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    Looking for a BIG, comfortable backpack

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Slaughterhouse, Jan 30, 2010.

  1. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    I can't seem to find the right backpack for me. I want one that protects my laptop well but also that has preferably 2-3 large main pockets for textbooks. Any suggestions?
     
    Slaughterhouse, Jan 30, 2010
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    X2P, Jan 30, 2010
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  3. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Thanks!

    Hmm that's a 17" backpack though, maybe a little too big for me lol. I got a 14" laptop so I don't want it to be overkill.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Jan 31, 2010
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  4. MrSpock2002

    MrSpock2002 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well you did say BIG LOL!
     
    MrSpock2002, Feb 1, 2010
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  5. obsolete

    obsolete Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha. I was going to recommend a 30 liter technical day pack....Can't get more comfortable than that.
     
    obsolete, Feb 1, 2010
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  6. Kinghong1970

    Kinghong1970 Notebook Deity

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    qft!

    10 char
     
    Kinghong1970, Feb 1, 2010
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Swissgear Synergy.
     
    usapatriot, Feb 1, 2010
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  8. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Indeed he did. Must be more specific, if you don't want people making suggestion you don't want.
     
    Krane, Feb 1, 2010
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  9. jaredmccoy

    jaredmccoy Notebook Consultant

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    I've owned a Targus and most recently a Swissgear. Swissgear is more comfortable, higher quality, and had more pockets and areas to stash things.
     
    jaredmccoy, Feb 8, 2010
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  10. N4n45h1

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    I agree that the Synergy is quite nice with plenty of space. It also fits my 14" laptop snugly. Although there's only one compartment that can truly store full-sized textbooks, it's quite large, as I'm able to fit probably close to 7 or 8 inches of textbooks.
     
    N4n45h1, Feb 9, 2010
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  11. darkwish

    darkwish Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will also recommend the Swissgear Synergy. I use it daily, packed with my 14inch laptop, textbooks, etc. It has pockets for everything.
     
    darkwish, Feb 13, 2010
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  12. zioneddie

    zioneddie Newbie

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    Just got my Ogio Epic today. It has lots of room.
     
    zioneddie, Feb 13, 2010
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  13. davidt1

    davidt1 Notebook Evangelist

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    The Swissgear Synergy is an excellent bag. It's one the most well-designed bags I have seen.
     
    davidt1, Feb 22, 2010
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  14. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Check this out. I use this for my laptop and all my books.

    It's an all around great bag. Newegg is currently out of stock though.
     
    Matt is Pro, Feb 22, 2010
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