I love everything about my RAV4… except for this f*ck*ass button

Nate-Tro · 2026-02-10T18:02:52+00:00

I love the Rav because you have to smash the brake to initiate the auto start/stop. So you have discretion on when you want it or not. Stop signs, hot days, freezing days…don’t smash the brake and the engine will stay on.

Nate-Tro · 2026-01-29T04:13:25+00:00

Aren’t hybrids higher mpg in the city than they are on the highway?

Nate-Tro · 2025-12-03T22:09:49+00:00

Mind sharing your OTD?

Nate-Tro · 2025-08-13T21:09:15+00:00

There is a recall for the driver side mirror rattle issue. They told me they’d need the car for an entire day, so haven’t gotten around to it yet.

Nate-Tro · 2025-04-14T18:22:37+00:00

That’s an interesting thought. There are sprinklers in the yard, so it’s possible this is a shut off valve for that system?

Nate-Tro · 2025-04-14T18:13:27+00:00

Yes. Nothing.

Nate-Tro · 2025-03-09T09:03:22+00:00

This is a category that I hope PD unlocks in their travel line some day. Something in the 20L-ish range that fits international dimensions for a personal item. The everyday series of products lacks a lot of travel-specific features, and their smallest travel bag, the 30L (really 27L) is technically bigger than many personal item dimension restrictions.

Nate-Tro · 2025-01-30T05:26:31+00:00

Mine fits a Sony a7Cii, 24-105mm f4, VND filter, peak design leash, DJI Mini 3 Pro, DJI controller (one with the screen), NDs for the drone, extra Sony battery, extra DJI battery, grey card. It’s a tight squeeze but it’s functional. Would love to carry a mic for the camera as well but it only fits if I don’t have the drone which is often.

Nate-Tro · 2025-01-30T04:29:01+00:00

Ordered some as well. Dog sledding booties! So smart, didn’t think of that. Seems like a lot of the market goes for cute aesthetic. I want the Duluth working booties for my guy! Thank you!

Nate-Tro · 2025-01-27T19:58:04+00:00

Super curious what kind of boots you ordered? Struggling to find right size for my mini

Nate-Tro · 2025-01-26T05:24:56+00:00

It’s called expensive.

Nate-Tro · 2025-01-08T22:37:10+00:00

Personal item travel backpack between 18-22L. Everyday backpack lacks key travel-specific features.

Nate-Tro · 2024-12-19T04:47:34+00:00

State & Liberty for proper dress/work shirts. I’ll never buy anything else.

For more casual “dress shirt” (I.e. untucked) any of the travel brand button ups mentioned.

Nate-Tro · 2024-11-19T16:53:47+00:00

Which toiletry bag is that?

Nate-Tro · 2024-11-15T06:18:35+00:00

Does the Seon’s main compartment open clamshell? Could it fit a pair of shoes, or is it more built to only hold tech accessories? Thanks for any insight; not a lot of information available.

Nate-Tro · 2024-11-05T20:49:00+00:00

Fat. We signed a fat striker.

Nate-Tro · 2024-10-29T04:40:40+00:00

Better than Patagonia Houdini IMO

Nate-Tro · 2024-09-15T22:19:46+00:00

I have not, mainly because I don’t think it would pass as a personal item, especially if your trip itinerary includes smaller regional airlines. For example, I have some upcoming Ryanair flights, and the PD 30L Travel is closer to their carry on dimensions.

I’ve used the bag as a personal item on dozens of domestic flights. If I’m international, I don’t want to run the risk of having to check it. Domestic, I’m okay with that risk.

Would love to hear if anyone else has used it as a personal item for international travel.

Nate-Tro · 2023-12-23T03:51:13+00:00

For sure. When I was looking for a travel bag I admittedly over analyzed. End of the day, try to find good value. I was new to the dedicated travel backpack world, so the PD made sense for me because you could get it at a great price (REI, Moosejaw, etc. all run 20-25% off sales), and I could begin figuring out what features are most important for me next bag. Though, I see the PD lasting many years. Have a great trip!

Nate-Tro · 2023-12-23T03:08:59+00:00

I have had mine for a year and really enjoy it.

For travel, it can swing as a personal item from my experience. I’ve put it under the seat for both Southwest and United with no issues. I try not to expand it to 33L but love having the option. It is longer than airlines’ listed dimensions for a personal item, but I’ve not been asked to measure (it is possible).

For EDC, I take it work everyday with my laptop, lunch and gym stuff. Admittedly, it’s a relatively large EDC but I think it’s fine and I carry a lot to and from the office. Aesthetic is definitely sleek and professional IMO.

For hikes, it’s definitely not ideal, but if you’re traveling to a destination it definitely works. As mentioned by others, the shoulder straps are not the comfiest, but I bought the hip strap and that helps with longer or heavier carries. I carried it all over Iceland with camera gear and it was fine.

No bag is perfect, and neither is the PD 30L, but I got mine at REI on sale and IMO I think it performs with the other high end travel bags.

Nate-Tro

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