Luggage Bags and Packs

[DougNg]

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

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

[Graeme]

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.

[Graeme]

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

[urbanwoodsman]

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!

[Snowy]

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

[mclaincausey]

Naah, you're good.

[Snowy]

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.

[Graeme]

Oh feck, that means I'm going to have to make up my mind about a bag now! :o

[louisbosco]

@Graeme:

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

not what i last heard, given there can be four seasons in a day! come to WA, it's mostly dry. (and isolated)

[Graeme]

It's better than Scotland…

[louisbosco]

oh that's definitely for sure. how do people even enjoy summer in the summer.

[Snowy]

@Graeme:

Oh feck, that means I'm going to have to make up my mind about a bag now! :o

You're up @Graeme. Order placed.

(Got in black in Australia, was $120 cheaper, and has a 100 day return policy)

[Graeme]

Sounds like you went shopping at Rushfaster…

I'm leaning towards a Defy Verbockel at the moment. They're probably the ugliest rucksack in the world, but they're about the right size, and a simple sort of design. It doesn't have a sternum strap, but I think that I could fit one.

I actually prefer the Lug, but it's probably a bit too small.

The Makr Flap Rucksack looks nice, and is tempting. There's no provision for a sternum strap, and that might be a deal-breaker for on a bike.

The Modern Industry Drive is one of my favourites, but is too small. However, I did ask about the now-discontinued Faraday, and apparently a new version is coming in August if all goes to plan.

I also really like the Acronym 3A 9TS. I think that the size (approx 40 x 30 x 20 cm) could work as a small carry on, particularly with packing cubes and careful loading. But I'm not sure how comfortable it'll be to carry with a full load, or how stable it'd be on a motorbike.

[Snowy]

@Graeme:

Sounds like you went shopping at Rushfaster…

Spot on.

[mclaincausey]

That acronym is sweet. I wonder if bagjack make a cheaper rendition.

[Snowy]

…and the bag is here, the divider on the inside goes all the way to the bottom on both sides. It's going back on my first day off.... @Graeme I'm back with you in here again

[Graeme]

@Snowy I'm disappointed with you! Perhaps order the Mission Workshop and see if you can make it work.

Bag shopping for me is waiting until I get settled.

[Snowy]

Going to re-think for a while before pulling the trigger again. Need to get this big guy back to rushfaster before I won't be able to return it :).

[mclaincausey]

That Acronym tote bag is on eBay if anyone wants it.

[Snowy]

@Snowy:

…and the bag is here, the divider on the inside goes all the way to the bottom on both sides. It's going back on my first day off.... @Graeme I'm back with you in here again

Got it sent off today, GONE I tell you GONE!