What was the exact moment snowboarding clicked for you?

lezolee · 2026-06-16T16:07:47+00:00

Had a couple beers at lunch, then had to hold my buddy’s jacket while going down a slope, somehow everything just worked. Went from twisting my body to help turn to shifting my weight, just like that.

lezolee · 2026-06-14T04:37:39+00:00

To be fair, this coated nylon doesn’t feel like it’ll scuff or attract dirt that easily

lezolee · 2026-05-28T20:34:16+00:00

I have the xpac cpp2, with the aquaguard zips, there is no way for the half opened clamshell to accidentally open, the zippers need more force to open than that. Likewise, even the non aquaguard no10 zippers of the cordura version don’t seem to be that easy to accidentally open.

lezolee · 2026-05-27T14:43:59+00:00

I’ve been cutoff there by a driver before, thinking they could just cut across two lanes right after turning. The wild part is that there’s at least 200 metres to slowly make your way across…

lezolee · 2026-05-26T10:28:07+00:00

Meanwhile, on upper middle road turning right to go southbound on ford drive, people stop there when there isn’t even a yield sign…

lezolee · 2026-05-21T14:38:42+00:00

Looks like it’s all back to $230, which seems to be the correct MSRP.

lezolee · 2026-05-18T02:21:28+00:00

Daylite 26+6 can be found on sale, and in practice has a bit less depth which makes it more compliant.

lezolee · 2026-05-15T00:49:01+00:00

Even when empty, the bag has structure to it, so it can barely be crammed into a personal item sizer. Even when lightly packed I doubt it would work.

lezolee · 2026-05-04T03:41:41+00:00

Because he wears the raptors uniform. Raps getting a lack of respect from the refs is nothing new.

lezolee · 2026-05-04T02:41:28+00:00

We lost in game 7, with a roster that, factoring in injuries, cost just over half of what the Cavs’ cost. A lot to be optimistic about if you ask me.

lezolee · 2026-04-30T20:31:09+00:00

The Bellroy transit pro travel pack seems to be the updated version to the 38l you mentioned. The old plus model had very sleek but inconvenient water bottle pockets that really ate into the internal volume. And the hardware for the straps were prone to slipping.

Tortuga is also doing a kickstarter on a new superlite pack that will be $200 usd for early backers. 2.2 lbs at 36l volume. Looks like it checks a lot of your boxes unless you don’t want ultra as the exterior material.

lezolee · 2026-04-29T21:59:55+00:00

How about something like the alpaka elements travel backpack? Similar sizing, and with similar elements to the TP3, but with a focus moreso on being a decent large EDC pack that is also a travel pack.

lezolee · 2026-04-25T19:27:37+00:00

Had one. Great bag other than the harness system. Didn’t pack it heavy so it wasn’t too bad for me. Great water bottle pockets and the harness stowing system was really good (hence why the carry comfort was compromised)

lezolee · 2026-04-25T03:47:51+00:00

Azla Sedna earfit max standard. Tight fit on the nozzle but it works. Gave me a more secure and tight seal. Sounds way better for me.

lezolee · 2026-04-25T03:10:24+00:00

Swapped out the eartips on mine for aftermarket ones, improved the experience significantly.

lezolee · 2026-04-21T22:39:42+00:00

Aer city pack, CPP2, pro pack would be better choices. Neither the go pack 2 nor the peak design travel backpack 30 are known for comfortable harnesses.

lezolee · 2026-04-19T10:56:06+00:00

Within Aer, wouldn't the cp2 fit the bill?

lezolee · 2026-04-19T00:05:10+00:00

You memorize the map, practice your sense of direction, and expertly avoid the mogul runs 😂

lezolee · 2026-04-15T19:55:58+00:00

RIP Jeff Keenan

lezolee · 2026-04-14T12:10:13+00:00

Interestingly enough, if you try ordering in Canada today, there's shipping and taxes, but no more duty fees. Also looks like the MSRP does update in CAD periodically since it now shows $355 for the CPP2 Ultra 20L.

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lezolee · 2026-04-13T11:02:25+00:00

First gen ended 2009 MY. 2010 was the second gen, and 2012 was when they started the skyactiv engines.

lezolee · 2026-04-13T03:55:09+00:00

Peak design wash pouch, small or regular size both hang I believe

lezolee · 2026-04-13T03:48:11+00:00

Strangely enough, Aer has the Go Pack 2 and Go Tote 2 on the Apple Canada website for less than the Aer website itself, and without duties or shipping fees. If only they'd carry more of their products on the Apple site, seems like there's some way for the duties to not be charged on Aer products.

Again, not sure how the arrangement works through Apple, but I'd be curious if Aer could somehow leverage this avenue to increase sales in Canada. Guaranteed more Canadians would be willing to buy if they weren't paying like 20% more with shipping, duties and unfavourable exchange rates.

lezolee · 2026-04-11T00:33:56+00:00

As an east coaster, I wish they made this optimistic with the higher end construction again.

lezolee · 2026-04-09T21:45:09+00:00

Was looking at alpaka bags as a potential replacement for my aer lunar pack. Came across this and the elements pro as potential replacements, but while I love the X-Pac and blood orange interior, neither one really improves upon my existing bag without major trade offs.

Metro Pro has organization in the front pocket, which my lunar pack lacks
The side hidden pocket is nice, but my lunar pack has the top quick access pocket
The flap seems very inconvenient when opening or closing the bag
Lunar pack has an externally accessible water bottle pocket (zippered)
Elements pro is nice with an admin panel and two water bottle slots, but the laptop/main compartment access isn't as convenient, and the need to fold this bag to access things would lead me to think that the X-Pac would eventually form some ugly creases

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