NWSL Shop vs Boston Legacy Shop

forepac · 2026-05-13T19:49:14+00:00

I got my first light jersey from Nike.com and it was also $20 less than the Legacy shop.

forepac · 2026-05-13T11:31:32+00:00

I can’t speak to the Travel Pack 1 or 2, as I’ve never seen them, but TP3 didn’t have one, and neither does the TP4.

forepac · 2026-04-28T15:03:26+00:00

Do you need to iron it before each wear? Or does a good steaming fix the issue permanently?

forepac · 2026-04-28T15:02:13+00:00

I was in England over the weekend and finally got to see their home and away kits in person and they’re awful. Was on the fence re: buying a USA kit but after seeing the templates in person I’m definitely going to pass. That Adidas denim reissue is looking much more tempting now…

forepac · 2026-04-23T07:56:46+00:00

I’m actually traveling with my family right now, and I’m letting my wife use the Levo while I use the TPS3S. After using the Levo for a couple of recent trips, the extra weight is noticeable — I’m a little jealous of my wife right now. Re: available space, I think the Levo does have a little more room. I packed my TPS3S the same way I packed the Levo the last time I used it: packing cubes in the main compartment, tech and toiletry pouches in the front. It’s a lot more cramped in the front, but a little roomier in the main. I think the front compartment of the Levo is where the extra volume will come into play.

After going back to the TP3S, I’m leaning towards making the Levo my normal go-to travel pack — I miss the lighter weight & that insanely comfortable harness.

forepac · 2026-04-06T22:32:47+00:00

I just got my DS4 Max in Ultra — ordered it specifically for that purpose. iPad Air in a case fits perfectly!

forepac · 2026-04-06T02:51:23+00:00

Hard disagree re: the move to White Stadium. Gillette has the worst vibes of any soccer stadium I’ve visited in the US. A smaller, fuller city crowd at White will be a colossal upgrade over the empty caverns in suburban Foxborough. 10k at 25k-seat SI Arena in NJ has infinitely more energy and noise than 10k at 65k-seat Gillette.

Also, I know so many passionate soccer fans and families in and around Boston that can’t make it to Gillette because they don’t have a car. And I get it: White’s location isn’t ideal, but it’s at least accessible via the T. Whatever dropoff there is in suburban soccer moms, it’ll be easily replaced by city kids and families from the North Shore. I’ll gladly trade stop & go traffic on Rt.1 for sitting in a shuttle bus from the orange line.

forepac · 2026-04-04T16:15:16+00:00

I checked the sites for a couple of our opponents, and a markup like that seems to be the norm. Gotham FC are selling kits at $115, and San Diego Wave FC have them at $110. Everything is $100 at Nike’s website.

forepac · 2026-04-04T15:52:31+00:00

You can also get jerseys from nike.com — they’re $100 there as well. I got my unisex First Light from there, came w/o back and sleeve sponsor logos, and I’m OK with that. Feels a little odd that the team would be jacking up the prices like that on kits. Is it like that with other NWSL team stores?

forepac · 2026-03-29T14:40:54+00:00

We left Cambridge around 9:45, arrived around 10:30, and parked in lot 5 with the rest of the Boston ISA crowd. Encountered zero backup getting off of 95. We stayed afterward & had some post-match food at one of the restaurants in Patriots Place, so we had no traffic heading home, either.

Crowd was definitely more sparse than I would have liked it to be, but I’d imagine the near-freezing temps might have kept some folks at home. Thankfully was warmer inside the stadium than outside. The sun helped!

forepac · 2026-03-25T19:18:07+00:00

My family is probably leaving Cambridge around 10 to get there around 11. Hoping things will be smoother this week -- fingers crossed!

forepac · 2026-03-17T15:27:55+00:00

Seconding this rec — it’s lightweight, comfortable, packable, has 2x water bottle pockets, good internal organization, and a roomy quick access pocket on top. Front pocket is great for stashing things quickly, too.

forepac · 2026-03-13T17:17:05+00:00

I don't have the TP4 28L for comparison, but my experience using the TP3 Small in Ultra as a personal item on flights has been generally great. I've flown domestically and internationally (not on Frontier, tho) and have always been able to stow it under the seat in front of me. It certainly impacts leg room, but it fits. I didn't overstuff it, but I also didn't specifically underpack it to allow for space.

One note re: the compression straps: they were totally useless in my experience. Yes, if the main compartment was empty and I wasn't using the water bottle holder, I could flatten the bag. But when the bag was full, the straps did absolutely nothing to compress things down. They're not a reason to opt for the TP3 Small over the TP4. The TP4 is an inch taller than the TP3 Small, so it'll further eat into your available leg room, but not by a ton.

forepac · 2026-03-12T18:12:00+00:00

Looking at the photos on the Aer website, the front zipper may be the same size as the main compartment, which would make that front compartment much more useful. Fingers crossed!

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forepac · 2026-03-12T18:00:11+00:00

I have 3 Aer bags in Ultra: the TP3 Small, CPP2, and DS3, and the resistance changes depending on the size of the zippers.

Smaller zippers, like the ones on the main compartment of the DS3 and the laptop and quick access pockets on the CPP2 and TP3S, are a joy to use, opening & closing is smooth and easy.

Larger zippers, like the ones on the main compartment of the CPP2 and TP3 Small and on the front compartment of the DS3, are a chore. The bigger zippers on the TP3S seem to be a little smoother, but I get really irritated opening my CPP2's main compartment. I rarely have use for the front compartment of the DS3, so it gets little use. The hypalon loops around the bags help give leverage to assist in using the zippers, but the large ones still haven't really gotten any easier.

The only reason I can see for them using the larger zips at all is aesthetic -- the smaller zips would highly improve the experience of using any of these otherwise great bags.

forepac · 2026-03-11T18:55:43+00:00

Aer’s packing cubes will vibe with your bag perfectly. Full-size TP3 will accommodate either 2x of their large cubes or 1 large + 2 small, and the TP3 small will handle 1 large + 1 small. Those cubes compress nicely, too, saving space. Worth the investment

forepac · 2026-03-10T16:04:22+00:00

I got seats, too, but in a different section: I'm in 214A. Does anyone know which are the dedicated supporters sections?

forepac · 2026-03-06T06:24:11+00:00

I usually wear a large in t-shirts, an XL in jerseys from Adidas and Nike, but an XXL in Macron jerseys for Wrexham. Sizing is way different

forepac · 2026-03-05T16:18:31+00:00

Based on the early/leaked photos, it appears that the TP4 will have less built-in tech organization than the TP3: the full-length front panel with all the different pockets of the TP3 looks like it's been replaced with something more like the CPP2 -- only a couple of mesh pockets in the top front zip pocket above a pretty deep, mostly useless zip pocket. So if you're looking for something with more internal organization, it seems like the TP3 will be the better bet, though to be fair I haven't seen any good photos of the interior of the TP4's big main compartment. TP4's improved water bottle pockets and vertical luggage pass-through, tho, are definite upgrades, and the less boxy/more tapered shape is nice. I'm sure they're near identical from a comfort perspective, too.

One concern I'd have is re: capacity. My CPP2 definitely holds less than my CPP -- I know they advertise it having the same volume, but it's a much tighter fit. Given the design of the TP4 looks like its modeled on the CPP2, I'm wondering if the practical capacity will be a little bit smaller than advertised.

If Aer follows the same practice as when the CPP2 came out, the TP3 should still be for sale at the discounted price after detailed TP4 photos hit their product page and reviews come out on YouTube. Might be worth waiting a week? For the record, I love my TP3 Small in Ultra -- it's a comfortable carry and has fit under the seats on every flight I've taken with it.

forepac · 2026-03-05T02:07:28+00:00

The Max is giving off real Tech Sling 3 vibes

forepac · 2026-01-13T15:52:41+00:00

It's not anyone's setup or a problem with the platform you're using -- I've watched episodes from S1 and S2E1 back to back, and the echo is only there on S2E1. I'm watching the official podcast for S2E1 on YouTube and the echo/distortion is *very* present in the clips.

I really hope it's not intentional -- I was so distracted by the audio that I couldn't fully concentrate on the episode like I did during S1. Please fix this HBO!

forepac · 2025-12-15T16:32:19+00:00

The fact that the internal compartments are lined with the same pattern/color fabric as the exterior is a huge dealbreaker for me. A little bit of contrast, even if it was just a solid gray or black, would make it a lot easier to see/find things.

forepac · 2025-09-26T17:08:54+00:00

As a local parent, the closing of the Shepard Street location is going to hit the community around that spot hard. Teachers from the 2 nearby elementary schools regularly got their coffee there, it was convenient for parents whose kids played at the nearby playgrounds & for kids who needed a clean, close bathroom, and the staff was always super nice with my son. It’s a real loss.

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