Comments on: What’s the best backpack a geek can buy? http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html Daily news and opinion for 250,000 industry executives and mobile fanatics Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:57:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: nahiaali http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246199 nahiaali Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:54 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246199 you can find daily view new mobile reviews, Videos and pictures.<br><br>Best regards.<br><a href="http://www.mobile-phone.pk" rel="nofollow">http://www.mobile-phone.pk</a> you can find daily view new mobile reviews, Videos and pictures.

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]]> By: Phil Ferris http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246132 Phil Ferris Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:31:26 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246132 For a standard bag, no solar panels, any of the Swissgear or Vitorinox bags have loads of space and the ubiquitous headphone cable access point. Personally I am looking for a great mono strap backpack for carrying my netbook. I currently use a very basic one bought from a Tesco superstore.<br><br>This one from 2007 had a good write up <a href="http://www.livedigitally.com/2007/04/10/ruckus-laptop-backpack-review-simply-awesome/" rel="nofollow">http://www.livedigitally.com/2007/04/10/ruckus-...</a> For a standard bag, no solar panels, any of the Swissgear or Vitorinox bags have loads of space and the ubiquitous headphone cable access point. Personally I am looking for a great mono strap backpack for carrying my netbook. I currently use a very basic one bought from a Tesco superstore.

This one from 2007 had a good write up http://www.livedigitally.com/2007/04/10/ruckus-...

]]> By: sevendotzero http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246131 sevendotzero Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:08:27 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246131 Tumi makes great laptop carry gear - you could check out their backpacks. Tumi makes great laptop carry gear – you could check out their backpacks.

]]> By: Neil Wooding http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246122 Neil Wooding Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:27:25 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246122 I tried multiple different bags and finally chose the SwissGear range sold in the Apple shops - <a href="http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN223LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA2Ng&mco=MTE0Mjg4NTA" rel="nofollow">http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN223LL/A?fno...</a><br><br>The backpack has lots of space for a mac or PC, room for chargers, iPhone/iPod and other kit as well as plenty of space for work releated stuff. Love it!! I tried multiple different bags and finally chose the SwissGear range sold in the Apple shops – http://store.apple.com/uk/product/TN223LL/A?fno...

The backpack has lots of space for a mac or PC, room for chargers, iPhone/iPod and other kit as well as plenty of space for work releated stuff. Love it!!

]]> By: Bastian Lehmann http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246121 Bastian Lehmann Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:21:51 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246121 There are only two backpacks that you really want! The Head Porter Greysuave is the first one:<br><br><a href="http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/head-porter-greysuave-ruck-sack/" rel="nofollow">http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/head-porter-greysu...</a><br><br>It is amazing but also very expensive. <br><br>The second one is less expensive and made by Kelty a Boulder based outdoor company:<br><br><a href="http://www.kelty.com/kelty/products.php?type=4&cat=32&id=324" rel="nofollow">http://www.kelty.com/kelty/products.php?type=4&...</a><br><br>Have fun.<br><br>Bastian There are only two backpacks that you really want! The Head Porter Greysuave is the first one:

http://hypebeast.com/2009/06/head-porter-greysu...

It is amazing but also very expensive.

The second one is less expensive and made by Kelty a Boulder based outdoor company:

http://www.kelty.com/kelty/products.php?type=4&...

Have fun.

Bastian

]]> By: DanLane http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246119 DanLane Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:15:23 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246119 I carry an Oakley Kitchen Sink but it was quite hard to get hold of and I don't recommend anyone else gets one because I've never seen another one at any events and I don't want to ;)<br><br>Seriously though, I can put every portable gadget I own in there, along with a couple of laptops and chargers and it still looks empty!. Nifty padded section with sneaky side-zip for laptops, top-loading section for glasses, mp3 players etc and a back section for smaller gubbins. It also has a reversible inner section that's accessible from the bottom that's great for traveling as it lets you keep clothes separate from gadgets while still sharing the same space... also good for separating clean and dirty clothes.<br><br>But you should just buy a crumpler ;) I carry an Oakley Kitchen Sink but it was quite hard to get hold of and I don't recommend anyone else gets one because I've never seen another one at any events and I don't want to ;)

Seriously though, I can put every portable gadget I own in there, along with a couple of laptops and chargers and it still looks empty!. Nifty padded section with sneaky side-zip for laptops, top-loading section for glasses, mp3 players etc and a back section for smaller gubbins. It also has a reversible inner section that's accessible from the bottom that's great for traveling as it lets you keep clothes separate from gadgets while still sharing the same space… also good for separating clean and dirty clothes.

But you should just buy a crumpler ;)

]]> By: Ewan http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246118 Ewan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:11:20 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246118 Hi Team Targus thanks for taking the time to contribute! I'll take a look -- very cool! Hi Team Targus thanks for taking the time to contribute! I'll take a look — very cool!

]]> By: Targus http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246117 Targus Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:47:36 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246117 Have you seen the new Targus range? See <a href="http://www.targus.com/uk" rel="nofollow">www.targus.com/uk</a> Special call-out of the Eco Smart range, made from recycled plastic bottles. You get to be a eco-conscious geek :)<br><br>Charging via solar panel would be an interesting thought :)<br><br>Cheers<br>Team Targus Have you seen the new Targus range? See http://www.targus.com/uk Special call-out of the Eco Smart range, made from recycled plastic bottles. You get to be a eco-conscious geek :)

Charging via solar panel would be an interesting thought :)

Cheers
Team Targus

]]> By: Ged Carroll http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246116 Ged Carroll Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:46:11 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246116 I really like Mystery Ranch's 3 Day Assault Pack (<a href="http://www.mysteryranch.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.mysteryranch.com</a>). The MOLLE structure on the iinside and outside, easy to access zips and pockets make it ideal. It is also built really well and very good to set up for your back I really like Mystery Ranch's 3 Day Assault Pack (http://www.mysteryranch.com). The MOLLE structure on the iinside and outside, easy to access zips and pockets make it ideal. It is also built really well and very good to set up for your back

]]> By: Ewan http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246120 Ewan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:12:41 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246120 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">What&<a href="http://topsy.com/s?q=%2339">#39</a>;s your recommended backpack? Lots of good suggestions already: http://bit.ly/2pZN2u</span> <div class="topsy_trackback_links">[<a href="http://twitter.com/ew4n/status/5229690049">Original tweet</a>, <a href="http://topsy.com/tb/www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html">Topsy page</a>]</div></span> What&#39;s your recommended backpack? Lots of good suggestions already: http://bit.ly/2pZN2u

[Original tweet, Topsy page]

]]> By: James Whatley http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246107 James Whatley Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:02:32 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246107 PS. If you want to know more - <a href="http://video.ebags.com/v/1865/one-minute-run-down-the-north-face-surge-backpack-backpacks/" rel="nofollow">http://video.ebags.com/v/1865/one-minute-run-do...</a><br><br>(mine's in black) PS. If you want to know more – http://video.ebags.com/v/1865/one-minute-run-do...

(mine's in black)

]]> By: ollysk2 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246106 ollysk2 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:39:02 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246106 I'l second the Northface recommendation - as a daily driver, I carry a Crumpler messenger bag, but my travel backpack is a Northface something or other that I bought a few years ago, and it's been through a ton of shit and still keeps going. I'l second the Northface recommendation – as a daily driver, I carry a Crumpler messenger bag, but my travel backpack is a Northface something or other that I bought a few years ago, and it's been through a ton of shit and still keeps going.

]]> By: Ewan http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246571 Ewan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:12:41 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246571 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">What&<a href="http://topsy.com/s?q=%2339">#39</a>;s your recommended backpack? Lots of good suggestions already: http://bit.ly/2pZN2u</span></span> What&#39;s your recommended backpack? Lots of good suggestions already: http://bit.ly/2pZN2u

]]> By: James Whatley http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246102 James Whatley Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:50:56 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246102 The Northface Surge: Mine got me around the world with Lucozade and it rocks. <br><br>It has a dedicated padded laptop section and a gazillion pockets. I swear by it, as does Christian Payne - aka @documentally - who recommended it to me. The Northface Surge: Mine got me around the world with Lucozade and it rocks.

It has a dedicated padded laptop section and a gazillion pockets. I swear by it, as does Christian Payne – aka @documentally – who recommended it to me.

]]> By: Constantine http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2009/10/whats_the_best_backpack_a_geek_can_buy.html/comment-page-1#comment-246101 Constantine Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:34:05 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=17159#comment-246101 i LOVE my OGIO Metro, absolutely love it.<br><br><a href="http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=126" rel="nofollow">http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=126</a> i LOVE my OGIO Metro, absolutely love it.

http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=126

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