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Posted by The Highroller on Feb-02-2006 03:57:

Laptop Backpacks

I'm thinking of buying a new laptop backpack that will hopefully last the rest of my schooling career. Therefore, I am looking for one that will last a while, has good quality back support and a design that will facilitate easy organization. Can anyone suggest any stores I can browse around for good backpacks that fit this description?

Thanks.

Posted by VERTiG0 on Feb-02-2006 04:09:

I have a great one by Swiss Army that I picked up at Bentley for $79 about a year ago.

It's been durable as fuck and is light yet very comfortable.

Posted by Plump Funk on Feb-02-2006 04:10:

try swiss army bags they're very durable.

Posted by Fir3start3r on Feb-02-2006 04:18:

Targus
http://www.targus.com/ca/cases_notebook_backpacks.asp

Posted by joinT on Feb-02-2006 04:18:

i have a nice samsonite laptop knapsack.. good padding for laptop and back.. lots of useful pockets..

http://ca.samsonite.com/webapp/ca/servlet/SProductDisplay?productId=187022&storeId=10051&langId=1&pc=C25

Posted by Pett on Feb-02-2006 06:33:

as a bit of a clempto......id recomend not getting one of these, all i see is a big fuckin target.

at least get one that looks like a normal knapsac

Posted by Skipper on Feb-02-2006 14:48:

The samsonite ones are nice.

the targus ones look odd to me, although I think they've come out with some high fashioned ones lately that look a bit more sleek.

Most luggage lines include laptop carriers, so don't feel limited to shopping at Staples. Check out department stores like the Bay. The Bay has fantastic bag selection!!

Posted by naillil on Feb-02-2006 14:58:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
I have a great one by Swiss Army that I picked up at Bentley for $79 about a year ago.

It's been durable as fuck and is light yet very comfortable.

I second that!

I have a Swiss Army backpack and it has survived 2 years of heavy, freakin' engineering textbooks, 1 month trip to Europe and various other outings. It's useful, expandable, tons of pockets and still going strong.

Also check out Mountain Equipment Coop. There bags are also really good. I had one that lastest for years. Regular school back packs aren't that expensive there either - just not sure what selection they have for laptop back packs.

In the end, you get what you pay for and it's worth the investment.

Posted by DigitalMP on Feb-02-2006 15:36:

Graham...MSN me after 6 and I'll hook you up with the list I have at the crib. I did some extensive searches and found some really great ones.

Posted by Slag on Feb-02-2006 16:35:

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_...D=1138898010009
MEC bags FTW.

Posted by c2lancas on Feb-02-2006 18:59:

I don't know bout anyone else reading this thread but I just stick my laptop in my knapsack ... no I'm not technologically retarded (comp eng major).

Posted by jon jon on Feb-02-2006 19:03:

quote:
Originally posted by c2lancas
(comp eng major)

omg, you're the smartest person I know, by far.

lol

ANYWAYS MOVING ALONG... I have nothing but good things to say about my HP laptop backpack. Beautifully done.

paging Kevin*

Posted by rabbitjoker on Feb-02-2006 19:32:

I use a Swiss Army briefcase and it is perfection.

If you want the backpack:

http://www.swissarmy.com/TravelGear...&product=30432&

OR

http://www.swissarmy.com/TravelGear...&product=30201&

Posted by Jeremy Jive on Feb-02-2006 19:35:

I bought mine from MEC and it kicks ass. It's a side bag but has backpack straps on it too. Holds my 15.4" laptop and all my books comfortably. I think it was about $55

Posted by DJ_Science on Feb-03-2006 04:19:

Posted by Misanthrope on Feb-03-2006 07:55:

anybody ever used the e-pac?

Posted by DigitalMP on Feb-03-2006 12:40:

backpacks of note:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...612824?v=glance
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=60

sleeves and bags:
http://www.acmemade.com/theslim.html
http://www.ebags.com/case_logic/17_...urceid=GOOGFEED
http://www.sumdex.com/core/PUN-857.asp
http://www.uphill.com/Partner.htm
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=57
http://www.thepouch.com/inspiron-9300.html
http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/me...tegory_Code=TBP
http://www.ebags.com/trager/magnum_...m?modelid=16067

http://www.chromebags.com/citizen.php

These may be linking directly to models for my 17" Inspiron 9300, but you'll find specific ones for you if you like the style.

Posted by Cuzo on Feb-03-2006 14:00:

Yes, a laptop bag...great idea!

*cough, calling Laura, cough*

Posted by c2lancas on Feb-03-2006 14:15:

quote:
Originally posted by jon jon
omg, you're the smartest person I know, by far.

lol

No need to be a prick ... I was just saying.