Tray Bien Review

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I haven't handled the other versions, but it's a pretty nice bag in the 1050. Though I could see choosing it in Halcyon if I was primarily using it for the gym....

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Lots of strong feelings about labels! I'm ok with the red airplane, blackout label or the moon one (which is trending to be my favorite right now). But I look at the overall color scheme. Certain combinations (whether it's the interior lining or the label), particularly orange and red, green and blue,...

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Very nice! I got quite a few of these with the intention of turning them into presents, because I think it would be fun to fill them up with treats. All of the Cerylon colors are quite nice, though the Sangria is the one that personally appeals to me. I ordered one Black Mystery as well, which to me...

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It's a shallow, fabric-covered box into which you place things. There is only so much one can say.

I gave an example of the one use to which I'm putting it, which I believe may fit a use case of others in this forum as well. If anyone has specific questions I'm happy to answer them, as...

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Ha ha, thanks! I'm still fine-tuning the OSCA one; I'm a really slow writer. So I haven't linked to it yet. I may continue to use the blog. I find it easier in some ways because I can keep a post in draft mode while I work on it. I'll have to think about what to do with that online space, in terms of...

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I have the opposite issue. There are not enough trays in the world to fix my desk at work; it's like an archaeological dig....

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I just fixed it.... long learning curve for me. If you refresh and view my post does it work now?...

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I posted a very short review of the Tray Bien. This is an experiment, for me, in using Blogger, so I would appreciate feedback on whether or not the link works correctly and if there are any formatting issues.
Thanks so much!

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I've noticed that if I edit one of my own posts (which I tend to do because I notice mis-spellings or whatever), it is frequently flagged as spam. Particularly if I edit more than once....

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Hi! Can anyone confirm when the Night Flight Travel Duffel debuted? I thought maybe 2014. Thanks!

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Sharing one more comment and story: The AirTags seem slightly better than Tiles, because their locations are always getting updated by nearby iPhone users, at least in urban areas.

But back when Tiles were the best option, a few years ago, I had an incident when I traveled to West Africa...

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I keep an airtag in my Side Kick, which lives inside my backpack if I'm not carrying it separately. I don't think anything more complicated is needed than slipping it in an interior pocket, and that way if I switch carry bags it's easy to move. Theoretically, someone who steals my bag could find and...

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I also keep mine in a small clear organizer pouch -- I like it more than the mini because -- as Kevo mentioned -- the entire card is visible through the front and it's easy to remove. To be honest, the pouch is more of a way to ensure I won't misplace the card, though, because so far I have only had...

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This is a huge problem in my neighborhood, and I live on a high-traffic street where all kinds of thefts are common. As it's a four-unit condo, we basically have solved the issue by requesting that the deliveries are made to the side porch out of view of the public*, and then tracking deliveries on...

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Great review, thank you! I am eager to take my Techonaut 30 somewhere. It almost made the cut on my last trip (by train) but for various reasons had to use something else. I end up going almost everywhere by car, and then it hardly seems like a real test of the packing system.

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I'm also very interested in what it will look like. I have a sort of hole in my lineup for medium-sized bags: on a recent train trip, I almost took my Pop Tote but the handles aren't ideal for carrying much weight or walking long distances. If the new "OSCA" is slightly bigger, with more organization...