Posted: 8/23/2005 5:50:07 AM EDT
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I need a new backpack for my laptop and tech junk. So far, I've just made do with a daypack, but I was wondering if anyone had a better recommendation. Thanks, Michael |
I had an IBM T-40 for a short time, and I bought a backpack from www.spireusa.com. I sold them both when I realized I never took it off my desk. (I suddenly changed from being a Computer Science major, to architectural engineering, to another major and then another, but I've settled now )It was a good backpack though, I liked it. Edit: I bought whatever the cheapest and smallest one was. It was all I needed. |
I have a Spire Zoom and it works perfectly. I has a strap that goes around your waist to keep the back from bouncing around too. |
Got mine from dell for about $70. Its great, I travel with just the backpack with notebook and essentials, and a carry-on with clothing. One thing I don't like is that all of the zipper pulls have the dell logo on them, and they are made in such a way I can't replace them. It's like having a dozen little steal me signs on the bag. I'd recommend going with a non-techno brand since thieves won't assume there is a notebook in the backpack. Although when I travel my notebook and backpack usually stay cable locked to a table in my hotel room anyway. 
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www.hiltonstentcity.com/library/filson-258.htm Go with the insanely expensive filson laptop case. Made with mamoth hide or whatever to justify the $219 price tag. A must buy. |
Been happy with this from Brookstone:
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Yup. The backpack is nice, but there's little Dell logo's all over the zippers, if I had known that, I may have gone with something that didn't scream "Laptop inside!" |
Question for taking your laptop with you on the bike...tank bag, backpack, saddlebag, strap it on the front of the fairing...what's your favorite spot for it? Or do you just say "no" to laptops on your dos equis. |
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I carry a Targus. Other than the fact that it has a cell phone holder on the strap (which I may remove), it doesn't scream "Laptop bag". This old guy in Canton asked me "You going campin' son?". Yup. I always go camping in slacks and a dress shirt. I think it's great that backpacks are now the norm for carrying laptops, papers, etc. I've been doing it for a few years, and I used to get a few comments on how it's "unprofessional". Not anymore. I carry mine in a suit. Conventional laptop bags? Pfft. They're extremely uncomfortable, and if you ask me, you look more squared away with a nice looking backpack over your shoulder. It used to be that I only saw young tech professionals like myself carrying them. Now, I'm seeing regular guys in their mid forties using them. Progress is good. I declare the breifcase dead. Know the other neat part? It's a great place to carry quite the assortment of fine defensive weapons, or at least tons of spare ammo and mags. Making them accessible is also quite easy - certainly easier than reaching under my tucked-in shirt while at work (though one should always keep one on their person). All it takes is a little creativity and good judgement when buying your backpack.  |