Originally Posted by
dulciusexasperis
So your definition of 'professional backpack' is one that looks professional JPinPA.
I suppose that is one definition but it implies that a backpack somehow conveys your 'position' and can make you look 'professional'. I can see a tech nerd carrying one I suppose but I can't see a CEO with one though. So I am in agreement with baghoarder on that score. The picture of someone in a suit with a pack on their back is not impressive at all.
My point being that really no backpack would strike me as looking like anything but a worker bee. I think anyone carrying one who thinks it does look 'professional' is kidding themself as to their position in the hierarchy of business. Goldman Sachs investment bankers and the like for example are a dime a dozen. Most of course aren't actually investment bankers even though they use that title.
I laughed at a tv show last night on which a guy said he was an 'IT Marketing Manager.................. for a car dealership. I kid you not. An IT Marketing Manager, sounds 'professional' though doesn't it.
I agree with you, for the record. Some here asked what a professional backpack was (which I would think is fairly obvious) so I tried to define it. The OP is looking for one, I don't like them.
For the record I don't like the "Yasser Arafat look" either, it looks sloppy to me. Either grow a beard or shave, but hey, styles change.
But the fellows who sport the "Yasser Arafat look" would probably feel fine with either the B&R or the Tumi version of this in the boardroom. You wouldn't, nor will I. This is of no concern to the OP.