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Vivid.Inferno

macrumors 6502
Jul 28, 2008
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Ottawa, ON
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Probably the best backpack I've ever bought.

What Brand is that? I'm going to be buying a new Macbook Pro within the month, and I need a good backpack. It needs to protect my laptop, and have enough room for the power cord, a textbook (an 1800 page textbook :eek:), and a binder. I'm also really hard on backpacks, so I need something that's really going to last. Someone told me to go with Mountain Equipment Co-op, but I'm also thinking just a normal backpack, and then a laptop sleeve. Any thoughts?
 

karlsilla

macrumors newbie
Jun 23, 2008
29
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I have 2 bags for my Blackbook
The first is a hard case that protects it at all times
U-suit

The second is the carrying case from Victorinox "Eiffel"

Is that a macally hard case? Looks like leather to me, i have a macally but can't see the apple logo on mine, don't have the hole :D
 

mrmayor92

macrumors 6502
Jul 12, 2008
303
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PA
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if i ever get my mbp ill be getting this
 

Roobsa

macrumors regular
Jul 7, 2008
180
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London
What Brand is that? I'm going to be buying a new Macbook Pro within the month, and I need a good backpack. It needs to protect my laptop, and have enough room for the power cord, a textbook (an 1800 page textbook :eek:), and a binder. I'm also really hard on backpacks, so I need something that's really going to last. Someone told me to go with Mountain Equipment Co-op, but I'm also thinking just a normal backpack, and then a laptop sleeve. Any thoughts?

It's a North Face Surge Backpack. It's serious sturdy. My 17' MPB fits perfectly into the laptop compartment, and the main compartment and the front section will have more than enough room for things. I can fit all my cables, wired keyboard, mouse and a video camera in the main compartment with space for books in the front. It's got chest and waist straps so good for cycling with.
 

megamouse

macrumors member
Sep 7, 2008
91
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This is the best bag I have ever owned, honestly. I looked at the Incase bag that's made almost identical to this one and couldn't justify the additional $40 to buy it. I love that the laptop compartment is soft and raised above the floor of the bag (extra shock absorption) And it's great for carrying your computer, a notebook, and small textbook, as well as some pens and such. It has a headphone eyelet to keep your ipod in the bag, but I usually just clip it to my belt.

As far as it's moisture repelling capabilities im not sure, I wasn't brave enough to test it. It doesn't advertise waterproof-ness though, so I don't think that's a feature. It is pretty thick however and would take awhile for moisture to soak through.

Another cool feature is the power brick zip bag it comes with. About the size of a pencil case, it zips and keeps your power cord all together and not snaking around inside the bag.

Thank you very much for the input!

After reading it I've decided to go for this bag. The trouble is, I can't order for this colour in the UK - looks like it is sold out as in the States.

Will keep looking, cheers. :D
 

David G.

macrumors 65816
Apr 10, 2007
1,128
489
Alaska
2 things. Speck SeeThru Hard Shell and LLBean Super Shockwave backpack
 

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mrgreeneyes

macrumors 6502a
Oct 7, 2007
843
53
Gatineau,Canada
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Targus backpack for my 17" Macbook Pro. Every time i use it, i regret buying a 17". It's very heavy and looks like i have a turtle on my back, and is wider than I am.

i have the exact same bag, and i hate it, the only feature i like about it, is the fact that it has a built in rain cover. other then that i don't like it.
 

KC2

macrumors regular
Feb 29, 2008
225
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I am Incase's bitch :) (and happy about it too)

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White Slider for iPhone 3G
Clear Hardshell for MBP
Nylon Carrying Case for MBP
 

macgrl

macrumors 65816
Jul 17, 2008
1,192
5
Hi, I really like the look of the northface surge backpack. Does anyone know if they are water resistant? I have had a look at a few online stores to see what the details are but none of them seem to mention it. It does tend to rain alot here in the UK and so I will need something that is rain proof!

Thank you
 

Roobsa

macrumors regular
Jul 7, 2008
180
0
London
Hi, I really like the look of the northface surge backpack. Does anyone know if they are water resistant? I have had a look at a few online stores to see what the details are but none of them seem to mention it. It does tend to rain alot here in the UK and so I will need something that is rain proof!

Thank you

Just found a review of this bag and it says:

"While its not waterproof, it is water resistant enough to handle those light, unexpected, showers that come out of nowhere."

So there's your answer.
 

JC0205

macrumors newbie
Oct 10, 2008
19
0
To those who already use Neoprene Incase Sleeve for Old Macbook Pro

Hi guys, I just recently bought a macbook pro (the old one) and was wondering if the incase sleeve is a good investment. I heard the old macbook pros dent easily, will the incase sleeve be good enough if I carry it in my backpack along with one or two books to protect it from potential dents? Thanks in advance! :D
 
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