Rata Del Spruit Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Rata - which pack do you have? Bought this one from Dial'd, the Drafter. DUDE, you are a packer of note. Maybe I haven't seen the hidden compartments yet.I have a multi-tool, small pump, bottle of chain lube, tyre repair tools, 3L in bladder and I was full. Maybe I need to shuffle a few things around. Will still play around, only had it for 2 days. In fairness, this was an extreme case and I looked like this: http://www.hnlc.org.au/rensford/images/images_FFT/overloaded_in_Harare.jpg
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 This be the one I got. I'm a fan of black, so it works for me!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Just seen mine doesn't have the mesh back section thing. Oh well... Just an extra sweat allowance!
Rata Del Spruit Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 Just seen mine doesn't have the mesh back section thing. Oh well... Just an extra sweat allowance! That's where I was torn as well, lots of space vs not having a back like I've been driving a VW Beetle with vinyl seats through Durban in November. Having experienced the latter I opted for less space.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 That's where I was torn as well, lots of space vs not having a back like I've been driving a VW Beetle with vinyl seats through Durban in November. Having experienced the latter I opted for less space. Haha! I know what you mean. But to be honest I don't mind it when I'm riding. Yes, it's less comfortable but I'm used to it now so I kinda don't know what I'm missing. Plus I'd rather have more space.
RockCoach Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 That's why I got the Nomad. Same design as the Drafter with hard foam back channel, just with 18L of space.
braailegend Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Just have to add my RAVE about swindle for their awesome service. Bought 2 shirts yesterday, received it this morning 10am. One didn't fit, so I mailed Rolph, within a hour I had a response, saying they'll pick up the shirt asap and send the right size!!! How is that for service. Also had an issue with a Dakine enduro short a while ago, which was dealt with promptly. Swindle is one of the reasons I only do Internet shopping, you just don't get the level of service in walk-in-stores anymore. Online shopping FTW:)
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Have to agree. Rolph, like Naas & Janos, is truly a pleasure to deal with. Got my bag this morning. Even better (and bigger) than I thought it'd be.
braailegend Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Have to say, where retail stores are falling off, online stores have become 10x better wrt choice and service, had the same experiences with Dialdbikes and BMXdirect, even in these last few holidays we had, I received response when I inquired.
Piston ZA Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 Another rave for Swindle.co.za. Great service, and the Dakine Synclines I ordered look and feel great. Haven't had a ride in them yet, but fit and feel better than my First Ascent baggies so far. Will definitely be shopping more from them in future, especially if they have great specials as they have now.
rock Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 pity I didn't see this thread before as I was wanting to order something from them and wasn't sure about the site, ended up ordering and was seriously impressed with their service - overnight free delivery. then a few days later they mailed me a 25% discount voucher off my next purchase.
Skylark Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 Excellent service, I didn't get a 25% off voucher though
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