Luggage Bags and Packs
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There's also the Waterfield Designs Pro Executive Backpack, though that looks more like a Briggs & Riley bag.
Hardgraft off the Well-Rounded Backpack in a coated canvas, and the Belted Backpack in leather. But I don't think that they're what you're after.
Cote et Ciel might be worth a look for a more left field design…
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Thanks @Graeme encyclopedic and helpful as usual. Really love that Defy bag! Another one I found that’s in the mix is the Bellroy Transit Backpack in black.
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Glad to help @mclaincausey.
Bellroy are from Melbourne, so local to me. They run the Carryology brand, and I am still gutted that their store closed a few years ago.
If you fancy the Verbockel, use the defy15 discount code to get 15% off.
The Peak Design Travel Backpack might be another option. They are a bit bigger (around 45 litres), but still a carry on size.
I also like the Fjallraven Travel Pack. And I believe that their Travel Toiletry Bag is sized to fit into the top compartment at the front.
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Thanks again. That Peak is on my radar for a more substantial travel bag. Osprey makes one that has a zip off daypack that may be suitable as a laptop bag (I’d need to go back again and look). That’s a nice option for 1.5-bag travel.
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Defy should pay you a referral fee @Graeme . I couldn’t resist the black.
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Looking forward to seeing what you think of it @mclaincausey.
And I do not get a commission.
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I treated my EDC work bag (Tanner’s Alley 60s Satchel) today with Obenaufs and I’m loving the patina this bag has taken on after years of use and abuse.
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awsome!
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last saturday I payed a visit to a local wine importer to get some wines to go with a bbq dish I was catering and wife took a few sneak pictures of me wearing my faithfull Thrux Lauwrence backback.
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Eagle (Defy VerBockel) has landed.
Great bag and almost perfect for my needs of one bag that can be used for work and on a bike.
Stands up on its own even empty. Great tote handles can be left out or packed away.
Water bottle holders are cavernous but flatten when not in use.
Rolltop packs down or packs up for higher capacities. The traditional disadvantage of a rolltop is mitigated by a banana zipper. The X-PAC lightens the interior so I’m not dealing with packing in and out of a dark tube. Robust construction and taped seams.
Optional sternum strap attaches to the MOLLE straps. Also MOLLE on the water bottle holders.
Disadvantages are that there’s no getting around the rolltop for laptop access and there’s no back ventilation. Easy compromises to make given the quality and design otherwise.
Thanks again @Graeme !
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@mclaincausey I'm glad you like the bag. I've got an older, waxed canvas Verbockel, which is great, but it weighs several tonnes even when empty. I think that the X-Pac will reduce that burden somewhat. Mine also lacks the banana zip and front pocket, so it's a bit simpler.
I can pack mine for a week's trip for one bag travel. I also appreciate that the straps join at the top of the body, so it can be worn on a motorcycle without interfering with a helmet.
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I might have to sell my Bradley Mountain and get this instead
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Picked up an Ortlieb 110L duffel having seen @Giles and others sing their praises and tell about how they stand behind the product. We needed something to haul our baby's stuff around for a trip coming up and then it will be a general dry bag for car camping and boating.
It is very robust, the Iron Heart of dry bags.
The base is alumin[i]um:
Great design overall. I like how the straps are easily used as shoulder straps, and of course we will use the robust and large wheels frequently. The wheels being so large seems advantageous for the kinds of terrain this will be schlepped over, and I love that I can throw it on my back as needed.
I look forward to many years of myself and baggage handlers trying to break this thing.
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My old bag has this very useful key thingie.
So I cut the hem off one of my XHS off-cuts and used a brass hook @sabergirl gave me a long time ago to make a new one on my new bag.
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Thank you very much for the hook.
