Or if you’re really daring you can try out their WTF options and get a complete surprise of random colours. Don’t worry, there are dozens of sample photos to give you ideas, or you can just stick with standard colour schemes. I know, for some of you this is a dream come true, and for others (like myself) that sounds like a nightmare.
The great thing about BO Gear is their Custom Design feature where you customise a bag to the colour scheme of your choice – from the fabrics all the way to the bartacking. Not only did he come through with the goods, he even sent me a studio photo of the bag ahead of time so I would be left waiting in anticipation for its arrival in the post! In early January I gave Dave a call asking for a custom-made BO Gear Spare Camel, and within a tight time frame. It’s designed and built by Dave Bell – the guy who answers the phone, updates the website and replies to emails. Handmade in Australia by Brisbane Outdoor Gear (BO Gear), it’s the little messenger bike bag company that could. And finally, I find myself travelling a lot, and so I need something good for overhead compartments in planes. The weather here in the northernmost island of Japan (Hokkaido) can be quite extreme too (6 metres of snow a year), so I needed something that could handle bike commutes through rain, sleet and snow. On top of that, living and studying in Japan means getting around on a bike and public transport a lot, so I need a large bag for a laptop and books, and possibly groceries when I come home. The Daylite’s $230 price point, on the other hand, does raise my eyebrows.Ĭheck out both bags at Madden Equipment’s website.Self-confessed ‘backpack nerd’, Andrew W, drops in for a guest post…Īs a dad with two very small kids, I am the proverbial camel of the family, carrying loads of random kids’ gear whenever we head out the door. But for those of you on the hunt and wanting something more unique/classic than the Herschel bags half the world seems to be sporting, the Dan’s Pack is worth a look.Īt $100, the Dan’s Pack is not cheap, but not too dear for a USA made pack, especially if, like me, you will spend a bit more to get an item that will last, and potentially be a long term friend and companion. For better or worse the Tom Bihn gear is rock-solid – so unlikely one of these is in my future unless my willpower flags. The Dan’s Pack is about the same size as my current daypack ( Tom Bihn Synapse) – but more of an “outdoorsy” feel vs the Tom Bihn “techie” feel. Just the right size (20/30L) for a daypack for work, school, day trips.Good organizational features on the inside (but seems like not too many – some bag makers can get really carried away).Simple, clean, traditional – almost “vintage” look on the outside.I came across these great looking packs from Madden Equipment of Boulder, Colorado – and they check a lot of my boxes: I’ve got a mild pack obsession – always slightly dissatisfied with whatever my current bag is, always eyeing other people’s bags, believing the “perfect bag” is out there to be discovered.
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