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    For the last few years I’ve been using the earlier gen of this Osprey duffle as a do all travel bag:
    https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product...40F21_367.html

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    It’s a duffle bag, but doubles as a backpack. For me, the 35-40L size bag is a good do-all size for a lot of types of trips. I used this bag as my carry on back in May when I went to AL for Classic Nats. It held all my clothes, my electronics (iPad, chargers, shot timer, GoPro, ear pro), toiletries, etc. Carried it like a backpack with the shoulder straps. The rest of my match and RO gear, including Pelican case for my two pistols, got checked in a hard side roller bag.

    What I like about the Osprey is its versatility and organization. Carry it like a suitcase using either of its handles or wear it like a backpack. As far as organization, my model has enough pockets you sometimes forget where you stashed an item. The main compartment is big enough to hold a fair amount of gear, and there is a shoe/boot compartment that expands into the main compartment that I use for dirty clothes. I can’t tell if the new gen has those same features, but it does looks like the new gen I linked up above may be waterproof or at least water resistant.

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  4. #14
    I'm a big fan of my VertX transit sling bag. I highly recommend.

    I've never found any reason to change from surplus messenger bags.

    I have a hard time buying above regular REI quality backpacks because I tear the hell out of them and the $ to time it takes to be ripped up ratio doesn't make sense to me. I'd like to try one someday.

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    My needs for multi-night travel via car or airline are pretty low key, so I don't spend a lot on luggage for those use cases. Currently I have a mish-mash of cheap hardside suitcases for that sort of thing.

    But, for outdoor adventuring, I typically do day trips of 4-15 mile hikes in the mountains for hunting, amateur radio, or just roaming around. I've previously used various hydration-oriented daypacks from Camelback (Cloudwalker, Hawg, etc), but have started to move toward Osprey because they're better designed for my needs and lighter. I just picked up an Osprey Daylite Cinch and have had an Osprey hip pack (don't recall the name, but has dual water bottle pockets). The Daylite Cinch is very light, but has a decent amount of capacity and can carry a 100oz bladder. I can get a full 100oz bladder, radio gear, first aid kit, and incidentals in it and not feel like I have a huge lump on my back. It'll be a little small for winter adventuring where I may need to stash a layer or two, extra socks, etc, but I think it'll be fine for 3-season use in the Blue Ridge Mtns. The Daylite Cinch wears high enough on my back that I can also wear the hip pack if needed for extra capacity.

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    For trips up to 12 days, I use a Red Oxx Air Boss along with a Grey Ghost backpack. I've been using it for about 15 years and it shows virtually no wear. For overnight trips, I use a Red Oxx Mini Boss.
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  7. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Clusterfrack View Post
    What are your favorites? What to steer clear of?
    For a Murse I occasionally use an Aerostitch Messenger Bag. A few years ago we took an Amtrak trip and the two of combined our wallets and glasses and such in the Letter size and MrsMMc left her purse at home. I also have the full size Courier version (not the Parcel) and it is handy as a brief case laptop bag alternative. If used for off-body carry it looks like it is motorcycle gear, not gun gear. We got waxed cotton green in both of them and it looks a little more subtle, but still has the reflector stipe. Pretty sure I have never used either one on a motorcycle, but nice to know I maybe could.

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    I have also relatively recently purchased a Pelican 1615 Air as a checked luggage container
    I have thought about that as well, I no longer do much air travel, but it would be handy for other stuff so maybe I will take a plunge at some point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrkBlue View Post
    I am a big fan of London Bridge Trading, US made and solid construction, but that is going to be tactical looking and not true luggage.
    Have a buddy who lives by Osprey.
    Sounds like we could be friends. I like LBT, and even though I don’t mind the MOLLE, LBT does have nice looking slick packs in green and tan ever so often. I like their 3DAP, and I may pick up another of their smaller slick bags. Great quality and bombproof.

    I have older Osprey sling bags/satchels and also a newer backpack, great feature set, not as bombproof of materials but still good quality in their smaller lineups.
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    I used to be all about bomb-proof packs made out of 1000 denier Cordura or even Ballistics nylon. Also heavy duty footwear and clothing. I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 30 years working in the woods with a heavy duty constructed pack on, Whites boots, and either kevlar nomex pants or Filson waxed pants when it was wet out. Then as I moved into mgmt in my 40’s and into my 50’s and as my outdoor outings became more casual / recreation oriented I migrated over to lighter and lighter weight gear and outer wear.

    I haven’t gone hyperlite yet, but most times I’m hiking or biking in some sort of trail running shoe, a lightweight Osprey, and lightweight clothes suitable for the conditions. That whole backpacker’s mantra of grams become ounces, ounces become pounds, pounds become pain…. I still have my OG bomber stuff, but only wear if it I’m in pay status and it is required PPE….

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    Intersection of quality and value is Osprey with there no BS lifetime warranty. They were recent acquired by a Hellen of Troy in a 400 million plus deal. Hopefully they stay true to their roots. While they mostly sew offshore now, it is Vietnam, not the PRC.

    https://www.osprey.com/us/en/custome...edium=parallax

    For EDC and travel across a variety of scenarios, I am very high on Tom Bihn. Made in the USA. Owned by a guy named Tom who is still doing the work. No tactical teddy looking at all. Very well thought out. Tier one material. Complete transparency re material countries of origin. Near real time inventory control so they do not take your money unless they have the product or you are buying during a specific pre order period.

    If you have a specific use in mind, budget and timeline, happy to personal shop with very specific recommendations. "Bags" are one of my jams.

    Edited to add- what to steer clear of

    1. Made in the PRC unless there is no viable alternative even if such alternative costs more. In this space, Non PRC made stuff abounds in every price point.

    2. Gear that does not use a YKK zipper

    3. Overbuilt gear for the application at hand

    4. Underbuilt gear for the application at hand

    5. Gear that does not use Duraflex or other Tier 1 Brand of buckles etc.

    6. Gear that does not use Tier 1 materials generally
    for educational purposes
    https://www.tombihn.com/pages/materials#zippers


    Edited to add again

    Default says "Briggs & Riley is probably one of the best choices possible, due to their excellent construction and lifetime warranty."

    In the road warrior 1 roller bag/one brief case business traveler arena, that is definitely true. They certainly stand behind their gear.

    I recently bought an older two wheeler 20 inch at a thrift store for 10 max. A closer examination after the as is sale revealed a broken bumper and peg. We have an authorized service center at a retailer here in the metro. They fixed it for free in a week with no questioned asked. They even replaced the other side as a preventative measure.
    Last edited by vcdgrips; 07-22-2022 at 04:46 PM.
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