Filson just released an old bag in a new color way. It’s the traditional briefcase in a sort of Wes Anderson style camouflage and I totally dig it. These are the types of bags you buy once… and then use it off and on for the rest of your life. In fact, I still own and use a Filson bag that my dad bought in the 1970s…

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I promised an update on my Pioneer purchase a few months back and here I am… I’ve been using the Matter bifold for 6-months now and have come to the conclusion that it’s the best wallet I’ve ever used. A few reasons:

1. The 10XD material is very light, very thin, and feels as though it wouldn’t last longer than a couple of days in your pocket. In reality, my wallet still looks as good as it did the day I got it. This shit wears well.
2. The size and organization is perfect. I’m a front pocket guy, so my wallets have to be small. This one is and has just enough organization to ensure it stays that way.
3. Along those same lines, the design is perfect. There isn’t a single slot that is hard to get too and all of Pioneer’s design decisions work well together.

The only real question left is long-term durability. I’ll keep ya updated.

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I was sent this sling bag about 6 months ago, but wanted to use it before doing a brief review. Essentially, the 6L Everyday Sling is a small cross shoulder or “ass pack” bag designed primarily for photographers. It’s built beautifully and comes in a few different colors. I got black.

The Pros:

1. Like I said, it’s built incredibly well… Something I’m starting to expect from Peak Design after recently getting one of their straps.
2. It carries more than it’s size would suggest. In mine, I carry a Leica Sl2-S with 35mm Summicron V4 attached, a Leica M7 body only, a 21mm SEM, a 90mm Summicron, and various accessories such as batteries, filters, etc…
3. It’s minimal. There aren’t many pockets or flapping straps to distract you. In fact, it’s basically just a pouch with a very configurable strap.
4. Due to this strap and they way it pivots off the bag, you can wear this bag as a sling, an over the shoulder bag, or even a fanny pack.
5. And no matter which way you chose to carry this bag, your camera and lenses are remarkably accessible.

The Cons:

1. After using this bag for a period of time, I can really only thing of one con. The Everyday Sling doesn’t look like a camera bag in the way that maybe a Domke would (which is a good thing), but I’m still not hip on the aesthetic. I think that maybe it’s a bit too modern in appearance for me?
2. Oh wait… one more con. The front quick stash pocket? It’s too tight to be useful for anything accept maybe a lens cleaning cloth.

End of the day… If you are looking to carry small and light, the Peak Design Everyday Sling in 6-liters is hard to beat. It’s also offered in 3 and 10 liters.

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I try not to show my age, so I never wear shit on my belt… but this is an interesting concept and given that it was made by Dango, it’s prolly made pretty well too.

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Got caught in a tough spot last week and had to buy a bag from a boutique store. This usually results in an overpriced bag that just gets you by… But man, did I get lucky.

Essentially, I found a Patagonia Black Hole on closeout for $99. It seems more form than function, until you use it… It’s a very LIGHT bag with one compartment – no wasted space and no frills. Plus, it’s built like a brick shit house.

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