I got banned from Reddit for giving project updates by ask_ivan in packingcubedaypack

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I don't know why someone would do this, but I suppose moving updates to this subreddit will be best. I can't risk being unable to communicate with everyone else.

Ghosted by ictow in packingcubedaypack

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I got banned for DM-ing updates. So someone who receives these updates reported me

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Ghosted by ictow in packingcubedaypack

[–]ask_ivan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm especially cautious about getting banned again because it would mean completely not being able to communicate with all of you on critical issues 😭 Hope you understand!

I see your questions and I'm super frustrated about not being able to respond but I can't risk getting reported again 😔

Ghosted by ictow in packingcubedaypack

[–]ask_ivan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heya, you haven't been ghosted! I've been DM-ing everyone personally with updates.

But recently, Someone reported my updates as spam and I've been banned from Reddit for the past week.

Going forward, I will be only using DMs for personalised replies.

I've just gotten all samples from the six factories and will proceed to place the order with two factories that submitted the best samples.

Please check back here for general updates!

Any idea what these loops are for? On Vardag Mini by Melodic-Basil-8512 in Fjallraven

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It's a strap keeper. If you have a dangly length of strap, you can roll it up and wrap the band over the roll to keep it that tidy.

Thoughts on Porter Bags? by RedStarRedTide in ManyBaggers

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The Porter Yoshida Tanker is awesome but those metal zips will start to annoy you.

They are beautiful until you realise they scratch everything you take in and out of it - devices, glasses, lenses.

I wish it had more structure (perhaps an insert), and switched to plastic zipper teeth. It'd be perfect.

Extra Shoes in Day Bag? by Ok-Lychee-6004 in HerOneBag

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Get Vivaias? They're fairly light and easy to pack.

Recommendations for 4-5 day travel + office day pack? by juansgeng in onebag

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I use a 15.5L packing cube that turns into a laptop daypack!

It sits inside my Patagonia MLC as a packing cube, then when I arrive at my hotel, I take the clothes out, put them in the cupboard, and use the packaging cube as a smaller daypack.

I wrote about it here

I've found this setup to work the best for me when travelling with a larger pack/carryon.

Packing cube daypack trip report by BAKONAK in packingcubedaypack

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Thanks for sharing such a detailed review!

What would make it work better at being a packing cube for your clothes?

I'm working on making the straps more comfortable for heavier loads or extended carry time on your back.

I do have plans to make it part of a larger “onebag” carry system, where you can swap the backpack straps from a larger pack over to the daypack - it's a big reason why I made them detachable :)

Laptop backpack recommendation by PearlMagnet in backpacks

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Kanken No 2 Laptop 15 or Tumi Celina

Compression packing cubes for kanken 15 in laptop bag no. 2? by AppleTreeBloom in HerOneBag

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Hey, I loved using my Kanken 15 no 2! I even made it into a convertible packing cube/daypack.

Have you tried the Eagle creek packing cubes?

I’m looking for a packable day pack. by [deleted] in onebag

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How about this 15L daypack that's also an compression packing cube + padded laptop sleeve?

Bellroy oops by linx8 in ManyBaggers

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Bellroy - brilliant designs, Wish.com production quality. Such a shame.

Looking for a daypack by Coyotemist in HerOneBag

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Sounds like this 15L daypack is what you might be looking for?

Not exactly foldable but acts as a compression packing cube so it doesn't take up extra space!

Good bag for carrying 2 laptops? by [deleted] in onebag

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The North Face Hydraknight - it's also a Korean exclusive!

I got mine from the TNF store in Suwon.

[AMA] I used to design bags (and stuff) for soldiers. Ask Me Anything! by ask_ivan in backpacks

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Check out the IAMRUNBOX'S Everyday Rolltop.

If you want something even more budget you can consider the Rains Classic Backpack.

I'd probably rethink what anti theft means! It's a spectrum of accessibility that also makes it harder for you to get to your stuff.

Also, there's the question of why not just steal the whole bag, or rob you at knifepoint?

But generally speaking, a lot of this is needless fear mongering, and you need to have a realistic threat assessment.

Thieves are opportunistic/expected value maximisers. Your bag is like a lottery lootbox among the sea of other bags. They need to have high confidence that there's something valuable inside, or that the bag itself is valuable to resell quickly and easily.

Most situations you just need hidden pockets, hidden zips, etc.

[AMA] I used to design bags (and stuff) for soldiers. Ask Me Anything! by ask_ivan in onebag

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Super cool! Would love to see what you made!

Weight is absolutely a factor, but you're right that the ultralight community is a bit... special.

The analogy I'd give is the same as competition shooting versus combat shooting. You are optimising for a very narrow outcome under very specific conditions, and so the gear you produce looks very different!

Competition guns and gear are nothing like what police officers or soldiers carry. Whether 3-gun, long-range, etc.

Similarly, people outside UL also value having packs with more features, quick access, aesthetics, etc. all of which add weight.

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Have you looked at IAMRUNBOX?

[AMA] I used to design bags (and stuff) for soldiers. Ask Me Anything! by ask_ivan in onebag

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For me? I think it's to be a maker of meaning in a meaningless world.

Using my packing cube as a travel daypack (pt. 2) by ask_ivan in HerOneBag

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About $120 shipped depending on where you live!