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1 hour ago, leg said:

video

protect ya neck

So many details to marvel at. So little pieces I can 'justify'.

I can't get past the velcro shoulder patches on the J16, but am mesmerized by the two shoulder sleeves, the 'hidden' lower pockets and the storm flap retainer button. Could marvel at that high-res image of the x-back pattern all day. What a pity Tilak stopped doing it.

A two-way zippered liner with detachable sleeves! But at the cost of looking like a military contractor/member of a paramilitary force? This piece is something I can only appreciate in theory, since I don't fish.

I can see past the look of the zipper on the RAF P26 (and besides what danii mentioned, this could also be comfortable in urinal situations) but those bottom zippers, they seem to move the pant into that tracksuit territory and stack at the bottom. The pocket zippers I appreciate and think they shouldn't be a problem (at least they aren't on that SISP trainer pant from this summer; only worn in summer, mind you).

The continued samurai armour silhouette thing I see on the P23A (and the pockets creating it) is just crazy. But how practical are they on the pants – that are already quite wide and now made from 'elastic material' – once they are filled and you're walking?

Talking of that silver zipper obsession; I would jump on that new J61 if it had a black zipper and on that black stotz J56 if I didn't already own the GT version.

Maybe one day we'll get a real collared vest with those J58 pockets.

7 hours ago, danii said:

I made a little review on several aftermarket MOLLE attachment systems.

Appreciate the info & presentation. Nice choice of scissors.

Just wanted to say thanks to this thread. You guys alerted me to the restock, when I logged on somewhat randomly, drink in hand, at the end of a day in Berlin of all places. Yes, some stuff sold out while I was spazzing around with the password and showing images of old stuff to my girlfriend, but I managed to grab a J-40S in black/L and my girlfriend is rather happy with her new SS-JF1B. Much appreciated.

And talking of that restock; anyone know how that came about?

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And speaking of smaller sizes. If S is the size you're after and you're looking for some recent stuff, I'd ping Andreas Murkudis in Berlin. I saw a 46U (i think), 56, 58 & a 61 hanging there.

2 hours ago, shoreman said:

Douche because of his pricing?

Maybe because he wrote "(...) the pure pleasure of owning." In uppercase.

Is this peak cobra buckle (yet)? Next stop will be all about those interesting new products using these fascinating new magnetic closure solutions...

6 hours ago, hoju said:

Is there a database that details every previous season's releases? 

If it's not in a directory on your personal computing device, then you've probably been sleeping or forgot to put in the work. I know I have; don't anymore.

Long shot interest check:

WTT (preferably within Europe):

– LA6B-DS size Large (only tried on – too tight) for size X-Large

– LA5-MP Olive in X-Large (worn a dozen times at most) for the same in Black, X-Large  

9 hours ago, BRICK DOM said:

Am I missing something, I've gone back 20 pages, why's there no love for the j61-ws? Hardly a mention of it even... 

Is it because it's so barebones? I remember the j25-ws used to get a ton of love whenever it came around.

Just didn't get around to writing it down, but i enjoy the jacket too.
Awesome length, generous width, the lower pockets are at a nice height, and they're huge.

Like that wrist tightening mechanism(?). Like the hood (even though i can't close it all the way up, noggin's too big), like how the zipper makes the collar stand up a bit. Glad to report that ones beard doesn't get caught in it; I guess the zipper model makes the difference. I might wish for the upper pockets to be a little bit higher for a more angled arm position... I enjoy the packing solution and am rather thrilled about the bar button at the top (wish they would use it on shirts).

The best? Couldn’t tell you, since as a couple of people have noted it's usually only after the proverbial dust settles that i come around to appreciate certain variation/features/details of the whole collection. And you can't really buy a jacket just because it has beautiful seams, can you. But definately an absolute luxury purchase.

20 hours ago, ///A said:

(And of course, easy access for my gun.......)

this triggered my memory (...). These bags (there's all sorts of styles with this feature) don't have molle at all but they offer an interesting solution to a problem, display it to a dramatic score and seem well made in general:

http://vertx.com/edc-courier-bag

It would be fun to 'mod' them to be able to draw other stuff.

10 hours ago, Loos Threads said:

In a capitalist system, only the rich can afford luxuries. Under full communism, everyone wears the jacket.

On 26/01/2017 at 3:08 PM, branespload said:

http://store.tripleaughtdesign.com/Parallax-Messenger-Bag

Many smart features. Did you figure out if it's possible to adjust the shoulder strap length when carrying the bag/under load?

Edit: I got a reply from them, saying that "adjustment should be possible even under load.  You would just need to unlock the bottom cam and pull the tab to adjust."

6 hours ago, danii said:

don't bitch about shipping the book is really huge/heavy so it's for a reason.

I understand the situation; I think deep down I was trying to express my bemusement at the fact that I had just payed half as much as it cost for something to get to me, as the creators got payed to have created it, per unit.

And that I appreciate the chance to have been able to.

5 hours ago, SuE said:

Ideas from Massimo Osti 2nd Edition

Speaking of ridiculous: Shipping to CH is €27 (sic!). And if thats any indication it'll might get shipped by FedEx or the like; this in turn would mean another another CHF20+0.70 import fees. 

I paused... for a second. Thanks for the heads up, just looked at the site a week ago.

10 hours ago, misanthropod said:

Hard to say, because I have circulation issues in my feet due to old frostbite issues. My feet are always sweaty blocks of ice under 20°C. But in these things, marching around in heavy rain and through light snowfall and slush puddles, my socks haven't gotten wetter than usual. At all. That's my yardstick.

 

Since the model you mentioned doesn't feature the removable liner, have you had any experience with throwing the shoes into the washing machine yet? (Since thats probably somethign I'd have to do)

get SISP at 30% off at Austria based e35shop.com

(it's been on since even before the newsletter so I'm considerin the grace period for those who "put in the work" to be over)

Errolson and Crew know how to do shoulders, man.

Anyone else receive their tracking number from Acronym and have the status be "label created" for the last 3 days?  shipped a few hours later

Think I know the feeling where you're trying to hug yourself/do the b-boy stance and you're worried something's going to tear in the back. I've unsuccessfully tried twice to make a jacket work so far; trying again...

Also the armholes are really tight for me on the LA3&5 in XL while the rest is quite roomy.

anyone know what track that is?

also, the audio in the SISP AW 16/17 video.

Looking forward to your report!

Interesting, none of the pieces are part of the "for japan collection" and alpha shadow started carrying poutnik, offering only item out of that collection.

I've been trying to make sense of these sizing measurements and comparing them to the images on the site and to stuff I had saved, and I can't seem to figure this one out:

Is it possible that the J58-WS will have more room for wider/bigger shoulders than the J51-WS. Same for the J56-GT compared to the J27-GT.

J56

Since someone is finally talking about the J56, I hope you don't mind me asking again:

Anyone have an idea if there are two searate compartments in those cargo pockets or if top and side access lead to the same "space"?

I think i would have prefred a zipper/buttons combination like elsewhere, but am intrigued by the closure and fast exit options I imagine this solution to provide. It seems like accessing the J58 left-side pockets might be a bit fiddly, given the extra material there?

Have tried twice to make the ACR jacket fit work for me. Never got over missing out on the J47A-GT.

Eying a J56 now. And have a couple of questions:

> That new detached entry chest cargo pocket: Is that going to be the one cargo pocket accessible from the zippered top and the laterally accessible, closureless pocket between cargo pocket and body? Are those two pockets connected in any way (i.e. dropping something inside from the top and taking it out from "the side")?

> Anyone have any experience with this kind of zipperless closure (CF?). Especiall since I'm thinking of combining it with a J58. Seems like a zippered outer layer would provide more straightforwad acces to the base layers' left side pockets. Or threading headphone cable through the zipper, but being able to acces connected phone from the side.

BROWN RC CRUIS MODEL -SHOULDER-

(I would consider if I was looking for small 17l bag with right hand swing)

 

(17000JPY)

This is a nice man purse! Good find. Do you have a Link for that danii? Lazy googling only got me a bunch cruise ship hits.

The difference to an ordinary messenger bags is in a few details, but mainly the main compartment closure. The only reason I like flaps (with a collar) is because they allow you to pack so much that you cant close the buckles properly and usually all will stay inside through gravity and pullstrings.

[Yeah you would have switched the buckles danii, wouldn't you.  I may have the vision, but I severly lack the chops and equipment for such an operation and with de aluminum buckles version that would have been a bit more complicated.]

Peak Design is a offering a nice big sling with a simiar opening/closure (that open towards the body though) with a lot of nice details. If you can get over the color options.

If I buy the MW I intend to have it rolled up as flap down isn't too much to my taste

Besides the mission workshop monty (eye is on the black camo limited edition version), I was looking at the bagjack too, I'm really interested in the fidlock version but the price put me off; my budget is around 300usd (400aud) and if I go past that budget I may as well jump for an acronym 3rd arm

How's the comparison between the mission workshop and bagjack? Also did you buy it from Japan second hand, because if there's a fidlock bagjack that falls within my budget I wouldn't mind going for it, I just need to know where to look haha

Unfortunately that Bagjack Messenger seems to be one of those Asian Brand Exklusives and it was a bit under 300 (got it by chance at Tomorrowland, the store I usually try to get the f123 out of as soon as I'm in it.)

The bagjack is simpler in appearance and looks like an ordinary messenger. The stabilizing strap that goes from sternum around the body seems better here through specific construction. The clip on the loose Part of strap (main) is awesome and a better solution than on the MW. (That alone should make that bag/experience "techwear". Just joking. But also not really.) The Bagjacl has 2 additional horizontal "strap" on the side for affixing pouches I guess. It has a slight collar (but smaller than the MW) on the main flap with a pullstring which I like. Then only a small outter puch with zipper closure on the front. Inside the main compartment (wich is constructed as all Bagjack seem to be: inner bags affixed with velcro to the outer "shell")

The MW has more pockets. Way more. It has a way more comfortable main strap (shoulder area).

I guess it comes down how/where you'd like to stow your stuff and how much you will be carrying (and how strong/boney your shoulders are). I like more of my stuf in the main compartment, than in various pockets all over the bag. I carry my flap loosly thrown over the bag most of the time. And I love the Fidlock Sliders! (unless I'm leaning against something medal and they go CLONK CLONK...)

I could go on but I'm not very coherent at the moment. Hope this helps.

Re: Mission Workshop Monty

Had one of the AP Series for about a year or more. (On my way to the land of Fidlock buckles I thought those aluminum buckles were smart for closing but extremely annoying when openeed and extended, going klonkedyklonk everywhere or hitting you in the hand). The medium size was roomy and the strap extremely/appropriately comfortable (wide). The rolltop thing was rather smart too. I think there were 3 subcompartments in that zippered front compartment. (But I realized I need more storage possibilities in my main compartment rather than outer pockets.) The Buckle in the front was very usable for the adjusting (even when the bag was fully loaded/heavy), but a bit big/square...

T'was a good bag with good manufacturing. Only passed it on because I had found an all black/no-logo Bagjack messenger with Fidlock Slider buckles in Japan).

As for the techwear aesthetic... I dunno man, It's a good hardwearing bag and looks like a messenger with a rolltop... just buy a black one.