing list was roughly:
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Three John Smedley Merino t-shirts
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One John Smedley Merino sweatshirt
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PBJ indigo twill chinos
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Iron Heart chambray Western shirt
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Seven pairs of socks and underwear
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Wash / Dopp kit
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Klean Kanteen Bottle (empty)
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Folding duffle bag
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Laptop
I can do about a week out of that, and I was wearing another outfit. For a longer trip, like this one, I'll wash everything midway through.
That said, a 10 kg rucksack isn't that comfortable to carry around all day. I think that getting to below 8 kg would make things much easier. I had my Verbockel, which is really heavy, and a lighter pack would save me 1 kg off the bat.
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I'll take that Acronym bag off your hands when you're ready to let it go
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I'll take that Acronym bag off your hands when you're ready to let it go
noted–I have a laminated 3A-1 that I would be more likely, though still unlikely, to part with in the future and I will check with you first if I ever do
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What kind of folding duffle do you use @Graeme ? I've mentioned it before but I carry my SDR Hauly (with strap) in my D3 as my overflow. I use it as a cube on the way to my destination and then as my personal bag on the way home. What Dopp kit do you use? I was using a Teranishi leather kit but switched it out to the Outlier version and shaved off some weight there.
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You should check out thegrayl.com
Best travel water bottle ever. I never have to worry about buying clean water when I can make it.
Plus it's fairly light.
I switch between the orange and the blue filters depending on where I'm going.
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Seems you have to slim down @Graeme .
IH- Luggage Bags and Lightweight packing items:
TInanium-DOUBLE 450 COLORED MUG
Mug with Insulation Lid: 119g + 32g = 151g
But I prefer the Stacking Mug from SnowPeak.
I would love to see this, with an IH laser engraved logo! -
@Anesthetist I use a really cheap one by Eurohike. It cost me something like £10, about $15.
I figure that any checked bag is likely to be damaged, so I go for something I don't care about. So far my bag has gone from the UK to Australia, and then out to Uganda (with my girlfriend), and is now with me in the US. It's got a hole in it, about an inch square, which I'll patch with Duct Tape if I use it on this trip.
I'd like one of the SDR duffles, but don't really have a need for it.
@DougNg I'm more likely to try a collapsible water bottle to save weight. The Grayl looks good, but most places I go have drinkable tap water.
@Aetas I don't tend to pack a mug either.
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I used a Vapur bottle for years before I got the Grayl (as you know I'm big on lightweight too)
It's kind of a bitch to clean though
I always pack duct tape when I travel. I wrap it around an old gift card several times. Gives me a couple yards should something go wrong. If duct tape isn't the answer, you're asking the wrong question.
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Given my current water bottle gets cleaned less regularly than it should, maybe a foldable one isn't too clever.
The Grayl looks interesting, and the Platypus Meta Bottle could be another option. It certainly looks easier to clean than a folding design. I'm not seriously shopping for an alternative to my Klean Kanteen right now, though.
As for Duct Tape, I tend not to carry too much for "just in case". If something breaks, I can probably get a roll in a matter of minutes, or borrow a couple of metres off someone.
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Picked up this duffel made of sailcloth materials from the Father's Day sale at Triple Aught. It packs into its own pocket and has great capacity. Should be good as a gym bag or "oops we came home with more on the trip than we left with" incremental shopping capacity. Can be configured as a backpack or duffle. Currently in use as a dog park outing bag. If you need a simple duffel in this capacity range that's weatherproof, tough, and stowable, take a look.
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Looking for a backpack that looks similar to a Jansport but is built like a tank. I already know about Porter, Goruck, Filson, Visvim and others. Looking for the kind of backpack that Iron Heart would make (but not the Thrux Lawrence one). I don't like that style or backpacks with leather on them. Preferably Made in Japan.
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Weirdest thing happened last night-
After a trip this weekend where I needed to quarantine some of the stuff in my carry on luggage, I decided I needed a dry bag. Found one on Amazon, put it in the cart. My wife had some stuff in there, too, so I asked if it was ok for me to check out. She looked at all the items and pointed to the dry bag and said, "What's that?" I explained what it was and why I wanted it. She then pointed to a box of stuff in the living room that we're packing for our eventual move and said, "can't you just use that one?" And son of a bitch, there's a dry bag, exactly like I wanted.Why in the hell does my wife have one of these?
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@Chris either your wife is super-organised and can predict your needs, or she's a KGB sleeper agent.
@petersmith a few more brands to look at:
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Teranishi Studio (on hiatus)
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Lotuff Leather (leather)
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Frank Clegg (leather)
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I've probably missed a few there too…
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Speaking of dry bags, I got a 70L one for $20 from Sierra Trading Post. Give that it is seam sealed canvas tarpaulin with the standard rolltop closure and sturdy padded backpack straps, I feel this is as good an option as ones costing many times what I paid.
I highly recommend looking at STP if anyone needs one.
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might ask this here as well:
does anyone from the forum know somebody from/at RIMOWA?
got a quick question to ask…THX for getting at me!
No, they won’t help you get that VA collaboration [emoji12]
As for me, I just ordered a little something from Arc’Teryx….
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Going to try this combo for a bit. I hadnt planned on buying the Topaz carryon but it was my last chance. Rimowa has stopped supplying stock to their retailers to boost their “signature” outlets. They have also rebranded their lines, changed their logo, and IMO begun the slow decline to becoming nothing but a fashion brand. [emoji20]This was the last aluminum bag in St Louis, so I figured now or never. Combined with the Seque tote I should be able to carry a weeks worth of clothes during the summer. I’ll still use my SDR set for longer trips. With good packing cubes that thing is awesome.
SDR D3 packed for a week trip with the Outlier dopp kit if anyone is interested
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So I've had a Makr teardrop day pack for years, this one in particular:
And unfortunately the zipper taping is starting to develop a hole, so I'm looking for something to replace it.
I don't want anything overly technical and I don't need a ton of zippers or sectioned off compartments.
Just a good minimal everyday bag that doesn't draw a bunch of attention but is well made.
Been considering a Visvim 20l but the price scares me off a bit. Any suggestions or recommendations?
