On 3/2/14, 1:53 PM, William Bilancio wrote: > So I am wondering what you all use for a bag to carry books/stuff in > with or with out your laptop. So send me links of the bag you use/like > and let me know why you like it.
My 'about town' bag is a small Timbuk2 Command messenger bag (http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/command-tsa-friendly-ipad-laptop-messenger-bag/2829916). I have room to carry a 13" laptop, an iPad, and a notebook or two. It hasn't let me down in the almost two years I've had it. For my work commute, my preferred backpack was Timbuk2's Especial Medio backpack (the most recent version is http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/especial-medio-cycling-backpack). It had enough room for my work laptop, my personal laptop, a couple notebooks, cables, and so on. Unfortunately, one of the straps broke and I've been without it. I believe I will be getting the modern version of the backpack later this week, UPS willing. (This is a warranty replacement. I was very surprised when they offered to replace the backpack since I figured the issue was caused by normal wear and tear. My experience is limited but I was definitely pleased with their customer service.) My backup backpack is Timbuk2's Track II backpack, which they no longer appear to sell. Amazon appears to have them in stock (http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Track-Laptop-Backpack-Medium/dp/B004VD7L1S). I can only comfortably carry one full-sized laptop in addition to my standard load. I think there's still enough room to fit a MacBook Air as well. I've been using Timbuk2's Flexito toiletry bags for carrying laptop cables (http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/clear-flexito-toiletry-kit-travel-bag). They do take up more room than the cables would by themselves but it keeps them much more organized. I only use them in the backpacks though since there isn't enough room in the messenger bag. -- Chris Ess http://www.ithiriel.com _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/
