Twill -- other bags than the shop bag?

[epeterson]

I kind of wonder how many FJNs we'll see appear on eBay in the next few weeks......

[epeterson]

(1) Add mesh back panel to smaller backpacks. Ideally I'd like to have a Paradigm (LOVE that front pocket) with a mesh back panel. After trying out the Luminary 15 I realized I just can't deal with solid fabric back panels when it gets warm out. Mesh provides just a bit of extra cooling/wicking and...

[epeterson]

I think the best explanation I've seen is that the interior of the main compartment has always been one layer of fabric (so maybe not a "lining" really) but that one layer used to be halcyon, and is now the same material as the exterior.

MikeV gave some explanation in these two...

[epeterson]

This is exactly why I chose the zip top. I use them for grocery shopping when I take the car, and I want to be able to put small stuff at the top without a bunch of it falling out on the drive home....

[epeterson]

Yup, there's a grab handle under the "brain" in the Shadow Guide which is ideal for moving the bag around while the main compartment is open. This would serve the same purpose with the Addax in "inverted" mode, and as you pointed out, probably make it easier to invert as well....

[epeterson]

How easy is it to invert the roll part? Does it quickly slide right down or do you have to sort of jimmy it? Maybe on a future iteration they could include a grab handle on the inside, to help with moving the bag around while the roll part is inverted.

[epeterson]

Thanks -- and yeah, it's possible I'll try one at some point. It feels weird to me to put stuff in the pocket because there's a pocket that needs to be filled, as opposed to actually wanting something to be separated in its own pocket, if that makes any sense. But, we'll see....

[epeterson]

The use case I'm looking at is flying somewhere (or taking the train), and then carrying the pack on my back for a few miles outside.

Features I'm looking for:

- Ventilated back panel, for comfort when it's hot out. This rules out the Aeronaut, but not the Techonaut. I do have...

[epeterson]

Same. I think the back panel and the bottom (slanted toward the body) of the Shadow Guide are a good start there. I love my SG for carrying heavy loads. I wouldn't want the drawstring closure though (or roll-top)....

[epeterson]

Nice to see a repeat of the Shadow Guide back panel. That bag is an extremely comfortable carry.

[epeterson]

I keep pestering you all with questions about fabrics, I'm sorry!

Has TB used the olive twill (or any twill) for anything other than the shop bags? I'm thinking a Side Kick would be fantastic...

[epeterson]

Just curious, has the Co-Pilot ever been offered in Cordura? I'm thinking Olive or Red Blend would look really nice...

[epeterson]

I see something green (verde?) hiding at the bottom as well......