Thanks for watching and keep making great gear!

I agree, I understand that they don't want everyone to pay extra for something only some people will want/use like the shoulder strap, but strap keepers seem like that should just be part of the pack.

The waist belts are worthless so I don’t want to pay for them

@@Glarf The padded one? What don't you like about it?

@@OneBagTravels It's just not supportive, like it doesn't do a good job of transferring the weight to your hips/legs (especially without a frame sheet). I do a lot of backpacking so I know hip belts pretty well.

@@Glarf Makes sense. I wonder if it would work better with the frame installed?

That's a good point, unzipped it kind of turns into a variable-sized pocket, like you could stuff it full or leave it mostly empty and the divider will move to accomodate wherever you have your gear.

You mean there's a gap because of the large zipper pulls, or they wiggle loose to have a gap?

They wiggle loose.

That thing is pretty great, I wasn't sold on it at first either but now I have one and it's a great little bag. I use it as a bedside stand with keys wallet etc and easy transfer between locations.

Thanks, glad you liked it!

Glad you liked it!

I'm packing it up to take it on a week-long trip right now!

@@OneBagTravels Enjoy your trip - look forward to hearing how it went!

Thanks, it's an investment but a good one imo

Nice, good timing!

Thanks!

They had it when I bought the bag but I don't see any Halycon options on their site right now, hopefully they bring it back soon or find an alternative.

@@OneBagTravels Thanks for the info. I'll reach out to Tom Binh to see if they offer anything.

@@OneBagTravels Tom Binh replied to me saying the factory that produced the halcyon closed down. They are currently looking for similar lighter weight fabrics for future bags. So they won’t have anything soon.

​@@mikegnomeBummer. I think the factory had closed before I bought my bag but they were running on fabric they had stockpiled. They must have run out.

Mini MLC is a great bag for the price, probably worth doing a comparison video to show the differences.

@OneBagTravels that would be great!

I agree that price seems hard to justify. I thought the same thing for years. Until I got this Techonaut30 a few months back. Some of the best quality bags I’ve ever bought. And I have bought plenty from AER, Evergoods, TAD, and Goruck. I love the weight to capacity ratio on this one. Most same capacity bags ranges from 3.5 to 4.5lbs, this TB at 2.4lbs is golden for Air travel.

Both are great bags and very similar designs. I like the Techonaut better, but Mini MLC is still a great pack for the money and a great option that's much less expensive than the Techonaut.

Arcane Duffel is decent, I'd say the Techonaut will be more comfortable, but it's not a huge difference.

Ecohub travel backpack, inexpensive budget brand suggested to me, I bought 2 different sizes to test them out.

I really like my Fairview 40. It can also convert to a duffle carry with the handle or a strap (bought separately). Fairview is a feature rich pack. It's soooo comfy as a backpack. The challenge is not to overpack it as you might exceed the carry-on dimensions if too thick (yeah I did that). For shorter domestic trips (US), I still reach for the Samantha Brown Essential Carry-All.

That's fair, I think Techonaut is comfortable for what it is, haven't tried the 45 liter pack though, but it's hard to beat the adjustable carry straps on the Fairview.

There's also a significant difference in price!

@forget3817 fo that, why not just have an ultralight dyneema travel pack made from a cottage vendor like Hilltop Packs? Or The Mile Two tote

@@forget3817 For sure!

That's a tough decision 😳

Yeah I'm considering the 36L Dragonfly or the Techonaut 30L. Tough choice.

That's a good deal for the SEG, it's a great pack. Similar style but more and smaller compartments on the SEG, larger on the Techonaut. Personal preference in packing style I think would determine which style works best for you.

Ah that's a bummer! They sell a frame sheet that works with the Techonaut, I wonder if it would help?

Nice, good use of the straps, love the Go Pack 2

What I have is called Halcyon 400, I don't see either size of the Techonaut with that fabric right now, only the ballistic. They put out new batches fairly often and are always switching the colors and fabric choices. They may not have any of this fabric in stock right now, or possibly they ran out. They only had a limited supply when I bought my bag. You could email them and ask, they're pretty responsive.

@@OneBagTravels awesome thanks for that I will reach out to them. Much appreciated

Thanks ✌

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Yeah, I've actually owned the Tristar since 2016 and have taken it to Morocco, Spain among other places. It's a great bag but a little bulky and heavy for minimalist international trips like that. I much prefer packs like the Techonaut because it's much lighter, large and easy to pack. Tristar I think is better for a short business trip where you want a briefcase-type bag with lots of exterior access, easy to get to laptop sleeve, but you don't need to carry a lot, or you could take it as a personal item with another larger bag.

@@OneBagTravelsI don't bring a laptop. usually an 11 inch ipad pro. Not sure I need a laptop compartment taking up too much space. you can fit more in the Techonaut or Aeronaut 30 than the Tristar? btw You live in the NW? I live in Portland, OR. 😎

@@AllenMarkel Techonaut and Aeronaut are technically the same size, and Tristar is actually listed as 33 liters, but Techonaut seems bigger for some reason. Yes I live in Southern Oregon 😃

It's made byTom Bihn but thanks!

OK, thank you 😊

It's hard to measure the volume on bags like this becaue you could probably stuff 35 liters in there if you really tried but it would be overstuffed way over the measurements. I'd say 30-32 is more realistic. And yes, I got something like 35L in my peanut test on the Tomtoc 40.

They don’t currently have the Halcyon exterior on their website… hoping they plan to make some more!

@@lisaatp they have some in stock if you ask them so give them a call

@@lisaatp Hopefully. I know they were having problems finding a manufacturer, hope they figure out something.