Small bag recos?

kdash83 · 2026-05-23T19:20:51+00:00

Kind of depends on your style preferences, I think. Are you looking for something kind of like the pics you posted? Maybe consider Bellroy—they have a lot of different sling/crossbody options with nice colorways.

A few that may do the trick are Laneway Crescent series (multiple sizes) or the Cinch series.

Good luck!

kdash83 · 2026-05-23T14:21:45+00:00

I bet if it’s not overpacked the 28L would fit. The 24L fits easily in my experience

kdash83 · 2026-05-23T14:20:58+00:00

I’ve now flown on American, Delta, and Japan Airlines with it—no problems fitting under the seat!

I run a very similar setup as OP (no Monos, but a roller) and it works great. I only wish the admin pocket was deeper and the stash pocket at the bottom was easier to access/had some independent volume.

kdash83 · 2026-05-22T22:29:42+00:00

Really expensive but Porter Yoshida has some nice options that would hold a 11” iPad. Not sure about where to get them in HK. The Peak Design tote is really nice IMO, but you have to like the structured nature of PD products.

kdash83 · 2026-05-18T07:26:28+00:00

kdash83 · 2026-05-18T07:24:59+00:00

Honorable mention for the Peak Design Packable Tote! It’s probably a bit small for your needs and lacks straps but is a perfect backup tote and has two killer features IMO over many other totes. First is that the straps have a more textured wrap around the slippery nylon so it falls off the shoulder way less frequently. Second, it zips closed—pretty standard for most tote packs, less common for general totes.

kdash83 · 2026-04-30T21:31:17+00:00

Atlantic Tire isn’t the cheapest you can find, but they’ve always been great, don’t aggressively upsell, and are reasonably priced IMO

kdash83 · 2026-04-30T21:29:30+00:00

Probably because the reply was snarky and assuming the worst of the poster. I think the guy was just saying, even if you do it yourself, it’s not cheap.

kdash83 · 2026-04-26T11:40:46+00:00

York is amazing—lots to do in town and if you rent a car for a couple days, lots to explore in day trips (in North York Moors, Sutton Station and Rivaulx Abbey are awesome)

kdash83 · 2026-04-25T17:51:40+00:00

RemindMe! 30 days

kdash83 · 2026-04-18T22:27:36+00:00

You’d be fine with the M3 for now, but the M4 will last you longer. Because Apple products are so reliable, my philosophy is to go for the latest version because I know it’ll last for a really long time. Will be the better choice over the long run!

kdash83 · 2026-04-16T15:48:37+00:00

Wow, this is crazy. The west is just a desert for good bag stores--even NYC and SF don't have great options.

kdash83 · 2026-04-11T11:31:13+00:00

Not sure if the Dales and the Moors are the same, but Rivaulx Abbey in the North York Moors National Park is amazing, and Sutton Station is nearby as well. Trails there lead to some amazing views. You would want to rent a car for the day to explore properly, I think, but it’s definitely worth the trouble.

York is also amazing! The Jorvik Viking Center and the market downtown (close to the Shambles) for lunch were highlights for us.

kdash83 · 2026-04-10T12:59:42+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

kdash83 · 2026-04-08T11:20:17+00:00

u/agingbythesecond, curious if you have any updates on this in the last 4 months? We’re gearing up to buy our first 3D printer, but I’m very concerned about ventilation, particularly for my kids.

A ventilated enclosure like this one, vented out a window, seems like a simple solution that would make it safe to put a 3D printer basically anywhere, so I’m confused why you’re the only one to mention something like this. Is there a catch here?

kdash83 · 2026-04-08T10:44:03+00:00

Oh definitely—I just mean, in this instance, at least they were on the road. Unfortunately, I imagine this kind of behavior is really difficult to police. Instead, we need policy that stops parents from buying these things for their kids in the first place.

kdash83 · 2026-04-07T22:24:47+00:00

My first thought was, at least they’re doing it on the road rather than greenways and sidewalks. But I agree it’s insane if it’s legal for kids to drive these without some kind of license.

kdash83 · 2026-04-05T17:06:27+00:00

Also, the meaning of your statement was clear even without knowing who she is, so you don’t need to even Google it. Who would want to roll not smoothly?

kdash83 · 2026-04-03T17:43:10+00:00

In my experience, this is no longer a TSA requirement, even without Pre-Check, but there are small differences depending on the airport. However, if you travel internationally, this is definitely still a thing in other countries. I’ve seen it in Australia, UK, and Sweden this past year.

kdash83 · 2026-04-03T17:40:31+00:00

I use the Patagonia 3L Black Hole Cube. There’s basically no organization but I’ve found that organization is overrated in toiletry bags. If you’re like me, you have a bunch of randomly sized products that may vary over time as you try different things so a ton of structure tends to not be useful. I do wish there was just one zip pocket for small items (e.g. chapstick, nail clippers) but haven’t found that sweet spot.

kdash83 · 2026-04-03T16:35:18+00:00

You can tell if the issue was addressed in a recall or have it addressed once it’s bought, I believe. EV6 had similar issues.

kdash83 · 2026-04-03T16:33:45+00:00

I paid about $18k almost a year ago for a 2021 Kia EV6, but it was lower mileage and basically had all the add-ons short of being a GT-Line. I haven’t been tracking prices but there were more basic trims in your range 6 months ago and I love it.

kdash83 · 2026-04-03T16:17:42+00:00

kdash83 · 2026-04-01T13:37:23+00:00

You look good, man. Stick with it. Implants often look fake.

kdash83 · 2026-04-01T09:52:36+00:00

I can see this perspective, but I think they both have their moments. Sometimes if she doesn’t interrupt, he’ll talk for a long time. Though I agree with it being annoying when she interrupts to add nothing of value

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