Backpacks

[Charts]

because high fashion??

Edited March 1, 2015 by Charts

[kino]

anyone know where one can find an arcteryx nomin pack in stock?

[ken shinoda]

Can anyone please explain the difference between Visvim Lamina and Ballistic series? Thanks in advance!

Get the more durable ballistic ones. I don't personally own one, but from what i read in the old threads, the lamina ones are too fragile and rip to easily.

[Brainboy]

anyone know where one can find an arcteryx nomin pack in stock?

Right on the Veilance website.

[SSchadenfreude]

[redX]

can someone comment on the quality of master piece? does the quality justify the pricetag - or is it just made in jpland hype?

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

someone just gave me this backpack by this company called drifter (new to me) but build seems to be on the level and p cute i guess?

single compartment but size of opening can be adjusted via that cord on the left. i'm supposed to roadtest or smth?

[0M28V]

If the ninja turtles took off their shells and wore a backpack instead, it'd be this. 

[carlanton]

can someone comment on the quality of master piece? does the quality justify the pricetag - or is it just made in jpland hype?

 

I have the 20th aniv. messenger and quality and detailing is insane. 

[orlylow]

How's norse project backpacks? The isak rucksack in profile. The build, quality, storage etc

[SSchadenfreude]

[pompadork]

If anyone is interested in the 20L navy version of that ( http://1ldkshop.com/blog-a/?p=7907 ) PM moi. Bought that Bach flintstone 25L ( http://www.digital-mountain.net/shopdetail/000000003265/ ) recently so not using the andwander one. 

Edited April 3, 2015 by pompadork

[n_ls]

I'm looking for some advice regarding the size of my next backpack (20L or 40L). 
I have targeted Mission Workshop's Sanction and Fitzkroy, but I'm hesitating on which one to go to. 

I am looking for a daily pack to carry my stuff, being mostly a computer, charger; a couple of notebooks; some food; and often some clothes since I am biking to work and change when I arrive. It is also nice to be able to have a little bit of room left to put some groceries on the way back. 

I'm wondering if the Sanction (20L) might not be a bit tight for this use; but at the same time I don't want to unnecessarily oversize it since it remains a daily carry bag. I'm afraid that the 40L Fitzkroy would be a bit too big for a daily basis. 

 

Any advice from owners of the two above-mentioned bags, or any bag in this size range?

Previously I was using the Norse Projects Isak Rucksack (FW13) which was great size-wise, but I just returned it to the customer service because it was flawed.

Thanks !

[aso2004]

Did you have a look at the Crafted Goods  Todero ballistic 25 L ??

 

https://www.undscvrd.com/craftedgoods-ballistic-todero-25.html

 

In between both bags and easily adjustable to your  needs. I have used the bag a couple of times on my bike and with waistband and chest clip it was  really comfortable..

[itchiest]

^40L is definitely too big for day to day usage, some people would use that size for hiking so I think you'd find it would end up being too big/too much left over space 

[Kale Kohai]

I kinda feel this Wtaps x Porter pack a lot.

 

Edit: If you find me one for sale I'll shoot a couple bucks your way.

Edited April 3, 2015 by Kale Kohai

[Mikeyone4life]

 

I've got the Sanction. It's a great bag but I wouldn't recommend it at all for your intent. I thought it would have a bigger capacity than it ended up truly having. I can usually fit my laptop, charger, etc., a school textbook or two, and MAYBE some clothes. If I did fit all that it would end up being a very tight fit. I would recommend a 40L bag even if it ends up being a little bit too big.

 

Kinda wish I got the Arc'teryx Arro, which was my other choice, as of late.

Edited April 5, 2015 by Mikeyone4life

[herpsky]

How's norse project backpacks? The isak rucksack in profile. The build, quality, storage etc

I checked out their bags in Norse Store in Copenhagen. They looked super legit for the price. Everyone who wants a backpack should buy a visvim but the price point is pretty hard to justify for most people (I guess you could take the resale value, quality, and what not though...). I actually saw another non-backpack bag at the store and hoping to pick one up for work.

Edited April 4, 2015 by herpsky

[herpsky]

I've got the Sanction. It's a great bag but I wouldn't recommend it at all for your intent. I thought it would have a bigger capacity than it ended up truly having. I can usually fit my laptop, charger, etc., a school textbook or two, and MAYBE some clothes. If I did fit all that it would end up being a very tight fit. I would recommend a 40L bag even if it ends up being a little bit too big.

Sanction is pretty small. It looks pretty impressive on the website but the actual product is like eh.

[herpsky]

Some bags that I think are cool

 

-Wtaps A.L.I.C.E. (i think it's the same one kale kohai mentioned above)

-Visvim 

-Arcteryx veilance

-Arcteryx Arro 20 and Blade 24

-Porter Extreme series (my friends highly recommend this if you are trying to travel light without checking bags. interestingly this has NO porter branding. It looks matte and totally murdered out) 

-Porter JW Anderson

-Comme des Garcons (that solid colored one that's been around for like years)

-Cote et Ciel (the attachement collabo is cool)

-Undercover - the one with two pockets on the front

-The North Face Puprple Label - light weight tellus

-Klattermuse Mimer 22L

-Kletterworks

-Lorinza

-S2W2

[pompadork]

http://lantiki.shop-pro.jp/?pid=67370728

 

 

 

 

 

I like this over my Bach one but oh well. I don't think I'd like accessing this type of main compartment all the time.

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

^naice but rolltop compartments take a fair bit of time if you'll be opening the bag often, and there's tons of bag checks on daily commute in manila life

[n_ls]

I've got the Sanction. It's a great bag but I wouldn't recommend it at all for your intent. I thought it would have a bigger capacity than it ended up truly having. I can usually fit my laptop, charger, etc., a school textbook or two, and MAYBE some clothes. If I did fit all that it would end up being a very tight fit. I would recommend a 40L bag even if it ends up being a little bit too big.

 

Kinda wish I got the Arc'teryx Arro, which was my other choice, as of late.

 

Thanks for your feedback! I think I will go with the Fitzkroy then. Any Fitzkroy-user feedback is welcome as well!

 

@aso, yeah I did have a look at the Crafted Goods, but the design and the fabric / engineering of the MW attracts me more. I agree that the volume looks perfect though.

 

How's norse project backpacks? The isak rucksack in profile. The build, quality, storage etc

 

I was rocking one for the last 15 months, I liked it a lot in terms of look and volume. The fabric is good as well, quite durable.

What was clearly flunking on the other hand was the engineering behind. The best example is the metal piece allowing to adjust the strap length: it was clearly badly conceived, with a very weak alloy and a way to pass the loop that inevitably led to the metal piece to break when the bag was fully loaded. (see pictures below)

Happened a first time after 6 months of use; I had a spare part provided by Norse and had it repaired. Then the other one broke a couple of months after, same scenario.. 

 

Eventually it happened a third time last week, so I passed by the shop and explained it to the guys; they have been pretty understandable and took the bag back. It was apparently definitely not the first time they heard the story. 

We had a look together at the new Isak available now; they have apparently reviewed this design point with a new system. They also changed the closing system, and unfortunately it looks less convenient than before to my opinion. Some new versions are to be expected for FW15 also. 

 

Overall I don't like the current Isak as much as the first one, but it's still a good looking back, functional and with a good volume for a decent price. 

Edited April 5, 2015 by n_ls

[orlylow]

Thanks. Decided to go with the isak. 115usd shipped can't complain...

[conqueror]

dsptch continue to be overlooked on here, but my daypack is still going strong and their customer service is great (this is coming from a dude who lives in australia so is used to being completely raped in regards to pricing).

[MoreToasties]

dsptch continue to be overlooked on here, but my daypack is still going strong and their customer service is great (this is coming from a dude who lives in australia so is used to being completely raped in regards to pricing).

 

What is your experience with their customer service, out of curiosity?

[Sigur Rós]

Going through a leather phase atm.

Made to order in Japan by Herz.

Edited April 9, 2015 by Sigur Rós

[herpsky]

that shit kimoy af

[Sigur Rós]

What is kimoy af?

[Sigur Rós]

Urban Dictionary - kimoy

A great Guy, the nicest Guy,very handsome and funny, he sets his heart to love one girl , also a great friend and very faithful, But has a very bad temper

Kimoy you so sweet, I love you

I found the meaning not sure I understand though.

Edited April 10, 2015 by Sigur Rós