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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Tactical Medium MOLLE Military Transport Pack Backpack

Medium MOLLE Transport Pack - Royal BlueWhile deployed in Southwest Asia, I ordered the Fox Medium Transport Pack in foliage green after reading the previous reviews. I used this pack for day-to-day back-and-forth use, as an alternative to a large deployemnt backpack. I hiked with it round trip from work to quarters. Main compartment opens very wide so you can pack your coat, rain, or gym gear. The two front pockets were ideal for carrying small items such as flashlights, and small gadgets, You can easily fit your Pad or 10" netbook in the mid compartment with space to spare. The velcro in top pocket allows you to attach your nametag or patch. This pack fits petite, regular and wide shoulder builds, but you need to spend some time adjusting the straps to your fit, but once you adjust them, you do not feel the pack at all. Attachment points fit both ALICE and MALICE clips. Metal loops are great for attaching lights, hooks, etc. Compression straps are very manageable and have stowing loops. You can ride a bike or a cycle with the pack on. The removable upper and side compression straps are long enough to attach a rolled jacket or towel. The hydration pocket is good for a small or medium sized hydration bag. Pack was also easy to stoy or carry on lap when inside vehicles. If you need a medium pack for military use at a budget price, consider this one. Also good for outdoor sports, scouting, and other uses.

I've hiked a lot and served in the military. I was looking for a small backpack to take on day hikes, to the shooting range etc. I'm very pleased with this pack it's small but roomy with plenty of attachment points.

I'm going to a shooting competition and will use this for my overnight bag. The main compartment has a small document compartment as well as a mesh pocket for small toiletries. This compartment has a pair of my size 16 sneakers, pair of jeans, socks etc and my competition shirt. (I'm telling you this so you get a sense of size, not because I think you are morbidly curious about my clothing.)

The next compartment is a little thinner so I've put assorted T's in there with some shotgun cleaning patches, cleaning rods and so on. And then the 2 smaller pockets have ammo. I've used some of the MOLLE points to attach a couple of external pouches that contain more ammo. It IS a shooting competition; I have just over 100 12-gauge rounds in the pack.

The shoulder straps are padded and have multiple attachment points. There is both a chest and a waist strap so I have been able to jog in this without too much noise or discomfort in 102-degree heat. There's also a hydration bladder pocket and I've been using this for hydration not only when hiking/jogging but also when riding my motorcycle. Too bad the hydration bladder isn't supposed to contain alcohol..... :-)

All in all, I score this 5/5 and am going to get another for a friend.

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I bought this bag after looking for a small bag that would fit a lot of gear but still be reasonable to hike with. Settled on this one after all the price was nice, and the Maxpedition Falcon II was double the price. When i opened it i was really impressedthe color was a nice olive drab and the nylon felt strong enough. I loaded the bag up with gear and tried it on. Straps were pretty good and did a solid job with the weight and comfort. I was stoked to think i made a great purchase.

Fast forward to day 2. I opened the bag to rearrange the gear, went to zip it up and the zipper completely pulled away from the bag. Just completely became unstitched and worthless. I was upset and took a closer look. The zipper is attached with widely spaced and loose thread, the zipper is held on with thread going through the wide zippier. Obviously not rebuild-able even if you had put some serious use on the bag and it later failed.

I promptly ordered the Maxpedition. What i should have done all along. They use YKK zippers which never fail. Even if they should its a sewn in zipper which could be replaced if needed. Buy once cry once.

One note...i see this bag listed multiple times under different categories. Oddly, negative reviews disappear when that item is deleted so be careful. Maybe mine was a lemon, but looking at the construction i am guessing the failure rate is higher than suggested by reviews (at least those that don't disappear).

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So, I just received my Army Digital Fox Medium Transport Pack. First thing I notice that is not the same as what I thought I ordered is that the picture shown of the Army Digital Pack shows that this pack has black zippers and black under padding on the shoulder straps. It actually has consistent color with the Army Digital color pattern. It is actually better that they are not black. This is not really an issue at all, but, I just thought I was getting a pack with Army Digital patterning and black zippers.

I like the size of this pack. It is a little smaller than a full daypack, but way bigger than you might think. This pack can hold a lot of stuff. It is even wide enough to fit my 15" MacBook Pro in the main compartment and still have more room for more stuff. This pack is more long than it is wide, which gives it a smaller look, but this pack is deep. The combined depth of all compartments at the base of the pack is approximately 10-12".

I will be using this pack as an every day carry pack. I work IT and need a pack that can easily convert from a work pack to a weekend warrior pack, either hiking, at the range, camping, or whatever I need to use it for. So far, I can fit my laptop, hard drives, thumb drives, all my cables, pens and pencils, notepads, keys, and etc, etc, etc... it can then convert to filling it with ammo, hearing protection, magazines, knives, cleaning kits, and a few handguns for the range and it does this all with glory. I am now more than willing to purchase another so I can have my work and play bags separated.

I am thoroughly enjoying this pack.

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I bought this pack for two purposes. One, to use during day hiking trips and two, to use for work.

This thing has a whole bunch of pockets which are segmented making it easy to organize your belongings. In addition to the multitude of pocket it has a MOLLE strap system to attach various knives, flashlights, and such. Also, there is a pocket for a camelback hydration system.

I work in web design and social media consultation and primarily bought this back because I knew my 15" Macbook would fit in it as well as all my accessories such as external hard-drive, iPod, Headphones, pens, notebooks, etc. Everything has it's place. The best thing is that if I feel like going on a day hiking trip and can easily unload my work gear and pack up my outdoor gear unleashing my woodman alter ego.

This may be important to some of you, as it is me, so I thought I'd mention it...I purchased the OD Green version of this bag and it's the "good", toned-down OD Green color, not the bright green color that some of the pics in the description indicate. So I was pleased about that. I like to be cryptic when I'n on the trail since I walk amongst large cats and wild hogs.

All the straps and buckles are of military spec and look as if they will handle quite a bit of wear and tear. So far, I've only been able to use this bag to transport my work gear and have yet to take it in the field (hence only the 4-star rating), but I soon hope to do just that. I will be sure to write a follow-up review and update the rating as soon as I do.

I hope this review helps those of you looking for a comfortable and versatile pack to purchase. Please feel free to ask me any specific question you may have.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Tumi Alpha Bravo Kessler Large Duffel

Tumi Alpha Bravo Large Duffel,Black,one sizeI get annoyed every time I try to pack this bag. I've owned it for 2+ years and have lugged it around the world. It's built well and looks great, but it's impossible to pack.

The bag is too tall and too narrow. Most weekenders you can lay folded shirts and slacks flat, but in this bag you can't do that since it's only 6 inches wide. The obvious answer would be to put them in vertically, but that doesn't work because the shoe compartments (with shoes in them) are smack in the middle of the bag, placed vertically. Most shoes are 3-4 inches wide, but the bag is only 6 inches wide. So a normal pair of your average dress shoes end up taking up the usable space. It's sort of like sleeping in the same bed as someone who insists on taking their half out of the middle. It pushes everything else to the edges.

I've for several Tumi bags and this is a great weekend bag. Plenty of space love the outside pockets. Easy use for carryon in overhead bin or under an airplane seat. For storage the bag lays flat.

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I love this bag. I travel a lot, hence the reviewer name. This bag is fantastic. It can hold a weekend's worth of clothing. The side pockets are great for lingerie, stocking and accessories. The flat bottom of the bag allows me to back skirts, slack and shirt and not worry about them wrinkling. Light weight, sturdy and my go to bag.

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Holds everything, clever design and holds up well! Would highly recommend for any weekend warriors who want something different than the standard-issue black roller.

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Just picked this bag up a few weeks after purchasing the smaller alpha bravo laptop bag in green as well...Love the Green / Orange color combo which keeps a masculine look but edgy. Construction of bag as usual with TUMI is beyond satisfactory. Zipper on top is specifically durable which is a good thing. So far so good...my laptop bag of the same Tumi Alpha Bravo line is also equally amazing and durable. Had it since the day it was released last year.

Hope this helps you make the right choice!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

High Sierra 2600-Cubic Inches Allegiant Daypack (Black)

High Sierra 2600-Cubic Inches Allegiant DaypackThis backpack is perfect for my needs. I wanted a backpack that could fit a 17" laptop but still have plenty of room for files, books, cables and all the miscellaneous stuff I usually carry around between home and office. I specifically wanted a backpack with 3 different compartments that would allow me to have separate compartments for files/books, my iPad, and pens/cables/etc. The quality of the High Sierra backpack is excellent. Some of the other reviews indicated some lack of quality but everything seems excellent to me so far. Highly recommended.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Disney Minnie Mouse Pink Drawstring Backpack

Disney Minnie Mouse Pink Drawstring BackpackUsing for a cross country road trip and love it for my girls' extra clothes for the car ride. Great bag!

very reansinable price,,the kids love it at disney and cheaper then anything there...colorful and light..i would buy again..use as gift bag

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Walt Disney Minnie Mouse Large Rolling Backpack

Walt Disney Minnie Mouse Large Rolling BackpackI ordered this for my granddaughter to take to Disney World and she loved it. She rolled her luggage just like the adults through the airport.

My Granddaughter loved this backpack. Even though she still had birthday presents to open, she took off with her Minnie and that was it!

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

J.I.P. Cat Backpack, Black

J.I.P. Cat Backpack, BlackO-M-G... this bag is just too cute. If you are looking for a book bag for school then this won't work, it is too small and would fall apart under that kind of pressure. However, if you are looking for a bag to carry stuff to a sleepover or to carry your gym clothes in, then it's a winner!

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

timi & leslie Hart Diaper Bag

timi & leslie Hart Diaper Bag, EspressoThis is my third Timi & Leslie diaper bag. While most people wouldn't see the need to have 3 diaper bags (well I have 2 skip hop bags too ... so 5 total), it's because they think of diaper bags as something you have for the baby.

The reason I love these diaper bags is because they support the idea that a baby isn't something you have a bag for -a baby is something you need to incorporate into your life. So it's more like you need all your handbags to be updated to handle diapers and toys and messy clothing. Not that you just need another bag. You can actually have different styles and colors and use them like you'd use any other handbag you mgiht have.

I use this like a handbag ... like a work bag ... like a toss-over-my-shoulder and go out with my friends bag. It's really a well designed and high quality bag, with a super soft (fake) leather than feels nice to hold. And it really has many well thought out compartments and accessories. I especially like the little clutch for your wallet. I absolutely use these bags regardless of whether the baby is with me. I have all 3 stocked with a couple of spare diapers/wipes, a toy or two, a food pouch, some formula, and a change of clothes. And there's still plenty of room for my stuff. Because I have all 3 bags stocked, I can grab any one. I'm not saying other people need more than 1 you don't. Just trying to stress just how much this really looks and feels like a stylish bag that fits into your lifestyle.

The main selling point of the Hart over the other great Timi & Leslie bags is that it works as a backpack. The straps are ample, so it's not a tight little teeny-bopper backpack. It looks and feels good on. For reference, I am 5'9 and carrying more than a bit too much baby weight, and this fits me just fine and I feel comfortable wearing it around. Truth is, I usually use a different Timi & Leslie bag with a cross-body strap, but this one is the one I grab when I'm using the baby carrier and need the front of my body to be mostly free.

The only downside to this bag is that if you want something you can hand to a guy (the baby's father, for example), it may be an issue for him since it very much looks like a woman's bag and not like a diaper bag. So maybe some guys would rather not have this be the Family Diaper Bag.

Anyway, I wholly recommend this bag. I love it. And this style specifically for those who baby wear. It's definitely the most compatible for that.

This bag has it all, extra straps, a milk bottle carrier, good looks, outside zippered compartments, and a soft brown expresso leather-like material with a faint metallic sheen. However, keep in mind that the top is a typical drawstring backpack top. If you have small items, they'll spill out if you have to put the bag under the plane seat in front of you, for example. The backpack straps are actually thin webbing, so you won't want to wear it as a backpack for very long, but it's nice that the option is available. Other than the drawstring and the thin straps, I like everything about this bag, so I give it 4 out of five stars.

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I will start off this review by stating I do not use this timi & leslie Diaper Bag as a baby diaper bag. I do caregiving for some very disabled people, and I use this bag for them. Since A) many of the needs of small children are the same as for the elderly or disabled and B) this is a growing need, I thought I'd review this bag for those Amazon shoppers looking for solutions.

When you care for an adult, the last thing you want to be toting around is a neon pink diaper bag with elephants or whatever stamped all over it. People need their dignity. That being said, I have destroyed many a purse trying to carry the necessary wipes, liquids, medicines, emergency supplies, and food that are essential to get me and mine from A to B. This bag could not have been more perfect. It looks exactly like a gorgeous purse, and not one of the dozen people I showed it to realized it was a diaper bag. I use the lined bottle bag for transporting liquids, the dirty clothes bag for soiled items, the many zippered compartments for medicine bottles, the inside key fob for my wallet, the button-sealed inner section for important medical information, and everything else fits inside the roomy interior. This bag got soaked in the rain several times and dried off beautifully. The extra straps work to turn the bag into a backpack if I need both hands to push a wheelchair. The included handbag is very cute.

Drawbacks are very few. Because of the shape, the bag can tip over onto the back seat of your car rather easily, especially when only partially full. The top has a cinch-style closure; a zippered top would have been better for preventing everything from falling out. There's no ideal spot for a cellphone; I have another bag with a mesh compartment on the outside that is better for carrying a phone (you don't always have time up unzip a bunch of stuff to get to your phone). That's pretty much it for the downsides.

Adult care is a fast-growing area of life, and everything I've seen commercially to meet the needs of caregivers is hideous and/or depressing. So I use this. If you're a new Mom or shopping for one, you will love this bag. But even if you're not, very very useful and rating:

GRADE: A

A higher price point, but worth every penny.

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My daughter is using this for a backpack to hold the stuff appurtenant to hauling around two young children [*lots* of stuff!]. The quality is great, very tough and attractive with a pebble-leather look. The feel is soft and pliable.

The zippers are all brass and they require just a little use to get them going but I ran into no fouled ones. A little soap on them and they worked beautifully.

There is no end to the pockets and nooks on the bag so it's easy to keep your stuff separated. The inside offers a nice slick lining and everything goes in and comes out of the main section quite easily, quick access. Two sets of straps and extra brass hooks-ons on the bag make it useable either as a backpack or as an over the shoulder bag.

What more can be said? It's first-class and will clearly last a very long time.

Highly recommended.

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I received this as a gift in exchange for an honest review:

So although my children have moved on from the 'diaper bag' stage, I am in need more than ever before of a bag that can hold all that I need, and at the same time, not look lame. I remember registering for a diaper bag a few years back, boy things have changed since then. This is by far the most beautiful bag I have ever had, AND it comes with all the perks of a diaper bag. So maybe for some, this doesn't meet their standards of a nice bag, but for me, I'm coming at it from the perspective of it works really well to keep me organized with multiple children.

Some of the features I really like:

1. It's a fake leather. This is great from a PETA perspective, but for me that feature is great because anything that gets spilled on it wipes away easily with a baby wipe.

2. The multiple inside pockets. I can use one side for me, the other for the kids, keeps things organized.

3. The key ring. Critical to getting the kids in the car faster, no more searching to the bottom of my bag for my keys.

4. The construction. It isn't a flimsy bag, very well made, no random strings hanging out from places, and well placed buckles and straps.

5. The inside small "purse". I use it everyday for small trips. It only holds my small Coach wallet and smartphone, which is exactly what I need it for.

Personally, I obviously don't need the bottle holder, but it will hold drinks for my young kids. I have had so many supposed leak-proof cups spill inside my purse, this will make things easier. I also don't need the diaper changing pad, but that would have come in super handy when I was in airports or other public restrooms and there was no diaper changing area (or it was too gross to use).

I got this is espresso, and it's super cute. I do like the backpack straps, and like that they are optional. For me, I could either go with a super compact bag, but it doesn't really hold much, or use a bag like this and always be sure I had everything I needed. And at the same time look "cool". I would definitely recommend this to my friends.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

High Sierra Evolution 28-Inch Wheeled Upright Suitcase

High Sierra Evolution 28-Inch Wheeled Upright Suitcase, AmazonI bought the 28" and 22" High Sierra suitcases. After one trip, the stitching on the 28" suitcase started unraveling. The suitcase was not over-packed (30 lbs. total weight according to the airline scale), so there was no undue stress. The "cheap" suitcase that I also used did not show any signs of wear (26 lbs. total weight). Same trip, same handling. The inside clothing hold-down straps were difficult to adjust tight enough to prevent content shifting. The wheels do roll good and the corners seemed durable against abrasion, and it is lightweight. The warranty is somewhat useless--sending the product back for their determination of whether or not it was their fault in the product failure is laughable. I had it repaired at a shoe shop for less than the cost of shipping the suitcase.

This luggage is not good quality and looked like we had owned it for 10 years after one trip. The only positive is that it is bright in color and easily recognizable at the luggage claim.

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Your first thought will be, these are so light, how will they ever hold up. These literally weigh less than half the weight of the bags they're replacing.

We actually purchased a couple of these bags. Mine is green and my wife's is red. We've used them for one cross country airplane trip and they did very well. The red seemed to soil a little more than the green but that could have just been something it came in contact with.

The only thing I don't like about the design is there's really no way to secure the zipper closures. At one location mine came off the belt with underwear hanging out. What I think happened was TSA didn't bother to fully close everything after inspection (yes, it was inspected). But it really wouldn't take much for the zipper to catch on something and end up partially open.

Other than that, the're great. Even if you don't take the bag all the way to maximum weight, why lug around extra weight that you don't need?

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Very nice for the price. Roomy. Zippers just be careful when you pull them. Matches my 22" carry on! Lots of pockets. Expandable. Rolls easily.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Slide-close Pocket Black Leather Padfolio By Bags for Less

Slide-close Pocket Black Leather Padfolio By Bags for LessI bought this as I'm soon graduating and will be job hunting soon. This is a classy leather portfolio capable of carrying various copies of my resume and other important documents. Comes with a memo pad and a calculator the calculator looks pretty cheesy but it will be nice while it lasts. When it dies, there is plenty of room to store one of my own calculators so I'm not real worried.

A very nice portfolio with multiple pockets.

fits standard 8.5 by 11 sheets, sturdy, looks professional. got it for a job interview last week along with a nice new pen, one of the panel interviewers didn't stop staring at it the whole time in awe. great as a practical or prop device. the only con i can think of is that the calculator doesn't work when it was received and looks super cheesy but it can be removed. the style was great, super happy with my purchase on this one; highly recommend it.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

JanSport Classics Series Spring Break Backpack (Forge Grey)

JanSport Classics Series Spring Break BackpackThis backpack is great. Jansport Classics are the best. The trans by jansport have low quality zippers etc. This backpack will last you YEARS.

it has no support padding inside the backpack. everything kind of slumps where it wants to go. looked ridulous. felt awkward.

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I've had a forge grey Jansport before and I don't know what's up with this one. This one is made for a first grader! I'm not just exasperating either it really is tiny. I doubt I could fit 2 textbooks in here. I'm returning it immediately.

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This gray Jansport has not changed my mind on how durable and sturdy jansport are. I am a college student and I am able to put all of my school book; Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and English; into this backpack without incident. Thanks. Will be ordering more colors when money allows.

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It came in on time but it was way to small picture makes it look big. It is the size of a childs bag for elementry school. Right color i admit the color is nice but wayy to small. I want a refund or sent a bigger one but dont know how to get ahold of seller. Need info to reach seller email me at

michaelray5630@yahoo.com thankyou.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

adidas Striker Team Backpack

adidas 5133935 Striker Team Backpack,Team Orange,One SizeThis backpack was ok. I liked it, but my daughter had purchased it for her boyfriend. This backpack does not really have adjustable straps, and since they wear their backpacks really low she didn't want to give it to him because it wasn't the style she was looking for. The backpack itself was okay otherwise though.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Strawberry Shortcake Lunch Bag Backpack

Strawberry Shortcake Lunch Bag BackpackVery cute, and easy to clean. It's a bit smaller than I imagined, but I didn't check the dimensions. It fits on my toddler nicely. She is very excited about it!

My daughter absolutely loves this lunchbox! She had a Strawberry Shortcake backpack already and this lunchbox matched with it perfectly. :)

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Roxy Juniors Wild Outdoors PRHB

Roxy Juniors Wild Outdoors, Multi, One SizeI bought this bag for my sister, to wear it to school, but is very small!!!

but it is a very nice backpack

This bookbag is really cute but I didn't notice that it is a MINI BACKPACK. It also only has the big pocket and the small pocket from what I saw. It's perfect for small kids but unfortunately I have to return it, not what I was looking for :(

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Perfect size to use on campus when I don't need my laptop. It's simple, yet holds a lot more than it looks like it would. The colors are great, and the straps are comfy. The front pocket zipper pull, however, fell off the first time I used it :(

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I use this as a travel backpack and occasionally as a purse. I don't think its fair to complain about the size of this backpack when the measurements are available. Do your research and check the measurements before purchasing. The bag is ideal for commuters, travelers, or someone looking to switch up from carrying a purse. Pack light and the bag should last a while.

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it was a gift to my sis in law and she recieve a nice surprise!! very well finished and perfect size! not too big not too small..

Friday, April 4, 2014

Wildkin Parrot Green Macropak Backpack - Monogram Version

Wildkin Parrot Green Macropak Backpack - Monogram versionThis backpack is roomy and looks well buit. It also seems to be sturdy (will update after some use). It comes with a slot for ID tag inside the front part. I like the color for boys (I have two). The matching lunch boxes from wildkin come in the "fern green" color. The name is different, but it is the same color as the parrot green backpack, which is good.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Dakine 25-Litre Mission Pack

Dakine 25-Litre Mission PackThis is my second Dakine Mission Pack, and both have performed above and beyond my expectations. There are enough pockets to hold any and everything, and most pockets are fleece lined. The main compartment is large enough for sweatshirts and books, and comes with a laptop sleeve that can fit most laptops. Lastly, the build quality is astounding. My last one held up for 5+ years. The fabric is water resistant and the stitches are strong.

Overall, I would highly recommend this backpack.

It holds things well. The zippers work and it's pretty sturdy. Good backpack for basic stuff. If you use it to hike up Mt. Everest you're going to die. Don't use it to hike up Mt. Everest. Otherwise it's a good pack.

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Initially I thought this pack would be too large, but I was wrong. It's perfectly sized and I love that I can carry my board with me on my pack. I was also worried that my phone with its case would not fit in the inside pocket, but it slid right in. It's an excellent backpack and I would recommend it to just about everyone.

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I took it with me on my trip to France. I now use it for school. Pack can enlarge or reduce in size by buckling and adjusting straps.

Doesn't have toooo many pockets and zippers like my old one. Sturdy and soft. Easy on the eyes too.

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Love it the best... the best kiss it all the time .... sleep with it... make love with it 2 its mt BFF

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Alchemy Goods Haversack Messenger Bag, Made from Recycled Bike Tubes

Alchemy Goods Haversack Messenger Bag, Made from Recycled Bike Tubes, SilverI have had 5 of these bags and I absolutely love them. The first one I got was years ago and I finally had to retire it completely because I snagged it and ripped it beyond repair. But it lasted about 5-6 years with everyday use. I'm outside all day everyday and it was great in the heat, the rain, the snow. You name it, it handled it! When it got dirty, all you have to do is wipe it down with a damp paper towel. And that's for both the inside and the outside. I've given these as gifts for friends and they love it too! And it's made from recycled materials which is even better.

bought this for my best friend's birthday, and it was a huge hit. the bag is much bigger than i thought. i almost got her the bigger verson of this, but im so glad i didnt! the other one must be the size of a small suitcase or weekend type of bag, becuase this bag is plenty big for everyday where. you can easily put everything you would need for the day in it. great purchase!

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Love the idea behind it.

Love the feel of the bag (and other products of theirs I have)

Great size, great weight.

Only complain is that there is no pad or traction on strap, which I prefer on bags though not all people do

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I bought this bag to use on a vacation where I would be on foot for a few days in downtown Vancouver BC. The materials make it lightweight, basically waterproof and very well made. I could see this bag lasting a very long time.

The bag is compact enough to easily set next to you when eating lunch and since it is essentially made of rubber it is very easy to clean.

I was able to comfortably store a camera, my Nexus 7 tablet, cell phone, a bottle of water and still had space for small purchases made throughout the day. It has a large front flap on the front and I've had bags where that annoyed me in the past but it didn't bother me here. I barely noticed it it was very easy to get in the bag, grab my camera, snap a few photos, and toss it back in.

The strap is very comfortable on your shoulder as well that fact that is was made from a recycled seat belt strap probably has something to do with that!

I liked the bag so much that I now use it everyday at work and would gladly purchase other products from Alchemy Goods again.

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Alchemy Good's Haversack Is A very very cool option for those who would like a messenger-esque bag or something a little smaller.

As always the bag features Alchemy Goods superb innertube shell, and a large overflap that is waterproof, yes I really mean waterproof,

I have walked in a torrential downpour in NYC for 15 blocks with work documents/Nook Tablet/Galaxy Note in my bag and not a single drop of water got on ANYTHING.

I really love how the bag has great depth so it can store a ton of stuff, like a tablet, camera, and bottle of water.

The additional inner zip pocket under the flap is well protected from the elements and can hold a whole 7 inch tablet,umbrella, etc

The elongated shape is unique and makes for a totally different fashion piece, and the piping accent tone is a nice touch.

The haversack is super light and the design of the bag rests comfortably against your lower back even when laden.

This is another bag my girlfriend has stolen and basically kept as her purse, she loves how good it looks and how much it can store.

You'll get a lot of wear out of this bag, as the innertubes hold up to quite the beating, plus if anything happens Alchemy goods awesome staff will help you repair it or cover it under the lifetime warranty.

Truly a stellar small bag that's great for the city or even when you're hiking

Emphatically Recommended

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

High Sierra Tech Series 59404 Titan 55 Internal Frame Pack

High Sierra Tech Series 59404 Titan 55 Internal Frame Pack Black 3356 Cubic Inches 29.5x14x8.25 Inches 55 LitersWe are going on a 2-night, 3 day backpacking trip next weekend up the South Sister in central Oregon, and will be putting these packs to the test. I'll update my review at that time. My boyfriend and I each purchased one. First impression was good out out of the box. It was quite easy to adjust to my frame, 5'6" female, and my BF 5'9". We both have a lean torso, so having the flexibility there was important. MANY pockets! We noticed right away we'll need to buy compression bags for our sleeping bags, as ours aren't mummy bags and will take up a ton of room. The separate sleeping bag compartment seems a little small, but there are so many compartments and can unzip the divider, so I think it's a non-issue. They are super light empty also. I love that they are already hydration pack (blatter bag) ready and also an outer mesh holder for a water bottle. We'll see how they measure up next weekend!

UPDATE 9/17/12. The 3 day bakpacking trip was a success. We loved our bags. Very roomy and adjustable. Found them to be durable and functional. I would recommend this pack to anyone.

At $67 this pack was a steal in my opinion. I was in need of a pack capable of 2-3 night backpacking trips and this one didn't disappoint. I recently used the Titan 55 on a 3 day 2 night backpacking trip in the grand canyon and it held up perfectly. I was able to hike 24miles round trip with roughly 30lbs of gear quite comfortably. The straps were padded and comfy, the zippers never got stuck, and the compression straps on the outside were great for strapping on extra gear. Some of the threading and buckles seem a bit cheap, but at under $70 I can't complain too much.

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This is a nice starter Back pack for the money. The contruction is pretty good, and it holds a decent amout of gear. You can't stick a Wiggy's 0 degree sleeping bag in it but I doubt many packs could handle it. The connecting hardware seems to be alittle on the light/cheap side, but light wieght is a good thing when every oz counts. I really like that the pack shoulder straps can be adjusted to fit the user. The shoulder straps are connected to the pack via a ladder system, similiar to Eberlestock packs. This comes in handy since I purchased this pack for my daughter. The pack has aluminum support stays that can also be removed and bent to fine tune the pack to the user. This is a big plus, but putting stays back in was difficult. The stays have little plastic caps on the ends of them and when I pulled out the aluminum stay the bottom plastic cap came off and I had to slowly work it out of the channel at the bottom of the pack up to the top, PIA and another reason it took away a star. This isn't a high end Gregory or Kelty etc but it is a good pack never the less at least in my humble opinion so much so that I purchased another. Oh and one more thing I really like the pouches built into the hip belt and the smaller cell phone carrier built into the shoulder strap. Nice feature.

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This backpack holds everything I think I might possibly need and has room to spare! Holds my sleeping bag (about 10' round by 12" long) Therm-a-rest ridge rest pad, blanket, and long johns/wool socks all in the main compartment. In the external pockets I've got room for a mess kit, hobo tool, sierra saw, camp shovel, first aid kit, matches/lighters, multi-tool, and pocket knife with at least 2 medium and 1 small pockets to spare. I've strapped a machete, camp chair, and tent to the outside. Very comfortable to wear with the adjustable shoulder straps. I haven't had a chance to try it out in the field yet, but I can tell the quality of it's construction. It really seems like they thought of everything when designing this pack. A great deal at most any price, especially $100 less than similar packs at some sporting goods stores.

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I purchased this bag at a very good price and it was worth every penny! Has plenty of pockets, large bottom spot for sleeping bag and lots of room for gear. The quality seems really good. I would recommend this to anyone. I am 5'11 195 and it fits my body perfect.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

16" CEO Heavy Duty Leather Briefcase/Backpack Gym/Travel Tote (single room) L34

16' CEO Heavy Duty Leather Briefcase/Backpack Gym/Travel Tote L34 DK VintageWhen on vacation in Canada we saw briefcases like this one. At the time we did not make a purchase and regretted it until I found this to give to my husband as a gift. I searched for several weeks until finally making my decision. My husband loves this bag and gets many compliments on how tough it is. He commented the other day after he had yet again received a compliment that this will last a lifetime and keep getting better with age. One feature that is important to my husband is that it is unlined. He is in the construction industry and may have to throw a tool or two in the bag. Lining, over time, will wear out on something that will get very heavy use. Many things are made with a limited life span in order to generate a future purchase, that is not the case with this bag. It is very well constructed.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Kolder 2 Pack Texas Longhorn Luggage Grabbers for Backpacks Laptop Bags Briefcases Luggage Gym Bags

Kolder 2 Pack Texas Longhorn Luggage Grabbers for Backpacks Laptop Bags Briefcases Luggage Gym BagsI travel frequently for work and, like many work travelers, own a black rolling Samsonite suitcase. I bought these handles after seeing them on many alumnis' bags at an away game, and have found them to be exactly what I was looking for. My bag is now easy to identify when coming onto the baggage claim reel and also give me added grip when lifting my bag into an overhead bin.

The only downside when traveling to a Texas game, everyone has these!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Dakine Grom Pack Kid's Backpack

Dakine Grom Pack Kid's Backpack, FremontGreat little pack. It is almost the size of a hyrdration pack. In short, it is perfect for traveling toddler (reason we bought it), but can also be used by an adult around the city.

Not many pockets but that is okay

Holds full size water bottle in side pouch

Chest strap perfect for toddlers

Not really useful for adult day hike too small in my opinion.

My son is small for his age and needed a backpack for Kindergarten. Any other backpack was just huge on him. He likes his skateboard and so was thrilled with the idea of this backpack. It is the perfect size for him. I expect he will use it at least 2 or 3 years before needing another. It was hard to find the red and black colors, but I am glad we did.

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We took 2 of these (one for each kid) to Disneyland. They were PERFECT for the kids. Most backpacks are just a little to big but these were idea for the kids that wanted their own bags to carry their jackets and drinks and things they bought! I recommend this size to everyone with a kid in this age bracket.

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it's perfect for getting your little grom to the skatepark with you. holds pads and snacks for a full day out of skating. well made. what I expect from dakine.

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its a nice backpack but fyi its very small. good quality and style and son liked it very much but couldnt even fit a binder and lunchbox

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