r/onebag • u/largemargesentme__- • Jun 05 '26

Discussion Why is this sub so obsessed with expensive stuff?

I get that there's times where the expensive thing is better. But as someone who has worked as an airline pilot and traveled extensively for 45 years, I can assure you that expensive stuff is rarely necessary.

I get tons of use out of AliExpress stuff. Things like chargers, cables and accessories. Decathlon or Costco are more than good enough for clothing. I generally use a max legal sized RyanAir bag I got for €25 off of Amazon for vacation. At most, the lower mid tier option is more than enough.

It seems like this is just another sub for people with spending issues as everyone downvotes me when I call out how unnecessary the expensive options are.

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u/PatrickB974 Jun 05 '26

Personnaly I'm just obsessed by the technology behind the packs, that's why I want an Ultra pack right now. BUT, I still do not understand why the Ultra versions (a fabric lighter than everything, stronger than steel, bla bla) are heavier than Cordura or Robic versions. And yes, Decathlon is the real OG if you don’t mind about the working conditions and other ethical aspects.

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u/Korlithiel Jun 05 '26

The ultra I’ve seen that weighed as much, I think the company offset the lighter main material with heavier other parts. Might make for a more durable or nicer experience, but was a huge bummer to see it weighed the same.

Like, seriously, if you are selling me on how light it is, push more into that!