That Man Bag thing again

RObert Budding said:
I like Timbuk2 messenger bags. No problem if you get caught in the rain.
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I second Robert's vote (as I mentioned on the other thread). Waterproof, sturdy, secure, padded, capacious, and doesn't draw attention to itself. Sometimes I go places where I don't want my bag to scream that I am carrying a laptop or a camera.

I'm probably going to replace the stock Timbuk2 shoulder strap with a steel core strap like the Pacsafe.

- John
 
rover said:
Order another drink and make wise cracks about Ray's vest after he left the bar. :D

I just am not feeling that one. :eek:
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Dude, I hear the Secret Service just placed an order for these. ;)

It should be here in time for our little "coffee klatsch."
 
Here's a cool version of the timbuk2. Soft cotton/canvas, not stiff. Even the lining is of soft material (unlike the original messenger bags), the waterproof lining is sandwiched between them. And those pockets in the photo will fit CV 75 or 50 summicron sized lenses.
 

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This type of sling-over-one-shoulder bags makes my back hurt. So, I'm back to a teensie little backpack which holds film, another camera (either the R-D1 or the M2, depending on which one I'm shooting with), and a notebook and pencil. The camera is in my hand, ready to shoot. No need for no man purse. :p
 
ray_g said:
Here's a cool version of the timbuk2. Soft cotton/canvas, not stiff. Even the lining is of soft material (unlike the original messenger bags), the waterproof lining is sandwiched between them. And those pockets in the photo will fit CV 75 or 50 summicron sized lenses.
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Okay, ray_g, I took your advice and just ordered this bag. Let's hope it's as good as it looks! :)

-Randy
 
pmu said:
Where can you find / order this canvas version?
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via a Google search (Timbuktu bag single speed bag), I found it on the Zappos website (www.zappos.com) where my wife orders lots of shoes. SKU, in case it helps you find it, on the Zappos site is 7306705. I ordered the fatigue color (looks like a medium olive in the pics). Hope that helps.

-Randy
 
A small jansport backpack with a few pockets, and some domke inserts thrown, is just about the least conspicious thing you can carry around, although a little inconvenient for quick access as it's on your back. I have a small domke bag, and like it a lot buti used to just carry around a backpack, and I think I might modify my pack with some inserts and go back to that. Maybe I'll so the inserts to the sides or something. That'd be pretty sweet.
 
vrgard said:
via a Google search (Timbuktu bag single speed bag), I found it on the Zappos website (www.zappos.com) where my wife orders lots of shoes. SKU, in case it helps you find it, on the Zappos site is 7306705. I ordered the fatigue color (looks like a medium olive in the pics). Hope that helps.

-Randy
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I got it from Zappos, too. Mine was a medium in oatmeal. The price is lower on ebags, but they only had the fatigue and black. If the olive is still available there, I would recommend calling Zappos for their Price Protection offer, and they will refund you the difference plus 10 percent.
 
ray_g said:
I got it from Zappos, too. Mine was a medium in oatmeal. The price is lower on ebags, but they only had the fatigue and black. If the olive is still available there, I would recommend calling Zappos for their Price Protection offer, and they will refund you the difference plus 10 percent.
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Wow, thanks Ray! I followed your instructions and Zappos just credited me the 110% difference. Made the final price only $93.60 and that still included overnight shipping.

-Randy
 
Nice! Sometimes, all this otherwise useless information I tend to accumulate actually pays off. :)
 
I saw an awesome bag today at the Univ. of CT Med School Graduation. It hung and opened like an M Classic, but it was leather. Very nice. Has anyone seen anything like this. I would like to check a price, and then step back and be shocked that is it so high.
 
I finally got a Domke and it's a great bag, depending on how I arrange the inserts I can either carry my S3 and a lens or two and a rangefinder body and lens.
Or I can have two bodies, a handful of lenses a meter, some film...the list goes on.

It's a great bag, I love it and never got any grief for a "man-bag".
 
For absolutely no reason I would like to share my solution for my bag problems. I use a dual solution, one bag for my camera (to protect it) and another, larger bag to carry it. The picture is helpful because I am not so good at explaining. The smaller, colourful hippie bag holds my OM-2 and I can sling it around my neck if I need it quickly. The larger bag, my trusty and old finnish design Marimekko bag (wich costs a fortune new) holds my journal, pens, films, cellphone and other gadgets (I use it for school too). Oh, how I love that bag, it has been with me for four years now and it's very rugged. I can carry almost anything in it and wouldn't change it for anything.

- Juho
 

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any idea for europe ?

any idea for europe ?

vrgard said:
via a Google search (Timbuktu bag single speed bag), I found it on the Zappos website (www.zappos.com) where my wife orders lots of shoes. SKU, in case it helps you find it, on the Zappos site is 7306705. I ordered the fatigue color (looks like a medium olive in the pics). Hope that helps.

-Randy
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Tempting as always, another bag is nifty, but zappos is not for international order, and strangely enough I can´t find the bag on the timbuk2 web page.

Anyone ?

Thanks.

vha
 
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