The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    College Laptop Bookbag

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by zsierra, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. zsierra

    zsierra Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I have not yet purchased my laptop for college but am thinking of going with the 14" ASUS U81 from Best Buy. Anyways, I will be needing a bookbag for the laptop and a couple text books/notebooks/all the good college student stuff. The biggest thing I am concerned with is weight distribution, I have been using a Jansport back pack and with even a couple text books, walking too far makes your shoulders cry. I have looked at the thread with links to manufacturers but I am not sure which ones would be great for carrying text books as well. I am wanting to spend under $100 so I would appreciate some suggestions which take that into play. Thanks!
     
    zsierra, Aug 24, 2009
    #1
  2. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

    Reputations:
    2,637
    Messages:
    6,370
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Get a nice one from REI. It's a bit more money, but it will save your back when you gotta carry those ridiculous books they could of shrunk all onto a single DVD.
     
    surfasb, Aug 24, 2009
    #2
  3. zsierra

    zsierra Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Thanks, I'll check into REI. Anything out there somewhat funky but still practical and comfortable? I'd like a bag with personality, that would be cool.
     
    zsierra, Aug 24, 2009
    #3
  4. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

    Reputations:
    2,637
    Messages:
    6,370
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Funky? I'm not exactly trendy myself. I switch between a Chrome Messenger and a JCrew Messenger bag. Notice a pattern?
     
    surfasb, Aug 24, 2009
    #4
  5. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    6,092
    Messages:
    12,975
    Likes Received:
    201
    Trophy Points:
    481
    Chrome messenger bags are nice. ^_^

    @zsierra...have a look at Crumpler, they are very expensive though, if you want designs that are different (with quality) it's going to be expensive. Timbuk2 have some special designs from time to time. Again, it will be expensive.
     
    Johnny T, Aug 25, 2009
    #5
  6. zsierra

    zsierra Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Oh I see. I need something more inexpensive.

    I'm really not wanting to go with a messenger bag for two reasons, the weight distribution is not good for my back at all and it would be much easier for me to sit it down, walk off, and then have someone walk off with my laptop! A back pack would allow me to use both hands at once and not worry about the bag swinging around.
     
    zsierra, Aug 25, 2009
    #6
  7. murf5

    murf5 Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I just bought the north face surge for college. It is a little over $100 but not much and i really like it. I've always had good luck with north face so maybe take a look at other ones if the surge is too much.
     
    murf5, Aug 25, 2009
    #7
  8. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

    Reputations:
    1,053
    Messages:
    2,468
    Likes Received:
    28
    Trophy Points:
    66
    Clutch, Aug 25, 2009
    #8
  9. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    6,092
    Messages:
    12,975
    Likes Received:
    201
    Trophy Points:
    481
    I understand the weight thing. But the security part? :confused: I am not forcing you to get a messenger bag by any means but I have had various messenger bags over the years and have never had such problems with security.

    Anyways the Surge suggested above is a very popular option, find a ebag.com coupon and wait for one for their sales. :D
     
    Johnny T, Aug 25, 2009
    #9