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Backpack vs. Messenger Bag

RecklessReckless Registered User regular
edited August 2007 in Social Entropy++
I'm headed to college and the debate wrangles the mind. On average I'm gonna be carrying my MacBook, a couple of notebooks, textbook or two, phone, the usual. I don't want to be showing up with my 3 year old Jansport backpack and getting all made fun of for not growing out of highschool.

Which do you prefer?

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  • lostwordslostwords Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    timbuk2 messenger bag, fo sho

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  • KovakKovak did a lot of drugs married cher?Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    120 DOLLAR FLIPFLOPS

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  • KovakKovak did a lot of drugs married cher?Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    also a messenger bag that maybe doesnt cost 150 dollars i am sure you can find one

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  • bowtiedsealbowtiedseal Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I have a messenger bag made of seatbelts that I use for university

    I have a backpack that I use when I ride my bike

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  • mcpmcp Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    When I was in college, I bought a plain black backpack from wal-mart, 'cause who really gives a shit.

    It held my shit from place to place, so I suppose is was a 10 bucks well spent.

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  • Carl with a KCarl with a K Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    i walk around high school with an ipod, a pen, and half a notebook

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I have one of each. I used to just have the messenger bag, but my backpack was nicer for comic-con because it was on my back all day and distributed the weight across both shoulders instead of just one like the messenger bag did.

    Though I still love my messenger bag.

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  • KovakKovak did a lot of drugs married cher?Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    i walk around high school with a large black dildo and some pants

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  • the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    backpack

    my usual day in college didn't have me back to my room but maybe once, so I had to carry a lot of shit around

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2007
    I prefer a messenger bag (Timbuk2 ftw) for most of my daily needs but then I also have a Jansport daypack for when I need to carry more or am doing dayhikes or my Camelbak for dayhikes where I'm travelling pretty light and want easy hydration.

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  • TiBTiB Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    messenger bag. At least if you can handle the murse jokes

    p.s. Don't pick something because you are afraid of being made fun of. Pick something for comfort and convenience.

    p.s.s. no one in college gives a crap about what some random guy uses to carry his shit around in.

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I've got a UPS Messenger bag as a gift when I worked there.

    It holds all my various stuff, a couple books, spare cell phone charger, DS, PSP (when I need it), iPod, a small first aid kit, umbrella, and a few other various things.

    Hasn't done me wrong yet, but if you're going to be walking around with more than a few pounds worth of gear for long periods, I'd go with a backpack or one of those fancy across the body deals.

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  • StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I have a targus backpack, holds my macbook pro, ds, psp, phone, cables, power brick, media, hard drive, and whatever small child I have abducted that day.

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2007
    why am I not surprised you carry a first aid kit Dan? :lol:

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  • the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Stale wrote: »
    I have a targus backpack, holds my macbook pro, ds, psp, phone, cables, power brick, media, hard drive, and whatever small child I have abducted that day.

    are small children the only ones not fast enough to get away?

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited August 2007
    army green messenger bag with pins of all your favorite bands

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  • The GeekThe Geek Oh-Two Crew, Omeganaut Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2007
    Stainless steel briefcase with handcuffs.

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  • candanaviancandanavian Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I have a nice backpack but I never use it

    I just take a single book, a legal pad, and a pen to most classes

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  • StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    the wook wrote: »
    Stale wrote: »
    I have a targus backpack, holds my macbook pro, ds, psp, phone, cables, power brick, media, hard drive, and whatever small child I have abducted that day.

    are small children the only ones not fast enough to get away?

    much more satisfying *crack* when I punch thier sternum.

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  • Riggs BlitzkriegRiggs Blitzkrieg Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    a duffle bag

    should I just master ball dialga?

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  • AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Druhim wrote: »
    why am I not surprised you carry a first aid kit Dan? :lol:


    Cause I got it as a stocking stuffer for Christmas from my roommate's mom. It's a small little deal and where else am I gonna keep it?

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  • the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Stale wrote: »
    the wook wrote: »
    Stale wrote: »
    I have a targus backpack, holds my macbook pro, ds, psp, phone, cables, power brick, media, hard drive, and whatever small child I have abducted that day.

    are small children the only ones not fast enough to get away?

    much more satisfying *crack* when I punch thier sternum.

    i prefer to punch children in their innocence

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  • PoorochondriacPoorochondriac Ah, man Ah, jeezRegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I think that messenger bags look ridiculous.

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  • the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Nads used to walk around with a messenger bag

    It was so big that it made him look even frailer by comparison

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  • DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2007
    Well they think you look ridiculous too.

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  • PoorochondriacPoorochondriac Ah, man Ah, jeezRegistered User regular
    edited August 2007
    They would be right.

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  • ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I have an Orvis messenger bag I have been using for about 5 years now. I love it and I still use it for work and as my carry on when flying.

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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    They're just bags, who cares what they think?

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited August 2007
    I use a messenger bag because it makes things more easily accessible

    sometimes I carry mine around with nothing in it

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  • TxdoHawkTxdoHawk Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    Both. Messenger bags are nice, but they can only hold so much before it just gets ridiculous to lug one around.

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  • ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    I really want one of these for my new laptop though. I hope they're available soon.

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  • Carl with a KCarl with a K Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    i have this

    http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/lava-messenger.jpg

    but i like never use it

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  • RankenphileRankenphile Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood.Registered User, Moderator Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2007
    holy damn, that timbuk2 website is slick. We're planning a complete redesign of our company's website, there's a lot there I can borrow from.

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  • bowtiedsealbowtiedseal Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    My messenger bag is good for going to class and short trips, but if I'm going to be walking around all day with a lot of stuff I'd rather have a backpack to spare my shoulder.

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  • Riggs BlitzkriegRiggs Blitzkrieg Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    god my fucking rival is worthless. Way to fucking help with your stupid munchlax you retard

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  • FizFiz Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    the wook wrote: »
    Nads used to walk around with a messenger bag

    It was so big that it made him look even frailer by comparison

    Not possible.

    I've got a nice messenger bag that was meant to hold one of those old, gigantic laptops. It balances the weight out when I am lugging my bowling ball down to the alley for classes.

    It would be nice to get a rolling bag at some point. They make everything seem more professional.

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  • ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited August 2007
    That thing looks like a piece of shit, Carl.

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