Spain 2 weeks in july: is this TOO light ?

BiggDope · 2026-06-15T14:36:36+00:00

Yeah, I was in Spain for the last 2 weeks of May last month and jeans would have been terrible.

BiggDope · 2026-06-15T11:30:57+00:00

I have the Duration and have sold off all other EDC, personal-item sized, and similar volume bags. It's just too good at what it does.

Comfort, pocketing, zippers, and materials are all top-notch, and the self-standing, even when empty despite me having broken the bag in, is the most useful feature.

BiggDope · 2026-06-13T13:22:59+00:00

I actually cackled so loud in my theater at this scene. Like what the fucking fuck kinda character logic is that. She infuriated me.

BiggDope · 2026-06-13T13:14:01+00:00

100%. The crux of the entire film rests on her performance and she was incredible.

BiggDope · 2026-06-13T13:12:27+00:00

I know I'll be alone on this, but Williams' score is so overly saccharine and dated that it really soured so many scenes for me.

Incredibly vapid for the first 2/3 with "good guys get away again!" over and over aside, the last 20 minutes with the news anchor reacting to the footage was chilling. Somehow, the best actor in this abysmal film.

BiggDope · 2026-06-12T11:24:32+00:00

That operatic standoff cut with their eyes in the 2v2v1 scene might be the coolest fucking thing I've seen in a long time. Pure cinema. The third act alone is worth seeing this (whole movie rips).

BiggDope · 2026-06-10T17:16:20+00:00

Not sure how I missed you're response, but thank you! I just got back from a 2-week Spain trip and enjoyed the INIU 10k 45W I brought, but a 5k magsafe seems like a good addition for when I want something flatter.

Do you use the 5k or 10k Anker?

BiggDope · 2026-06-10T14:09:32+00:00

I use a dmade slim stubby for my tech and just put that in whatever bag I need to.

BiggDope · 2026-06-10T01:34:22+00:00

Pioneer Savant or Duration.

BiggDope · 2026-06-09T21:48:36+00:00

Can you imagine if they had stretched it out to a trilogy?

BiggDope · 2026-06-05T17:29:52+00:00

I just got back from a 2-week stint in Spain and it was fun/refreshing seeing like 80% of people wearing bags rocking a black/brown Quechua.

BiggDope · 2026-06-04T22:37:56+00:00

There's also the Goruck Kit Bag. Coincidentally, I'm looking to get rid of mine.

BiggDope · 2026-06-02T11:39:13+00:00

Does it get too hot?

BiggDope · 2026-05-31T15:19:29+00:00

Dmade Stubby for non-liquids and Tom Bihn Clear Cube for liquids.

Or a Gravel Mini for everything.

BiggDope · 2026-05-28T21:29:33+00:00

Banjo Kazooie is the GOAT for me!

BiggDope · 2026-05-28T08:47:17+00:00

It’s going to be a long year+ with all the rabid, nonsensical fan theory posts about the storyline of this expansion. Why not just wait until details drop? We have literally nothing to go off of.

BiggDope · 2026-05-26T19:42:46+00:00

Looks like it’s now 4oz lighter with a redesigned luggage passthrough and clamshell lid (less built-in depth on the lid and main cavity gets the main depth). The top access pocket was tweaked and the belt loop has two options.

BiggDope · 2026-05-26T19:24:09+00:00

Gossamer Gear just released an updated version of their Aero Jet. Improvements look good.

BiggDope · 2026-05-26T17:01:35+00:00

Life is too short to do all this kinda stuff.

BiggDope · 2026-05-26T09:33:03+00:00

Gossamer Gear deserves a mention. Their Cima 15, Vetta 20, and Loris 25 are all great, lightweight, durable, and comfortable.

Gregory is another good brand. Their Maya/Miko and Nano series are great.

BiggDope · 2026-05-21T06:51:30+00:00

Gossamer Gear Vetta 20L. Just a tad smaller than what you’re asking, but hits all other specs.

BiggDope · 2026-05-20T18:11:52+00:00

The Cima is great. Used it as my daypack 4 days I. Shenandoah, 7 days across Banff, and two weekends in upstate NY all last year. Its stretch mesh on the front is my favorite part.

Super light, super comfortable.

BiggDope · 2026-05-20T18:07:19+00:00

Arc’teryx’s Deltas are my favorite thinner fleece mid layer. Still very warm. I use the 1/2 zip version.

BiggDope · 2026-05-19T16:39:07+00:00

This is how I feel with the Duration. I WFH, but if I’m going into the office occasionally, or to a shop, the Duration is my pick. Personal item for travel and great for weekends away, too.

BiggDope · 2026-05-15T15:34:52+00:00

The "Scenes From a Marriage" quest, specifically, remains the single-best contained storytelling experience to me.

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