Laptop Backpacks

[mnisbett]

How many people out there are still using their AU2005 Laptop Backpack?
I thought it was a great backpack and I used it from the day I got it until the side ripped out about a month ago.
So my backpack Odyssey began. I searched and searched for this backpack or for one that was close to this backpack, or maybe even the manufacturer of the backpack.
No Luck.
I emailed Autodesk and the response was that "there are none available and it was made exclusively for AU by a company in China."
I know there are other ones out there but I got used to the backpack and Autodesk was getting the Advertisement on the bag.
Every time I thought I found a close match something was missing like: its a backpack that has no wheels, or it has wheels but its not a backpack, or its perfect but it does not fit a 17" laptop.
Long story!
I ended up choosing the AXIO Hybrid backpack. It is about the same size as the AU bag but without the wheels. I guess I only really used the wheels in the airport anyway. If you are in the market for a 17" laptop bag, check out the AXIO bags, a bit on the expensive side but extremely well made.
Does anyone else have a similar story or am I the only insane backpack toter? [img]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/mnisbett/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/img]

[waynes03]

Yep, that was a very nice bag. Mine just sits in the closet though. I may be persuaded to part with my 2005 AU laptop backpack...??? Then again, I am pretty much a pack-rat so...I doubt it. Some day I'll use it, you know.
I think the 2003 wheelie laptop case was even better.

[hand471037]

Does it have to have wheels?

I really, really love my laptop backback from Crumpler bags: www.crumplerbags.com

Warning: there site is weird. Don't let that throw you. Lots of high-end camera shops carry their stuff if you want to look at it.

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

From the Mozilla store...

Ogio Metro Backpack

Firefox Ogio Messenger Bag [ The MBH is planning to purchase this one, once they are back in stock ].

JanSport also make / produce some very good stuff ( some rubbish as well ).

Have a good one, Mike

[mnisbett]

Mike,
I missed that one, I wished I had seen it earlier. I could have saved some bucks.
Another bag I thought was cool was the bumbakpack. Check it out.
http://bbpbags.com/

[Mike.Perry]

Another bag I thought was cool was the bumbakpack. Check it out.
http://bbpbags.com/

Hi

Thanks

They look good. I will have to show the MBH (she might like the pink one).

Mike

[robert.1.hall72202]

I am looking to get a new backpack myself.
Thanks for the ideas.
The one from mozilla looks great.
I have been looking to get a new laptop with a
17" screen. Anything that will fit that would work
best for me. Suggestions?

[Mike.Perry]

The one from mozilla looks great.
I have been looking to get a new laptop with a
17" screen. Anything that will fit that would work
best for me. Suggestions?

Hi

Is one of the main reasons why my MBH is going to purchase...

Firefox Ogio Messenger Bag [ The MBH is planning to purchase this one, once they are back in stock ].

Have a good one, Mike

[Wanderer]

Mike,
I missed that one, I wished I had seen it earlier. I could have saved some bucks.
Another bag I thought was cool was the bumbakpack. Check it out.
http://bbpbags.com/

That is sort of cool design (and, I do LOVE pink, but, I might have to go with RED to match my new RazR phone It's shiny)

Yes, it is a BIG problem finding a decent bag for a 17 inch monitor. ~pouting~ I hope the firefox bag is in stock soon.

I'm currently using my AU2001 bag, but, the laptop is about 3" too wide to make it a good fit (I am not quite as crazy about the bags with the wheels unless I am in the airport and wouldn't want to carry it, for day to day use, the metal bars in the back just bother me, even if they are padded well.. REALLY well-made bags though, I've beat all of mine all to heck and they're still going strong... the '01 bag especially, college, work and travelling).

[mmcneil.70140]

Anyone know if the Firefox Ogio bag will fit a Dell Precision M90 (17" model)? The description says "most 17 inch laptops"... but these things vary quiet a bit in size.

Thanks!