Backpack for Fujitsu S series that is waterproof

Hey I am planning of getting a Fujitsu S6231 or S701* But I want to be able to carry some more stuff then just the notebook...I work in a lab and I bike to and from work many times in the rain (Thus the waterproof is important).

I would like to carry rock climbing shoes, chack bag, and harness aside from the laptop and power brick. It would be nice if it hade a outside compartment for optional rope but that is NOT really needed.

I looked at several online stores from other suggestions on this site but I was not able to find anything that was water proof and fit my needs...also The North Face did not seem to offer a specific laptop bag, but maybe some that would work. Does anyone have any experience with using some of their bags for laptops??

Sorry for all the questions, thanks before hand!

-Flyboy

 

If you can find it, this would work.

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1802

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Thanks Brian, but I do not think they make that model anymore [V]. That was just what I was looking for though! None of the models now are rainproof.

Anyother suggestion out there on backpacks??

-Fayboy

 

i dont understand how a backpack can be waterproof? what kind of material do you have to use to make the water not absorb and leak in?

Now that you have mention it, i think i need a "waterproof" bag too, i live in florida and it rains ALL the time in the summer. wouldnt want my ~$1200 notebook to die because of water.

plz post what you decide getting, also, if you find any backpack that would be good for a college student, LMK

TIA
~RaNDoM

 

I willl be sure to post what I find but unfortunatly I have not seen anything yet.

You need a strong fabric that has the seems sealed or as Brian's link above shows, a bag with a rain fly (such a shame that they do not make that bag anymore).

-Flyboy

 

It's not listed because it's new. I'd email them about it. I haven't seen another pack with teh rain cover.

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Thanks for the info Brian...the bag is offered on their UK site too

-Flyboy

 

Here is what I found and think to be a super computer bag if you bike or are active outdoors and want to protect your computer while you are doing it.

http://www.boblbee.com

These backpacks sure seem nice and would really stand up the a good beating, but I am going to wait till the price falls to buy mine... at $185 they are pricy and I have heard that when a color goes out they sell for much less; like one of their models is currently. Unfortunatly I want to have the added room so I am opting for the bigger bag that is not on sale.[ !]

Hope this helps some of you activev laptop users out there narrow your search.

-Flyboy

 

those bags are a little too much for me flyboy.

just need something simple, cheap would be nice too[ ]

~RaNDoM

 

I reviewed that pack...do a site search to find it.

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Hi Brian,
Great review Brian and thanks for your help so far. I have a couple of question is you do not mind...I really want to get this bag if it can hold the stuff I need to carry around on a daily basis.

1. I just read your review of the boblbee bag and I am wondering why you did not suggest this bag to me before?

I am guessing it is because it stated being water resistant and not water proof...am I right?

2. Well the Sport version claims to be water proof, and can handle a laptop...would you go with that for biking back and forth to work or the excutive that you reviewed??

3. Also can the Excutive hold extra rain gear and a coulpe of large text books and a Fujitsu S7010 in your opintion?? You said it was small inside so I am a bit worried.

Thanks again Brian and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

-Flyboy

 

1) It's expensive and I have conerns about how tight the notebook compartment is. It would offer great water protection.

2) Probably, it should be a little more suitable for that kind of usage.

3) I think it could handle that load ok...you could also roll up the rain gear and attach to the outside if you wanted, in the bed roll area.

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Thanks Brian...

Think I will go with the Excutive nice to know you have tried it and approved it [ ] and the Stort version seems to have a different setup in the support area. Just with I could see the Sport inside to see what they mean when they say it can accomidate a laptop.

Think it will be a problem for a S7010 laptop to be in the compartment of the Excutive?

Well thank you again,

Flyboy

 

The S is actually a little thinner than my P, so it should be better. You might check online for eBags coupons before buying.

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Thanks Brian...I am waiting for an EBAG.com deal to come out...than I will buy.

Flyboy

 

I kinda skimmed over this thread.
Check with Spire online. They make awesome rugged backpacks for all laptops and they are made for not just carrying a laptop.
As far as waterproofing, most people that packpack (outdoor type) use backpack rain covers. REI sells them in different sizes. They just cover the pack and have an elastic edge.


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Is there a button to find all the reviews on bags on this site easy? i try searching for "bag" and "case" but all i come up with is stuff like IBM makes dropping you notebook better and stuff like that.

~RaNDoM

 

We've only posted three or four of them. We'll be working to get our accessory reviews more organized for you though.

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Brian,

I think that would be a great addition to the site. This is already one of the best sites for laptop review and to expand to accessories as well would offer the complete package [8D] !!!

Keep up the good work!

flyboy

 

could you post a link to the other two reviews.

i have only read the Dicota BacPac Rain one

~RaNDoM

 

Boblebee review - http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1830

Targus HP backpack - http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2013&review=HP_Backpack

Jansport Interface - http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1953

Spire USA Volt - http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1947

Jansport Optimizer - http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1885

Ok, so there were six.

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