[instantneedles]

What bags/backpacks do you guys use to commute to work/school/going out in general?

Personally, I rock a north face hot shot and it's been good to me for a solid 3 months of everyday use.

Also, one of the main reasons I wanted to start this thread was I want to know your opinions on the chrome citizen messenger bag. Its been pretty popular recently and looks pretty durable. Some things that are holding me back are: the extravagant pricing, and the fact that it has an uneven weight distribution on the shoulders due to its one-strap design.

[Santofu]

I use this shoulder bag, it have two straps (extra one is to keep the bag stable on your back without sliding out of your back unlike those shoulder bags)

I'm pretty much use everything, it fit my work clothes, school books, and my personal stuff as well.
MEC Big Pod - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available (http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/SlingPacks/PRD~5017-260/mec-big-pod.jsp)

[instantneedles]

I use this shoulder bag, it have two straps (extra one is to keep the bag stable on your back without sliding out of your back unlike those shoulder bags)

I'm pretty much use everything, it fit my work clothes, school books, and my personal stuff as well.
MEC Big Pod - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available (http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Packs/SlingPacks/PRD~5017-260/mec-big-pod.jsp)

but then it clearly shows the bag only having one strap. The other one doesn't go on the other shoulder does it? It would still be uneven weight distribution on the shoulders. great price though

[ajax]

Been using a Dakine for the past 3 years now. Been through heavy textbooks, trips, shoes and what not and still going strong. Not a single problem with it. Also decently comfortable.
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[Infam0us]

I've been using a Diesel Messenger bag like the one below for almost 2 years.
DIESEL MESSENGER BAG :: 604778 :: List4All (http://www.list4all.com/604778/DIESEL_MESSENGER_BAG_i33.php)

The messenger bag itself is very light and looks really clean. It carries my school books or my 15in laptop just fine.
I'm very satisfied with it, price is relatively inexpensive.
There's a newer leather Diesel messenger bag similar to this one going for ~$300, still thinking if I should upgrade to it.
Hopefully there's a Christmas deal for it and I'll pick it up.

I haven't heard of Chrome citizen messenger bags, I'll check them out
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[Santofu]

but then it clearly shows the bag only having one strap. The other one doesn't go on the other shoulder does it? It would still be uneven weight distribution on the shoulders. great price though

there is one strap on the shoulder... AND there is another strap on your hip.

[NLY]

my regular back pack got stolen so i've been using my alpinestars bike bag but it's getting beat up from everyday use. I'm going to buy a cheap dakine before this one looks like crap

[chin3se604]

i have two Jansport backpacks... they're really durable and will last a long time .. been using mine for over 6 years now

[instantneedles]

I've been using a Diesel Messenger bag like the one below for almost 2 years.
DIESEL MESSENGER BAG :: 604778 :: List4All (http://www.list4all.com/604778/DIESEL_MESSENGER_BAG_i33.php)

The messenger bag itself is very light and looks really clean. It carries my school books or my 15in laptop just fine.
I'm very satisfied with it, price is relatively inexpensive.
There's a newer leather Diesel messenger bag similar to this one going for ~$300, still thinking if I should upgrade to it.
Hopefully there's a Christmas deal for it and I'll pick it up.

I haven't heard of Chrome citizen messenger bags, I'll check them out
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Doesn't this take a toll on your back though? Unless you're only wearing it for a short period of time, having uneven weight distribution on your spine will cause back pains...

[TRDood]

I have been using this one for work in the past 6 months. Working great so far. Picked it up at Diesel in Portland on sale for $45.
http://ak.buy.com/PI/0/500/218701240.jpg

Before the Diesel, I had this Chocoolate messenger bag that I bought in Hong Kong. It was shit. Fabric started ripping when I brought work home with me in a 3" binder.
http://www.chocoolate.hk/photos/CP1312450044InK.jpg

[Hide625]

I've been using my eastpak since highschool & still use it for work. 10+ yrs, probably getting to close to 15yrs. Not a single tear, although it could use a wash :lol

[unit]

i have a northface bag i use when im travelling.
dont normally carry a bag around otherwise

[Renxo]

'I have a Gucci man purse to put my lip stick and mascara.' <---waiting for this


I use a Burton backpack for hauling around shit when I need to. Also works well boarding.
http://cf.mp-cdn.net/7b/ba/a1b6c49544e9ffd64d346a220d3f.jpg

[kevin7352]

I recently got the Dakine Campus sm. Great bag. A bit small but it's all good.
I have always wanted the Jansport Superbreak and the Northface Borealis. Anyone using them?
http://www.otbsurf.com/images/3173113.jpg

Also, I've been looking into getting a nice canvas messenger bag for lighter school days. Recommendations? Budget ~$50.

[PJ]

Variouis Ogio gear.. gym bag, duffel, backpacks, laptop.. etc.
I used to work for them so I have like 4 or 5 different bags lol

[haymura]

Hugo Boss Sammy Davis bag for travelling

http://www.vanmildert.com/mens-1/hugo-boss-green-mens-194615-45816_medium.jpg


Oakley Flak Pack for sport activities and haulin stuff around

http://static.zoovy.com/img/zephyrsports/W480-H360-Bffffff/sunglasses/oakley/backpacks/oakley_flak_pack_20_backpack_black001.jpg

[- kT]

headporter messenger bag

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KvEi3OdKl5o/Terr0xDK2SI/AAAAAAAAXhE/9kcTJqlGOvo/s1600/head-porter-stellar-messenger-bag%2B%25282%2529.jpg

exactly like this but with a checkered sorta grid instead of stars

[Ikkaku]

I've pretty much been using this at school if I only needed to bring my netbook and a notebook or a small textbook
http://www.discountgolfworld.com/content/oakley/vert-comp-bag.jpg
I also use this when I go to HK

When I needed to bring a binder for school or a few textbooks, I would use this (a variant of it)
http://www.khanapakana.com/ShowImage.aspx?img=/ShowRoom/Luggage/images/TU5508.jpg&w=300&h=300

[dachinesedude]

school, work, boarding, travel, gym, most reliable backpack ive come across

http://cot1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/P11227830.jpg

[AutozamAZ-3]

lululemon cruiser backpack

[yomitameow]

TNA and JUICY bag is pretty good for school, you can always put in all the books and papers stuff. After graduate I tend to use smaller bag from GUESS and COACH

[Not really racist!]

http://www.niceguccishop.com/images/v/Women/Travel-Business/070719906920.jpg

:troll:

on a serious note

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/MoosejawMB/10083596x1021918_zm?$product325$

[yomitameow]

Does anybody know how did the brand "Michael Kors" come from? I didn't get it why it is almost at the similar pricing level with Coach. Does it have better quality bags than Coach? Is it a more famous / better known brand than coach?

Because I'm thinking to get my first Michael Kors...:p

[Matlock]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51106YGGAML.jpg

[artmotion]

Just got this for Christmas :D
http://www.filson.com/images/products/detail/70257-main-200.jpg

[unit]

nice. filson stuff is great quality.

[dasani604]

Does anybody know how did the brand "Michael Kors" come from? I didn't get it why it is almost at the similar pricing level with Coach. Does it have better quality bags than Coach? Is it a more famous / better known brand than coach?

Because I'm thinking to get my first Michael Kors...:p

I didn't know Michael Kors made men's bags nor did I think people would buy Coach men bags...

From what I've learned from my gf, Michael Kors came out when the designer Michael Kors decided to make his stuff. I would say it's slightly a more fashionable brand than Coach in terms of women's fashion, but then again I never buy my bags from any of those designers so can't comment on that.

[trollface]

Just got this for Christmas :D
http://www.filson.com/images/products/detail/70257-main-200.jpg

I got one of those as well in Tan.

[Mr.Money]

http://www.pickyourshoes.com/images/uploaded/SGBPDLX133_thum1_202_2689_27380.jpg

[unit]

is that supposed to make you look rich?

[Farfetched]

I've had a chrome bag for the past 5 years. Pretty much bombproof/waterproof. Weight is balanced. It has a stabilizing strap. It's about as stable as most 2 strap bags.