If backs bend, then why are packs flat?
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Computers used to fill buildings. Then just rooms. Then just desks. Now most computers are laptop or pocket sized.
So how does this change things in the world of carry? Well, you can now carry your computer, and many people do…
But there’s a catch…
The last ten days has seen the Flap Jack on my back at least twelve hours a day, sometimes more. We were inseparable through airport security, on the flight to Montreal, through heavy downpours, crowded trains, and countless miles of the subway and walking the city streets.
Through it all, I have been very impressed with the bag, but as with most things in life, there were also a few small shortcomings…
Osprey 24/7 Pack Series
Undoubtedly riding off the success of their Flap series of casual daypacks (which we are in the process of road testing), Osprey is introducing the 24/7 Series for the FW 2010 season. The Colorado based manufacturer is most well known for their epic technical packs, but have found a niche in travel bags, and now, the urban-inspired day pack market.
5 Reasons I can’t find a great messenger bag
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I really want a great messenger bag. I love how fast they are to access stuff, and I think they suit a workplace way better than backpacks (which in my opinion often look too ‘young’ and geeky).
But while I have fallen in love with concept of a messenger, the reality generally bites. There’s a few key things that frustrate me about them. Not least the fact that my hairless mexican cat cannot get comfortable in one while we are traveling, and so I am yet to find any messengers that have really solved all these issues.
Here’s my list of things I want fixed. And to all those bag designers that read Carryology, we’d love you to agree, disagree, or just design a messenger that solves these issues!
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There’s some great backpacks around, but there’s also a lot that suck really badly. We thought we’d pull together a spread of packs that we rate – they work well, they look appropriate for their intended use, and they should help you get out and enjoy new experiences.
We wanted to narrow this list down a little, so we’ve chosen our favourite versatile packs. A great all-rounder is not easy to do, so there will still be some compromises. We’ve arranged them from more of a work focus, to more of an activity focus. Just pick where you best fit.
These backpacks should all:
More discussion on the backpacks after the jump…
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Camera bags used to be very obviously camera bags. That was fine for shooting weddings, but it was a pretty loud request to be mugged anywhere else. The best selling bags now look like pretty normal bags. That’s a good thing.
The same philosophy of hiding your valuables has hit laptop cases and bags in a big way, with some pretty creative expressions. We thought we’d find a few of the more fun ways to keep your laptop your laptop, rather than funding for someone elses drug habit.
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