That is Phill's choice, i want the backpack.Drat, why oh why did I open this thread? Now I want one. I have a Tumi ballistic nylon I bought 12 years ago to take with me to China, and it is still just fine. Until now...
Satchel? Man Purse? Shoulder Bag?
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The backpack looks great!
Since you asked:
right front pants pocket: knife (large folder); mustache wax; mustache comb; small multi-tool
left front pants pocket: flashlight; lip balm
left rear pants pcoket: bandana
right rear pants pocket: billfold & comb
around neck: knife (ESEE Izula)
on belt: phone & large multi-tool (when possible - pistol & extra mag)
in 'man bag' (Maxpedition Jumbo):
7" tablet
charging cord for tablet & phone
hand-held radio (VHF/UHF) & antenna
first aid kit
camera
waterbottle
small repair kit
extra mustache grooming stuff
maybe other stuff; varies from day to day
Hope this helps, Greg/Grizhicks
I have been carrying a satchel for about 11 years now, I had a 12" powerbook back in college and it would fit in my Marmot Walkabout perfectly so I used that instead of a backpack. I still use the Marmot for weekends and my part time job, it always has: sunglasses, chapstick, a pill bottle (of ibuprofen, sudafed, benadryl, excedrin), pen, headphones, sharpie, moleskin, small tape measure, leatherman, and a few cliff bars. Then I add in either iPad mini or kindle, work shirt, and a water bottle. It will also fit my DSLR if I'm wandering around snapping photos.
Then for working at a school I carry a large Timbuk2 messenger it has charging cables, sharpie, pen, chapstick, various usb / ethernet cables I may need while going around the district, water bottle, headphones, usb flash drives, SSD external drive, lock pick set, and my work keys. It also houses my work laptop, iPad, kindle, and my lunch. I have fit 7 MacBooks in it as well on occasion.
It may seem like overkill, but it's super handy to be able to toss everything in and take off without having to think whether or not I forgot something. I also try to not use plastic bags so there is generally a few fold up totes in there if I happen to buy something larger than what will fit in my bag.
Then for working at a school I carry a large Timbuk2 messenger it has charging cables, sharpie, pen, chapstick, various usb / ethernet cables I may need while going around the district, water bottle, headphones, usb flash drives, SSD external drive, lock pick set, and my work keys. It also houses my work laptop, iPad, kindle, and my lunch. I have fit 7 MacBooks in it as well on occasion.
It may seem like overkill, but it's super handy to be able to toss everything in and take off without having to think whether or not I forgot something. I also try to not use plastic bags so there is generally a few fold up totes in there if I happen to buy something larger than what will fit in my bag.
I finally broke down and ordered the Saddleback Leather Satchel. With the 100 Year Warranty, I better be sure to put it in my will.
I have the medium satchel in dark coffee brown. I have used it every day for work for the last eight months and love it! I think you'll be very happy.
SB Large Thin Briefcase (chestnut) for me. 2 years in now...
Saddleback classic briefcase in dark coffee brown. It's basically a part of me now. I can't go to work or travel without it.
anyone own any SFBags/Waterfield Designs products? I was looking at the hardcase or the Muzetto bag, either in leather or waxed canvas 10" or 11" model
I am having a hard time deciding, torn between an over the shoulder or briefcase style. I think the Muzetto may provide some versatility between office and weekend/travel, but the Hardcase seems to carry some class to its design, more professional for work.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/muzetto/muzetto.php
http://www.sfbags.com/products/hardcase/hardcase.php
I am having a hard time deciding, torn between an over the shoulder or briefcase style. I think the Muzetto may provide some versatility between office and weekend/travel, but the Hardcase seems to carry some class to its design, more professional for work.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/muzetto/muzetto.php
http://www.sfbags.com/products/hardcase/hardcase.php
I got the
Flap Zip Crossbody
Style #: 22112 by Tumi for late spring to early fall. All other time I just put everything into my jacket pockets.
European style wallet (think checkbook size)
iPad mini
iPhone
House and car keys
charger for iPhone / ipad
business card holder
lip balm
bluetooth headset with case (case is clam-shell style... People think it's a women's compact...lol)
eye drops
sunglass case
bottle of water
Flap Zip Crossbody
Style #: 22112 by Tumi for late spring to early fall. All other time I just put everything into my jacket pockets.
European style wallet (think checkbook size)
iPad mini
iPhone
House and car keys
charger for iPhone / ipad
business card holder
lip balm
bluetooth headset with case (case is clam-shell style... People think it's a women's compact...lol)
eye drops
sunglass case
bottle of water
SWMBO gave me a Kenneth Cole Reaction Messenger/Laptop bag for Christmas (thanks, babe!). I love it. Soft brown leather and enough compartments to hold everything.
Just arrived today...Waxed Canvas 10inch Muzzetto Bag (copper accent) from Waterfield Designs (sfbags.com)...wonderful customer service, clear quality design...should last quite a long time...
I have large Saddleback satchel. Shoulder strap is not of much use as it is so slick it slides off shoulder easily, unless you extend the neck and use it cross chest. I see what looks like a newer model called the front pocket briefcase which looks ideal to me.
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When I go out I carry wallet, phone, keys. That's about it. Sometimes I'll even use a travel wallet or pouch to cut down on the bulk of the wallet. I really hate carrying stuff on my person, so I don't carry much. If I was concerned for my personal safety I would carry a knife.
Now when I travel with gear--either to work (I sometimes walk) or running errands where I have to drop off/pick up stuff, I use a backpack. I picked up a new GR1 off eBay, and it has more than enough room for a laptop, files and lunch (when traveling to work) or library books, packages, and grocer items (when running errands). If I don't absolutely need it it stays in the car.
I can even use it as an overnight bag, with the addition of packing cubes. I love packing cubes.
"Satchel?"
"Man purse?"
I'm debating getting my first messenger bag, since to date I'm used to carrying around a backpack (which has its advantages, but the idea of a wider, shallower bag is appealing). I'm thinking of this -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DLUVK1Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AW5HK655TBNJP
If I do get this, I wonder what the overall quality will be. I've seen virtually identical bags "Made In China" for around $10-20 less, with varying reports on quality. I can't tell if this particular bag is also made in China or in the US. I may well end up ordering it and seeing how it works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DLUVK1Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AW5HK655TBNJP
If I do get this, I wonder what the overall quality will be. I've seen virtually identical bags "Made In China" for around $10-20 less, with varying reports on quality. I can't tell if this particular bag is also made in China or in the US. I may well end up ordering it and seeing how it works.
If I had enough to go into it( I am a old foggy)I would use one.
Okay, I have discovered a bag that looks incredibly cool . . . thought I'd post a pic.
Definitely expensive, but it looks like something that should last a lifetime.
For those of you with "expensive" bags, how do you treat them? More specifically, how do you get over the "this is too nice to actually use and/or might get stolen so I don't use it" phenomenon? I have a leather duffel that I haven't used in decades for precisely that reason . . . On the other hand, this might be the coolest bag I've seen . . . maybe ever.
Definitely expensive, but it looks like something that should last a lifetime.
For those of you with "expensive" bags, how do you treat them? More specifically, how do you get over the "this is too nice to actually use and/or might get stolen so I don't use it" phenomenon? I have a leather duffel that I haven't used in decades for precisely that reason . . . On the other hand, this might be the coolest bag I've seen . . . maybe ever.
"Satchel?"
"Man purse?"
Never thought the day when I'd see a MLP picture on B&B. Not sure how I feel about this...may be time to leave...
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