Laptop bags with tons of space.

Kealoha

Because of my living situation, I don't have time to return to my apartment between classes. So I usually have a ton of stuff I need to take with me: laptop (15.4 widescreen, with charger because it's terrible), smallish tupperware or two, nalgene, binder (small), one or two english anthologies, another notebook or small moleskine, and something I'm forgetting.

So, I know all about Chrome bags. I am interested in their Soma and also the Duma. The Soma is really what I'd like, but it's too small, I think. I really just wonder if anyone has any experience with the Duma? I want something that I can pack a lot into but won't be too bulky.

For reference, I know about Timbuk2, but I'm not sure if they're big enough. Plus, chrome's lifetime guarantee is really nice.

Any anecdotes about similar bags would swell, too. $140 (minus shipping) is probably the limit.

RUNN1NGMAN

The large Timbuk2 messenger is ridiculously big, but it also doesn't really have any divisions to keep stuff organized.

One thing to consider is that over-the-shoulder type bags are really uncomfortable if you throw a few textbooks in them. With a couple textbooks, a laptop, and all your other stuff, you're going to be pushing 50-lbs. You might want to look at a backpack type bag.

Kealoha

That's the truth. That's partly why I wanted the Soma, it seems comfy.

ProPatriaMori

I've got a backpack I really like. Let me find it.

It's a Targus. This one, in fact.

I like it a lot. Mine's constantly got a rainsuit in the second-smallest pocket so I can't be totally sure on the textbook carrying capacity, but I've never been wanting for space in the pack itself. The main problem I have is sometimes when it's full it's hard to fit in the milk crate in my bike. Description mentions standard screens but I'm pretty sure mine is widescreen (1280x800) and it fits just fine.

Improvolone

You should check out Marshalls and TJ Max. I actually saw a number of TimBuk2s at my TJ Max.

Also, get a smaller laptop.

Kealoha

I wish I could just up and buy a smaller laptop. I'd get a tiny mac if I could. This puppy is running on 3 years, now that I think of it. I'm old

TJ Max and Marshall's... I guess if I felt like driving to Columbus...

oh,

and the reason why I have to take a laptop is because I edit articles for a student-run magazine, so if any of that stuff were to get found on a library PC I'd probably get my shit ruined.

Quid

I've got this:


http://www.campingsurvival.com/bugoutbagblack.html

It's fairly massive, I carry around the equivalent of of a couple hard cover text books, one or two note books, a couple Tupperware containers, small iPod pack, random papers, water bottle full of tea, and still have a good chunk of room. It's pricey but It's definitely worth it in my opinion.

BlackbeardonGuitar

I've got a Chrome, but its a messenger, not a laptop, I can't always say its the most comfortable but theres no doubt its held up. Over 2 years and I've washed it a couple times here and there (OCD) and it still looks almost new, cept some wear and tear on the velcro.