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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: tp4tissue on Fri, 08 May 2015, 02:10:52
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Needs to fit laptop + charger + change of cloths + 1" worth of documents.
Price is not an issue, But I don't want anything too loud..
I kinda like the ol'skool army looking bags..
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Needs to fit laptop + charger + change of cloths + 1" worth of documents.
Price is not an issue, But I don't want anything too loud..
I kinda like the ol'skool army looking bags..
I have like lots of them and used the same type of bag since I was in elementary
But I stopped a year ago since it has a big effect on the back bone which I currently have an issue with
get a backpack
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Get a Mission Workshop bag. Best messenger I've ever owned.
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http://www.booqbags.com/us/shoulder-bags/boa-nerve/BNL-GFT
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Been using an old Timbuktu bag for maybe five years now, it's great in that it's very expandable in shape. Carrys medium weight okay (you have to do the strap tighter and let it ride up on your back, rather than hang off your shoulder).
Pros compared to a backpack:
It's a fair bit cooler in the heat as it lets more of my back breathe.
Super fast access
Easier to pack than a toploading pack
Cons:
For serious weight, a backpack is better with dual shoulder straps
I've tried Chrome bags, which look nicer in terms of design, but their basic bag design is annoying- the top opening is narrower than the bag overall, so you can't overstuff them like with Timbuktu bags. And the chrome quick release is quite hefty.
Messengery bags are a little like keyboards, in that you can geek out and get really obscure stuff. If you look deeply enough about it, there's a bit of a wannabe bike messenger/hipster cultural scene that obsesses over getting the most obscure bags possible. If I were to dive off the deep end on messenger bags, I'd look at something like this: http://www.bagaboo.hu/ Custom made in Hungary, with some pretty interesting options.
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I've got an old crumpler considerable embarrassment from before they went to ****, had it for like 6 years and it just keeps on kicking. Wouldn't buy one now though, overpriced ****.
Would definitely recommend Timbuktu stuff, I had another bag of theirs for camera stuff and it was great. Actually got an insert of theirs in my Crumpler for more storage.
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if it looks cool hell yea
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I use a Timbuk2 Especial Tres backpack since last autumn. It's the only bag on this kind I have ever used, so it's hard to compare, but I LOVE it. I use it when I go to work on my bike. I need to carry my laptop, change of clothes, lunch (that's the biggest thing in my backpack hehe) and I carry basic tools to repair my bike if I am unlucky. I wanted a full weatherproof bag because I carry my laptop and I wanted something that I could use whatever the temperature. I have used it on very crappy days (full rain and even snow) and never had a problem with the weatherproof aspect of the bag.
I also find the size of this bag quite perfect for my need. The only complaint is that when you put things in the secondary compartments of the bag, it sometimes puts pressure on the main compartment. Not a big issue, just need to organize things better. But I never had a problem fitting all I need to carry in this bag.
Also, construction is very solid and I see no wear on it yet (other than mud stain that I don't clean). The price was also more decent for me since many bags are harder to find in Canada or cost a lot in shipping. This one was sold by MEC (mountain equipment coop) and it helped on the price side of it :)
Finally, this bag is designed to be used on a bike and there's padding on the back for better aeration and better comfort and it does a really good job at being comfortable, stable and less hot.
All in all, I recommend this bag and would buy it again if given the choice to change my bag.
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Any one haz xperience with -hazard 4- bags?
I'm between timbuk and hazard4 right now...
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You may like Jack Spade bags. They have a few messenger style bags. Retail they are pricey but can be found for much better prices online with a little googling.
What makes them great is you cannot overstuff them. So it's hard to overload it and kill your shoulder.
Pick the smallest one that meets your needs and it will enforce discipline if you tend to over pack.
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Timbuk2 bags are great in rainy areas and they're super durable, but their messenger bags always sucked in terms of comfort and storage for me. They have a ton of room, but the laptop partition isn't great and almost everything else just jostles about loosely.
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Are there bags with an emphasis on "cooling" ?
Not active cooling obviously..
But sweat-averse features.
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I have a couple Timbuk2 medium classic messengers, and they are great bags, but your stuff does just ride around loose in there.
I have a Finnish gas mask bag that I use as a shoulder bag sometimes. It's a bit small, for only the essentials. It will hold an 11.6" laptop.
I also have a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack. It's a great shoulder bag, but it DOES look very tactical.
And then there is my Vagabond Traveler 18" briefcase. Made of cowhide, and built to withstand anything. But the bag itself weighs 9 lbs.
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I have a couple Timbuk2 medium classic messengers, and they are great bags, but your stuff does just ride around loose in there.
I have a Finnish gas mask bag that I use as a shoulder bag sometimes. It's a bit small, for only the essentials. It will hold an 11.6" laptop.
I also have a Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack. It's a great shoulder bag, but it DOES look very tactical.
And then there is my Vagabond Traveler 18" briefcase. Made of cowhide, and built to withstand anything. But the bag itself weighs 9 lbs.
I like the tactical..
tx for the recs
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I'm planing to go back to messenger bag after 2 years trying backpack and realized I never got the full use of it. Plus messenger bag is also more comfy for everyday school.
I was thinking I would still stick with STM but in the end I decided to go leather custom tho.
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+1 for timbuk2 if you sign up for their newsletter, they usually have specials going on
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I'm planing to go back to messenger bag after 2 years trying backpack and realized I never got the full use of it. Plus messenger bag is also more comfy for everyday school.
I was thinking I would still stick with STM but in the end I decided to go leather custom tho.
The leather looks cool.. but it seems much heavier.
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I've been using the rickshaw commuter for a a couple of years now. There have been a few revisions of it since then, and the newest one came out recently:
http://www.rickshawbags.com/laptop-messenger-bags/laptop-bag.html
When I was doing research back then, this was the best bang for the buck - timbuk2 and similar weren't as good. Price is not as nice as it used to be (I got mine for 130 or thereabouts compared to 180 that it goes with discount now), but it's pretty awesome in terms of the amount of organization and features. Still looks pretty much new despite going through NYC commute every weekday.
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I've found messenger bags to be fantastic for a small amount of geometric objects, basically anything relatively flat and rectangle (laptop, papers, notebook, text book.) One thing I've never found a messenger bag good for is clothes. Trying to stuff clothes into a messenger bag makes it bulky, cumbersome, and really negates most of the benefits of a messenger bag (like being able to easily get to papers.) Messenger bags are like portable organizers and clothes don't really fit well in the mix.
Another problem is weight. If you're carrying too much weight it kills your shoulders if you spend a lot of time carrying it. I finally switched to a backpack because with a laptop, two textbooks, notebooks, and a stack of papers it was hell on my shoulder walking around campus.
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I had a timbuk2 for a while, the only thing I didn't like was the shoulder strain after a full day with laptop etc. Ended up getting a chrome roll top and it's the best bag I've ever had.
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My timbuk2 laptop messenger bag has been with me since 2005. A bit of wear, but it's still waterproof.
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My messenger journey:
Osprey
Mountain Hardwear
Osprey
Belstaff
Wotancraft <--- love it, won't ever leave it