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I have an older 11 inch iPad Pro, and it does not fit - the inner pocket narrows too much at the bottom.

@@Mike_Lynn i thought so. Thanks for confirming!

I followed the directions in the box at the time, and used the provided template.

Happy to help

I just got mine 5 days ago, and should be getting my battery today. I live in my BMW 335xi, and my ecoflow wave 2 works awesome

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

That stinks.

I'd rather appreciate the packaging engineer who thought through the end user's needs, but hey - you do you.

@@Mike_Lynn I'm just disgruntled that I bought it & a power station, and neither come with the proprietary DC-DC power cable, which is $70 more.

@@robertclark5874 I agree. I was also disappointed that the system actually created more heat in my van while operating. Part 2: th-cam.com/users/shorts02bVHFWFiNA?feature=share

You have to use both vents​@@Mike_Lynn

Agreed. You'll see in my follow-up short that it didn't work for me. I had tried the Wave 1 as well, and so returned it as soon as I confirmed it wouldn't work in the Texas heat. I'm installing a 12v split unit instead.

What climate are you in, and how insulated is your van? Here in Texas the Wave 2 wasn't effective for me and my Sprinter.

I do, here's the short: Testing the @EcoFlowTech Wave 2 in my Sprinter van. th-cam.com/users/shorts02bVHFWFiNA?feature=share It didn't work for me. If you're in a milder climate, Terrawagen has a window insert that may work for you.

@@Mike_Lynn My campervan is peugeot boxer, they don't have option at Terrawagen unfortunately I'm considering whether to purchase the Wave 2 for my campervan or to opt for installing a rooftop air conditioner.

I picked up an LBT in Multicam Black a few years back when they had a pack & duffel combo. I found it didn't fit my frame comfortably. I think it was the length of the back panel, but I'm not 100% on that.

Not like a drybag, no. But the material doesn't absorb water, and it's been fine for me in a light rain.

For me yes. With camera gear and everyday accessories, I think it’d be difficult to overload it beyond the buckle capacity.

Happy to help!

I may not need the calories, but I definitely need the dopamine.

Thank you! I appreciate your support.

It does! I'd also recommend a pocket umbrella for Japan. I recorded a Short for you: Ulanzi shoulder bag fits the Nintendo Switch. Also my preferred pocket umbrella. th-cam.com/users/shortsXlRc_KN5qEM?feature=share

I prefer the Pilot 7L. The Ulanzi is fantastic for the price, but I think the Pilot is worth the higher cost.

@@Mike_Lynn how is the main capacity for camera gear? Is it same? I heard pilot is bigger than any other 6-7L bags

@@stefanusadrian8398 very much so. I don't know the true volume, but I can stuff so much more into the Pilot than I can the Ulanzi or Bellroy. I think how the flap closes makes it operate more like a roll-top bag, unlike the zipper closures of the other two.

I love visiting Europe! But I also love having access to Milkyways here in Texas 😄

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed my review.

Not for my van in the Texas heat, no - I posted an update a little bit after. My plan is to install a system from Undermount AC.

Thanks!

I'm really happy with it. Floor heating would be wicked, but outside the budget right now.

I love how it turned out for us, and my kids do too. So far no leaks, though we were warned for the first few seasons it's semi-permeable. Once the fabric is worn in it can be treated. Overall height for our 4x4 van is 8'5" at the top of the low-profile fan.

Exactly, and that was a major draw for me to this pack. The extra space rides tall and not low. One thing I'm trying to figure out is if I can modify it to add a detachable hip belt.

2lbs 4-7/8oz, or 1046g.

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Yes, absolutely - specifically it should flatten fine in a suitcase or backpack. I'm not sure how well it'd roll, but it with the way the sides are gusseted it'll flatten nicely.

😄in my shoulder bag! But I'm also adding a lockbox interior to the plywood cabinetry I'm designing for my V4 layout.

@@Mike_Lynn , looking forward to seeing the new Snicker box!

Where you get the curtains?

Yeap! With the light padding inside, it won't flatten as much as an unstructured bag would, but with the gusseted sides it flattens nicely.

Awesome, thanks@@Mike_Lynn

They should fit into any of these three bags, but which bag are you interested in? The Wotancraft, Ulanzi or Bellroy?

Furst of all Thanks for the answer, i would like to know about the ulanzi bag....i am not sure if it is too small for the drone. Many thanks!!!!!

Valid point. For my workflow it makes sense, but it'll be different for everyone.

I agree fully, and thank you for watching my video. The little 7L is fitting my needs perfectly, and reminds me of an Indiana Jones style satchel. I've thought about picking up the 10L for when I ned to bring my laptop with me, but I think I would overload it - and at that point a backpack probably makes more sense.

True, but I'm feeding a family of 4 so the extra space is useful in our situation.

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For me the finish has not worn badly - but I really think it'd depend on how and where you're using the bag. Since posting this video I've really leaned on the Wotancraft as my primary bag. I need to post an update here soon.

@@Mike_Lynn i went ahead and ordered one, -primarily to keep lenses on me to swap out for weddings.

@@onlyfacts4me Awesome! I really think that for the price it can't be beat.

I have one, and it does seem to mark easily. I like the form factor of the bag, but for airline travel, I think it lacks protection. Neither the bottom nor the sides are rigid enough. I was concerned about knocks from other bags when placed in the overhead lockers For an EDC, it is good-light and waterproof. The price is realistic, unlike the Wotancraft line.

I used to work for BlackBerry, and remember when Samsung started showing that around at conferences.

This weekend I found the piezo igniter on the side burner wasn't working, and had to use a lighter to ignite it. I'm planning to reach out to Blackstone about it.

😄I build most of my EDC around Milky Way carry-ability.

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Not a full size one, no. Though the PGYTech Mantis might fit inside or clipped to the shoulder strap.

@@Mike_Lynn I made the suggestion for some kind of tripod loop system to ulanzi. It would make the bag perfect. Imagine strapping a gorillapod or carbon travel tripod of some kind to the bottom ☺️

Agreed fully. And still capable of supporting Procreate and a little Adobe.

Exactly! I just received a custom OTW chest pack, just to make sure I can keep a Milkyway on me when hiking. I don't want to be that hungry if I have to arm wrestle a big cat.

Good question. One workflow is I use my iPad for signing documents pretty regularly - I'll use my pencil for my signature, and the keyboard for all other fields. Another workflow is if I've drawn or edited something in Procreate and I want to email it somewhere, I'll use the keyboard instead of the digital one. Also, If I'm going to a coffee shop to be creative and do some sketching then I'll bring my iPad only with the keyboard so I can switch between creative and research. Hope this helps!

@@Mike_Lynn yeh thanks man definitely did. appreciate it

So far I’m really enjoying it. We did burgers to help break it in, and they turned out great. I’m going to build a drawer for it in the van and make it a pullout kitchen.

I haven't tried the smart folio yet, I may look into it further.

I like iPad myself.

Glad to hear it. I'm super happy with mine, even with an older model.

11" iPad Pro

Yes

That's a solid topic, let me think on that and I'll see if I'm happy with the quality of the content I'd be sharing. One thing I'd note is I have yet to find a 'tech solution' - anytime I try an app or a tech to organize my chaos, I just end up hyperfocusing on the tech and not actually solving my problems. Right now my two biggest tools are my Google calendar - to legitimately see what I can fit into a day, and index cards. An index card is tactile, easy to use, and can only fit so much information - constraints are good for me.

Thank you again for the kind words! The Pilot does feel more bulky than the Ulanzi, I think mostly because it has so many more exterior pockets. That said, I find it wears quite nicely and doesn't have anything inside the bag poking at me. The padding goes around the entire compartment (except the top flap).