I carry an LL Bean Commuter Ballistic. Has some really great organization features along with being able to handle 2 15" MBPs with ease.
Ask HN: Do you carry a backpack? Which one?
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#32I got a RiutBag, which has no outer zips. It's pretty neat. It's well made and sturdy, and holds more than you'd expect.
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#34I 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
Congrats! Cool bag -- GoRuck is based in my hometown. Honestly had no idea they were shipping bags all over the world.
I live in Washington, DC and I've seen at least five of them here.
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#35I got a Peak Design everyday backpack Ash 20L.
It's a good backpack and I'm happy with it. It's a bit different from regular backpacks and the sweet spot is really people carrying tech around.
If you need a backpack for clothes and large books etc I'd get the 30L or maybe another backpack altogether.
Also I think it's kinda of expensive for what it is.
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#36Northface Recon, bought it outta highschool in 2010, and its still going strong, it sees daily use with a 15incomp/notebooks/books/chargers. I've taken it camping as well. Cant complain.
On a side note, i was in a class where the subject of backpacks came up with the girl next to me, I noted to her that everyone adjacent from her had the model bag. Tried and Tested. :)
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#37I 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
Have you done a GoRuck challenge yet? If not, nows the time!
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#38I've been using an older version of the Swiss Gear Pegasus backpack (the one with the side pockets that stick out [0]) daily for the past ~12 years. I don't know WTF they made this thing out of, but it refuses to fall apart. Interior volume is slightly too small for a weekend trip, but it's more than adequate for going to/from work. [0]: http://www.staples.com/SwissGear-Pegasus-Laptop-Backpack-Bla...
I don't use my Swissgear backpack anymore [1], but I actually did wear mine out and sent them a friendly email and they sent me a brand new one, free of charge, and I got to keep the old one, too. Customer. for. life.
I currently use a GORUCK GR1 and it is bombproof. It is my work and play backpack. I drag it through literally mud and over rocks on weekend climbs/hikes/trail runs, wash and dry it in front of a fan in time for the work week. But I do wish it had more affordable organizational options.
1. Because I often have to climb through tight places for work, and the Swissgear was pretty bulky and didn't compress well.
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#39My everyday carry is the daypack from an Osprey Farpoint 70:
http://www.ospreypacks.com/us/en/product/farpoint-70-FARPNT7...
Nice laptop sleeve, roomy main area, a couple pockets, it behaves exactly like a day pack should, I never notice it's part of a set.
When I travel, the main pack is my luggage. Three continents and a dozen countries, it's a great bag. The way the day pack can attach either to the back of the main pack or clip to the front for a chest carry is fantastic. Build quality is completely solid. Last set of travel gear I ever expect to purchase.
Edited to add: the way the straps on the main pack can be zipped up into a panel to make the outside shape sleek and duffel-like is a godsend when the main pack goes under a bus or gets checked on an airline. It even has a side handle that gets a lot of use for lifting and carrying. Really well thought-out design.
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#40Black Star Bags in Portland, Oregon makes the best backpacks I have ever seen.
They custom-made one for me for my laptop, external monitor, cables and peripherals, cannabis paraphernalia, etc.
They were really, truly awesome. If you live anywhere near Portland (or even if you don't), they're worth checking out.