My son needs the most durable school backpack we can find. [more inside]
posted by Srudolph on Nov 28, 2009 - 27 answers

I need to find a laptop backpack styled similarly to this messenger/briefcase bag: good hope bag [more inside]
posted by bienbiensuper on Nov 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for a good backpack for a 17" MacBook Pro [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller on Nov 19, 2009 - 16 answers

Can you recommend a backpack to carry my camera? [more inside]
posted by WayOutWest on Nov 12, 2009 - 14 answers

What kind of backpack is this, and where can I find it? [more inside]
posted by ohsoferrety on Aug 30, 2009 - 8 answers

If you have kids between the ages of 7-12 (or know kids in that age range), do they use a backpack, and what sort of backpack do they use? If you could point me to images of similar backpacks online, that would be especially helpful. [more inside]
posted by cider on Aug 6, 2009 - 17 answers

What's the best way to carry keys, water, mp3 player, and wallet when you're working out outside? Do you have a favorite fanny pack (how...not chic) or have you come up with some alternative arrangement? Would you please share? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Jul 6, 2009 - 32 answers

I'm searching for a new around campus backpack, but I have some very specific requirements - help me, hive mind you're my only hope! [more inside]
posted by strixus on Jun 8, 2009 - 24 answers

This public transit commuting young woman needs a bag that will fit her 15 inch Macbook Pro as well as gym clothes/sneakers. [more inside]
posted by metamush on Jun 1, 2009 - 21 answers

One of the two straps on my backpack is literally (no, really, literally) hanging on by a thread. The strap itself, where it's detaching from the bottom of the bag, is very frayed. How can I reattach the strap to the backpack? Specs inside. [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on May 18, 2009 - 11 answers

I need a backpack that won't warp or crumple paperbacks. Cheap, plain, no frills. Should simply hold books in place and maybe a binder. I don't carry a laptop or any fancy accessories. Bonus if it doesn't make me (25 y/o grad student) look silly.
posted by limon on May 16, 2009 - 4 answers

What size backpack do I need for a 17 day trip that will include four different flights, train trips & hostel/apartment stays? [more inside]
posted by eunoia on Mar 25, 2009 - 14 answers

Where should we (Me +1) backpack next weekend (Mar 28/29) near Fresno, CA that has SNOW, WATER and FISH? [more inside]
posted by farmersckn on Mar 20, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm in the market for a backpack. A backpacking backpack, that is. Uses will generally be 3 season backpacking for anywhere from a weekend to a week, at the most. My budget is 200-225. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Autarky on Mar 5, 2009 - 22 answers

I would like to know a superior form of backpack. It should be primarily appropriate for day to day backpack and school usage but also useful for light travel use or light camping use. I am ~6'4", usually weigh about 185 pounds, and male. [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Feb 1, 2009 - 22 answers

Pen/small item organizer insert for backpack exterior pocket? [more inside]
posted by Zed_Lopez on Oct 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I'll be getting off the amtrak in Seattle on Thursday with a bicycle, a cumbersome backpack, and a laptop bag. Within an hour, I need to hit an appointment with a stock agency fairly near to the station. The only friend I know in Seattle is finishing up his term finals and can't pick me up - with car and roof rack - until later that evening. [more inside]
posted by pranalaxmi on Sep 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Anyone have any good DYI ideas on how to keep your bag dry in the rain while biking? Some kind of plastic cover with elastic? [more inside]
posted by amedia on Sep 15, 2008 - 11 answers

She wants shoulder bag, but it needs to be cute, light and simple. [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Aug 1, 2008 - 21 answers

How to pack for one year? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on Jul 22, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm looking for a travel backpack with removal daypack that is gadget friendly. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Jun 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Free or low-cost Mac alternative to 37Signals Backpack for storing personal information in? [more inside]
posted by dyslexictraveler on Jun 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Why do you prefer a messenger bag to a backpack / bookbag (or vice versa) for bicycle commuting? Should I get one? [more inside]
posted by whir on May 14, 2008 - 49 answers

Help me choose a light laptop bag, comfortable to wear, with good protection for my 14" widescreen. [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on May 13, 2008 - 17 answers

What are some good backpacks for petites (women's)? [more inside]
posted by jdruk on May 8, 2008 - 10 answers

Where should I spend 12 days in the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Apr 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me pack for Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam for 2.5 weeks! [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Apr 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommend a backpack for a big guy... [more inside]
posted by iamabot on Mar 20, 2008 - 16 answers

I used to have nice purses. Now I have a baby. I want a posh, probably leather, backpack to tote around for the next few years. [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Jan 16, 2008 - 9 answers

It's my first time traveling alone! I'm spending 10-11 days in Spain, and I need some advice. How to meet people to share the experience with? How to book accommodations and train/airline tickets on the fly? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Nov 18, 2007 - 29 answers

What size of backpack should I get for a 6-8 month backpacking trip through Southeast Asia? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Nov 15, 2007 - 29 answers

I'm leaving in a week for a 6-week trip through China. Should I bring a suitcase (with wheels or no?) or a backpack? [more inside]
posted by qslack on Jul 10, 2007 - 16 answers

Is there a way to "email an item" to Google Notebook? [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Jul 9, 2007 - 1 answer

I use GTD, and I am getting a bit tired of Entourage for my Mac (mainly the interface), and I am considering a web-based solution like Remember The Milk, Backpack, or Vitalist, or even built-in stuff like iCal and Mail.app. The problem is that I want it all to work with a Treo 650, so there is [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Jun 19, 2007 - 3 answers

Gym/Bag Lady filter: How do you minimize the crap you bring to the gym? [more inside]
posted by paddingtonb on Jun 7, 2007 - 26 answers

Help me to find a bookbag for law school. [more inside]
posted by cribcage on May 1, 2007 - 33 answers

I'm doing a lot of traveling in the next month or so. I really need some advice on luggage. I'm thinking of foregoing the standard suitcase and go with the Backpack approach. Is this wise? [more inside]
posted by ryecatcher on Apr 12, 2007 - 16 answers

Where can I find drawstring/gymsack bags with team logos? [more inside]
posted by hcastro on Apr 9, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I fix a nylon backpack zipper? The zipper parts seem fine -- the zipper "pull" has just popped out of one side. This isn't like a jacket, where there is a way to completely separate the two sides, with a metal tab to aid in joining them. [more inside]
posted by catkins on Feb 16, 2007 - 9 answers

What is "zipper disease?" [more inside]
posted by killa62 on Jan 7, 2007 - 9 answers

How to carry stuff hands-free without a style disaster: What is the most stylishly understated (dressy, even) backpack bag for an urban guy in his 30s, long past the schoolboy days? Is it a lost cause? Am I only deserving of fashion-police arrest? Style Mission Impossible: If a backpack seller did product-placement in The Matrix, and you were the designer entrusted to make it not terrible, what would you do? Are there re-imagined backpacks out there, like say, straps with a cut reminiscent of an open vest? Any alternatives as practical, yet (unlike laptop satchels) not equally dorky? There is also [more inside]
posted by -harlequin- on Dec 6, 2006 - 26 answers

I'm looking for a web-based to-do-list manager, along the lines of 37Signals' Backpack, that allows its users to have a to-do task recur a certain amount of time after it's been checked off. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Dec 5, 2006 - 12 answers

What is the brand of backpack used by the actors in the US television drama "LOST"? [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep on Jul 4, 2006 - 4 answers

Are there any web based calendars/task management programs that will sync with Outlook or straight to my Pocket PC? I got Sunbird syncing but after using it a while I switched back to Outlook, but I really like the idea of using something like Google Calendar, Backpack or iCommit when I'm at work or at school. I’ve thought about an exchange server account somewhere, but all the places I looked seemed to be pretty pricy for a student budget. Any suggestions?
posted by chrisWhite on Jun 28, 2006 - 10 answers

What are the best, most useful, most ingenious backpack/messenger bag features you've ever seen? [more inside]
posted by Alison on May 26, 2006 - 22 answers

I'm looking for a web-based to-do application with a few very specific features, but, essentially, one that's almost a del.icio.us clone and is very much centralized not on categories, but on tags. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Feb 7, 2006 - 6 answers

Looking for a sleek and compact woman's laptop backpack for the 14" ibook. [more inside]
posted by crack on Dec 2, 2005 - 14 answers

Weird Situation: Strange spamming technique, a case of mistaken identity, or something else entirely? You tell me. [more inside]
posted by geeky on Oct 24, 2005 - 9 answers

BackpackFilter: I'm looking for a specific type of backpack. Small profile (shouldn't stick out more than about 6in, holds between 1000-1600 cubic in). Clean design (doesn't have a million straps and buckles hanging off). Doesn't look corporatey/consultantish. Rectangular is better than bulbous. [more inside]
posted by 4easypayments on Sep 1, 2005 - 19 answers

BagFilter: Can anyone recommend a backpack for short people? I am short and most backpacks are too long for my torso. [more inside]
posted by moooshy on Jul 4, 2005 - 4 answers