One-shoulder "sling" style backpack RMD

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

I would really like something like this

but a bit less spendy (that's $120! Stupid handmade-in-America premium stuff) and a bit more available in the UK. I'm having trouble finding anything though -- even Amazon only seem to have a few of them, and most of them are for digital cameras. Googling mostly turns up two-strap backpacks. Can anyone suggest anywhere I should look?

I would be looking to carry some or all of:

15.4" Macbook Pro
iPad
Kindle or paperback
Loose stuff (pens, wallet, iPhone)
Panasonic GF1

so the size of the Tom Bihn one is pretty much spot on.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:23

Hmm, cant see anything that fits the bill with one shoulder strap that isn't spendy.

There's a Lowe Pro Slingshot 350 that has a slot for a 15 laptop but it's not that much cheaper than the one you've posted.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16611

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en& ... a=N&tab=wf

Any good?

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Zardoz wrote:

There's a Lowe Pro Slingshot 350 that has a slot for a 15 laptop but it's not that much cheaper than the one you've posted.

Well, the Tom Bihn bag is $120 for the bag, plus $30-55 for international shipping, plus excise and VAT. So the Lowe Pro is cheaper. It's quite a bit deeper than I need though, as it's sized to carry a full DSLR.

markg wrote:

Any good?

Nah, I have one of those courier style bags already. I don't like how it tends to slip off my shoulder when there's a fair bit of weight in it.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:40

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

It's quite a bit deeper than I need though, as it's sized to carry a full DSLR.

See if you can find one in a shop, larger PC worlds/Dixons/Currys carry most of the range. You never know, it might not be too big.

I'll keep my eyes open still anyway.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16611

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

Zardoz wrote:

There's a Lowe Pro Slingshot 350 that has a slot for a 15 laptop but it's not that much cheaper than the one you've posted.

Well, the Tom Bihn bag is $120 for the bag, plus $30-55 for international shipping, plus excise and VAT. So the Lowe Pro is cheaper. It's quite a bit deeper than I need though, as it's sized to carry a full DSLR.

markg wrote:

Any good?

Nah, I have one of those courier style bags already. I don't like how it tends to slip off my shoulder when there's a fair bit of weight in it.

Silly question maybe but have you tried putting it over your head so that the strap goes across your chest?

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Strap is too short. It's a stupid Airwalk bag with a fixed length strap bought by a stupid guy who didn't think about it very hard.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:53

So basically you need a bigger strap on.

sdg · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:08

Yeah but messenger style bags can be quite bad for you when you have a laptop and stuff in them, if you carry them for any decent amount of time you can start to really hurt your shoulder and back so this one strap backpack is probably a better solution.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:13

Get a 360 two strap backpack.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16611

Get one of those chest mounted baby carrier thingies and put all your Apple Corporation goods in there, you'll be able to kiss and fondle them as you're walking along.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:42

Oh Doc, I do have a HUGE Crumpler Messenger bag from when I had my 17" Powerbook (R.I.P.) It has a very comfy adjustable shoulder strap, excellent padding with 2 compartments and extra pockets. I can post pics (It's mostly Red with blue bits) and let you know the model when I get home if you're interested.

It was just under £100 new, yours (or anyones if the Doc passes) for £30 posted.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Ooh. Maybe! Is it on the Crumpler website anywhere?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 13:06

No, I did have a look but it's an older model. I'll post some pics and more details tonight though. It's in excellent condition.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

I'm interested in seeing the pics. Could you get it to me by Friday? (I leave for the US on Saturday and I'd like to use it for that.)

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16611

If it's the one I'm thinking of then it looks a lot like the one modelled here by Postman Pat:

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 13:13

Tru dat.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 13:18

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

I'm interested in seeing the pics. Could you get it to me by Friday? (I leave for the US on Saturday and I'd like to use it for that.)

I don't see why not. If you like the look of the bag tonight when I post pics I can get it to the post office tomorrow. Maybe bump the price up a little to cover next day delivery to be sure? I think 3 days would be ample (Tues - Fri), but it's your shout.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

I'd probably give you a few quid extra for next day shipping, but let's look at the pics first. Can you weigh it too? (for the shipping calculation)

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 13:22

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Recall that posting my tablet PC out cost me £13 more because it was 58g too heavy. I have become risk-averse on shipping weights!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 13:27

Yo Doc!

This is the bag: http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/clo/1706780371.html

Got Mrs Z to read me the model a she's at home.

I'd have to charge you £5 if you want me to weigh it.

Or shall we say £35 posted with next day delivery?

Getting phone pics from Mrs Z now...

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

OK done! PM me payment details. Paypal?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 13:42

Cool.

I'll get you some bank details over tonight mate if that's ok.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 14:06

Actual bag pics!

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 14:07

I like your tiles...

oh and a nice bag

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 14:09

It's lino that looks like small tiles!

Thanks Kov, you're welcome to fall asleep on them whenever x

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 14:10

Do I hear any advance on £35?

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 14:19

Zardoz wrote:

It's lino that looks like small tiles!

Thanks Kov, you're welcome to fall asleep on them whenever x

I can sleep anywhere... as proved..

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

Pssst. Rich.

Nobody has had one of those bags since 2001.

Why not get a proper rucksack? I've got a good North Face hiking one. It was pretty expensive for what is essentially nylon and stuff, but it's absolutely ace, would hold all of the stuff you want to put in it securely, and it distributes the weight across your back and shoulders more efficiently than one of those daft things ever could.

*runs*

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Wogan'sTrouserBulge wrote:

Nobody has had one of those bags since 2001.

Which ones? The one-strap style or the messenger bag style I just bought off Zardoz?

Quote:

Why not get a proper rucksack? I've got a good North Face hiking one. It was pretty expensive for what is essentially nylon and stuff, but it's absolutely ace, would hold all of the stuff you want to put in it securely, and it distributes the weight across your back and shoulders more efficiently than one of those daft things ever could.

I have a rucksack. Two straps are fiddly to put on and take off. Those one-strap bags with quick releases on the strap are much less awkward.

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

Oh, you've bought some scrote's second hand bag. Pff.

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

The one-strap ones I meant! Nothing wrong with a good messenger bag thingy. But seriously, if you're doing some proper carrying for a decent amount of time or you're on a bike or something, there's a reason you have two shoulders. But yeah the messenger bag is good as well.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Wogan'sTrouserBulge wrote:

The one-strap ones I meant!

Those single-strap backpacks are popular again now. All the Mac-using dual-classed designer/codemonkey types had them in San Francisco. They're a good deal more ergonomic than a backpack worn over one shoulder, which is how I wear them normally when I'm not walking somewhere.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 15:41

It's a retro piece from an internet celebrity.

Who made you bag warden anyway, Jonarob?

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

I'm all about the bags!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 15:45

Also: Does the Doc even appear remotely interested in fashion?

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

He wears Chucks! Bloody hipster doofus.

But hey, pardon me for trying to give you all a little guidance into becoming a full-on FANNY MAGNET. You'd be beating them off with a shitty stick if you followed my advice and got a North Face(TM).

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

I own two pairs of Chucks, and chunky glasses, but no skinny jeans.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 15:49

He already IS a Fanny magnet.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32624

Wogan'sTrouserBulge wrote:

You'd be beating them off with a shitty stick if you followed my advice and got a North Face(TM).

Jonarob, his backpack, and some fanny, yesterday.

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

Why can't I just live a normal life?!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 15:55

Too much baggage.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6587

Odd, I've never noticed little running marine in the background of the Doom pic, despite seeing it 100's of times. It looks like he's running to catch a bus.

Malabelm · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 16:06

Squirt wrote:

100's of times.

GTFO.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6587

Damn.

* hands back BETEO membership card and slinks out in shame *

Zardoz · **Posted:** Mon Apr 26, 2010 16:11

Use your stick!

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49237

Every backpack is a single-strap backpack. They just have two of them so you can take your pick of shoulders. That's versatility, that.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:27

On its way!

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

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