Ask HN: Do you carry a backpack? Which one?

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Post by nerflad » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 9:27 PM UTC

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Post by dougireton » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 9:32 PM UTC

I have a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 (https://www.tombihn.com/collections/backpacks/products/synap...). I'm very happy with it. Seems like it will last a lifetime. The pockets are well organized and usable.

Cons: it's expensive.

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Post by wsc981 » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 9:38 PM UTC

I've been using the same Axio backpack for the last ~15 years. When I bought it, they gave lifetime guarantee. It still holds perfectly well after all this time, nothing broken. My MacBook Pro 15" fits well into this backpack by the way.

I wonder if they still create backpacks of the same quality with lifetime guarantee. Could be bad for business :)

My backpack looks quite a bit like this one: http://www.digitalrendezvous.net/2008/06/08/urban-roaming/

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Post by codegeek » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 9:41 PM UTC

Here is one I recently bought from Amazon Basics ($29.99)

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Backpack-Laptops-Up-17-I...

- Large multi-compartment backpack with a padded sleeve for laptops

- Holds up to 15.6 inch laptop and some ultra-slim 17 inch laptop

- Mesh water bottle pockets at side

- Organizational compartments for pens, keys, and cell phone Internal Dimensions: 12" x 4.5" x 17.5" (LxWxH); External dimensions: 15" x 7" x 19" (LxWxH)

- Large multi-compartment backpack with a padded sleeve for laptops

- Mesh water bottle pockets at side

- Organizational compartments for pens, keys, and cell phone

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Post by dwe3000 » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 9:55 PM UTC

The RUSH 12 from 5.11:

http://www.511tactical.com/rush-12-backpack.html

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Post by DanCarvajal » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 9:56 PM UTC

I have a GoRuck GR1 that was an insane gift to myself for 3 years sober. One of my most prized possessions.

http://www.goruck.com/gr1-rucksack-black-/p/GEAR-000574

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Post by partisan » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 10:08 PM UTC

I use a backpack on an almost daily basis. I currently use the Aer duffel pack. I won't try to sell you on it except to say that I am happy with the bag. Here is the product page.

https://www.aersf.com/duffel-pack-00001

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Post by sandeshd » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 10:12 PM UTC

http://www.amazon.in/Samsonite-Luggage-Vizair-Backpack-Elect...

Special things I found 1. Lot of compartments 2. Shock absorbers at bottom part to protect laptop 3. Color highlighting and design

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Post by partisan » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 10:12 PM UTC

DanCarvajal wrote: post #6

I have a GoRuck GR1 that was an insane gift to myself for 3 years sober. One of my most prized possessions. http://www.goruck.com/gr1-rucksack-black-/p/GEAR-000574

Nice looking bag. Which size do you have?

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Post by Raed667 » Tue, Jan 10, 2017, 10:16 PM UTC

I carry a "SteeSeries" gaming backpack, made by PORT [0], it is huge, and could fit my large laptop, tablet, books, large earphones and clothes with no problem.

The build quality is above average, but for the price it is great.

http://www.portdesigns.com/Portal_Upload/Images/catalogue/pr...