do you own any "technical" backpacks?

Expensive bags = expensive shit inside. You should know better than to make yourself a target in the eyes of theives.

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i own several "progressive" backpacks

one is a bailey works messenger back that is big enough to fit a small child enough.

another one is like an army surplus "special forces" backpack, except w/ a rucksack on top.

i know you can get more technical ones than these, obviously. tell me about them.

I have a well used Mapac, good because it is very simple. Single compartment, just the right amount odf straps and bungies and gear loops.

The one you linked to isn't as bad as what I had thought you meant, like camouflage and reflective silver 6-ply ballistic-knit nylon wih contrasting yellow or orange zippers and bungees and 50 exterior pockets. That Supreme bag is probably the most technical you can get without going OTT.

I have a couple but they are used as such. For everyday schlepping it's a $40 Jansport bookbag.

Expensive bags = expensive shit inside.

Remember when locals used to dress down their costly technical wear and gear by covering logos with duck tape? Cause, like dude, I would totally never guess that your shell is Arc'teryx and $600.

Sometimes technical gear is exactly what you don't need. I was talking to a non-backcountry person about her shell a couple of years ago, it was a fairly costly NorthFace. She was saying what shit it was because it lacked normal pockets above the hips, all it had were napoleon front-access pockets and she couldn't get her keys out. She went on about how stupid they were and obviously were a ridiculous affectation of a coat designer somewhere. When I pointed out that those are the only working pockets when you're wearing a proper pack, she seemed to get it.

Locals are hilarious. Especially new locals (something I was in danger of becoming out in Colorado...figured I had about two more years before I was "legit." Ha.)

Like Hunter, I have "technical" gear and use it for "technical" outings.

Old, Timbuktu messenger bag: everday commuting.

Equally old (before it was cool!) Arc'Teryx day pack for climbing.

Newer (after it was cool) Arc'Teryx expedition pack for big trips/travelling.

Dana Designs day pack: backcountry skiing.

Weird little Under the Weather technical fanny pack that I won at an alleycat. Still trying to figure out what to use it for.

Also: I HEART Napoleon pockets. Not only are they great for backpacks, they're AWESOME for just standing around and putting your hands in your pockets.

I hike in the wilderness for up to three weeks at a time. Of course I own a "technical" backpack. I have removed some of the straps and handsewn other modifications in order to lighten the pack and make it more useable for my own needs.

(This is a good opportunity to plug the web site where I've posted parts of my book about wilderness hiking - or sorta kinda about that subject. It's mostly a fun read.)

when i started my new job, they gave us laptops and one of these bags. it pretty much has 4 billion pockets on the inside and outside. i never know how much shit i'm carrying in it because it's so spacious. they also sewed a company logo patch over the namebrand on the back which i proceded to take off immediately with nailclippers. a girl i work with is really small and needs to get a new bag because it's practically the same size as she is

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I highly recommend the Kensington Saddlebag Pro to anyone hauling their laptop about and who does not need to use the backpack function too frequently.

http://us.kensington.com/images/pc/K62210B-3400.jpg

All of my gear is just giving spiders a home in my basement. I am wilderness estranged, so sad. (The spiders are f'ing big too, I'm afraid to start digging in there)

Mine. Used more for hiking than climbing but it suits both purposes very well.
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