What's in your bag? / Everyday carry (EDC)

I've had a BigxTop backpack for the past 10 years or so and agreed that they are great bags. I find it a bit annoying for trips away though with it being top loading, it's difficult to pack clothes neatly.

I bought a Rambler way back when they arrived in London which I then traded on here for a Vandal, zips have died once or twice and I've had replacements sent over on both occasions, no questions asked. My OH has a Rambler, we used to go on City Breaks with those backpacks as our only luggage, good memories. Both bags are in storage now.

I then bought one of their Transit Duffles as a work bag a few years back when I became an office drone driving around seeing clients all day. I don't do that anymore so it's become a bit redundant which is sad, I'm just a tote guy now.

Can't recommend their bags enough.

On the MW train - I used a Monty as my daily for 5-6 years and it's been awesome and still in good nick although the chest strap is now looking a bit worn (I did end up swapping the plastic buckles to fidlocks because magnets). Big recommend.

@user16171 I recently picked up an Inside Line Equipment Default and that's become my go-to for commute and day-trips/carry on etc as it's easy to pack (nice square shape) and got some really easy access options without having to open the rolltop. Not sure if it's big enough for a 3 day trip though - depends how light you pack!

https://ilequipment.com/products/default-backpack?variant=4193520965

Lord in Heaven... Never heard of Inside Line Equipment but I am lusting for it all.

@Detritus where did you get yours in the UK, or did you have it imported?

I bought it from Keus (and they do a 10% discount for signing up to the newsletter): https://www.keus-store.com/en/journal/crash-test/default-inside-line-equipment- . Had no problems with delivery or any additional fees etc to pay so would've recommended but looking at the site, i'm not sure if they carry ILE anymore, sorry.

Hey Will, i have two Mission Workshop bags - expensivo, but good quality and last for ages.

I have the Monty (messenger type) and Fitzroy (backpack)

The Monty was used for commuting day in day out until Covid hit - never missed a beat.

I use the Fitzroy as a weekend bag, used it for commuting once but it was a bit big!

Ever thought of using panniers? I've got the Ortlieb Quick Rack on my commuter at the moment.

Wallet recs?

I have the penco carry-tite at the moment but it’s coming apart after just a year and I don’t really like the layout. To get your small change out you invariably end up dropping your cards on the floor and there’s not a proper spot for notes.

I’ll probably just get a Freitag F50 again as the last one I had lasted a decade before disintegrating but they’re £60 now.

I generally use cash more than card day to day so def need space for notes and change.
No leather because vegan, only need space for 5 or so cards.

Any other options?

Any other options?

https://learnmyog.com/simpleSleeve.html

Looks cute but not really cash friendly.
And I don’t have a sewing machine 😅

I carry 4 cards and a few notes folded in mine. But yeah, no sewing machine is a limiting factor.

I could make & send you one if you wanted to try as an option?

That’s very kind but it’s not quite my thing.
I’m good at misplacing stuff so like a wallet with a decent bit of mass to it 😅

What about this sort of thing?

https://gramicci.co.uk/products/gramicci-cordura-wallet-2

I recently got one of those edc pouch thingys from alix and thought it'd make a good travel wallet.

Also maybe have a search of carryology https://www.carryology.com/category/wallets/