Bags, part 2

Arethusa · Feb 23, 2007

Yeah, the new ones feel really strange and do feel slightly damp. It's really bizarre fabric, and, personally, I don't like it at all.

And, I suppose I could, but I don't really want to bother. It's holding up fine, and I'm honestly thinking of selling it anyway.

Dick Danger · Feb 23, 2007

Ever thought about Tom Bihn or Red Oxx?

ratboycom · Feb 23, 2007

custom made neoprene laptop sleeves
I am going to buy one from here (hear good things) for my 10" laptop.
As far as bags go I really like my Icon Squad Backpack, it has lots of padding and provisions for a helmet and laptop. It zips together in the front and positions the weight in all the right spots to the point you almost forget you are carying a heavy pack. (also has 1-2in thick pads down the back)

SGladwell · Feb 23, 2007

My perfect backpack recipe Take one part German Bundeswehr surplus backpack.

(I bought mine at a local milsurp store for something like $17 or $20.) Add one part Tom Bihn Freudian Slip for organization

And one part Tom Bihn Brain Cell for your Mac (or other suitable sleeve)

Arethusa · Feb 23, 2007

That's not a bad idea. I don't care very much about paper organization, but I have been thinking about getting the Waterfield Sleeve and putting that in a non laptop bag of some kind. I wanted a messenger, but because of the weight, I'm not sure that's a good idea for my back (my back's fine and I don't walk a lot of places, but still). I'm not sure about slings, but some of them seem mildly cool, and I wonder if there are any that are reasonably well balanced. A backpack might be the best idea, but I have trouble finding anything honestly look good. The surplus route's not a bad idea, but I'm wondering if there's anything else.

phaedrus · Feb 24, 2007

For simple and understated bags, try Porter. Re: the suggestion for crumpler bags, I find them a little too colourful and a tad overpriced.

Arethusa · Feb 24, 2007

Porter has some decent designs, but I specified reasonably affordable for a reason. A $300 messenger bag is out of the question for me.

Bona Drag · Feb 24, 2007

Originally Posted by Calden

I just ordered a custom bag from Reload. The wait is 5 weeks but it's worth it. It's the bag of choice for a lot messengers. Check out http://reloadbags.com/bags/executive.php. If you order a custom bag, you have a million options like the size, color, thread color, custom embroidery, etc.

Nice tip; I usually just go with a cheap army surplus/canvas deal from the Bay, and then get another one when it gets ragged, but this is a prettly slick-looking outfit - I may spend a little more next and grab one of these. Custom options are always a major plus.

aspriel · Feb 26, 2007

I got my J. Crew waxed canvas bag a couple months back, and I have had NO complaints, it's great.

ghulkhan · Aug 6, 2007

I really like the Want bags. Especiallyit he degaulle color. You can go to www.southwillard.com or www.shopjake.com

cookieoflife · Aug 7, 2007

Army surplus. Nothing quite like canvas for a good bag.

Willsw · Aug 7, 2007

Hey who's that really cool guy with that super leather backpack laptop case that looks so good and leather and nice? Oh yeah that guy is arethusa and he is real cool and knows what's with it as you can see by his neat leather laptop backpack that goes with everything and is so totally cool and street and hood and business like a mullet except also with a little fro on the side for the street part and also it is a bag not a hairstyle.

I totally see he is cool as he rides away now because I am so tired of those lamers with their canvas surplus thinking they're all mighty with their cheap product and thug tough look but really they are just farmers farmers farmers.

exzebache · Apr 1, 2008

Bought the Crumpler king single about a year ago, I'm still happy with it (has a special pocket for a laptop)

If I didn't need to carry textbooks around, this would be my next choice:

Turntablelab has some good choices, some reasonably priced.

gdc_2008 · Apr 1, 2008

A messenger bag, but you wouldn't want to see all the stuff I carry in a medium Timbuk2...its insane. I haven't really tried carrying a laptop in it though. I'd personally stay away from Maxpedition...not a big fan of their stuff.

mr bunbury · Apr 1, 2008

I know you just sold your Filson, but for my part I'm picking up the Filson medium field bag.

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