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    Need a good/durable backpack for...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Thaenatos, Apr 13, 2014.

  1. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    ...my 17in workstation. Seems my oakley bag isnt up to the task shame as its given me 5 or so great years and is still as it was the day I got it.

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    Thaenatos, Apr 13, 2014
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    I've had very good luck with my Timbuk2 Q backpack. Could give that company a look-over.
     
    Jarhead, Apr 13, 2014
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  3. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Will do thanks.

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    Thaenatos, Apr 14, 2014
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    MrGuvernment Notebook Consultant

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    I am going to be in this boat but i have been looking at sling packs, seem's they are hard to find good ones, but i did come across this fishing site that has 2 nice ones but the smaller one may be too thin and taper too much at the top.

    I did email them asking for more specs

    DIMENSIONS: 19” x 12” x 1.5”
    Headwaters Sling Pack - Simms Fishing Products
    http://www.vailvalleyanglers.com/blog/the-ringer/simms-headwaters-sling-pack
    [​IMG]

    The larger one:
    DIMENSIONS: 20” x 14” x 8”
    Headwaters Large Sling Pack - Simms Fishing Products
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    i like the back piece as that could be used to hold the power brick.

    Or another larger one but the Ext size is just enough so internal may be too small
    External Size: 16.9" L x 10.6" W x 3.1" D (43 x 27 x 8 cm)
    http://www.amazon.com/Hazard-Switch...1739&sr=8-2&keywords=sling+Shoulder+Laptop+17
    [​IMG]
     
    MrGuvernment, Apr 28, 2014
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  5. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    What about your Oakley went wrong? Based on your OP you'd almost think it was still fine :p

    If it's durability you want, might want to look at Mission Workshop backpacks. Pricey, but they're made to be messenger bike backpacks so they're quite durable.
     
    Melody, Apr 28, 2014
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