Luggage Bags and Packs

[Graeme]

Carryology and Trakke have announced a revision of their Muir backpack. There's a design article on Carryology for those who like overcooked prose, and it'll drop on Thursday this week.

It comes in olive and black. There's also a translucent special edition that will probably sell out in thirty seconds when it drops and later be flipped for an excessive amount on eBay.

I thought that the first version was overdesigned, but this one isn't as crazy, unfortunately. Also, Lochcarron were booked out for the year, so they couldn't do another run of orange tartan.

[Graeme]

Another week, another Carryology collaboration. This time it's with Matador, and it's packable 22 litre backpack that weighs in at about 370 grams / 13 oz. The design article has been posted, and the bag goes live on Monday.

[mclaincausey]

Not bad! My 1.5 bag is a packable XPAC Triple Aught duffel, but this would be more comfortable even if it’s taking a hit on capacity.

[Graeme]

I think that it could be useful for one bag travel, never mind this 1.5 bag nonsense.

Domestic Australian airlines have a weight limit of 7 kg for carry-on which is generally enforced. It's not like the US where everyone boards with a roller case, a backpack as their personal item, a purse, and a couple of carrier bags full of miscellaneous stuff that they picked up enroute to the airport.

I've used my Verbockel a few times as an only bag, but the problem is its weight. The Matador will be at least a kilo lighter, but it's also a bit smaller than a cinched down Verbockel, and I'm not sure if I could cut my packing list enough to make it work.

Anyway, I'll see what it costs when it drops on Monday. I might be tempted.

[mclaincausey]

@Graeme hey if you can fit 22 liters for one-bag travel, more power to you. For me it’s either EDC or 1.5, simply lacks the capacity to be a travel bag and probably makes too many compromises for packability to be an EDC.

It sounds like you just need the VX VerBockel it’s a great one-bag at 32 liters.

[Graeme]

@mclaincausey Defy are currently working on a version of the Verbockel with a pair of their Ultimate Straps. There have been a few stories on Instagram mentioning the project, and I'm curious to see how it turns out.

I think that the Matador bag might be a bit small for me, however the box created by the dimensions has about 10% less volume than a cinched-down Verbockel. Depending on the patternmaking, it might work for me for minimalist travel.

[Nik]

Cayl Sobaek

[Seul]

A much more sensible daypack for work.

[Seul]

30% discount so might as well buy it new.

[Anesthetist]

@Graeme I bought one for me and one for my better half. Will post some pics in a bit.

[goosehd]

@Seul When was the sale or did you buy from Patagonia? Appreciate any info and dm if you prefer.

[Seul]

@goosehd https://www.snowleader.be/nl/black-hole-duffel-55l-vessel-blue-PATA03654.html

https://www.snowleader.be/nl/black-hole-duffel-55l-phosphorus-green-PATA03650.html

The buckhorn green appears to be sold out (in 55l).

[chrisjohnnick]

I love the Patagonia 55L size, it’s the one I use the most. I have a 40, 55, and 70. Wish I would have gotten the 40L in the shiny black before they switched to the new matte black.

[chrisjohnnick]

Found someone selling a Porter Yoshida messenger bag on FB marketplace yesterday, went to pick it up and they mentioned they had just moved to Nashville after living in Japan for a couple years. Said he had a bunch more to list, and let me look through them all. Snagged a backpack, cordura/leather laptop bag, shoulder bag, and small strap wallet bag.

[Cutlasshound]

@chrisjohnnick Very jealous! Love the Porter stuff. Very well made and great variety

[Anesthetist]

@chrisjohnnick pics or it didnt happen

[Anesthetist]

Latest Carryology buys. Hoping my Mission Workshop bag shows up soon!

The Matador is nice but the water bottle pockets are rubbish. Too light and too slick causing a bottle to go flying if you turn or bend over.

[mclaincausey]

I wish all water bottle pockets were like rofmia. Kind of a neoprene like material that stretches but lies flat, will drain leakage, holds bottles securely, and has a reinforcement at the top to make it easier to insert the bottles. They have solved this issue comprehensively and everyone should copy them.

[goosehd]

@Seul Thank you. Ran the numbers and after shipping, euro conversion, etc., not really going to save much money. I have three of the black hole bags (roller bags) and love them for travel. Was hoping to get a duffel as it's easy to throw in the overhead and make airlines happy (getting harder with every flight).

[Graeme]

@Anesthetist I meant to reply yesterday, but my Internet dropped out.

Shame about the water bottle pockets. It's probably a compromise to make the bag packable.

I'm looking forward to seeing your Mission Workshop too.