popularminntwins | Staff posted Sep 04, 2025 12:10 PM
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popularminntwins | Staff posted Sep 04, 2025 12:10 PM
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I ask because, being over 6' with >50" shoulders, I haven't worn a backpack since high school, and occasionally it'd be nice to hike with a water bottle somewhere other than in my hands.
I ask because, being over 6' with >50" shoulders, I haven't worn a backpack since high school, and occasionally it'd be nice to hike with a water bottle somewhere other than in my hands.
These bags feel a little quicker to put on and take off. This might just be the difference of a second or 2. But in my lizard brain, it feels quicker and simpler.
The smaller size and asymmetry also tends to make these bags more practical worn on your front. Some people just like wearing bags this way. But for others, it's a matter convenience and/or security. Having the bag in front makes it easy to get to stuff without taking off the bag. And it means a pickpocket would have to be in front of you to steal something
For hiking or long walks, I think a backpack is a better choice. At least as long as you don't need to be able to get into your bag frequently. Ergonomically, I think 2 straps do better than one. And even more points if your backpack has something like a sternum strap that that helps adjust the load or keep things in an optimal spot.
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However, I use it to carry my biking gear (instead of panniers) so that nothing gets stolen.
I ask because, being over 6' with >50" shoulders, I haven't worn a backpack since high school, and occasionally it'd be nice to hike with a water bottle somewhere other than in my hands.
I ask because, being over 6' with >50" shoulders, I haven't worn a backpack since high school, and occasionally it'd be nice to hike with a water bottle somewhere other than in my hands.
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What's the point of carrying a pistol placed away in a bag, on your back or otherwise. Becomes useless if you were to actually need it quickly, not to mention easier to get away from you through theft or force.
I am asking genuinely, as I've seen others make the same comment, and it makes no sense to me.
I ask because, being over 6' with >50" shoulders, I haven't worn a backpack since high school, and occasionally it'd be nice to hike with a water bottle somewhere other than in my hands.
I ask because, being over 6' with >50" shoulders, I haven't worn a backpack since high school, and occasionally it'd be nice to hike with a water bottle somewhere other than in my hands.
As a complete side tangent, I find it funny when folks talk about fashion whenever these are mentioned. Cause absolutely any adult who wears a backpack looks like a lost tourist to me visiting from abroad or going to Disneyland. If they're in the woods, then I think they're some type of tour guide or park ranger.
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I had one of these and I used it essentially as a man purse (Carried a pistol, small first aid kit, phone charger, power bank, and a kindle). It lasted less than 6 months, the plastic buckle broke in a way where it would no longer stay latched. I switched to a small backpack instead and it has worked better.
What's the point of carrying a pistol placed away in a bag, on your back or otherwise. Becomes useless if you were to actually need it quickly, not to mention easier to get away from you through theft or force.
I am asking genuinely, as I've seen others make the same comment, and it makes no sense to me.
I kept it in the bag for traveling, or for "safe" places. Whenever I arrived wherever I was going I'd play it by ear as to whether to take it out and wear it or to keep it in the bag and head in. I should have mentioned that the pistol was inside a concealed carry holster in the bag.
Going to my mom's house: Bag
Going in a store: Holster
Riding my bike: Bag
Walking in public: Holster
Driving: Bag, unzipped
Buying cocaine: Holster 😅
It's fairly uncomfortable to drive with an inside waistband holster for me, so in the car it was almost always in the bag.
I kept it in the bag for traveling, or for "safe" places. Whenever I arrived wherever I was going I'd play it by ear as to whether to take it out and wear it or to keep it in the bag and head in. I should have mentioned that the pistol was inside a concealed carry holster in the bag.
Going to my mom's house: Bag
Going in a store: Holster
Riding my bike: Bag
Walking in public: Holster
Driving: Bag, unzipped
Buying cocaine: Holster 😅
It's fairly uncomfortable to drive with an inside waistband holster for me, so in the car it was almost always in the bag.
Understood. Thanks for answering. Makes sense.
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