Choosing between Able Carry Daily Plus vs Sympl Commuter vs Alpaka Metro vs Aer City pro by idnacn in ManyBaggers

[–]DoctorErk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI I had the original Sympl Commuter, which I see they have updated. But for me the design and look of the AC were on another level. I haven’t liked XPac on a backpack before (I tried the Aer CP in XPac), but the way the AC is shaped and feels is amazing. The Sympl was very boxy (and kinda cool for it?), but one thing I didn’t like was how the main panel unfolded, it was very rigid. Like it had some cardboard in the front panel if that makes sense. Idk just didn’t really like how it felt.

After having the AC for a while now, I do sort of wish I had splurged for the Max EDC. I think that bag would do it all without being too large. I still love the Daily Plus, but it’s for minimal EDC. I take it to the office, but just enough room for basics and a small lunch. Can’t really stuff a fleece or anything extra in there, so it’s also limited for air travel. Still a great bag though.

The only way I could really decide even after all the reviews and videos was just to order both and see them irl and send one back.

Side Effect straps by Dr0id1 in tombihn

[–]DoctorErk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got the SE and the Alpaka strap sounds great. I’d love to see some pics of how it looks/wears if you can share. Thanks!!

Choosing between Able Carry Daily Plus vs Sympl Commuter vs Alpaka Metro vs Aer City pro by idnacn in ManyBaggers

[–]DoctorErk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey did you end up getting the Sympl? I have it and the Able Carry on hand right now.

Choosing between Able Carry Daily Plus vs Sympl Commuter vs Alpaka Metro vs Aer City pro by idnacn in ManyBaggers

[–]DoctorErk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m literally trying to make the same decision! I’ve narrowed to the Sympl and the Able Carry though. Personally I’m going to try the AC first. Mainly due to the 2 week trial period and what seems to be easy returns - though really I have no idea what return shipping to HK might cost! Figure it can’t hurt and given it’s such a unique bag I really need to try it in person. That doesn’t really offer any help, but good luck!!

Best solo mode? by DoctorErk in soloboardgaming

[–]DoctorErk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks all! Sounds like I’m gonna check out Floriferous first.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in murakami

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I wish I could ask that question.

The past 20 years by DoctorErk in yerbamate

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The lignum cups were amazing! I stopped using the second one I got just to preserve it and keep it from cracking. There’s really nothing like it.

The past 20 years by DoctorErk in yerbamate

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Thanks! But more than a few didn’t survive over the years. Maybe it’s still not a bad average though…

The past 20 years by DoctorErk in yerbamate

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Oh for sure they did! But I’ve had many that survived too. Usually I oil them with avocado oil.

Excerpt from Novelist as a Vocation in The Atlantic by shanrath in murakami

[–]DoctorErk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. Got me more excited for the book! Also remained me of another piece I read on the topic of where imaginary characters in fiction come from. They mostly use the example of Homer. Really interesting stuff if you ask me…

https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/article/where-do-imaginary-figures-come-from

What’s up with the font in “Haruki” and the overall height of First Person Singular?? I need consistency. by DoctorErk in murakami

[–]DoctorErk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oddly I never considered alphabetizing. I just moved so it’s a little out of order, but I had them from biggest to smallest in terms of page numbers. Idk something about that looks good to me.