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Comment on Henk Travelfriend | Specialist Carry by Mens Luxury Timepieces

Mens Luxury Timepieces — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:04:13 +0000

I got to say that is serious luggage – what country is it made in?
Pete

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by Joseph

Joseph — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:02:00 +0000

Here’s a photo of the laptop slot in question: http://cl.ly/1M0q032o1i1U37243b27 – taken from Topo’s press materials section.

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by David

David — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:33:05 +0000

Very cool. That reminds me, I’ll have to do a EDC post for Carryology.

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by Joseph

Joseph — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:29:41 +0000

Nope, I’m not into the pen scene (heh!), I just carry a single Dr Grip in my bag.

I do however spend a lot of time researching and trying pocketknives, flashlights, keychain tools and similar things.

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by David

David — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:24:33 +0000

I see what you mean about how, for you, it’s pretty close to a perfect bag. I guess we are all chasing that elusive bag, aren’t we?

Looks like we have similar tastes and carry items. Are you a penaholic as well?

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:54:38 +0000

Whoops! I meant to add that as a reply to your comment, David. (feel free to delete this)

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:53:46 +0000

The “laptop compartment” is roughly Macbook-sized space between the built-in pockets and the back panel. It doesn’t have any dedicated padding other than the padding that makes up the back panel so actually I’m not sure if it’s really a laptop slot or just happens to be the perfect size. In either case it works great.

Good point about the pockets. I’ve certainly managed to find a good spot for all my essentials. (Moleskine, sunglasses, pen, flashlight, multitool, titanium prybar, hand sanitizer, few other bits).

My previous backpack was a Nomadic CB-01 Wise-Walker ( http://bit.ly/zlScc6 ) which is a small backpack basically made out of pockets and compartments… I mean look at this crazy diagram: http://bit.ly/yT4Rzq

So yeah, the Topo Daypack has enough internal compartmentalization, but I do feel a few more, or at least a loop or hook attachment for a keychain/lanyard would make it an even better bag.

Comment on Carry Geeking | Buckle Analysis by BAGMAN

BAGMAN — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:25 +0000

I’m surprised to hear that Erik…I’ve always received amazing customer service from Austrialpin. Right from the sample stage to the last order I just made. They’re always friendly and helpful, which is very important for me when I’m based over 3000 miles away from them.

I wasn’t implying that the Raptors weren’t good enough to use, just that they offer no performance advantages over the Cobras, but certainly fall short on appearance, perceived quality, and size.

Another thing which put me off the Raptors was the mention of fairly large MOQ’s. From the information I’ve received on pricing, there really doesn’t seem to be much difference either.

Still….each to their own. :]

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by David

David — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:08:34 +0000

Joseph,

Thanks for taking the time to write that detailed the review. That’s what this site is all about – contributions to and from the community! I am just curious, did you get some sort of new model of the Daypack, because mine does not have a dedicated laptop slot!

I agree with you that it could use some more pockets, mostly because I am an organizational fiend. However, if you compare it to something like and old school Jansport, which is just one big compartment, the Topo Designs is a good middle ground. There are nice slots in the rear of the main compartment which I use to keep a Moleskine, business card case, pen, and usb flash drives inside the zipper.

Comment on Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack by Rick

Rick — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:35:35 +0000

Joseph
That’s actually one reason I really like the Topo Design bags. I have wide shoulders and some bags seem to cut into my armpits because of how they are pulled across my shoulders. I have the sling, bought (tried on) a daypack for a friend, and plan on purchasing their roll top soon.

Also I totally agree on the metal hardware comment. I hate to see it go, but the functionality is much better with plastic.