The Filson Journeyman
This is an awesome bag which I love very much, but I can’t say it is better than many of my other bags.
There’s a handful of bags out there I have always wanted, but never thought I would end up getting. Sometimes the price seems completely absurd (looking at you Mystery Ranch 1DAP), and sometimes as the case with this backpack the price is high, and my in-person impressions of the bag are not good enough to take the plunge. Recently though, I was able to trade with someone on the Member Discord to snag this one.
It’s long been on my list, so I first need to state a few things before you read on:
- I have long thought this to be one of the best looking backpacks on the market and I am biased by my love for the aesthetics of this bag.
- The price of this bag is silly.
- I have an irrational love for this bag after only having it for a short period of time, which is problematic for an objective review. The heart wants what the heart wants though.
Ok, with that being said I have actually gotten to use this bag out in the world! I have taken it on a weekend trip, as well as back and forth to the office. I know what this bag is.
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Some Long Term Updates
PublishedLooking at some of my favorite items I still use, and how they are holding up to use.
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Member Journal — 5/3/21
PublishedThat thing when you spend decades telling every other company you know best, only for it to blow up in your face — also talk about bags.
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Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed
PublishedThis is one of the coolest looking bags I own, but it’s not a very good backpack.
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WESN Microblade 2.0 Blacked Out
PublishedI’ve finally figured out this little blade and have come to appreciate it for what it is.
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Member Journal — 4/26/21
PublishedIt was the best camera they ever put in a “Mac” and then the iPad Pro came onstage and was like “that’s cute Mac people”.
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Emisar D4V2
PublishedThis is an absurd little light but completely excellent.
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Revisiting the GORUCK GR2
PublishedWhen you take a picture of you wearing a GR2 and then you test the two sizes and you have more to say on the matter. Get the 34L.
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Member Journal — 4/19/21
PublishedIn this edition I humblebrag about how many articles I have in the queue, get to write the word queue, and I show off the coolest vintage lighter. Among other things.
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Quick Comparison of the Mystery Ranch Front and ASAP
PublishedIn case you really want a Front but cannot find one, here’s how the ASAP differs.
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Adding Fidlock V-Buckles to Your Bag
PublishedAdding fancy clasps to your bag where someone put non-fancy ones on to begin with.