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Today, 02:38 PM

Lia replied to a thread Luminary + 210 Ballistic Shop Bags Pre-Order & News Thread in General Bag Discussion

That is some top notch bag geeking. Props! Also, I use my OLSBs for laundry, too.

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Today, 09:46 AM

Lia replied to a thread Small zip top shop vs large original shop bag in General Bag Discussion

I have two OLSBs that I bought when I was going to London for three weeks, living half a mile from the nearest grocery store. I knew I'd have to walk...

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Yesterday, 02:20 PM

Lia replied to a thread A45 too big - other options? in General Bag Discussion

Sounds like the A30 would be perfect. I have one in Halcyon to keep it as light as possible, and I like it for all the same reasons.

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Yesterday, 10:22 AM

Lia replied to a thread A45 too big - other options? in General Bag Discussion

What did you like about the A45? Big compartments? Or did you find yourself wanting more little pockets? We're you glad to have just one bag, or did...

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02-14-2019, 04:13 PM

Lia replied to a thread How is flying with the road buddy? in Questions About Bags

I just loaned my A30 to my husband, who doesn't do backpacks. He said it was the perfect bag except "you have to zip everything shut before you move...

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02-13-2019, 06:58 PM

Lia replied to a thread What Are You Carrying? Wintery Mix Edition (02/2019) in Not About Bags

1. What bag/accessories are you carrying (items + colors, pics always welcome)? My sister got me a wristlet custom made on Etsy with Doctor Who...

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02-12-2019, 02:24 PM

Lia replied to a thread Luminary + 210 Ballistic Shop Bags Pre-Order & News Thread in General Bag Discussion

No Cloud makes my life easier -- eliminates one possibility! Now: Black, Dawn, or both???

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02-12-2019, 11:31 AM

Lia replied to a thread Luminary + 210 Ballistic Shop Bags Pre-Order & News Thread in General Bag Discussion

Just planning ahead, I noticed the PCSB page doesn't show it in Cloud. Images yet to come, or no Cloud planned?

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02-11-2019, 11:40 AM

Lia replied to a thread Luminary + 210 Ballistic Shop Bags Pre-Order & News Thread in General Bag Discussion

It's amazing you can keep us updated -- thank you so much! Did I have the pre-order date on my calendar? Yes, I did. Have I edited it so it's on...

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02-09-2019, 02:44 PM

Lia replied to a thread LSB and PCSB: Halcyon 200d vs Ballistic 210d in Questions About Bags

I have the small ZTSB in halcyon and ballistic, and if anything, the halcyon has more structure. The ballistic is more supple, and maybe because it's...

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02-09-2019, 02:18 PM

Lia replied to a thread Luminary + 210 Ballistic Shop Bags Pre-Order & News Thread in General Bag Discussion

Oh, my, those are lovely. So excited for them! When the 3DOCs weren't available in Island or Cloud, I didn't expect them to be available in the...

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02-08-2019, 04:32 PM

Lia replied to a thread Luminary + 210 Ballistic Shop Bags Pre-Order & News Thread in General Bag Discussion

Dawn PCSB was already on my list, but seeing it confirms how much I'm going to love it! Also v excited for Island and Grass OLSBs! So many bag...

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02-08-2019, 12:49 PM

Lia replied to a thread Test Packing for Copenhagen - So Excited in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

Ditto. I take three pairs for any trip longer than 36 hours: a spare walking/working shoe AND comfy sandals for the hotel/house/pool/spa. Totally...

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02-07-2019, 04:47 PM

Lia replied to a thread Test Packing for Copenhagen - So Excited in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

That is inspiringly minimal for 9 days! Makes me want to revisit my lists...

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02-07-2019, 03:35 PM

Lia replied to a thread Discussion of New Colors, New Designs in General Bag Discussion

I have both an S19 and a Truck in nebulous -- it's the ideal grey, IMO. I have a Steel DOP, and compared to that Nebulous seems somehow more neutral....

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02-07-2019, 12:19 PM

Lia replied to a thread Discussion of New Colors, New Designs in General Bag Discussion

Wow, my eyes just skimmed right over that, missed it completely. Shop bags are the headline for me! I need a Grass OLSB to color code my...

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02-07-2019, 10:47 AM

Lia replied to a thread Discussion of New Colors, New Designs in General Bag Discussion

I'm so excited! Why are bags so exciting? I don't know, but they definitely are. Can you tell us anything about possible pre-orders for ballistic...

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02-06-2019, 01:34 PM

Lia replied to a thread It’s going to be a long and rewarding relationship in General Bag Discussion

And when you really can't justify buying yourself more bags, there are always gifts to give! :cheers:

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02-04-2019, 06:18 PM

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

Ohhhhh, this makes me regret the discipline that made me wait to order my ballistic 3DOCs until the Swift came back into stock... gonna be at least a...

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02-03-2019, 03:18 PM

Lia replied to a thread Week Long Trip to DC in March Plus Bonus Trip to NYC in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

Yeah, layers! This summary from REI lays out the rules of my travel/outdoor wardrobe in all weather. This will really matter if you're going to spend...

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02-01-2019, 01:45 PM

Lia replied to a thread Discussion of New Colors, New Designs in General Bag Discussion

I was very disciplined, NOT ordering ballistic 3DOCs yet, waiting for the Swift to come back in stock (which I'm planning to give as a gift, so I've...

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01-31-2019, 05:40 PM

Lia replied to a thread Week Long Trip to DC in March Plus Bonus Trip to NYC in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I ordered some bags as gifts, and inspired by this thread, I got myself a black zip top shop bag, too. It arrived today, and I am surprised just how...

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01-31-2019, 05:15 AM

Lia started a thread What your bag thinks about you in Not About Bags

"I am a Stryker X Assault Backpack, and This Airport Lounge is an Insult" ...

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01-30-2019, 07:39 PM

Lia replied to a thread Discussion of New Colors, New Designs in General Bag Discussion

*Gasp!* These are amazing! 'scuse me while I immediately go place an order...

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01-30-2019, 06:47 PM

Lia replied to a thread Synapse 25 - One bag travel for 4 weeks? in Questions About Bags

This sounds like an amazing trip! And a fun thought exercise for those of us who enjoy this sort of thing... I agree with all of the above...

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01-29-2019, 05:43 PM

Lia replied to a thread Week Long Trip to DC in March Plus Bonus Trip to NYC in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I struggled with tote bags until the pop tote. The o-ring system and external pockets solved the black hole problem, and now I'm a tote bag convert. ...

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01-28-2019, 06:12 PM

Lia replied to a thread Thrilled with my new-to-me Western Flyer! Some comparisons to Aeronaut 30 in General Bag Discussion

Ditto on the review appreciation AND color watch. As soon as I see one in Nordic/NWS or Nordic/UV, I'm buying it!

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01-25-2019, 12:43 PM

Lia replied to a thread Harmonic Genius in Accessories + Organization Strategies

Ohhhhhh. Gotcha. I'm still refining the ideal variation on what to carry in which pocket of my S19, and I LOVE my cubelet in my Pop Tote, but I...

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