Discussion of New Colors, New Designs

[setrombley]

Did I imagine it, or were there supposed to be new Grab Bags this week?

[G42]

Did I imagine it, or were there supposed to be new Grab Bags this week?

They were listed as "In Production" on the 9th but then disappeared, so I assume they'll pop back up at some point. They weren't mentioned in a blog or promised on a specific date. Presumably there was a delay for one reason or another or a system issue as to why they're not showing right now.

I did add them to my wish list, so was able to pull out screen shots to add to the running Lists if you want to mull them over in the interim

Here's the small and the large

[MikeV]

Hey everyone! We just released some of the first bags with Acai lining! Check 'em out: Maker's Bag: Original Halcyon/Acai, Deep Blue Ballistic/Acai; Side Kick: Deep Blue Ballistic/Acai, Nebulous/Acai.

[G42]

Hey MikeV - Do you think anything else will get Original Halcyon/Açai before 400d goes away?

[John1970]

MikeV --earlier this week the Synik 30 in RX30/Acai was listed as "in production," but then disappeared. Is that still happening, and if so any ETA?

[MikeV]

Hey MikeV - Do you think anything else will get Original Halcyon/Açai before 400d goes away?

We're very close to being out of Original specifically, so while it is a possibility, it is a slim possibility.

MikeV --earlier this week the Synik 30 in RX30/Acai was listed as "in production," but then disappeared. Is that still happening, and if so any ETA?

Good eye! More news on this will be announced really soon

[G42]

SN30 with Açai and NWSky just popped back up as 'In Production' for anyone who wants to sign up for the emails and/or add to wish list

[John1970]

MikeV -- any chance we will see at least one more production run of the Synapses in Navy Parapack? Seems it has been devoted to Syniks since 2021 or so.

Also, about a year ago I had an exchange with someone (Darcy, I think) about the future of Parapack. She mentioned that some samples from a new mill were on the way. Anything you can share with us about that or the future of Parapack generally?

Thanks as always!

[MikeV]

MikeV -- any chance we will see at least one more production run of the Synapses in Navy Parapack? Seems it has been devoted to Syniks since 2021 or so.

Also, about a year ago I had an exchange with someone (Darcy, I think) about the future of Parapack. She mentioned that some samples from a new mill were on the way. Anything you can share with us about that or the future of Parapack generally?

Thanks as always!

I don't have the exact date (maybe moriond can help!) but we haven't made Parapack Synapses since about 2015 or earlier. Not to say we can't or won't, but we haven't thought of it in a long time. I'll add it to our request tracking project for conversation

I think the fabric Darcy was likely talking about was a replacement for Black 210 ballistic since the mill that made that discontinued it a while ago. We are now using a black packcloth really similar to Parapack- it's high tenacity yarn, with the custom DWR coating we want, and made in the US. We use a lot of this fabric, but mostly in discreet spots like the little wing piece that backpack straps attach to at the bottom, and the eye-shaped piece on the sides of the back of Synapses. For accessories we make in black, they're all becoming that fabric now too. All of these fabrics (Parapack, Black 210) are all so similar it's tough to tell them apart even in the factory.

As for what to share generally about Parapack- I don't have a lot at the moment. We're still checking out and testing samples for things we envision could replace 400d Halcyon, and we're listening to the feedback asking for additional X-Pac colors. No news on either front, but that's where our minds are at. The Navy Parapack we use in Syniks is kind of iconic in look and feel, and also unique in our offering. Not to say it'll always be the only Parapack offering, but we don't have current plans to expand from that.

I hope that all helps!

[moriond]

I don't have the exact date (maybe moriond can help!) but we haven't made Parapack Synapses since about 2015 or earlier. Not to say we can't or won't, but we haven't thought of it in a long time. I'll add it to our request tracking project for conversation

I think the fabric Darcy was likely talking about was a replacement for Black 210 ballistic since the mill that made that discontinued it a while ago. We are now using a black packcloth really similar to Parapack- it's high tenacity yarn, with the custom DWR coating we want, and made in the US. We use a lot of this fabric, but mostly in discreet spots like the little wing piece that backpack straps attach to at the bottom, and the eye-shaped piece on the sides of the back of Synapses. For accessories we make in black, they're all becoming that fabric now too. All of these fabrics (Parapack, Black 210) are all so similar it's tough to tell them apart even in the factory.

As for what to share generally about Parapack- I don't have a lot at the moment. We're still checking out and testing samples for things we envision could replace 400d Halcyon, and we're listening to the feedback asking for additional X-Pac colors. No news on either front, but that's where our minds are at. The Navy Parapack we use in Syniks is kind of iconic in look and feel, and also unique in our offering. Not to say it'll always be the only Parapack offering, but we don't have current plans to expand from that.

I hope that all helps!

MikeV The last Parapack Synapses were sold in February 2015. See the More Parapack Synapses??

https://forums.tombihn.com/forum/tom-bihn-forums/general-bag-discussion/9442-more-parapack-synapse

and check the post by dwright17 Parapack has always been somewhat restricted in its offerings. The Field Journal Notebook had one run when there were Navy and Steel Parapack options. Swifts (but not Little Swifts) were available early on in Parapack. G42 ’s beloved Moveable Feast was issued at a time when that iconic look that MikeV refers to made this the standard lining color for the MF( and for many Cafe Bags). I would personally love to see them reissue Side Effects in Parapack, and I know bartleby would also love this, but 10+ years of asking hasn’t made this happen (just grateful they did offer 200d Halcyon Side Effects again)

HTH

moriond

[John1970]

MikeV The last Parapack Synapses were sold in February 2015. See the More Parapack Synapses??

https://forums.tombihn.com/forum/tom-bihn-forums/general-bag-discussion/9442-more-parapack-synapse

and check the post by dwright17 Parapack has always been somewhat restricted in its offerings. The Field Journal Notebook had one run when there were Navy and Steel Parapack options. Swifts (but not Little Swifts) were available early on in Parapack. G42 ’s beloved Moveable Feast was issued at a time when that iconic look that MikeV refers to made this the standard lining color for the MF( and for many Cafe Bags). I would personally love to see them reissue Side Effects in Parapack, and I know bartleby would also love this, but 10+ years of asking hasn’t made this happen (just grateful they did offer 200d Halcyon Side Effects again)

HTH

moriond

Thanks! I must be getting old and the years running together! Still seems odd to me, though, that Navy Parapack is the only fabric used in the Syniks but not in the Synapses (except for the recent xpac, which I assume will spread to the S22 and Synapses eventually).

[John1970]

I don't have the exact date (maybe moriond can help!) but we haven't made Parapack Synapses since about 2015 or earlier. Not to say we can't or won't, but we haven't thought of it in a long time. I'll add it to our request tracking project for conversation

I think the fabric Darcy was likely talking about was a replacement for Black 210 ballistic since the mill that made that discontinued it a while ago. We are now using a black packcloth really similar to Parapack- it's high tenacity yarn, with the custom DWR coating we want, and made in the US. We use a lot of this fabric, but mostly in discreet spots like the little wing piece that backpack straps attach to at the bottom, and the eye-shaped piece on the sides of the back of Synapses. For accessories we make in black, they're all becoming that fabric now too. All of these fabrics (Parapack, Black 210) are all so similar it's tough to tell them apart even in the factory.

As for what to share generally about Parapack- I don't have a lot at the moment. We're still checking out and testing samples for things we envision could replace 400d Halcyon, and we're listening to the feedback asking for additional X-Pac colors. No news on either front, but that's where our minds are at. The Navy Parapack we use in Syniks is kind of iconic in look and feel, and also unique in our offering. Not to say it'll always be the only Parapack offering, but we don't have current plans to expand from that.

I hope that all helps!

As long as we're talking about new RX30 colors, count my vote for Ocean Blue. I have a pouch in that color and it is gorgeous. (Slate is quite nice, too).

[dirkhaun]

The Western Flyer is back in stock.

[G42]

New Dusk, Moss, Marigold Cerylon VPCs are available

[sturbridge]

I'm happy you are keeping us up to date G42, but I think its kind of odd that the company is not doing any such announcing. I would have expected some traffic on the forums, or a blog post or an email.