Ask HN: What backpack are you using? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by jbarberu » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 1:53 PM UTC

For backpacking/climbing trips I use a Black Diamond Element 60L (https://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-element-60-backpac...)

For everyday use I have a SwissGear bag that I got at Target outside Siggraph a few years ago. Decent bag at ~$60 that's held up well for 3 years of abuse.

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by barnaclejive » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 1:56 PM UTC

neom wrote: post #31

I've used the same leather want les essentiels kastrup backpack for 7 years. It's fantastic and stood the test of 2 years of devrel. :) https://www.barneys.com/product/want-les-essentiels-kastrup-...

$995? Nope.

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by maq1234 » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 1:56 PM UTC

I have Osprey Quasar for over a year. (https://www.backpacks.com/osprey-quasar-backpack) I use it everyday, has dedicated laptop sleeve, and it can expand to quit large size if needed. It is a good choice for good money, the only thing I dearly dislike is a plastic keys clip. I have actually found my keys self-unclipped a few times.

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by Glench » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 1:58 PM UTC

For many years I had a Chrome Bravo but all the Velcro stopped working and it was pretty beat up so I looked for a new bag.

With some recommendations from friends, I ended up with the Timbuk2 Especial Tres. I love it because:

- it carries a ton of stuff (rolltop bags are great for this. I use it to carry a week’s worth of groceries home with me on my bike)

- waterproof (for biking in the rain/winter)

- sits much more comfortably on my back than the Chrome bag

- buckles for securing the top instead of Velcro that will wear out or breakable zippers

- good laptop compartment and organization pockets

Here’s a link (no affiliation): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E1O36AC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_...

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by thefz » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 2:00 PM UTC

Eastpak Floid. The materials are as good as good as new after 5 years of daily use. I think this pack is going to outlive me!

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by cjoelrun » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 2:17 PM UTC

infiniteseeker wrote: post #2

Goruck GR-1. Benefits: - Padded laptop compartment helps keep laptop safe and easy access - Built like a tank, will last forever (made in USA!) - Outer and Inner organization pockets - Panel loading, can be fully opened by a side zip and easy to pack/unpack - Big enough for multi-day travel. I have used it as a carry on pack for upto 7 days (did laundry on the road). - Discreet enough (black) and fits into a corporat…

I love that there's no wasted space to "organization". I found all my backpacks wasted so much space with padded pockets I didn't need. The benefits of being able to customize with packing cubes or molle attachements allow this bag to carry more than bags larger than it.

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by acconrad » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 2:19 PM UTC

GoRuck GR-2. I got it used on eBay for 1/2 price (used in this case isn't a big deal because these things are bulletproof and last forever). It's great because:

* It has a laptop sleeve

* It's big enough to pack for I'd say 3-5 days

* For the day-to-day I can also pack all of my gym gear (shoes, belt, wraps, clothes)

* It's so heavy duty that you'll never have to worry about it breaking down (and if it does they have a guarantee for repairs)

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by Keloran » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 2:20 PM UTC

im using a ogio mach5 [1] due to riding motorbikes and it has a laptop compartment

i would fully recommend it, i got knocked off and the only damage done to me/bag was a small scratch, bike needed 7k(gbp) work, but me and all my stuff was fine

[1]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ogio-No-Drag-Mach-Backpack/dp/B0158...

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by rzvme » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 2:21 PM UTC

I am using the Piquadro CA3214BR-BLU. It is a stylish backpack and it fits the my Macbook Pro 15” 2018, my iPad Pro 10.5 and everything ai need for them, even though it is described to be for 14” laptops. I love it :D

Re: Ask HN: What backpack are you using?

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Post by rtikulit » Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 2:24 PM UTC

ubermonkey wrote: post #43

rtikulit wrote: post #12

Tom Bihn Brain Bag. 7 years old, going strong. Love it, daughter loves hers.

I had one of those, and I ended up selling it because it was too big, and one of my personal failings is that I will fill bags. So with a big bag, it's always full and heavy. I went to a smaller Osprey model, I got on sale, but holy hell I have nothing but nice things to say about the TB build quality. Plus, unlike GoRuck, no troublesome tactical aesthetic.

It is big, but I am the family sherpa. Agree on the esthetic.