I know backpacks aren't exactly the "mature" bag to be using as an adult, but its functional. I'm justifying this because I work in a call center, a very casual call center. So casual that if I worked at home and had to webcam peers or clients, pants would be optional. However this office IS downtown and I would like to progress in the company.
I just bought the Filson computer brief, and though its a great bag, I wouldn't want to carry it around on the weekends. What I need to carry is my lunch (of vital importance, I'm 25 and still very much a growing man), my headphones (for transit, they're big over the ear type cans) and the odd folder. The comp-brief fits this all with ease, but until it breaks in, the leather isn't that comfortable, therefore a second bag must be commissioned.
The backpack will be used on the weekends, the odd day hike and the contents listed above. I'm almost certian I'll get the tan, throwing green is TOO MUCH CHOICE (first world problems), though I may end up getting both. I've creeped on this forum long enough, I know its the B&B way.
So without further ado:
The Filson Rucksack
Single inner compartment, two outer that are closed via button snap. honestly to me this thing seems secure enough, my city doesn't seem that big on pick pockets but the leather bound on top of the snaps PLUS the tick semi rigid material SHOULD BE ENOUGH. I know the green is gorgeous, but I'm going with the tan....... or will I?
The Filson Tin Cloth backpack
This does seem the more secure of the two, I MAY opt for the green in this bag. Physically comparing, both of them seem to carry the same amount of stuff, HOWEVER, this one comes with this nifty detachable inner, tiny, tablet case, seems good for stationary and the like as well. Also worth noting that under the flap uses a draw string to close up vs the zipper with the rucksack. This thing also has a quick access zipper on the left side (which has a button eclosure on top of the zipper) for ...well quick access to the main compartment. This thing also has a small pocket under the flap, secured by a leather strap (probably wouldn't use this much). This bag is lighter, but its a backpack, a few ounces don't matter much.
Fun fact: I was looking at the Saddleback satchel and classic brief, both more expensive and badass but less functional. The Saddles were rather heavy sitting between 4-8 pounds empty and I don't think it would carry as much. Price aside, I didn't want to waste money on a disposable bag, I wanted something that will age and be practically indestructible. A few hundred dollars on a single bag may be a tad excessive, but it's something I look forward to using daily and its LOW MAINTENANCE.
If it matters how I dress, I tend to be a shirt kind of guy generally with a collar with jeans and chinos. Maybe throw in a sweater or a cardigan and ON occasion a bowtie. No suits yet and even without I think I'm dressing above what is expected of me.
Thanks advance for all the advice =) and please pardon the long post and the giant pictures.
I just bought the Filson computer brief, and though its a great bag, I wouldn't want to carry it around on the weekends. What I need to carry is my lunch (of vital importance, I'm 25 and still very much a growing man), my headphones (for transit, they're big over the ear type cans) and the odd folder. The comp-brief fits this all with ease, but until it breaks in, the leather isn't that comfortable, therefore a second bag must be commissioned.
The backpack will be used on the weekends, the odd day hike and the contents listed above. I'm almost certian I'll get the tan, throwing green is TOO MUCH CHOICE (first world problems), though I may end up getting both. I've creeped on this forum long enough, I know its the B&B way.
So without further ado:
The Filson Rucksack
Single inner compartment, two outer that are closed via button snap. honestly to me this thing seems secure enough, my city doesn't seem that big on pick pockets but the leather bound on top of the snaps PLUS the tick semi rigid material SHOULD BE ENOUGH. I know the green is gorgeous, but I'm going with the tan....... or will I?
The Filson Tin Cloth backpack
This does seem the more secure of the two, I MAY opt for the green in this bag. Physically comparing, both of them seem to carry the same amount of stuff, HOWEVER, this one comes with this nifty detachable inner, tiny, tablet case, seems good for stationary and the like as well. Also worth noting that under the flap uses a draw string to close up vs the zipper with the rucksack. This thing also has a quick access zipper on the left side (which has a button eclosure on top of the zipper) for ...well quick access to the main compartment. This thing also has a small pocket under the flap, secured by a leather strap (probably wouldn't use this much). This bag is lighter, but its a backpack, a few ounces don't matter much.
Fun fact: I was looking at the Saddleback satchel and classic brief, both more expensive and badass but less functional. The Saddles were rather heavy sitting between 4-8 pounds empty and I don't think it would carry as much. Price aside, I didn't want to waste money on a disposable bag, I wanted something that will age and be practically indestructible. A few hundred dollars on a single bag may be a tad excessive, but it's something I look forward to using daily and its LOW MAINTENANCE.
If it matters how I dress, I tend to be a shirt kind of guy generally with a collar with jeans and chinos. Maybe throw in a sweater or a cardigan and ON occasion a bowtie. No suits yet and even without I think I'm dressing above what is expected of me.
Thanks advance for all the advice =) and please pardon the long post and the giant pictures.
