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Side by Side — Power Packer Review
Side by Side — Power Packer Review
I’ve used a handful of different tech and org pouches but often find myself letting go of them in the long run. They’ve been either too…
Geoff
Feb 5
Kenneth Cole Reaction “Relatively Easy” Bag Review
Kenneth Cole Reaction “Relatively Easy” Bag Review
Interesting tidbit — back in 2017 when we first started this blog, this bag was the very first one I reviewed. But we never published the…
Geoff
Jan 11
Tom Bihn — Trinity Review
Tom Bihn — Trinity Review
Over the years (yes, it’s been several years since we started this blog!), we have reviewed a number of Tom Bihn (TB) bags and…
Geoff
Nov 13, 2023
TOM BIHN Parental Unit Review
TOM BIHN Parental Unit Review
My wife and I used the TOM BIHN Parental Unit bag for a few months as a diaper/baby bag, and we’re ready to review it. For background, the…
HL
Jan 10, 2023
TOM BIHN OSCA Review
TOM BIHN OSCA Review
Recently the TOM BIHN crew have been revisiting older classic designs (Tom has been designing and making bags for the last 40 years —…
HL
Jun 6, 2022
Flashlight Feature: NITECORE TIKI LE, TINI 2, and NU06 LE
Flashlight Feature: NITECORE TIKI LE, TINI 2, and NU06 LE
This post is part of our Flashlight Features series. Check out the overview article on considerations when looking for an EDC flashlight.
HL
May 18, 2022
Flashlight Feature: RovyVon S3 and A5x
Flashlight Feature: RovyVon S3 and A5x
This post is part of our Flashlight Feature series. Check out the introduction and considerations to learn more.
HL
Mar 4, 2022
Flashlight Feature: Introduction and Considerations
Flashlight Feature: Introduction and Considerations
This blog is obviously focused on packs, especially backpacks, but every now and then we revisit the items that actually go into our bags…
HL
Mar 4, 2022
TOM BIHN Le Petit Derriere Review
TOM BIHN Le Petit Derriere Review
We’ve had an assortment of small sling/waist packs lately; maybe it’s a reflection of recent consumer movements. In any case, the trend…
Geoff
Feb 26, 2022
Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Sling Review
Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Sling Review
We’ve reviewed a few different backpacks by Boundary Supply, including the Prima System, Errant, and Rennen Recycled Backpack and now we’re…
Geoff
Feb 19, 2022
PGYTECH OneGo Solo Sling Review
PGYTECH OneGo Solo Sling Review
We’re back with another PGYTECH bag, this time a sling. We recently reviewed the PGYTECH OneGo Backpack, a camera bag that offers a lot of…
Geoff
Jan 18, 2022
The North Face — Base Camp Duffel Review
The North Face — Base Camp Duffel Review
When you think about adventure packs and apparel, one of the names that comes to mind right away is The North Face. Though TNF bags and…
Geoff
Oct 11, 2021
TOM BIHN Monster Truck Tote Bag Review
TOM BIHN Monster Truck Tote Bag Review
TOM BIHN’s Monster Truck is the largest of three available totes in their “Truck” series (the others being the Trucksana and The Truck —…
HL
Sep 7, 2021
ORBITGear S400A ADV-VX “Sidesweeper” VB Sling Review
ORBITGear S400A ADV-VX “Sidesweeper” VB Sling Review
We’re back with another ORBITGear product review, and this time it’s a large cross-body sling. We recently reviewed the the R101…
HL
Jun 18, 2021
Greenroom136 Metrodrifter Quick Review
Greenroom136 Metrodrifter Quick Review
This review is our first on a product from Greenroom136, a small, independent Malaysian bag workshop. Patrick, the founder/product…
HL
Mar 24, 2021
Timbuk2 Closer Laptop Briefcase Review
Timbuk2 Closer Laptop Briefcase Review
Timbuk2 has always been able to find a nice balance in the style of their gear. Their bags are a mix of adventurous/tactical with business…
Geoff
Nov 22, 2020
Bedouin Khan Messenger Bag Review
Bedouin Khan Messenger Bag Review
Bedouin Foundry is a small bag-making team based out of London that aims to provide bags that will last for generations. Their bags are…
Geoff
Oct 15, 2020
Pakt One Review | Carry-on Travel Duffel Bag
Pakt One Review | Carry-on Travel Duffel Bag
You’re probably thinking… “The Pakt One? That’s not a backpack! I came here for backpacks!” Yes, you’re right. The Pakt One is not a…
Geoff
May 27, 2019
Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45 — The Bag That Fits Everything
Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45 — The Bag That Fits Everything
If there was ever a company that you can’t help but admire, Patagonia should be it. Lots of companies tout a desire to do the right thing…
Geoff
Jun 14, 2018
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