It is really hard to find good help these days. And by good help I mean a reliable tote bag. Not sure what made this one blow out this morning. Was it the addition of the box of tea bags? Because I am having trouble seeing how something that weighs NOTHING, would make my bag up and quit on me. Because that was the only additional item that I threw into by bag this morning and the straps disintegrated on the way down the stairs. Luckily I caught it in time before the contents of my life were strewn everywhere. Another one failed under the pressure and apparently the weight of me.
So do I head to TJ Maxx again and pick up another $20 special knowing that I will crush it in a matter of months? Or do I invest in something a little bit more sturdy? You know something with some grit and titanium handles.
Attributes that my new bag must have:
-Must be black. I work at a bank and black is always in style at a bank. Besides which, black is most often my color of choice, because it goes with the rest of my closet, which is black. Takes the thinking out of getting ready in the morning.
-Must be able to tote around 100 lbs at least. I have a lot of important stuff that I need to carry around. Like plastic frogs in scuba gear, copious amounts of paperwork, perfume, tampons, a book, whatever toy my son has slipped into my bag for safe keeping, various medications, spare change, and lunch. Must also be able to accommodate sons lunch box and art work from the day.
-New bag must be okay with being thrown down, swung over the front seat in a hurry, banged on the elevator, kicked, pulled, and stepped on. And must do it with a smile.
-Must maintains it's looks while being thrown, banged, kicked, pulled and stepped on.
-If new bag should feel the need to quit it's duties, then I need two weeks to thirty days notice. Quitting on the fly is so unprofessional, especially for a professional woman's bag. I don't claim to be a professional, I just have a professional bag as part of my camouflage.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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Timbuk2 is a local (sf) bag shop that started its business building messenger bags. They have since expanded beyond to laptop, tote, yoga, etc bags. There stuff is amazingly strong, I've been running around with mine for 3 years and it has taken tons of punishment without batting an eye. You can even customize the bags (including color) They are not $20 though (more like $80-$100) but well worth it. Here is a link to their Totes, but look around, sometimes a different catagory bag will better fit your needs.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/totes/
Are they made of hemp? Ya know if you were a hemp farmer you could make your own bags. And then die them black for the days you go into the bank. Just make sure to keep perfume or febreeze in the bag.
I would love to be a hemp farmer. I could make very stylish potato sacks. I would run around in overalls and long braids.
That is my exit strategy! ;)
Actually "Yes", they do make them in Hemp:
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/limited-edition/hemp-pet-limited-edition/
:-D
Overall's and Long Braids!!!!
(How she was dressed the day we met.)
She used to have hair long enough to braid?? I wanna see pictures!
Those bags are pretty rad. I've already designed mine, and next time I've got 200 bucks to plop down on something, Im getting it.
Thanks Binary, I will check it out.
Panda, I will do a way back when post.
Reading your post, I had the same thought in mind, Timbuk2 makes totally bombproof bags. I've had one for 10+ years and I'm the kind of person that destroys everything I own. My messenger bag is still rock solid.
My only concern is the weight of your load. Carrying more than about 20lbs, if you're walking a lot, is really uncomfortable in a messenger style bag. They're the ideal way to carry weight when you're bent forward like on a bicycle or motorcycle, but standing, they put much too much weight on your shoulders. I'm guessing you're 100lb requirement is an exaggeration, but if you're seriously carrying a significant amount of weight, try a $20 messenger bag from Longs for a couple weeks before investing in the expensive one.
Timbuk2 also makes backpack style bags that are better at taking heavy loads.
The backpack style bags at Timbuk2 are pretty good too. One thing to remember, some of the messenger style bags do come with a waist clip that takes quite a bit of the load off of your shoulders if you are carrying for an extended period of time. I figure most of your carrying might be between house/car/office.
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