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ULA Cicada Ranger Green X50: brooksreview.net

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Gear Report — 4/1/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"I didn't expect a home WiFi issue to take down my server, and also some really good gear I packed.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/04/gear-report-4-1-26/","date_published":"2026-04-01T11:00:19+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-01 11:00","date_timestamp":1775041219,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"87248243","content_html":"

Member Journal — 3/30/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Apple Maps has lost my trust.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/member-journal-3-30-26/","date_published":"2026-03-30T11:00:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 11:00","date_timestamp":1774868420,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86996463","content_html":"

Himali Ascent Stretch Vest: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A well made, easy wearing, high performance outdoor vest.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/himali-ascent-stretch-vest/","date_published":"2026-03-26T11:00:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-26 11:00","date_timestamp":1774522814,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86923412","content_html":"

Gear Report — 3/25/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A few new, but great, items in the office this week.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/gear-report-3-25-26/","date_published":"2026-03-25T11:00:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 11:00","date_timestamp":1774436423,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86780569","content_html":"

Member Journal — 3/23/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Sparse not barren.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/member-journal-3-23-26/","date_published":"2026-03-23T11:00:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-23 11:00","date_timestamp":1774263617,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86530602","content_html":"

Chuyen Tactical CT21 X50 Stealth Quick Thoughts: brooksreview.net

","summary":"I’d suggest skipping this.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/chuyen-tactical-ct21-x50-stealth-quick-thoughts/","date_published":"2026-03-19T11:00:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-19 11:00","date_timestamp":1773918043,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86453914","content_html":"

Gear Report — 3/18/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A few watch pairings for your consideration.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/gear-report-3-18-26/","date_published":"2026-03-18T11:00:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-18 11:00","date_timestamp":1773831646,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86304636","content_html":"

Member Journal – 3/16/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Technically if we keep deleting all records, then everything is basically unprecedented, I guess.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/member-journal-3-16-26/","date_published":"2026-03-16T11:00:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-16 11:00","date_timestamp":1773658853,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"86041258","content_html":"

Vero Open Water 38 – Swell: brooksreview.net

","summary":"This is an absurdly good watch in every respect.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/vero-open-water-38-swell/","date_published":"2026-03-12T11:00:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-12 11:00","date_timestamp":1773313243,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85979319","content_html":"

Gear Report — 3/11/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"A random assortment of new gear.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/gear-report-3-11-26/","date_published":"2026-03-11T11:00:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-11 11:00","date_timestamp":1773226820,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85819965","content_html":"

Member Journal — 3/9/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"We are letting a handful of people determine was is unique, that's silly.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/member-journal-3-9-26/","date_published":"2026-03-09T11:00:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-09 11:00","date_timestamp":1773054042,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85480861","content_html":"

Arc’teryx Proton SL Hoody: brooksreview.net

","summary":"One of the best mid-layers I’ve ever worn.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/arcteryx-proton-sl-hoody/","date_published":"2026-03-04T12:00:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-04 12:00","date_timestamp":1772625651,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85480862","content_html":"

Gear Report — 3/4/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Devising a good kit for bag hopping.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/gear-report-3-4-26/","date_published":"2026-03-04T12:00:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-04 12:00","date_timestamp":1772625623,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85348177","content_html":"

Member Journal — 3/2/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"There’s a very large world of software, which likely fits your needs more specifically.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/03/member-journal-3-2-26/","date_published":"2026-03-02T12:00:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-02 12:00","date_timestamp":1772452825,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85065404","content_html":"

Yoshida & Co Porter Tanker Sling Bag (previous generation): brooksreview.net

","summary":"This is my go to purse, and it’s fantastic.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/yoshida-co-porter-tanker-sling-bag-previous-generation/","date_published":"2026-02-26T12:00:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-26 12:00","date_timestamp":1772107213,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"85000499","content_html":"

Gear Report — 2/25/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Sturdy crates, quiet typing.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/gear-report-2-25-26/","date_published":"2026-02-25T12:00:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-25 12:00","date_timestamp":1772020859,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84847659","content_html":"

Member Journal — 2/23/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Justifying my notebooks and pens.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/member-journal-2-23-26/","date_published":"2026-02-23T12:00:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-23 12:00","date_timestamp":1771848008,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84582283","content_html":"

Cotopaxi Elqui 24 — Quick Thoughts: brooksreview.net

","summary":"One of the best wallet saving daypacks you can get.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/cotopaxi-elqui-24-quick-thoughts/","date_published":"2026-02-19T12:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-19 12:00","date_timestamp":1771502400,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84512059","content_html":"

Gear Report – 2/18/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Thoughts on some random gear, and onebag travel.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/gear-report-2-18-26/","date_published":"2026-02-18T12:00:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-18 12:00","date_timestamp":1771416020,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84374685","content_html":"

Member Journal — 2/16/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Using AI to parse your clothing better than you.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/member-journal-2-16-26/","date_published":"2026-02-16T12:00:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-16 12:00","date_timestamp":1771243206,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84267803","content_html":"

‘Claude Code is the New Excel’: brooksreview.net

","summary":"And it’s easier to use. ","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/claude-code-is-the-new-excel/","date_published":"2026-02-14T15:09:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-14 15:09","date_timestamp":1771081747,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84113933","content_html":"

Matador SEG28 — Quick Thoughts: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Possibly the best onebag travel backpack on the market.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/matador-seg28-quick-thoughts/","date_published":"2026-02-12T12:00:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-12 12:00","date_timestamp":1770897606,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"84039209","content_html":"

Gear Report — 2/11/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"Some new gear and a couple networking notes.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/gear-report-2-11-26/","date_published":"2026-02-11T12:00:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-11 12:00","date_timestamp":1770811236,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"83897202","content_html":"

Member Journal — 2/9/26: brooksreview.net

","summary":"These are great features, but skeptical they are enough to be a product.","url":"https://brooksreview.net/2026/02/member-journal-2-9-26/","date_published":"2026-02-09T12:00:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Ben Brooks","url":"http://brooksreview.net","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gravatar.com%2Favatar%2F4568b576d8a475a17f4773c5051e7548%3Fs%3D96%26d%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmicro.blog%252Fimages%252Fblank_avatar.png","_microblog":{"username":"ben"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-09 12:00","date_timestamp":1770638423,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"3082648","content_html":"

@Piscotikus soon. Still testing

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@Avancee then I’d have to wear an Apple Watch and no thanks. Ha. The iPad mini cellular model would be an interesting iPhone replacement though...

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@Avancee looks like 12.1.3 fixes the issue

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@kimahlberg no clue it is insane

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@cliophate thanks!

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@Avancee basically

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@Avancee love hate relationship woth airtable

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@JimStewart ?

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@smith thanks

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@brucegodin yep

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@chipotle have you thought about the Happy Hacking BT model? It’s expensive but I’m tempted.

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@Avancee I think you’d find it more surprising how many developers don’t even look at what gets “shared” with the tools they pick.

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@Aleen that is stellar. Congrats.

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@Avancee ah. Even at that it’s still pricey.

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@Avancee I don’t envy the thought of that. Ha

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@matthewlang darn. Yeah that’s pretty big. Thanks for pointing it out.

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@matthewlang I think the daylight bag does it better and I can’t tell how small it packs down. Do you know?

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@patrickrhone reason being is I just find it too ugly. 😬

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@bradbarrish that’s not a business I really want to be in.

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@patrickrhone it’s a tough one. Every amazing looking bag I find is $300 which is insane. I need to find someone to help refine my approach to it.

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@ismh great wallets

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@brucegodin I don’t add RSS feeds to it. Just topics and random sites they recommend.

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@manton yep. All correct.

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@Jablair I mean, what if you didn’t want to. Like if you’re having a bad hair day or something.

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@Avancee I’ll take a look. Thanks.

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