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Spring/Summer 2025 Live Reveal Presentation - Wednesday 15th January at 1700GMT

Luggage Bags and Packs

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    mclaincausey
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    X-PAC is where it’s at. Just love how much I can haul with this combo and the duffel packs down into its own pocket.

    Think it, be it.

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      Cutlasshound
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      @mclaincausey:

      X-PAC is where it’s at. Just love how much I can haul with this combo and the duffel packs down into its own pocket.

      Is that the TAD Azimuth?

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

      I ain't got time to bleed.

      last edited by 16 Dec 2022, 00:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        mclaincausey
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        I can’t recall the name but maybe—whatever TAD it is they did a ruck and a duffel and they are minimalistic and wonderful. The other bag is Defy Verbockel and it’s damn near perfect for a carry on.

        @cutlasshound

        Think it, be it.

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          Cutlasshound
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          @mclaincausey:

          I can’t recall the name but maybe—whatever TAD it is they did a ruck and a duffel and they are minimalistic and wonderful. The other bag is Defy Verbockel and it’s damn near perfect for a carry on.

          @cutlasshound

          Def the Azimuth. Always wanted one! Sadly by the time I went to buy from Heinnie they had sold out.

          Heard good things about the Verbockel

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          I ain't got time to bleed.

          last edited by 16 Dec 2022, 06:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            mclaincausey
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            Looking for a quality leather tote with a laptop sleeve that can go into backpack mode, for my wife.

            I found a Gurkha that I like, but think she may need something roomier. Ideas?

            Think it, be it.

            last edited by 19 Feb 2023, 14:42 C 1 Reply Last reply 22 Feb 2023, 14:07 Reply Quote 0
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Paging @Graeme

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                pechelman
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                Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                Have you checked out Portland leather?
                https://www.portlandleathergoods.com/products/laptop-backpack?variant=39317030174802

                last edited by 19 Feb 2023, 17:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  mclaincausey
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                  Good call / great minds @pechelman that is absolutely in the running

                  Think it, be it.

                  last edited by 19 Feb 2023, 18:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                    fatpaulh
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                    Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                    just bought a filson backpack and love it

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                      Anesthetist
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                      @fatpaulh
                      Joined: 14 May 2011

                      @fatpaulh which one? I used to have the OG rucksack but the leather split on the strap. Filson did right by replacing it but I sold the new one.

                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                        fatpaulh
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                        Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                        think it’s called rip stop backpack.. perfect dad bag for days out with the kiddos…

                        last edited by 20 Feb 2023, 19:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                          Graeme
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                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                          @mclaincausey I can't think of any leather totes that convert into backpacks.

                          Cote & Ciel did the Moser in black leather, but it seems to be sold out in most places. It's a circular backpack whose straps can be stowed or detached to use as a tote. Havn have one in Melbourne, though I suspect it would be cheaper to source in the US.

                          https://havnstore.com/products/moselle-alias-leather-black

                          Hardgraft do the 2Unfold, which can be converted between a tote and backpack and various other styles of carry. I had one a while back, and they're really a laptop sleeve more than anything else.

                          https://www.hardgraft.com/collections/laptop-bags-briefcases/products/2unfold-offgrey

                          Kika NY have a few packs that look a bit like a tote but aren't a tote. The Road Tripper is currently on sale.

                          https://www.kikany.com/shop/roadtripper

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                            Graeme
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                            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                            Frank Clegg offers the English Backpack.

                            https://frankcleggleatherworks.com/english-backpack-cognac.html

                            If you want to go bespoke, there's Mathias Steinhauser in Germany....

                            https://www.instagram.com/sattlereisteinhauser/

                            https://www.sattlerei-steinhauser.de/

                            last edited by 21 Feb 2023, 01:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                              goosehd
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                              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                              Nice one @Graeme re:Frank Clegg. I’ve always wondered how their pieces were in regards to fit, finish, and quality.

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                              last edited by 21 Feb 2023, 01:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Graeme
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                                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                I've seen a couple of pieces, and they're very well-made but on the heavier side. I think that the English Backpack would last a long time (I'd hope so at the price), and could probably be repaired if it got damaged.

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                                  mclaincausey
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                                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                  Graeme always delivers. Thank you some good options here.

                                  Think it, be it.

                                  last edited by 21 Feb 2023, 01:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                    mclaincausey
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                                    She got the Portland plus a laptop sleeve for under $200 on a President’s Day sale. She wouldn’t let me spoil her with a fancy option but I think this will be great. Thanks for the assists folks.

                                    Think it, be it.

                                    last edited by 21 Feb 2023, 14:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                      Graeme
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                      Carryology are doing a collaboration with GORUCK that's made from a custom 15 oz Sashiko denim.

                                      GRXC2

                                      There's a write-up of the project at Carryology, and it's worth a read because it is completely insane in a good way.

                                      The bags go live at 2 pm Eastern Time on Thursday.

                                      last edited by 22 Feb 2023, 13:10 goosehdG 1 Reply Last reply 22 Feb 2023, 14:23 Reply Quote 0
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                                        Cutlasshound
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                                        @mclaincausey
                                        Joined: 28 Oct 2013

                                        @mclaincausey

                                        Not leather but Bellroy do the following which looks nice

                                        https://bellroy.com/products/tokyo-totepack?color=midnight&gclid=CjwKCAiAl9efBhAkEiwA4TorilYBbgUNwn4N4Vb26dkRKDMbUONI29G6R0f6BVjIkCLTQgP17fEdYRoCzEAQAvD_BwE&material=baida_ripstop&shipping_to_country=GB&size=15in&store_currency=80525dfa80b1c4d080ba7d2e9291ff1dd1c8b183#slide-6

                                        I bought my Mrs a leather Tumi backpack which she really liked and used for years. Pretty sure it had a laptop sleeve. Might be worth checking to see if they do a 2 way tote.

                                        I ain't got time to bleed.

                                        last edited by 22 Feb 2023, 14:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • goosehdG
                                          goosehd
                                          Mod Squad
                                          @Graeme
                                          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                          @Graeme I can’t find the price on the Goruck collaboration. Any chance I’m missing it or you know what it’s going for?

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                          last edited by 22 Feb 2023, 14:23 C 1 Reply Last reply 22 Feb 2023, 14:32 Reply Quote 0
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