Ericandblueboy Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I threw away my JanSport backpack because the zipper got stuck. I'm looking into fancy designer backpacks (for day trips) now but there are so many of them...did anyone go through this exercise already? Is there such a thing as a light leather backpack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I have several small leather bags from https://hideanddrink.com/, but their leather backpack is small. I’ve been happy with bags from Fjallraven, Tom Binh, Sherpani, Camelbak, Dakine & many others. I’m a bag junkie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I'm a devoted Eagle Creek fan - including everything from day-packs, to large luggage. Eagle Creek is to Tumi what Kinship is to Shaw Bijou. (Nobody travels more, or harder, than Jon Karl - he was the one who turned me on to Eagle Creek.) The only problem with buying a backpack, is that you'll end up dropping over $1,000 on the rest of their set, including sub-compartments which are a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 I have a Eagle Creek backpack with a waist cinch that I’ve had since 1994. I still use it when I travel. I’m looking for something that can carry my iPad and guidebook when I walk around a city all day. Something that wouldn’t look out of place at a Michelin starred restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Looking at leather bags on Zappos (since it’s more fun to shop for someone else), I like Frye, Scully, & Fossil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I have a history w/ Fossil-have a 20+ yr old Fossil wallet, & have half a dozen Fossil bags (some of which I scored from thrift shops), I still have my first (adorable) Capezio leather backpack bag, & probably 15 assorted bags from https://english.aranziaronzo.com/index_h.html I get a New Years gift bag (fukubukoro) from them every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I saw a gentleman with a leather Tumi backpack in Turkey that was really nice looking, but I think it was bigger than what you want. Matt has a fossil laptop bag that has lasted forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Fossil for the win! I have more bags than stuff I need to lug around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 If style is important look at m0851. Frankly idkh anyone can carry a daypack without a hip belt, but whatever. I did just go through this exercise, but with different goals. I bought a Deuter 28L bag, and just got back from a week of day hiking in the desert with it. Makes 20 pounds feel like 5. I love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, porcupine said: Frankly idkh anyone can carry a daypack without a hip belt, but whatever. That depends on the day! I still have (and sometimes use) a well-worn 1989 L. L. Bean day pack that I sling over one shoulder, but usually the only thing in there is water, phone, maybe a power bar, and perhaps a book. Of course, at this point, it's all theoretical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 5 hours ago, porcupine said: Frankly idkh anyone can carry a daypack without a hip belt, but whatever. For any type of longer hiking or if carrying more significant weight or certainly both it is a profound night and day difference. (hiking for several decades) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 After looking around quite a bit, I think there are generally 2 styles of backpacks. There’s the traditional zippered backpack and the other style has a drawstring and a buckled flap on top. Strangely, the designer backpacks all seem to be smaller than a kid’s book bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 4 hours ago, Ericandblueboy said: After looking around quite a bit, I think there are generally 2 styles of backpacks. There’s the traditional zippered backpack and the other style has a drawstring and a buckled flap on top. Strangely, the designer backpacks all seem to be smaller than a kid’s book bag. Yes, I have been looking for one that looks professional that I can use for my work laptop, that will maybe fit a file or two (not legal size), so I could walk from the metro with it to my Tysons office, but my laptop is quite big, it's been hard to find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rieux Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I have a great one for travel and work from, of all places, lululemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 A dapper DC man’s recommendation. Definitely interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Ericandblueboy said: A dapper DC man’s recommendation. Definitely interesting. I love the floral one- I don't know if it seems like your style though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I have messenger bags from Timbuk2, Chrome, and a custom bag I received as a gift. Though I love the bags, the Chrome and Custom bag are too heavy for daily use unless you are truly a messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The custom bag I have came from Reload. Take a look at their site as they build backpacks as well. These are waterproof, bulletproof and durable. http://www.reloadbags.com/default.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyG Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/18/2018 at 8:53 PM, ktmoomau said: Yes, I have been looking for one that looks professional that I can use for my work laptop, that will maybe fit a file or two (not legal size), so I could walk from the metro with it to my Tysons office, but my laptop is quite big, it's been hard to find one. Look at the Swissgear line. I have a Thinkpad that measures 14.8 x 9.8x 1.1 inches. It's a beast of a machine but the way I work requires the biggest screen I can get so I can have multiple documents displaying side by side but still readable. It fits in my Swissgear and I once managed to shove 2 of them in there. In addition, the Swissgear line offers TSA-friendly bags that can be zipped open to go through security without removing the laptop. There are zipped side pouches that can stow an umbrella and water bottle. The downside? A huge number of road warriors have them, so you will almost certainly want to customize the outside of yours with a distinctive tag so you can grab it quickly from the lineup of them at the back of the room when you attend a meeting. Mine sports a Yoda lego mini-fig. Locally, Microcenter has a huge selection of computer bags if you want to inspect them in person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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