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do they still matter to you in this day and age, or are you always WFH and thus never in need of one?

what do you use if the former, what do you like about it, do you have several bags in rotation/depending on your needs, do you want any new ones (l o l)?

right now i'm using this ciaopanic sand nylon daypack (whatever sand nylon is), gifted to me by a friend

which is mostly perfect for what i need, lots of compartments + organization and the sand nylon is v nice.
pandemic is being handled terribly in the philippines so whenever i step out i pack enough for two days just in case i need to sleep in someone else's house (like, if curfew might catch me); usually my girlfriend's. it's good for that kind of use although a part of me wishes i had a slightly smaller pack (say a mystery ranch urban assault or front) to keep myself from overpacking (???).
(i also have a visvim ballistic 20L but i'm looking to let go of it, just not what i want out of a backpack anymore i think)

i use my 8th grade backpack (lol) as a grocery accessory during covid b/c it's just a big open pouch . between that & my [redacted] basket I can usually fit a weeks worth of groceries.



old pic, it's a bit more beat up these days but still kickin it. and ya i've been runnin "rjbman" since middle school

retiring off these two

all my bags:

about to embarrass myself

Running Vests:
Backpacks:
Waist Packs:
Totes:
Not included are a smattering of single purpose bags (ski carry, bikepacking etc.)

CMYK wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:19 pm about to embarrass myself

impressive stuff

do each of your running vests serve a different purpose

forgive me as i am uneducated about running vests

Regarding running vests - this is somewhat of an obsession of mine, and I like to try different brands/features/solutions to the same problems. They are all somewhat specialized though, in the order of smallest to largest:

salomon s lab - newest addition, found super cheap at an REI garage sale. Wanted to try a super lightweight "bottle only vest" where the back won't support the weight of a water bladder. I think I would really like this style, especially for supported races, but the vest is a touch too big and bounces too much, especially on downhills. May modify it to fit better or just pass it on to a friend

nathan - stretchy but minimal back, can hold a 2L bladder (but is better with a 1 or 1.5L). Both my oldest and most used vest, probably partially due to familiarity.

inov8 (currently being modded) - a bit more space in back, non stretchy fabric provides more structure for heavier loads. Ideal if you're going to have a larger water bladder + heavier gear (microspikes, emergency overnight kit, etc). Putting water bottle pockets on the front rn because i've found the smaller pockets not really useful, and counterbalancing the back with more weight in the front will be more comfortable.

salomon - Really great pack, probably slightly larger than the inov8 (inov8 prob about 10L, this claims 12 but prob can fit 15 cause of stretch) but made of stretchy material, so not ideal for heavier loads. Good if you're carrying clothing, but not if you're carrying hardgoods

grivel - bomber. probably my favorite from an aesthetic standpoint. probably carries the same volume as the salomon, but in a more structured fabric that doesn't bounce at all when running. Great ajustment system as well, very easy to get a secure fit. Only downside is weight.

homemade - made this specifically for a route around here where the main complication is a long time spent on a ridgeline with little access to water. Can carry a bit more than 4L of water total comfortably, and weighs a little less than the grivel, at the cost of a few "nice to have" features.

I'll also note that for a fastpacking overnighter I'll use the pa'lante from the backpacks section, but pack/treat it a lot like a running vest.

100% suggest running vests over lumbar packs, especially for anything at a reasonable intensity. I find them much more comfortable, especially when running downhill, and depending how you pack/what you bring everything can be super accessable.

Fuck it I'm getting a mystery ranch I don't care how militaristic they look.

this stussy backpack that is a blatant arcteryx arro 22 "reference" is quite cute tbh


the white one is superior


seems to be totally sold out, go figure

my bag.

karrimor jura 20. served me well and the color is great. always get a lot of compliments on it. I would like the larger backpack in this color eventually

wtaps x porter delta
I just got one of these bags again. I had a black one but had to sell it due to being poor.
Truly one of the greatest collaborations of all time and I am really glad to have one again even though I'm not sure about the green color. I think it will grow on me.

Looking to get a shoulder strap for the bag above if anyone has any reccomendations for cool ones.

Been using this nondescript and extremely lightweight crumpler bag that was given away free.

I like that when it's empty it's like it isn't there.

surprising no ones mentioned the telfar. I have this one + a mini and they are so cute. medium fit my laptop perfectly and the small is the perfect party bag

Pretty stoked about this nylon bag I picked up for $4. It's like new, with detachable shoulder strap and matching mini wallet. Water repellent. But my favorite part is a bisected interior- one side is large enough to fit my water bottle!

Seeking recommendations for a dream bag:
a backpack with (1.) good straps, (2.) medium volume [WAY more than a tote, less than the weekender gym bags people bizarrely sometimes use], (3.) a mesh compartment for my swim suit among other swim stuff, (4.) a non-mesh compartment for books, work papers, and miscellany

I think the normal market answer would be get a big fat TYR or speedo bag like all yearround and college swimmers have. I gave mine up a long time ago. The main problems with that idea are (1.) form factor: those sit droopy and round and away from the body like a great backpack, and (2.) I didn’t swim for a college so I don’t have a proudly embroidered college logo. I don’t really know why swimmers are able to love those bags, they actually get smelly from your personal towel and your suit, that’s what I’m trying to escape, my big rectangular REI bag I’ve been using for gym & swim is doing its best but has a wet suit in it for easily 1hr per day average

thewisdomoftime wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:14 am Seeking recommendations for a dream bag: [...]

the topo designs river bag seems to check some of those things, but not everything altogether? i will get back to you if i find anything else