GoLite’s entry into the lightweight convertible carry-on niche is the TraveLite, a bag that offers Patagonia good looks with out the Paty sticker shock. The similarity doesn’t end there: the ripstop material used appears very similar to that used on some Patagonia bags, the polymer shoulder strap hardware is identical to that on the MLC, the zippers are the same, and the off-center briefcase handle is eerily similar to that on the MLC. It’s entirely possible this bag isn’t made in the same factory as are some of the Paty products, but if that turned out to be the case, I wouldn’t be surprised.
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Left to right: the Red Oxx Air Boss, Safari-Beanos PR5, and Safari-Beanos PR4. (Click for close-up)
Key Stats:
Air Boss
21″L x 8″W x 13″H
Capacity: 2,184 cubic inches
3.9 lbs
3 compartments, zippers on all 3 sides so bag lies flat for packing
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Safari-Beanos PR5
24″L x 10″W x 10″H
Capacity: 2,400 cubic inches
3.4 lbs
Duffel style; 6 [...]
In my recent post, The 8 immutable laws of traveling light, one of the 8 laws related to shoes. The advice? Wear shoes that can double for business casual and casual wear, and make sure they’re slip-ons.
But if your travel allows for casual/sport/”adventure” shoes that lace up, there’s an alternative that will make getting through [...]
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I’ve always looked at multi-function products with a healthy dose of skepticism. A Swiss Army knife is a neat little tool, but if you want a good pair of scissors, or a great knife, or a capable screwdriver, let’s face it: a Swiss Army knife is about the last tool you’d look to. Yes, it’s handy in a pinch, but the compromises involved in packing a dozen tools into a tiny package are significant, and I’d argue it’s a tool that does nothing particularly well.
What then, to make of a product that seeks to serve as a packing cube and as a daypack?
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I’ve rewritten the opening words to this post a few times. Finally, I’ve settled on an approach: the non review.
The Highs: HP Photosmart printer easily handles key task
The Lows: Must drive to UPS Store; box heavy
The Verdict: You must go elsewhere for actual review
The bag? The Eagle Creek Switchback Max 22.
Specifications
Capacity:
4515 cu in / 74 [...]
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In my review of the eBags Mother Lode TLS Mini 21, I mentioned the Air Boss in passing, specifically with regard to capacity. I thought I’d take a quick shot of those two bags along with the Landor & Hawa Sub-0-G:
According to the manufacturers, here are the claimed capacities for each:
