Summary: On THIS episode: * AJ goes all tacti-cool...and then goes back to civilian-suave * Chirs has been going all Mad Max for a few years...now I'm feeling all chrome and shiny... * ...and we both dive into one of our favorite subjects; baggage! Why is it that we have bag lust in our hearts? * It is just as much a tool as the tech we put in it. * It protects our investment in tech gear. * It's an extension of our identity, of who we want to be. * It's better than dealing with a cocaine addiction. * For photography, security through obfuscation ; you don't want to cary a bag (when traveling) that says “Hey steal me! I have expensive camera gear!” **AJ - is Tactical bags Practical as a camera bag (to be a feature on Patreon) * AJ uses a Condor EDC (http://www.condoroutdoor.com/Condor-156.aspx) and Chris loaner of the 5.11 Bail Out Bag (http://www.511tactical.com/bail-out-bag.html) * Tactical good in principle, but NOT in execution for my photography * Durable- the specs on these bags impress for the price. * New word; Denier . It with a number tells you the weight (and stiffness) of the material usually in relation to Nylon or Cordura * LOVE Molle and morale tape.. should be on everything, just saying * AJ has a Case Logic FLXM-101 Reflexion bag (https://www.caselogic.com/en-us/us/products/camera/shoulder-bags/reflexion-dslr-ipad-small-cross-body-bag-_-flxm_-_101_-_anthracite) * (Fun Fact, was founded in 1984 in Boulder, Colorado, and is now a member of the Thule Group of companies) FLXM-101 Reflexion bag Chris - Evolving His EDC * Chrome Industries BLCKCHRM Messenger Bag (http://www.chromeindustries.com/product/citizen-messenger-bag/BG-002.html?dwvar_BG-002_size=NA&dwvar_BG-002_color=BKLB&cgid=messenger_bags) * Not quite Kevlar, but just as bulletproof * So comfortable to wear with the stabilization strap. I could take on a gang of street fighters in a dark alley and this bag wouldn't get in my way * Best feature: the seatbelt strap * Since it's one big, open space to carry items, need some cable accessory solutions (http://www.condoroutdoor.com/ma54tandtpouch.aspx) - Condor modular TandT pouch. * A close runner-up to my money: Tom Bihn Medium Cafe Bag (https://www.tombihn.com/collections/briefcases-and-messenger-bags/products/medium-cafe-bag?variant=16396845511) Connect With Us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: Sign up for my Quiet Conversations newsletter at bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium as @mnmltek. Be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 1:30 pm on SATURDAYS and 9:00 am on THURSDAYS. Leave us a voicemail: 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH.**Ask us a question about technology or anything else about Bellingham —ASKED NICELY, of course —we may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)
