#29

i’m actually not sure. when i bought mine i think there was only one size. fits a 15" laptop if that answers the question?

#30

I’ve had a somewhat bad experience with Côte et Ciel, albeit with their Nile bag instead of the Isar.

https://www.coteetciel.com/en-US/nile-backpack-obsidian-laptop-bag

I owned it for about 3 years. After about a year and a half or so in, the shoulder straps started being defective - they would always slip down over the course of a few hours, which made wearing the bag with any kind of load fairly uncomfortable (and probably bad for my back). I emailed their support, and they basically told me it was out of warranty and there’s nothing they could do about it. However, later they added this exact problem to the dropdown list for their online support system, so it’s clearly something they knew about.

Then last month, the zippers started unstitching over ~10cm or so. I again contacted their support, asking if there was any way to fix it - and that I was happy to pay for it. Once again, they told me there was nothing they could do about it. They offered to send me a replacement zipper, which I have still not received.

It’s a shame, I really loved their design, and as a French person I wanted to support a company from my home country - but the fact that they don’t stand by their products (lifetime warranty tends to be the standard for expensive backpacks) really turned me off from them, and I doubt I will buy anything from them again.

I replaced my Nile with a Timbuk2 Bruce, which I really like so far. Kind of a similar aesthetic, more comfortable, and holds more stuff. We’ll see how it holds up, but Timbuk2 has been good in my experience - and they do offer a lifetime warranty.

http://www.timbuk2.com/bruce-pack/1398.html

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#31

Same here with Timbuk2. I would prefer a local brand, but nothing could beat 150$ with a lifetime warranty.

I was going on tour in Europe and looking for a bag that could handle my 6U 84HP Halliburton Eurorack case. After trying a few bags, I opted for this bag.

Simple design, international carry-on size, just enough pockets and pretty durable. The interior compression strap was also perfect to secure the case inside the bag.

Since I’m back from tour, I use it quite often but mostly for heavy grocery stuff and 15lbs cat food bags. :smiley_cat:

#32

hey that one looks really practical and simple. i couldn’t tell from the pics and description where the laptop sleeve is located. is it on the outside or close to the back?

(also cool you have a halliburton case! i built a 7u 96hp)

edit: more research shows it’s all in the flap. i’d prefer to have my computer more protected. almost

#33

Yeah, in the flap, When I use the bag for my laptop, I add some extra padding, just in case. It works, but it’s indeed not a super wise place…

For the Halliburton cases, I did a few attache-case (6U 84hp) and one huge luggage case (18U 104hp). The smaller one are just perfect to oblige me to keep it simple and not regret the weight while travelling.

Did you built an inside frame for the rails or screwed them straight to the case?

#34

i collaborated with john at pulplogic to make a shock mounted frame:

#35

You guys did some awesome work!!

This is the current one I’m using live.

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And here the way too big one that i sold to a friend.

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Both are also fitted with removable pins. An easy and effective way to not butcher the case.

The shock mounted idea differs from my version, but it’s really brilliant. :slight_smile:

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#36

If you’re after a backpack that can carry your music rig around, I use this:

Built like a tank, I can put my whole rig in it: laptop, audio interface, Launchpad Pro, Digitakt (or Circuit), FaderFox UC44, headphones, all the power adapters, and cables. And very nicely padded around your spine: I lugged this, with all the above, all the way to Berlin from the States, and around town for a few days. It was great. Still use it as my main gig bag.

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#37

Pack company from the 70’s that started making bags again.
http://www.rivendellmountainworks.com/

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#38

By the way while we’re at it with backpacks, does anyone have any recommandations on (big) keyboards backpack? How harsh are they on the back? Is it something you’d recommend or advice to avoid (it seems quite brutal when I look at the pictures but maybe it’s fine)? I’m considering it in the near future as I’ve got a shitload of a setup to carry on and the keyboard is the biggest problem for me to move around, even on a trolley…

#39

i’ve been very happy with fjallraven’s rucksack n°21.
very sturdy, waterproof with their special bee wax. they propose 15, 20 or 30 L.
with the 20 L i carry a 15" mbp (2009), a saffire pro 14, grid 64, arc 2, cables, etc.

#40

I was recently in the Scilly Isles and came across Ratbags: http://www.schoonershotel.co.uk/page9.htm

Simple canvas bags of all shapes and sizes, all at amazing prices considering they are completely handmade.

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#41

i feel like you might enjoy some of mokyoubi’s bags. most of their designs are a little loud, but there are some really great ones. also check out YKRA bags, they seem amazing and the design is spot on - i have had my eye on the primary color mini one for some time :slight_smile:

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#42

So I ended up going with my initial impulse (topo). The daypack fastens to the travel bag. Pretty stoked on the build quality :slight_smile:

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#43

for anyone interested in nice bags and specifically topo bag… the field bag is 50% off right now with code “fieldbag50” :slight_smile:

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#44

I’ve been eyeing this one…

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#45

Bags enjoy a special place of honor in my Mt. Rushmore of Awful Fascinations.

  1. My daily carry is a Maxpedition Lunada bag. It’s big enough for my work-life EDC. I attach a MOLLE baton holster for an umbrella, a Hazard4 pouch for my coffee thermos, and a few odd doo-dads (MP3 player and cable shell). As a sling bag it’s easier to maneuver; I pivot it to my front when I sit down, then twist it to ride in the small of my back when I’m up walking. [edited to correct the actual bag - I always get the Lunada and the Malaga confused. Mine is the smaller of the two.]

  2. My travel carry is a Maxpedition Sitka bag. It’s big enough for a laptop and the larger variety of Stuff you end up carrying on trips. If I can get away with it I leave it home and travel with #1 because it’s Smaller.

  3. On the weekend if needed I break out the Belstaff 554 Colonial Canvas messenger bag. It’s canvas so it’s fragile - I don’t dare bang it around too much. But it’s good for the sorts of thing a middle-aged man will do on the weekend. Use your imagination. Note: the new version of this bag is God Awful And No One Should Buy It.

  4. I’m not into fanny packs or belt packs but when hiking around as I am wont to do I’ll throw all my Wilderness Stuff into a REI Co-op Flash 18. It’s ridiculously lightweight, it has a separate hydration pouch, and I have no problem throwing it into the wash.

Someday soon I’ll need to get a Pelican 1400 for my Nornsing Activities, and I’m hoping I can jam that into the Sitka.

It’s a sickness, I know.

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#46

When I’m running around daily I use a SAG bike messenger bag I bought 10 years ago. Can’t recommend them these days, they’re made totally different.

Probably not your style but for extended activities I use a mystery ranch crew cab which has done for me everything from backpack camping by motorcycle to weeks’ worth of laundry at once (by motorcycle) to just headed into work. It’s ridiculously expandable/compressable and the most comfortable bag I’ve worn!

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#47

I recently bought a backpack - after realising that my Tom Bihn messenger bag, much as I love it, was knackering my back.

After looking at all the lovely and cool and trendy bags I ended up with

https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/vault-backpack-chj0

(& paid a lot less than that for it on Amazon)

I can carry film making kit (Drone, several cameras and couple of go pros), laptop, iPad, hard disks, midi controllers etc (& shove a clean shirt in)

it’s not cool. it’s not fancy but it has turned out to be a good backpack :slight_smile:

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#48

just got one of these that i am quite happy with.