(I chose not to post this on the existing ILE thread because ILS now exists.)
I am currently carrying a 6-year-old Tumi backpack that was a gift; its also starting to fray and fall apart a little bit and I want to replace it.
I am considering:
- professional backpacks- briefcases/attache cases- professional courier bags
for "professional", read "would not look out of place in a corporate office"
I would primarily be using this bag to:
- carry a laptop (currently 17" screen, future may be 15") and accessories (ext. hard drive)- carry music- carry gym clothes (someday, when I go back to the gym)
I am not opposed to leather. I am also not opposed to sales.
I do not want something that looks like a purse.
As a guide, here's a bag similar to one I was considering but I ultimately decided against it because I didn't LOVE it:
http://www.kennethcole.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3846208&cp=3075198.3075278.3075281
(the one I was looking at was on sale for approx $125)
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:02 (twelve years ago) link
all i can say is that carrying a laptop + stuff in a shoulder bag really started to fuck up my body. i now use a goofy but sturdy and comfortable swiss gear backpack that i can walk all over the place with.
― call all destroyer, Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:04 (twelve years ago) link
I've been a backpack person for years for that exact reason but it's starting to get boring, plus I'm having a hard time finding a backpack that doesn't look embarrassing for a guy in his late late 30s to wear
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:07 (twelve years ago) link
in the past year or so i have seen so many people (mostly in the business districts of cities) with rolling laptop bags! like v small suitcases! this is a thing! it is super nerdy. but i'm thinking most people with back problems couldn't care less about nerdiness as long as their backs aren't in pain.
― obliquity of the ecliptic (rrrobyn), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:14 (twelve years ago) link
i need a man bag that is transition-friendly as well. i love my briefcase but i can't carry it to dinner type thing.
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:28 (twelve years ago) link
if you wear a suit jacket then a i would not get a backpack. on the other hand, stuffing gym clothes into a briefcase or carrying a 17" laptop (lol) with one arm is going to be hard.
when you say "carry music" what do you mean? CDs?
― caek, Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:33 (twelve years ago) link
I mean choral sheet music (alas, I think opera/musical scores are a thing of the past for me because I hate auditioning) (lol @ me)
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:37 (twelve years ago) link
also I only wear suits to weddings, funerals and interviews, unless I suddenly get a huge promotion and find myself in the executive tier
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:38 (twelve years ago) link
think i might get this tbh http://www.amazon.com/Ben-Sherman-Iconic-Flightbag-Black/dp/B00622ONQM/ref=sr_1_61?ie=UTF8&qid=1342107499&sr=8-61&keywords=man+bag
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:39 (twelve years ago) link
i mean, could i wear that to dinner? maybe not?
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:41 (twelve years ago) link
can't go wrong
http://www.jackspade.com/messenger-bags/messenger-bags-for-men/bags-messenger-bags,default,sc.html
i have the Nylong Canvas Day Bag, totally love it, had it for years. $$$ tho.
― du. duplass. duplass mich. (goole), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:42 (twelve years ago) link
yes i can concur that my jack spade brief has changed my life
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:45 (twelve years ago) link
That Ben Sherman bag is nice but I'm looking for something a little more... utilitarian I guess? than that
another pro backpack would be perfect, here's (basically, some slight differences) the one I have now:
http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4210001&prodFindSrc=paramNav
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 15:46 (twelve years ago) link
woah Jack Spade may be where it's at
thnk you for inspiring me to order a cool tote today
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:06 (twelve years ago) link
oh man the Jack Spade store is literally 2 blocks away from me
brb
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:12 (twelve years ago) link
hahahahahaha
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:20 (twelve years ago) link
love mornings like that.
― surm, Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:21 (twelve years ago) link
i dig the herschel supply co stuff a lot (like a lot of other 20something guys in brooklyn i guess) but its maybe a little too kiddie for an Adult Bag? http://shop.herschelsupply.com/shop.html
― max, Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:28 (twelve years ago) link
Hi dere I has a Jack Spade bag
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:44 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.jackspade.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Jack-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=NYRU0325&dwvar_NYRU0325_color=001&start=9&cgid=bags
boom
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:47 (twelve years ago) link
Lol I can't tell on my phone if that URL works or not
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:48 (twelve years ago) link
ILS is truly the board of irl problem solving
― obliquity of the ecliptic (rrrobyn), Thursday, 12 July 2012 16:58 (twelve years ago) link
URL ILS IRL
that all happened way too fast, im in shock
― lag∞n, Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:06 (twelve years ago) link
jealous of the bag
― OPÓ (Ówen P.), Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:11 (twelve years ago) link
it's a really nice bag
DJP getting things done like a real gentleman. you should start a website of listicles.
― obliquity of the ecliptic (rrrobyn), Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:14 (twelve years ago) link
I was given a Raf Simons Eastpak bag three years ago and I love it, it's pretty much the perfect gym bag, overnight bag. You can still get 'em online some places:
http://www.killahbeez.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/raf-simons-eastpak-duffle.jpg
― OPÓ (Ówen P.), Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:25 (twelve years ago) link
Crumpled up look way better irl
that is a cool bag but wasn't exactly what I was looking for (also, weirdly, every link I try to find to it seems to end up in nowheresville)
actually my brother gave me one of these as a best man gift, I should resurrect it as my gym bag:
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/product/patent-id-sport-shoulder-bag/?piid=23190#?pbid=8415146
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:37 (twelve years ago) link
Yes, cool bag. Attache doubling as gym bag is nags in my experience
― OPÓ (Ówen P.), Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:57 (twelve years ago) link
I mean, it's not like I'm actually going to the gym right now, but when I restart I realized I don't want to stuff sweaty gym stuff into the awesome bag I just bought
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 18:02 (twelve years ago) link
or sweaty sheet music for that matter
― OPÓ (Ówen P.), Thursday, 12 July 2012 18:06 (twelve years ago) link
haha it's true, sometimes Pinkham will wear you out
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 18:09 (twelve years ago) link
read this as "recommend a new bag man for me"
― President Keyes, Thursday, 12 July 2012 18:11 (twelve years ago) link
haha "bobby from down the way will carry any damn thing no questions, but he's fucking annoying, so..."
― du. duplass. duplass mich. (goole), Thursday, 12 July 2012 19:27 (twelve years ago) link
"however he looks awesome, just has this total STRUT when he's making a delivery"
― I see you, Pineapple Teef (DJP), Thursday, 12 July 2012 19:35 (twelve years ago) link
http://shop.millscanvas.com/TheOfficeBag.html
― the late great, Wednesday, 18 July 2012 12:30 (twelve years ago) link
Nice choice on the bag, DJP. I have a knee-jerk anti-Spade family sentiment thanks to the Kate Spade "lifestyle" branding efforts (similar to my Vera Bradley feelings, which are well documented elsewhere) but have secretly always thought Jack Spade bags were v. classy looking and have thought about getting one for myself in the past.
― carl agatha, Wednesday, 18 July 2012 12:48 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/JCrewingoodcompany/Billykirk/PRDOVR~34005/34005.jsp
― the late great, Wednesday, 18 July 2012 12:56 (twelve years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/mYpLa.jpg
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 18 July 2012 13:37 (twelve years ago) link
^^^ brb Returning my bag for that one
― PITILESS LIVE SHOW (DJP), Wednesday, 18 July 2012 13:41 (twelve years ago) link
that's a good one for your gym clothes
― the late great, Thursday, 19 July 2012 17:02 (twelve years ago) link
This looks like a decent backpack:http://www.cocooninnovations.com/product_info.php?cat_id=0&product_id=196
― nuts spats (Austerity Ponies), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 17:12 (eleven years ago) link
does it come with caterpillar y/n
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 17:18 (eleven years ago) link
that does look like a decent backpack
― I loves you, PORGI (DJP), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 17:23 (eleven years ago) link
i have a herschel backpack w/ a built-in slot for my computer, i really love it
― lil dirk (J0rdan S.), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 17:23 (eleven years ago) link
I have a shoulder bag that I still use, mostly to and from the office, but if I carry anything heavy, including a laptop, I use a backpack. I feel a little goofy wearing a backpack for some of the same reasons stated above, but I'm done carrying anything heavy in a shoulder bag. I'm def not fashion forward, so who am I kidding anyway? That said, when I interview, I definitely use the shoulder bag.
― nuts spats (Austerity Ponies), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 17:46 (eleven years ago) link
Might I recommend this for you ap
http://image.spreadshirt.com/image-server/v1/products/18668508/views/1,width=280,height=280.png
― before you post, consider just admitting you are wrong (jjjusten), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 18:10 (eleven years ago) link
classic blend of utility and whimsy
― I loves you, PORGI (DJP), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 18:12 (eleven years ago) link
delightfully subtle
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 18:13 (eleven years ago) link
It's a conversation piece.
― nuts spats (Austerity Ponies), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 18:52 (eleven years ago) link
"playful"
― set the controls for the heart of the sun (VegemiteGrrl), Tuesday, 13 November 2012 18:52 (eleven years ago) link
My old backpack has given up the ghost. Considering one of those Swiss Gear jobs but I can't help feeling that, sturdy and professional as they are, they do indeed signify as a bit 'goofy'. This will need to be durable, but good for both work and play. Is there anything out there that's a bit more stylish?
― 1 pONO 3v3Ry+h1n G!!!1 (dog latin), Saturday, 22 March 2014 10:35 (ten years ago) link
Preferably it would also be available from amazon UK as I have a gift card
― 1 pONO 3v3Ry+h1n G!!!1 (dog latin), Saturday, 22 March 2014 10:42 (ten years ago) link
someone stole my Jack Spade bag, BOOOOOOOOOO
so I replaced it with this one:http://thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4974.jpg
― chillin' on an "awesome pretzel" hoagie (DJP), Monday, 28 April 2014 14:38 (ten years ago) link
nice!
i need a new bag really bad but choosing one is going to be a major undertaking.
― call all destroyer, Monday, 28 April 2014 14:45 (ten years ago) link
oh god this is a thing i have to do eventually too
― markers, Monday, 28 April 2014 14:45 (ten years ago) link