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    • tmgT
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      @Graeme:

      @tmg I think that it comes down to whether you want a simple, single compartment bag, or a more complicated, technical design. The Defy is the former, the Mission Workshop is the latter.

      Kinoko in London carry the Bedouin Foundry range. The Delireis is similar to the Defy VerBockel, albeit a bit smaller. They've also got Mission Workshop and Chrome. Ah, just seen that they're now just web only.

      Another option would be the Modern Industry Drive. Carryology really liked it. They're out of stock at present, but will no doubt be available in a couple of weeks. Only downside is that they're shallower than the VerBockel.

      @Snowy I'd prefer to go with a simpler bag, and not have padding in it. That way I can adapt if my laptop gets bigger or smaller in future without having to replace the whole thing.

      @Graeme thanks for all the useful suggestions, and I quite like the look of the Modern Industry Drive, but having now had the opportunity to see the MW bags up close, I'm not sure that the courier/roll-top style of bag is going to meet my needs. Oddly enough, after a lot of reading (Carryology is a great site), I'm back to considering a Goruck GR1 since it pretty much ticks all the boxes for me, and barring a small quality hiccup last year (or year before?) , they seem to get great reviews. The downside is ordering from the US and paying through the nose for import duty, but that's unfortunately unavoidable, and if the bag is as good as they say then it's a cost I won't have to repeat for quite a while.

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      • GraemeG
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        Thanks for your thoughts on the Mission Workshop bag @tmg. It's on my shopping list too.

        Carryology seem to be big fans of the Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC and FAST Pack Litespeed. Just throwing them in as another alternative to the GoRuck.

        The trouble that I have with these packs is that they're all so heavy. Plus I could quite happily live without all the internal organisation.

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        • veloaudioV
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          The Action Pack by Mosher on KS looks interesting:

          https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1121692509/the-action-pack-by-mosher-originals

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          • CutlasshoundC
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            The TAd packs are excellent but the EDC version (the bigger one) is very heavy.

            The trizip assault packs by mystery ranch are also excellent and afe fat lighter than the TADs.

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            I ain't got time to bleed.

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            • S
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              @tmg:

              regularly grocery shopping on my way home from work. taking packages home that were delivered to work.

              Thank you very much @tmg, the hunt goes on I think :/. A dedicated laptop area, waterproof (or close to it) in a backpack is what I'm after. Shouldn't be too hard I'd of thought, but man, oh man 1st world it is!

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              • GraemeG
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                I think that there's been a move to unpadded laptop pockets in rucksacks, and then using a protective sleeve. So you might struggle to find what you're looking for @Snowy.

                I'm having the same problem. My basic requirements are:

                • Approximate size: 48 x 34 x 20 cm, or 19" x 13" x 8". This fits into the smaller carry-on box on the Australian airlines.

                • Lighter is better. Some airlines limit carry-ons to 7 kg, and if you're burning through 2 kg with a bag…

                • Motorcycle friendly, so straps that join at the top of the bag, so it's kept at shoulder level, otherwise it'll bump on your lid. And a sternum strap.

                • Simple layout. I don't want hundreds of pockets and compartments.

                • An attractive design.

                • Not made in a sweatshop.

                I think that the closest thing is the Tom Bihn Smart Alec, but Snowy's experience with the Brain Bag has put me off. The Defy Verbockel, Mission Workshop Rambler, and a few of the Topo Designs bags get close.

                Perhaps the trick is going to be to get a couple of bags. Say something smaller like a Modern Industry Drive or Bedouin Delireis for day-to-day, and a larger travel pack for when I head off somewhere. Given my OCD nature it's easy for me to over-optimise, and a compromise might be in order.

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                • S
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                  I was inches, inches away I tell you from pulling the trigger on the Vandal. Then I realized I'd be cycling 2x a week like this, likely in the rain, exposing the main section to the rain, which isn't really up for it without it's protective sheath :|.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    I'm starting to think that your life would get a lot easier if you would GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE RAIN

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • S
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                      Hahahah, I think I'm going to shut up for a while (months) about it again. Pretty much so given up for now, so no more whinging about something not quite perfect.

                      If I could avoid the rain, I would. However, I don't have the ability to accurately predict the weather with enough certainty, and a 4k laptop is a lot to blow due to being mistakenly caught in the rain. I cycle to work when it's likely I won't get wet. I probably still get rained on around 7% of the year.

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                      • S
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                        Ps if you have a rock-solid 12hr weather predictor I'm yours 🙂

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Not stylish, but Arc'Teryx makes bags and bag sleeves. The latter will work with other bags and compress down small. On the order of $30.

                          Arc'Teryx Veilance otoh makes bags that look cool and are cool.
                          http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/bags/products/nomin-pack-2

                          Also this http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/bags/products/mont-blanc-pack

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • DougNgD
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                            For what it's worth, I would go with this, and then put it underneath whatever I'm using to keep the rest of me dry if I get caught in a sudden downpour

                            http://www.cocooninnovations.com/product_info.php?cat_id=68&product_id=244

                            That being said, I'm not sure if it's the aesthetic you're looking for

                            Oh, I forgot to mention: I used to carry this every day for three years. Very waterproof

                            http://www.bluelounge.com/us/bags/backpack/

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • S
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                              @DougNg:

                              For what it's worth, I would go with this, and then put it underneath whatever I'm using to keep the rest of me dry if I get caught in a sudden downpour
                              http://www.cocooninnovations.com/product_info.php?cat_id=68&product_id=244

                              That being said, I'm not sure if it's the aesthetic you're looking for

                              Oh, I forgot to mention: I used to carry this every day for three years. Very waterproof

                              http://www.bluelounge.com/us/bags/backpack/

                              Thanks Doug, going to keep quiet, per above. (When it rains and I'm cycling, I don't keep dry, I get soaked).

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                              • DougNgD
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                                Errr, in that case, I would go with this:

                                http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car

                                😉

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • GraemeG
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                                  Maybe @Snowy should get one of these to protect his laptop? 😉

                                  The review of the Rambler that I saw said it had three compartments, all of which are waterproof. The laptop could always go in the front pocket, which would be covered by a flap and possibly a zip.

                                  Alternatively go for one of the bigger bags like the Fitzroy, which always has a flap over the main compartment.

                                  The R6 or R8 are both available in 40 litre capacities. If you put the laptop in the external, padded sleeve that plugs onto the pack then it should be pretty well protected.

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    Or @Snowy could move to Melbourne, where there's less rain! 😛

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                                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                      I don't understand. You could get any backpack, strap one of those waterproof covers on it and keep your laptop in a waterproof sleeve. Get the Mission Workshop bag!

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                                      • S
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                                        Sorry guys I'm not going to be in here, Doug's right I'm just being a bitch about it.

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                                        • mclaincauseyM
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                                          Naah, you're good. 🙂

                                          Think it, be it.

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                                          • S
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                                            Okay, so as long as nothing changes in the next few hours, I'm finally done!

                                            1)waterproof, lined and zippers
                                            2)big enough to carry tons (42L)
                                            3)"laptop" area not near the front, and partitioned. Bottom of bag 'padded' in 1860D

                                            Not a compromise in sight here.

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