Need a bag recommendation
Feb 18, 2007 | 10:28 am
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Need a bag recommendation
Hi,
I'm looking for a bag recommendation (the "personal item" that I can carry on). It has to be somewhat stylish (i.e. black), can be used as weekend bag, and can hold an IBM Thinkpad laptop, Ipod, bottled water, wallet, magazine/book and personal toiletries. I'd prefer to not have a backpack but sort of a tote bag.
I had purchased this bag: http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/Product...29|28730|30082
based on style, but I think I need to be smart and return it and get something more functional. I appreciate any suggestions!
I'm looking for a bag recommendation (the "personal item" that I can carry on). It has to be somewhat stylish (i.e. black), can be used as weekend bag, and can hold an IBM Thinkpad laptop, Ipod, bottled water, wallet, magazine/book and personal toiletries. I'd prefer to not have a backpack but sort of a tote bag.
I had purchased this bag: http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/Product...29|28730|30082
based on style, but I think I need to be smart and return it and get something more functional. I appreciate any suggestions!
Feb 18, 2007 | 10:37 am
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Hi,
I'm looking for a bag recommendation (the "personal item" that I can carry on). It has to be somewhat stylish (i.e. black), can be used as weekend bag, and can hold an IBM Thinkpad laptop, Ipod, bottled water, wallet, magazine/book and personal toiletries. I'd prefer to not have a backpack but sort of a tote bag.
I had purchased this bag: http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/Product...29|28730|30082
based on style, but I think I need to be smart and return it and get something more functional. I appreciate any suggestions!
I'm looking for a bag recommendation (the "personal item" that I can carry on). It has to be somewhat stylish (i.e. black), can be used as weekend bag, and can hold an IBM Thinkpad laptop, Ipod, bottled water, wallet, magazine/book and personal toiletries. I'd prefer to not have a backpack but sort of a tote bag.
I had purchased this bag: http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/Product...29|28730|30082
based on style, but I think I need to be smart and return it and get something more functional. I appreciate any suggestions!
Feb 18, 2007 | 11:19 am
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Feb 18, 2007 | 11:38 am
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Feb 18, 2007 | 11:56 am
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Not B&Rs fault.
Feb 18, 2007 | 1:02 pm
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i had a samsonite spinner loose a wheel and have a pocket torn (due to airline mishandling) on its first trip.
after that, im never buying anything other than B&R, because theyre the only ones to offer an actual warranty.
after that, im never buying anything other than B&R, because theyre the only ones to offer an actual warranty.
Feb 18, 2007 | 7:30 pm
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I like my new eBags branded roller bag... Pilot Plus model. Not a very fancy nameplate, but tough nonetheless. This, after over 600,000 miles on my old Travelpro 21" bag.
Look at www.ebags.com under 'Frequent Flyer' items. Not as expensive as a B&R bag, but almost as good a value. The aircrews seem to like them.
Look at www.ebags.com under 'Frequent Flyer' items. Not as expensive as a B&R bag, but almost as good a value. The aircrews seem to like them.
Feb 25, 2007 | 3:56 am
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Feb 25, 2007 | 8:35 am
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Feb 25, 2007 | 8:48 am
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Levenger has some slightly smaller bags that still seem large enough for the items you mentioned, in its Pisa line. Some are on sale. www.levenger.com.