Hi,
Sorry for the OT email. I travel extensively to DC’s and my computer bag seems to keep collecting more tools which includes your usual console cables, spare everything, two laptops etc. My Swissgear has been taking a beating and I was wondering what others who have to lug around 30-35 pounds use.
TIA.
I carry this. It's a preference I gained in my past life:
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/tool-storage/tradesman-pro-backpack
I put my notebook (Surface Pro) in a sleeve and sandwich it between
the halves. It hasn't gotten crushed to death yet. I'll admit this is
not optimal.
This one has since been released, and it has a laptop compartment. My
co-worker loves it:
https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/tradesman-pro-organizers/tradesman-pro-tech-backpack
Yeah, I definitely look for some sort of laptop compartment. If not
padded on its own, I stick the laptop into a padded sleeve. I run one
of these: https://tacticalgear.com/511-all-hazards-prime-backpack-black
And subdivide for a particular loadout with various smaller cases like:
https://countycomm.com/collections/view-all-storage-products/products/apx-multi-purpose-dual-zip-case-by-maratac
or something similar to these: https://www.casesbysource.com/category/soft-padded-cases
Unfortunately Deep Outdoors, who made a number of great soft-sided padded cases
has gone out of business...
https://www.tombin.com has some great bags for laptops, etc. Not
'server has no ip address' .....
$ ping www.tombin.com
PING www.tombin.com (127.0.0.1)
good try to get us all infected by malware...
On a less funny note, try out some of the various osprey bags.
I use a Veto Pro Pac
https://www.vetopropac.com/product/tech-pac-lt/
More focused on tools, but it fits my Thinkpad p50 without issue, all of my cables, and most of the tools that I use day to day.
I used to use more tactical focused backpacks but I kept ripping compartments or breaking zippers. This thing has held up really well so far.
Anybody who gets infected by malware from that IP address has bigger problems....
> 'server has no ip address' .....
> $ ping www.tombin.com
> PING www.tombin.com (127.0.0.1)
>
> good try to get us all infected by malware...Anybody who gets infected by malware from that IP address has bigger problems....
About a year ago, I switched from a Swissgear to a High Sierra Endeavor wheeled backpack and been very happy with it. Most of the time I carry < 15 lbs of gear when I commute to the office on the train, so I’ll have it on my back. But when I head to the colo with a heavy load, it’s handy (and a real relief to my neck and shoulders) to be able to switch to wheeled mode. It’s held an ASR920 + laptop + hardware + usual load with a bit of room to spare.
HTH,
-Brian
I switched up to a backpack from this company:
https://missionworkshop.com/collections/backpacks
they have modular packs, so I keep various things in the modules, and they can go onto their packs.
Hi,
I have been really happy with my Tom Bihn Brain Bag (https://tombihn.com). I carry a 15in and 13in laptop along with a snake charmer accessory for all my cables. If you loosen the straps there’s plenty of room to also stuff a jacket AND a small to medium sized UPS parcel if need be.
Aaron
I have been really happy with my Tom Bihn Brain Bag (https://tombihn.com).
I carry a 15in and 13in laptop along with a snake charmer accessory for all
my cables. If you loosen the straps there’s plenty of room to also stuff a
jacket AND a small to medium sized UPS parcel if need be.
The Brain Bag continues to serve me well, after some 10 years. Definitely
seconded. As EDC it holds all I need, and works for a short trip, too.
For serious install work, (bordering on truck roll) I end up carrying
a fiber measurement/maintenance box (a small Peli-style case) and my
leather tool case. Anything described with the phrase " distinctive
standard issue cases, produced for over half a century." immediately
creates desire.