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Yesterday, 03:27 PM

Lia replied to a thread Merino dresses in Not About Bags

Mostly I've only had success with Merino separates, for exactly the reasons you described. The problem is a dress needs structure to look like more...

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08-20-2019, 07:09 PM

Lia replied to a thread Issues with Co-Pilot in Questions About Bags

Have you weighed it to get a goal for what feels comfortable? When what I need to carry feels too heavy in a one-shoulder bag, I switch to a backpack.

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08-20-2019, 11:36 AM

Lia replied to a thread Daylight Backpack for a College Student?? in General Bag Discussion

I teach college, and the kids all carry much larger, heavier duty bags than the DLBP. I carry an S19, and it's smaller than most of the bags my...

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08-19-2019, 04:55 PM

Lia replied to a thread Your Photos Are Needed in Photos, Videos, and Reviews

I have this same experience between L15 and S19. They are very different bags, and I predict you'll be glad to have both!

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08-17-2019, 06:49 PM

Lia replied to a thread Do you match packing cube colors with the bag? in Accessories + Organization Strategies

Like others, i use accessories as an opportunity to try color variety. Then I use the many colors to color code my stuff.

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08-16-2019, 06:41 PM

Lia replied to a thread Does TB Have A Color Philosophy? in General Bag Discussion

I LOVE Island! And I think NWS goes with everything but it looks like a special, not-obvious choice with red and orange. But I'll never get an...

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08-16-2019, 09:28 AM

Lia replied to a thread Synapse 19 - would it fit these different scenario packing lists? in Questions About Bags

I think an S19 would be cutting it close. Your packing list is a lot like mine -- and you can see how it fits in the S19 and the L15. I think you'd...

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08-15-2019, 06:50 PM

Lia replied to a thread 2019 wish list in General Bag Discussion

Padded GWOP! Is that possible? Or is the padding not bendy enough?

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08-15-2019, 05:15 PM

Lia replied to a thread Favorite Minimalist Travel Hacks/Products? in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I empty my deodorant container into a tiny pot. I apply it with my finger and save a bunch of space in my bag!

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08-14-2019, 10:04 AM

Lia replied to a thread Does a water bottle fit in the side pockets of the Synapse 19? in Questions About Bags

My S19 is the older side pocket design, so they're bigger now, but even mine fits a mini box of wine. S19 would not have been a big enough bag for...

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08-13-2019, 05:45 PM

Lia replied to a thread Synik 22/30 Pre-orders are Live! in General Bag Discussion

Holy canoli. I talked my sister into a synik 30 but it's already sold out, too!

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08-13-2019, 08:50 AM

Lia replied to a thread Synik 22/30 Pre-orders are Live! in General Bag Discussion

I love Nebulous, grey is my go to color for everything. The only aubergine thing I have is an A5 GWOP. It's gorgeous and magically pseudo neutral. If...

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08-12-2019, 04:52 PM

Lia replied to a thread Cadet vs. Pilot: storing thermos / water bottle in General Bag Discussion

I use a mini caribiner to clip a water bottle to an o-ring in my Truck. It only works with bottles that have a loop for attaching, but you always...

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08-12-2019, 01:08 PM

Lia started a thread horror movies vs. academia in Not About Bags

For the academics among us, because it made me simultaneously laugh and cry: Horror movie or your doctoral program?

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08-12-2019, 12:48 PM

Lia replied to a thread Start of another Synik 22 review in Photos, Videos, and Reviews

I agree with @gqb that the S19 could work for you just great. All the little stuff will probably fit in the front compartments, laptop and tablet in...

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08-11-2019, 05:55 PM

Lia replied to a thread Start of another Synik 22 review in Photos, Videos, and Reviews

Thank you so much for this! You confirmed many things I learned: 1. The L15 is amazingly capacious and lightweight. What a great bag. 2. My...

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08-11-2019, 08:38 AM

Lia replied to a thread Decisions decisions in General Bag Discussion

If I were you, I'd go with the L12. The DLBP is also great, but the water bottle holder, padded straps, and smaller size make it the winner.

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08-11-2019, 04:38 AM

Lia replied to a thread Which fabric should I get for my Western Flyer? in Questions About Bags

My main travel bag is an A30 in Nordic halcyon. There's no problem with durability, it's great. I even checked it once and it came back smudged and...

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08-10-2019, 09:01 AM

Lia replied to a thread Travel Tray, large, holds go bowls in General Bag Discussion

Boom! In practice, I'll probably pack soft things -- socks and scarves -- to fill out the bag around the mallet. But this is a great...

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08-10-2019, 08:42 AM

Lia replied to a thread Decisions decisions in General Bag Discussion

Lol this doesn't sound like over thinking to me! In fact I'd add to these considerations what you want to carry: computer? water bottle? what size...

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08-10-2019, 07:36 AM

Lia replied to a thread Ghost Whale Alternative? in Accessories + Organization Strategies

I use a size 1 stuff sack to corral my laptop charging cable.

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08-09-2019, 01:07 PM

Lia replied to a thread Start of another Synik 22 review in Photos, Videos, and Reviews

Pfft! Arbitrary cultural gender norms are for sissies. (Irony intended. There's a lot of pressure to conform to arbitrary cultural gender norms,...

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08-09-2019, 12:07 PM

Lia replied to a thread Help! Too many choices! in General Bag Discussion

I think carrying a second bag reduces the need for the organization of the synik, especially if a laptop is not on your must-carry lost. And the A30...

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08-09-2019, 12:00 PM

Lia replied to a thread Help me Onebag better in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

Cruising, like literally a cruise on a ship? I'd definitely bring at least two bags on a cruise. Not much benefit to one-bag on a cruise. I only...

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08-09-2019, 11:48 AM

Lia replied to a thread L15 v S19: a revelation in Photos, Videos, and Reviews

Yes, of course I should order both 22 and 30, try them... And then keep them both!

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