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I don't care too much what the bag looks like. I'd rather not pay a ton, but if there's a super awesome bag, I don't mind spending a bit more. I'm a not small man, if that's a variable.
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posted by ManInSuit to Computers Internet (17 answers total) 1 user marked this as a favorite
Murray What do you like about Timbuk 2? Is there a specific model you would recommend for what I'm looking for?
posted by ManInSuit at 8:51 AM on May 13, 2008
I recommend Tom Bihn. I have a 17" MacBook Pro, and that thing feels safe as houses.
posted by mephron at 8:51 AM on May 13, 2008
I am a not small person. B warrants the bag forever, which is more than I can say for the help I got from Kensington when my last bag broke down.
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I have the Hacker backpack from Timbuck2. I like it. Very sturdy and well built, pretty lightweight (website says it's 2.9 lbs, but I couldn't imagine having it lighter and still padded for protection). Also, it's not huge and bulky with a bunch of side pouches and whatnot. With the straps tightened, it closes really flat.
One upside/downside is the big rubberized flap that pulls securely over the top. It's very tough and completely waterproofs it. But it also makes it a bit of a pain to access stuff quickly. So if you're outside a lot, it's great. I got caught in a pretty heavy rain once and it worked perfectly. But usually I'm indoors/in a cab/in an airport, and it's not super fast for accessing the inside.
I got it at a retail store for about $120. The Briggs and Riley there was far more expensive. Not knocking it, but it didn't seem to be all that much better for the price difference.
posted by jeff o matic at 9:01 AM on May 13, 2008
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