'Messenger' style bag with backpack straps.

[Dan Wound]

Morning all

For my travel carry solution I'm after a shoulder bag that can be converted to a day pack (rucksack). Reason being, when carrying a large backpack a shoulder bag is great as you can reach it easily for travel documents and the like not to mention keeping valuables close, it also carts the heavier items (I use it for hand luggage also).

What I'd love is for it to become a day-pack once at location. I have used the shoulder bag for that but I find when loaded up with water, supplies etc, over a long distance it puts uneven stress on my back and doesn't balance me well in harder terrain, not to mention it swinging out on steep inclines (incredibly unsafe) plus the slight niggle of it bumping around as you walk.

So I found the following product that nearly fits the bill http://www.timbuk2bags.co.uk/messenger-bags-c115/ram-laptop-messenger-bag-black-p597

(It needs to have a padded laptop section)

Have any of you guys seen a product that is a bit more bushy, by that I mean not really in aesthetic but more in materials, cordura of the like i.e. something a bit tougher.

e.g. The SF range 1000 Denier Nylon.

I have a feeling that the timbuk2 bag may be the solution but I thought I'd throw it out there.

Cheers - Dan.

 

[sandbender]

I believe the Maxpedition shoulder/laptop bags can be used as rucksacks if needed. They'll be plenty tough but if you are travelling to far flung places they will suggest that you have stuff worth stealing.

 

[Dan Wound]

I believe the Maxpedition shoulder/laptop bags can be used as rucksacks if needed. They'll be plenty tough but if you are travelling to far flung places they will suggest that you have stuff worth stealing.

Exactly one of the considerations, that's why the WW1 gas mask bag has been fine up until now but with now needing to carry a laptop and needing a bit more capacity, I need to move on. (and I hate moving on, my wee bag is my very close friend !!)

I remember mates at school (who's parents could afford them) getting brand new Doc martens and smashing 'em in with bricks so they didn't look so new. Perhaps distressing the new bag is an option, although it'll be filthy in a matter of moments I'm sure

 

[Tengu]

That's tricky, a bag which you can do both with would be handy at times.

The Other arms is both carried in the hand and has rucksack straps...Bit too big for you, I think

 

[woof]

I have something very similar to the one you posted, but at 40ltrs, its probably larger than you need. Its the outdoors voyager, don't know if they are still made, or come in a smaller size, but may be worth googling.

Rob

 

[Tengu]

how about an ordinary bag with a laptop sleeve in it?

 

[northumbrian]

Hows about this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Military-...cksRucksacks_Bags_EH&var=&hash=item27e39ea929 ?

cheers Andrew.

 

[peaks]

How about one of these (they also do a smaller version) - there is the option of adding shoulder straps (which are sold separately)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountains...=100012&prg=10285&rk=6&rkt=10&sd=281412636848

 

[peaks]

I have one of these for travelling - a great bit of kit, not sure if its quite what you are after. Really good quality kit though. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tatonka-Flight-Carry-Travel-Rucksack/dp/B000G4XLJM

Obviously available from other sellers too.

 

[EdS]

http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/p/11253/Sahara-Raider-II-Bag

Mine still going strong after about 8 years of daily use

 

[Dan Wound]

And the winner is...............

Hows about this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Military-...cksRucksacks_Bags_EH&var=&hash=item27e39ea929 ?

cheers Andrew.

Excellent, cheers Andrew.

 

[northumbrian]

And the winner is...............



Excellent, cheers Andrew.

ne problem marra !