Could laptop bags-- the ones you wear over a shoulder-- be used for school books and such? o.o'
I mean.. The bags you wear like a messanger bag or a satchel... Could they be used for school, or are they too impractical/small? o.o'
If it is netbook sized, I would say only if your textbooks were paperback novels. I had trouble fitting any sort of paper or binder in mine. If it sizes like a courier bag, and has a comfortable strap, then certainly.
I will have to note that if your books are heavy, even with a comfy strap it will start to bother your shoulder after awhile. I've learned carrying anything heavy any distance is difficult.
Tigerface.
I'd say that the problem is less about the amount you can carry (if you've got a fair sized messenger bag per say) Rather, carrying lots of weight mostly on one shoulder is really bad for your back, but to each his own~
Currently I've got about 3 binders (not a lot in each), a math text book (400/500 ish pages) and a notebook (300 pages).
It fits well on my backpack, but the backpack-- even without anything in it-- feels so incapacitating... ^.^'
: Cynder April 11, 2013, 05:39:34 -06:00
Could laptop bags-- the ones you wear over a shoulder-- be used for school books and such? o.o'
I mean.. The bags you wear like a messanger bag or a satchel... Could they be used for school, or are they too impractical/small? o.o'
although the bag i have is small, it does have the ability to switch sides on the strap. if you can find one large enough to hold your binders and books that can be used over either shoulder then buy it. then make sure you switch the strap often.
Where do you suggest I look for such a bag? And what would the price range be? o.o'
: Cynder April 11, 2013, 09:52:36 -06:00
Where do you suggest I look for such a bag? And what would the price range be? o.o'
Amazon.com would be a good place to start.
Local places, Walmart / Thrift stores (Value Village /Salvation Army / etc)
Alrighty!^^ what size would you recommend?
: IrishLion April 11, 2013, 10:04:05 -06:00
Amazon.com would be a good place to start.
Local places, Walmart / Thrift stores (Value Village /Salvation Army / etc)
or in any mall try bentley's and other stores even london drugs
: Cynder April 11, 2013, 10:17:18 -06:00
Alrighty!^^ what size would you recommend?
the size the fits your needs. take some of the books you will carry in it and see if they fit with room for more before you buy one you will regret buying
: tokar April 11, 2013, 10:35:54 -06:00
the size the fits your needs. take some of the books you will carry in it and see if they fit with room for more before you buy one you will regret buying
That's why I'm reluctant to buy off amazon... :/
If you are considering a bag like that I would only recomend using it for occasions. I wore a laptop bag for a few years and noe I regret it I only use it for when I go to work and have next to nothing in it. Though I have seen bags that you can wear over the shoulder, but it has straps so that you can wear it as a back pack of sorts.
Mountain equipment co-op sells laptop bags
@RaveWolf, why do you regret it? Is there something wrong with your back or shoulders now? o.o''
Any advice you could give to a little fox like myself? Switch shoulders freuqnetly or something like that? ^_^''
@Red, do they have a big selection?
: Cynder April 12, 2013, 09:46:09 -06:00
@RaveWolf, why do you regret it? Is there something wrong with your back or shoulders now? o.o''
Any advice you could give to a little fox like myself? Switch shoulders freuqnetly or something like that? ^_^''
@Red, do they have a big selection?
i do not know where to get one (staples?) but there are backpacks made for laptops available. get out and go look for yourself. you are young and have energy.
: Cynder April 12, 2013, 09:46:09 -06:00
@RaveWolf, why do you regret it? Is there something wrong with your back or shoulders now? o.o''
Any advice you could give to a little fox like myself? Switch shoulders freuqnetly or something like that? ^_^''
I can't wear one anymore unless it's light or for a short time because it starts to hurt a lot. You aren't meant to carry heavy weight on your shoulder like that. Switching sides helps, but in my opinion it just delays any damage. It might be just me because I am fairly lanky, but still I would advise caution with a bag like that
: ravewoif April 12, 2013, 02:17:03 -06:00
I can't wear one anymore unless it's light or for a short time because it starts to hurt a lot. You aren't meant to carry heavy weight on your shoulder like that. Switching sides helps, but in my opinion it just delays any damage. It might be just me because I am fairly lanky, but still I would advise caution with a bag like that
what ever bag you get, make sure that you wear it properly. do not let it rest on your ass way low down your back as this will cause back problems later on. i see so many people with their backpacks on their asses that it surprises me the they are not in pain.
Mmm, alright. I'll look around for a bag, hopefully I find one. ^.^
THanks for all your help everyone, I really appreciate it^~^
last i checked MEC had a pretty good selection
I'm checking out MEC's online store right now, they look really awesome actually! ^.^
i actually modified a bag so that it works well for heavy and light loads and it looks cool to. if you know how to sew that bag will stick to you but it take a wail i modded a bag from the 80's its got pantera badge and studds and it can hold a milk jug.
the perfect bag will find you. 8)
I'm not a big fan of shoulder bags for laptops as they're hard on your shoulders and neck. I've had good luck with Targus laptop backpacks.
Silver, I've checked those out as well, but they don't seem large enough (in pocket space or opening space) to store my books, sadly. Plus, I prefer something more open. ^_^;
I carry one of those and love it. The only things inside it are my laptop and binder. Binder is to store temporary papers to scan into my laptop. I have PDFs of all the textbooks. It's wonderful and a lot less to carry.