always used to be strictly backpack-on-one-shoulder but when I did my knee in a few years ago (which my legs never quite recovered from) I had to admit that it's a lot easier to walk with a backpack on both shoulders
― susuwatari teenage riot (a passing spacecadet), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:17 (eleven years ago) link
Backpacks a) are ugly, and b) prohibit you from getting out any of your stuff until you get to A Place. Phone, cigarettes, keys, whatever, I am gonna need that shit before I get to the office. No dice.
― lets just remember to blame the patriarchy for (in orbit), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:18 (eleven years ago) link
i wear my backpack on both shoulders like so http://i.imgur.com/G0y64z9.jpg
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:19 (eleven years ago) link
this is what i have, i like it a lot, but its still pretty doofy looking when commuting in a raincoat and oxfords
http://i.imgur.com/9YpP0Ew.jpg
http://topodesigns.com/collection/klettersack/
― ְ֮֠֓֟֬֩ (gr8080), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:20 (eleven years ago) link
what do u put in there
― lag∞n, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:21 (eleven years ago) link
hang on, laying everything out for my EDC photo
― ְ֮֠֓֟֬֩ (gr8080), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:23 (eleven years ago) link
b) prohibit you from getting out any of your stuff until you get to A Place.
waht
― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:23 (eleven years ago) link
Because you have to get it off your back and hold it up to open it, it's really clumsy to get anything out while you're walking or in a crowded place. NB I go for crossbody bags mostly so that's where I am coming from.
― lets just remember to blame the patriarchy for (in orbit), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:25 (eleven years ago) link
i think most bags that hang off your body whether backpack or messenger can look kinda silly, briefcases are probably the way to go but it can get tiring
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:26 (eleven years ago) link
mine has a little pouch on the top that's like a secret fanny-pack, can usually get stuff out of it by just throwing the bag over a diff shoulder
― ְ֮֠֓֟֬֩ (gr8080), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:27 (eleven years ago) link
the problem is as soon as you need to carry anything more than a laptop and a few files (water bottle, lunch, change of clothes), a biefcase doesnt work
― ְ֮֠֓֟֬֩ (gr8080), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:28 (eleven years ago) link
yeah for sure.... at that point i just hire a porter
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:28 (eleven years ago) link
I guess that's a problem if you have the shoulder straps super tight but if you wear them loose, you can remove one shoulder strap and swing the bag around to the front to go through it; I've worn backpacks for approx. 30 out of my 35 years of bag-carrying and have never had a problem getting things out of them mid-transit
― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:28 (eleven years ago) link
Yeah my pref for looks is the one-handed duffel or bowling or bucket bag, doesn't pull your clothes around etc, but they're inefficient because you can't up the weight when you have to hand-carry.
― lets just remember to blame the patriarchy for (in orbit), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:29 (eleven years ago) link
yeah but youve never had a lady style bag so you dont know how much easier it could be xp
― lag∞n, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:29 (eleven years ago) link
backpack w/ a suit is particularly invidious... youre ruining the lines of your suit & your silhouette, gentlemen
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:30 (eleven years ago) link
tru confession, i have one of those hideous swiss army backpacks, i used to have a laptop shoulder bag until it fucked up my back and jaw real good one day. i'm up for something nicer-looking in theory but only if it won't destroy my body
― call all destroyer, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:31 (eleven years ago) link
this is the way to go if you want to be cool
http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/P13588670.jpg
― lag∞n, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:32 (eleven years ago) link
Things I hate include when I am standing in a queue (e.g. a bus queue) and I take my backpack off my shoulder to get something out (e.g. the bus passes which the bus company helpfully makes too big to go in a wallet) and the person behind me moves up into the space my backpack was in and is going to go back into in 10 seconds
― susuwatari teenage riot (a passing spacecadet), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:36 (eleven years ago) link
oh that is secretly great because you get to hit a big dummy with your backpack
― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:37 (eleven years ago) link
that is another thing is that people w backpacks take up twice as much space and are generally oblivious as to the fact that they are doing so, worth considering who the big dummy is in the situation really
― lag∞n, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:40 (eleven years ago) link
i mean really are you entitled to the space yr backpack use to be in
I would rather have my backpack on my back than some random person
like seriously, if we are not on a crowded train you don't need to stand that close to me
if we are on a crowded train, I'm not wearing my backpack on my back anyway
― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:43 (eleven years ago) link
if you take it off on the train i give you a pass
― lag∞n, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:44 (eleven years ago) link
I fucking love backpacks. Seriously, they are one of my favorite things ever. I loved backpacks as a kid and getting a new one was like one of the best things. I tried to use a more adult bag a few years ago and felt like such a tool I went back to my backpack. I'll never stray again.
I have a TSA friendly one, which is super handy.
― Jeff, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:46 (eleven years ago) link
backpack pro move for switching from shoulder to hand: carry on one shoulder, causally drop shoulder and let strap slide down arm into your hand. pull hand sharply up and let go of backpack, then catch it again by the top handle. this move provided for free, check more moves at backpackpromoves.com
― check your privy (ledge), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:49 (eleven years ago) link
i always take my backpack off on the train! otherwise i'm just swinging it around like an asshole
― call all destroyer, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:51 (eleven years ago) link
lol ledge i love doing that
ledge OTM
― Call me at **BITCOIN (DJP), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:52 (eleven years ago) link
My backpack: http://www.ebags.com/product/case-logic/security-friendly-laptop-backpack/136262?productid=1353291
― Jeff, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:52 (eleven years ago) link
http://static.relax.com.sg/site/servlet/linkableblob/relax/269044/topImage/Risque_British_backpackers_live_riskily_Down_Under-topImage.jpg
what u got in there
― lag∞n, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:54 (eleven years ago) link
if only everyone could understand this
― chinavision!, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:54 (eleven years ago) link
a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, they still had shitty backpacks (cross post with crimes of george lucas thread)
http://www.tkstoystand.com/IMAGE1/STAR_WARS/sw_pic_anakin_01.jpg
― check your privy (ledge), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:55 (eleven years ago) link
anyway a plain ol beat up jansport becomes very acceptable in the summer imoespecially for beach trips and picnics and whatnot
― chinavision!, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:56 (eleven years ago) link
totally, but yr not fitting a laptop and lunch in there
― ְ֮֠֓֟֬֩ (gr8080), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 14:59 (eleven years ago) link
this is my murdered-out trail pack:
http://i.imgur.com/pPnLtcW.jpg
this is actual sad anakin backpack image i was after:
http://media.theiapolis.com/b000000/d8/hFA/iHBA/t3/wJG/jake-lloyd-as-anakin-skywalker-in-star-wars.jpg
― check your privy (ledge), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:00 (eleven years ago) link
I can fit lunch + a couple sneaky beers or a bottle of wine. guess I've never had to bring a laptop anywhere.
― chinavision!, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:00 (eleven years ago) link
backpacks are one of the cutest things to grace the fashion industry ever tbh, new york is super into them at the moment
― surm, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:01 (eleven years ago) link
I'm a fan of some of the Incase packs:
http://goincase.com/products/style/Backpack
― Z S up HOOS down (Spottie_Ottie_Dope), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:02 (eleven years ago) link
jansports are the best casual backpack, if only i could fit all my work shit into one
― call all destroyer, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:03 (eleven years ago) link
I also have a running backpack:
http://www.formatmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Nike-Cheyenne-Vapor.jpg
― Jeff, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:03 (eleven years ago) link
can carry snowboard. have yet to carry snowboard (it is a plan tho).
http://images.blisssnowboards.co.uk/images/MAINSITE/13-Dakine-ProII-26L-Charcoal.jpg?width=540&height=405
― check your privy (ledge), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:03 (eleven years ago) link
xpst I can put all my work clothes and shoes in it. And it has a cover that I can put over it if it starts raining.
oh boy
― 乒乓, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:04 (eleven years ago) link
I've got a cool jansport that looks like the basic model, but has a special bottom compartment (just looks like the leather lining on the bottom) that unzips to keep drinks cold. it's the best.
― chinavision!, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:05 (eleven years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/TOBvTiK.jpg
― ְ֮֠֓֟֬֩ (gr8080), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:06 (eleven years ago) link
i like this style of bags enough, these are fjallraven. i bought one for my bf a couple years ago & he digs it
http://www.fjallraven.us/collections/numbers-bags/products/rucksack-no-21-medium
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0207/1774/products/24205-620_large.jpg
― ampersand cooper black (elmo argonaut), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:11 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UzVNeQtAvo
― buzza, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:12 (eleven years ago) link
before that he would rock the jansports which are p classic imho xp
― ampersand cooper black (elmo argonaut), Tuesday, 16 April 2013 15:13 (eleven years ago) link
i like that one a lot
― marcos, Tuesday, 20 December 2016 15:50 (seven years ago) link
I've had this backpack
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a8/ed/b3/a8edb33fc0909a82675703ffa6dcc6b1.jpg
for about 4 years. it's p well made, has held together perfectly.
it is kind of ugly. my wife uses it mostly nowadays and basically hates the way it looks and constantly complains about how dorky it is and how she needs to buy a new one
― Islamic State of Mind (jim in vancouver), Tuesday, 20 December 2016 17:42 (seven years ago) link
I love it!! What that's crazy.
― If authoritarianism is Romania's ironing board, then (in orbit), Tuesday, 20 December 2016 17:44 (seven years ago) link
it's nice imo
simpler packs are better
― marcos, Tuesday, 20 December 2016 17:44 (seven years ago) link
I bought a stylish Converse pack last year for its looks and it makes me crazy that it's unwaxed cotton canvas that sticks to clothes and doesn't slide on and off easily, and that the cute retro metal zipper teeth stick and take two hands to zip up. I'm buying an ugly functional one next time.
http://www.schoolbagstation.com/images/converse-core-plus-canvas-backpack-navy-red-cream-p1063-3470_medium.jpg
― If authoritarianism is Romania's ironing board, then (in orbit), Tuesday, 20 December 2016 17:52 (seven years ago) link
Not exactly like that but close. Anyway. It's a cute pain in the butt.
― If authoritarianism is Romania's ironing board, then (in orbit), Tuesday, 20 December 2016 17:53 (seven years ago) link
I have a boring macpac one that is I guess looks like GEAR but in a non-performative way. Usually though I'm lugging around my bike pannier which is super ugly but hey.
― my hangover is a time machine (seandalai), Tuesday, 20 December 2016 23:39 (seven years ago) link
that skagen backpack is nice, i am having a super difficult time finding one in black without a bunch of stuff going on.
bought an APC backpack a few weeks ago but it had giant silver buckles that looked shiny/terrible in person.. returned.. bought one from want les essentiels on sale and it's too big and boxy for me, returned. still looking. i want something i can take to work because my work tote bag is pretty old. and i hate 99% of all women's bags and purses especially ones with any kind of logo or hardware or stuff going on, but i also don't want it to be made of cheap looking material. thinking of ordering something from hope stockholm
― FREE BRADY (daria-g), Monday, 2 January 2017 01:41 (seven years ago) link
i got a black kelty redwing and i feel like god
― illegal economic migration (Tracer Hand), Monday, 2 January 2017 02:34 (seven years ago) link
Been using a North Face Recon backpack for several years now. Ugly, but it's lasted longer than any previous backpack/messenger bag I've owned previously.
― Elvis Telecom, Monday, 2 January 2017 20:14 (seven years ago) link
http://a1.zassets.com/images/z/1/6/8/0/3/7/168037-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg
― a but (brimstead), Tuesday, 3 January 2017 01:17 (seven years ago) link
I think I like the way topo designs stuff looks
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 28 January 2017 12:33 (seven years ago) link
rains backpacks are popular in denmark atm
http://i.imgur.com/G4FYhzc.png
― niels, Saturday, 28 January 2017 12:38 (seven years ago) link
That seems like it's just one deep pocket. Where do your pens and A5 / A6 journals go
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 28 January 2017 12:49 (seven years ago) link
i have a rains holdall i use for the gym, they make nice v minimal bags. not so into that backpack tho, just a bit long for my liking.
https://www.blackleaf.com/en-US/Rains-Classic-Duffle-Bag/bl3337165.htm?colour=Black&sku=290487&productid=82623&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20API&gclid=CjwKEAiAn7HEBRDHwNqitoWqsQcSJAADWmI2Z59ncrbpWos6NoG3_CDrwrWWTV807F62I61mf6yZlBoCGgfw_wcB
― Bein' Sean Bean (LocalGarda), Saturday, 28 January 2017 14:30 (seven years ago) link
It's not a backpack but I think this is the thing that'll replace the current bail out tactical man purse http://i.imgur.com/5Y0RAKM.jpg?1
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 28 January 2017 15:09 (seven years ago) link
I'm done with black bags for a while I think
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 28 January 2017 15:10 (seven years ago) link
NEW BAG IS HERE
― El Tomboto, Thursday, 2 March 2017 00:12 (seven years ago) link
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/54/77/b7/5477b74fee729e442b8afc3448c6f4e7.jpg
― Islamic State of Mind (jim in vancouver), Thursday, 2 March 2017 00:14 (seven years ago) link
accurate post wrt to thread title
― F♯ A♯ (∞), Thursday, 2 March 2017 00:18 (seven years ago) link
i keep seeing this in a shop window on my way to work and i really want it
http://www.brooksengland.com/en_uk/cycle-bags/rucksacks-backpacks/pickwick-small-backpack-7.html
― sktsh, Thursday, 2 March 2017 17:04 (seven years ago) link
new topo designs field bag is attractive but I think I hate the velcro closure too much and it's too small. I'm now worried I'll never get away from the tactical bug out bag.
― El Tomboto, Thursday, 2 March 2017 17:55 (seven years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/pr4Mmiv.jpg
― F♯ A♯ (∞), Tuesday, 28 March 2017 20:52 (seven years ago) link
Thread delivers.
― Jeff, Tuesday, 28 March 2017 20:52 (seven years ago) link