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Messenger Bag Age- Timbuk2
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I've had an Osprey messenger/laptop bag for 3 years now. Use it for work. Wanted something that could function as more than a laptop bag, its got expandable sections and can hold a shaving kit and a day or two worth of clothes.
If you are a dude and you've left school for the professional world, messenger bags become a bit of a necessity if you want to use your laptop bag for more than just your laptop. I do think that the fancier you get, though, the more you veer into womanly-handbag territory, so if you care about something like that just keep it simple.
PS - don't buy an Osprey bag. Handle tore through about a year and a half ago.
If you are a dude and you've left school for the professional world, messenger bags become a bit of a necessity if you want to use your laptop bag for more than just your laptop. I do think that the fancier you get, though, the more you veer into womanly-handbag territory, so if you care about something like that just keep it simple.
PS - don't buy an Osprey bag. Handle tore through about a year and a half ago.
Yeah I'll wait for this trend to die out; it's only been 15 years, how much longer could it possibly take?
I have a timbuk2, but would rather trade up to a Chrome mostly for aesthetics. Construction-wise there's nothing wrong with them at all, they're entirely solid.
Might trade up to a leather bag like the one Norwegian Wood posted earlier, bags have to grow up with the man.
I have a timbuk2, but would rather trade up to a Chrome mostly for aesthetics. Construction-wise there's nothing wrong with them at all, they're entirely solid.
Might trade up to a leather bag like the one Norwegian Wood posted earlier, bags have to grow up with the man.
Got one of the Ernest Alexander messengers while they were still cheaper, there's very little things that I would splurge that much for, but this one felt worth it.
I think people who despise using any bags probably drive themselves everywhere and don't live in the city. I don't know how you survive without having a functional bag if you don't have your own car.
Like the hat?
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I need a new messenger bag as well. My current one has served me well, but it's getting pretty ragged.
I would love to get a saddleback briefcase, but $500+ is too rich for my blood.
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-SaddleBack-Leather-Briefcases-Leather-Bags
edit: mech IFR knows whats up
I would love to get a saddleback briefcase, but $500+ is too rich for my blood.
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/categories/79-SaddleBack-Leather-Briefcases-Leather-Bags
edit: mech IFR knows whats up
Squall5042
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I like how a briefcase with a shoulder strap throws so many guys into a tizzy.
Not that I necessarily disagree, as some bags are extremely feminine looking, but come on guys, this is the 21st century. Do we really need this conversation still?
Not that I necessarily disagree, as some bags are extremely feminine looking, but come on guys, this is the 21st century. Do we really need this conversation still?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=348405
Thread we had going a while back with some nice bags.
Thread we had going a while back with some nice bags.
AbsoluteZero
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I'd personally like to get one of those one-strap sling bags. I'll have to look into that one day. The only one I have was one I got as a promotional thing from Cox a while back.
Surprise this hasn't been posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXwRLaEM0Gs
Anyways... I have a Manhattan Portage messenger bag.
No way I'm carrying around my gadgets and other work related documents in a back-pack.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXwRLaEM0Gs
Anyways... I have a Manhattan Portage messenger bag.
No way I'm carrying around my gadgets and other work related documents in a back-pack.
Houston3000
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Fritz said:
salva said:
Messenger bags are great and extremely gender neutral. I don't know what kind of purse your mom has but most women don't carry huge rectangular satchels with a cover flap and buckles strung across their chest. Backpacks aren't only childish but they're terribly designed for what a lot of people use messenger bags for. You'll have your crap pick-pocketed quicker than shit carrying a backpack around NYC and god forbid you want to pull something out of that backpack while walking down a busy street. Messenger bags are safely stored under your arm with the contents under a buckled flap and provide near instant easy access to everything without having to stop and pull something off your back.justin.au said:
LyleLanley
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Or any other man who isn't insecure as fuck.Bread said:
Houston3000
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Anyone have any messenger bag recommendations for under $70?
Some of these bags look great but I'm not up for spending hundreds of dollars just yet :-/
Some of these bags look great but I'm not up for spending hundreds of dollars just yet :-/
This one is mine. Strap is long enough to go over the head althouhg I never use it like that. Carries my MacBook 15, iPad, my drives, mouse, power, folders with paper, all the necessities for work. If this one dies I would buy another.
It is considered their cheap line of stuff but I like the color and shape. I don't buy stuff for labels, I don't live on a fashion runway.
I can grab the handle to quickly move or use the strap to take it a distance. Works perfectly for me. I used to use a SwissGear backpack and while it was certainly capable of what I needed, it was too heavy and I tended to pack stuff I really didn't need. So it tended to rip my shoulder off. This bag makes sense, looks professional, and is comfortable.
Houston3000 said:
here you go, not sure they ship to the US but its Amazon so you'd never know
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0018DQ444/ref=s9_simh_gw_p309_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1MFMJY3VFKNAW6717AT6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128473&pf_rd_i=468294
Nard Bagman
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^brand/link?
edit: two posts back
edit: two posts back
Auron_Kale
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I have two Timbuk2 bags, both size Small, and are usually my go-to bags when going to conventions or while traveling.
One is just a simple navy ballistic nylon (strap pad is also navy) that I got in college. It easily held all of my textbooks, my laptop, a Nalgene water bottle, phone, wallet, keys and other misc. items.
My other is this one that I got recently (completely custom but was on sale through Gilt):
Holds the same as my navy one, though maybe a bit more due to how the pockets are set up.
One is just a simple navy ballistic nylon (strap pad is also navy) that I got in college. It easily held all of my textbooks, my laptop, a Nalgene water bottle, phone, wallet, keys and other misc. items.
My other is this one that I got recently (completely custom but was on sale through Gilt):
Holds the same as my navy one, though maybe a bit more due to how the pockets are set up.
Houston3000
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Unfortunately that's about $100 american, more when you factor in shipping since I can't use Prime. It's a nice looking bag though.Norwegian Wood said:
I tote around a Fable III messenger bag.
I can live with people thinking it's a manpurse.
Anyway, the Timbuk bags are fine, but make sure you get a padded strap. The non-padded straps will cut into your neck/shoulder blades something fierce. Especially if you're carrying something heavy.
I can live with people thinking it's a manpurse.
Anyway, the Timbuk bags are fine, but make sure you get a padded strap. The non-padded straps will cut into your neck/shoulder blades something fierce. Especially if you're carrying something heavy.
Shin Johnpv
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Fritz said:
I guess if you never have to face the elements that works for you. My commute includes about 15 - 20 minutes walking outside. Where plenty of times it rains or snows or something else I'd rather not expose something like a book, mp3 player, or what ever to. For anyone who commutes and has to deal with a subway or a train people with huge ass backpacks are serious pains in the ass. They never seem to have any idea of the fact that they're backpack extends 18+ inches behind them. Or just how much space their backpack takes up. For carrying my lunch, book, and what ever else I'm taking to work a simple messenger bag just works so much easier for me. I don't care about being stylish, I care about convenience and not being obnoxious to the other people riding the subway/train/whatever with me.
out0v0rder
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things, and bags to put things in are the domain of women. if it doesnt fit in your wallet, or attach to your belt (you do wear a belt right?), you aren't supposed to take it along with you.
Oh whats that you say, you need your schoolbooks? You are supposed to memorize that shit at home, like a man. Imagine how manly you will be when the professor asks you where your book is and you point to your skull, "right here" you say.
Knife, matches, and money, this is all you need. Become a man today!
Oh whats that you say, you need your schoolbooks? You are supposed to memorize that shit at home, like a man. Imagine how manly you will be when the professor asks you where your book is and you point to your skull, "right here" you say.
Knife, matches, and money, this is all you need. Become a man today!
Shin Johnpv
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This is the super cheap messenger bag I use. Just a simple cloth one. Since I'm not carrying a laptop I didn't need any padding. Works great, and is pretty comfortable.
StopMakingSense
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justin.au said:
I only have one, can I use a messenger bag?
sixteen-bit
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I have a Ben Sherman messenger bag that I got a couple of years ago. Useful for carrying notebooks, textbooks, whatever.
petethepanda
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Hell yeah, the Jack Sack!Enco said:
I got one of those from some 'military surplus' website years ago. Used it for about four years until it just fell apart lol. I loved it. Got a hell of a lot of use out of it for a $20 bag.
Anton Sugar
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Enco said:
Goddamn awesome.
Need to upgrade to this.
edit: Insecure gaf make me lol
Another girly man:
SpacedCadette
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I actually have the green version of this bag. Same problem with the shoulder strap. That and the small front pocket lining tore inside at the bottom seam all the way across a month after I got it. BummerEl Sloth said:
Still like the bag, but I find a
good looking
I just bought an oversized fanny pack and wear ti like a messenger bag.
(bottom right but in the green colorway)
I really like it, living in a city its rgeat not having to carry around a giant backpack for little things and it holds everything I need. I think its a great medium between a backpack and a messenger bag.
(bottom right but in the green colorway)
I really like it, living in a city its rgeat not having to carry around a giant backpack for little things and it holds everything I need. I think its a great medium between a backpack and a messenger bag.
Meus Renaissance
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mech IFR said:
Sweet
*clicks link*
$500?!
Auron_Kale
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InsertNameHere said:
I've got the Medium sized one (Citizen) years ago. Here are a few pics to get an idea of the size:
(this one's an inner pocket)
I've been wanting a new one and after this thread jogged my memory I decided the 24 bag was a solid option.Copernicus said:
To the guy talking about the insecurity stuff, there's no problem with not liking this style but being afraid that it's 'a woman's bag' and that others will think negatively is kinda silly.
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