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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 1:44 pm
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BAD SP#5 v. Red Oxx Large Aviator
Trying to determine which bag to get: This BAD bag v. the RedOxx bag.

Looking for something to roll up in a rollaboard and use when necessary; looking for something closest to 62 linear inches. Not sure if I will miss the pockets. What I can see so far is the RedOxx lacks a shoulder belt and is slightly smaller while the BAD comes in a color my wife wants and has some extras. Notwithstanding, I am leaning toward the RedOxx Large Aviator (and getting Tom Bihn Absolute Strap somewhere) bc the copious reviews are near unanimous even though BAD is SEA based and just seems too cool.

Anyone provide a comparison or other guidance?

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Straps:
Does the OP/TECH USA 0901312 S.O.S. Curve Strap (Black) reasonably compare with the Tom Bihn Absolute Strap? Found this on RedOxx website: Why isn't there a shoulder strap?
The Aviator style kit bag does not work with a shoulder strap as the break-over zipper configuration is designed to open the bag fully. Our prototype also twisted and flopped around. Our bag testing team hated it. However, check out this review written by a fan for a simple solution to this question in the section titled: "Simple Modifications to an Aviator Bag Improves Use."
Last edited by dcpdxtrans; Jan 2, 2017 at 2:01 pm Reason: Followup on Straps
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