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Re: I need a gear system recommendation!

Maria Thurrell — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:19:55 -0000

Its going to sound weird, but have you looked into a diaper bag? They are usually quite big with lots of compartments. There is a company called Diaper Dude that makes a messenger bag especially for guys.
We carry them at the maternity store on Newbury that I manage if you ever wanted to stop in and check it out.

Re: I need a gear system recommendation!

whitney — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:27:50 -0000

I have been looking at bags endlessly. "Guy" bags, such as the backpacks designed by timbuk2 are good- they are durable and somewhat customizable, and macho enough. the hard part is finding an appropriate bag that is both functional and somewhat feminine for a 17" mac book pro, but I finally found one by Jordana Paige, meant for knitting, but carries all the gear and they have a more butch version available. Big, roomy, compartments.... check out the bags available by LL bean as well. I have a backpack that converts to a shoulder bag from them I use while travelling that is extremely durable and has enough compartments to keep gear separate and safe.

Re: I need a gear system recommendation!

Jon Ray — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:17:52 -0000

You might consider following in P. Diddy's footsteps: Hire a man servant to lug all your things around, while holding an umbrella over your head. He could hand you a shuriken whenever you need to deal with an unruly fan or a rabid Chris Brogan trying to turn the event you're at into an "unconference."

Re: I need a gear system recommendation!

David Tames — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:13:37 -0000

With that much stuff, I'd consider one of those backpack like things that also has wheels when you don't feel like carrying it. Or work with less stuff :-) It's a shame that Apple has never made a tiny laptop like those cute little Sony Vaios. Something like this http://www.luggageguru.com/... (as an example, not a specific recommendation) might work for that much stuff.

Re: I need a gear system recommendation!

John Wall — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:40:26 -0000

I've had good luck shopping at http://www.ebags.com being able to sort by things like bag weight are useful...

Re: I need a gear system recommendation!

William spaetzel — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:08:19 -0000

Well for the Smaller stuff, I recommend a Hip Holster, I keep my iPod, Blackberry, and Camera in one. It is very nice having they all easy to grab at any time.