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I was super tempted by the GR bags a while back, but I ultimately couldn't get past the "tactical" look. Where I live, at least, tactical stuff signals a politi
by ubermonkey 5y ago
I was super tempted by the GR bags a while back, but I ultimately couldn't get past the "tactical" look. Where I live, at least, tactical stuff signals a political leaning I don't share.
- ghaff 5y agoI'm a big fan of the Osprey 46 liter bag. Used to use the Patagonia MLC but I prefer the backpack-first design of the Osprey rather than tack on a couple of thin backpack straps approach of the MLC.
- et-al 5y agoThey make "slick" versions of their bags without the molle strips, but the 1000D or 500D fabric is overkill for most. The one external pocket can be hard to dig into if the bag is packed full.
- Lio 5y agoFor me the issue with GR is the weight. Those packs are too heavy IMHO. If I'm travelling light I think I'd rather have something equivalent to an OMM Classic 32 runner's pack[1]. That design, originally from 1973, is a classic for a reason. Shaving a kilogram or so off the weight of an empty bag is definitely worth it. That's just useless weight you're going to have to lug about all day. Especially so if you face hand luggage weight restrictions too. 1. https://theomm.com/product/classic-32-2/ https://theomm.com/product/classic-32-2/
- fellowniusmonk 5y agoI almost didn't get it for the same reason. Since I have the all black version it ended up not being a big deal. They have a slick version that doesn't have the webbing (which I never use anyway) and if I was buying it today that's the version I would get.