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Backpacks for laptops

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A_Whelan
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Hey
I'm looking for a backpack (bookbag) that can hold a 15inch laptop and hold a text book or two besides that.  And most backpacks I see have so much crap hanging off of them and a lot of pockets, I hate that.  Does anyone know if a bookbag with no pockets on the front or side and just a flap to open to the main compartment?  And I don't want to spend too much on it, looking in the $0.01-$50.00 range.  Thanks
-aaron
Sep 4 2007 6:04PM
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miroz
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omg! the legendary thread maker!!!

well, id check out llbean or something, or get one of the "over the shoulder" strap bags with the one big flap...
Sep 4 2007 6:07PM
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Powdertrain
Posts: 67 - Karma: 10
Deuter puts out some pretty cool Giga series packs that hold a 15" laptop and aren't too busy looking.
Sep 4 2007 6:23PM
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Valind
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Oakley
Sep 4 2007 6:53PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
yeah the oakley icon is a great pack w/a laptop compartment. i got mine from sac not too long ago for like $40 or so...
Sep 4 2007 6:57PM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
just get a sleeve for your laptop then but it in any back pack, its alot eaasier
Sep 4 2007 7:08PM
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[sebastian]
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I just do that with my Dakine Heli pack.
Sep 4 2007 7:11PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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damn it, i should've thought of that before buying my icon
Sep 4 2007 7:22PM
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slopestyle4331
Posts: 1301 - Karma: 42
check out the north face modem
exactly what your looking for 50 bucks
Sep 4 2007 7:25PM
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chronicskiier2
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oakley has the best laptop bags
Sep 4 2007 7:37PM
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DeucesStreetwear
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i bought a burton one at the local zumiez for 40$ got two small pockets on the front. with two straps so u can hold ur skis even. but its got a sleeve that can hold (says a 12" laptop) but im sure it could expand to a 15" laptop. i could find the name out if u want just pm me.
Sep 4 2007 7:53PM
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A_Whelan
Posts: 882 - Karma: 17
Cool thanks for the suggestions. I have a heli pack and it's small as hell.  I can get my laptop in it and that's it.
-aaron
Sep 7 2007 11:20PM
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anxju
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.01-50.00 so you wont want one for free?
Sep 7 2007 11:41PM
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gabfreeski
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oakley make laptop backpack
Sep 7 2007 11:58PM
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LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
Have a look at DaKine's site - they tell you which packs have a laptop sleeve in them. I got a really nice one I use for college but I forget the name.
Sep 8 2007 6:57AM
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Gretchen.
Posts: 1163 - Karma: 87
werd.. oakley is the bomb for laptop backpacks..
Sep 8 2007 10:05AM
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grahamhowe
Posts: 167 - Karma: 158
i have an ogio thats good for that.
Sep 9 2007 10:29PM
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16
Me also! And it was 15 bucks or something and is pretty effing sick. Pretty much the perfect size for laptop and some books Has a fleecy lined pocket for glasses or cds and has no extra straps and shit hanging off of it.
Sep 9 2007 11:51PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
Posts: 4565 - Karma: 10
i'm a fan of my north face hot shot bag
Sep 9 2007 11:58PM
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pDails
Posts: 1238 - Karma: 75
yeah try northface...high quality stuff
Sep 9 2007 11:59PM
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tandan83
Posts: 2783 - Karma: 141
i got a dakine duel backpack. it's perfect. nice laptop pocket, internal pocket, a few outside pockets, nothing too crazy. i got mine on sac for like 25 bucks or so. great deal
Sep 10 2007 2:08AM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
i carry my apple around in my drop pack with my books. its fine.
Sep 10 2007 2:56AM
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13stripes
Posts: 3795 - Karma: 273
Yea i have an oakley laptop backpack and its saweet
ive had it for a little over a year now and it has one little rip but thats cause i had way to much shit in it one day but there deff the way to go, i got mine right at the apple store when i bought my computer
Sep 10 2007 10:04AM
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nkmo.
Posts: 3994 - Karma: 285
I just an Ogio Nyquist and I love it. Holds my 15in powerbook in a specific laptop pocket. Its dope, you access it from the side of the bag so its easy to get in and out. It also has room for a couple notebooks, a sketch pad and some art books. Nice and paddy too, plus extra soft pockets for your phone, iPod, piece, whatever floats your boat. Check out the entire Ogio laptopline right herr: http://www.ogio.com/products.php?category=41
Sep 10 2007 10:25AM
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Krush
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NOOOO!!!!! NOT THE MAN PURSE!!!!!!
Sep 10 2007 10:57AM
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bsmith01
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I have a dakine duel and its pretty much what youre looking for
Sep 10 2007 12:00PM
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16
Dude! It's European!
Sep 10 2007 8:27PM
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Coter
Posts: 659 - Karma: 31
I use a incase sleeve with my dakine heli pack..and i just got a nixon cursor laptop bag...great pack shock resistant..good for 15inch and binders and texts...check it out

nixonnow.com
Sep 10 2007 8:35PM
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Peter.
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adidas back packs are pretty sick, and they have laptop pockets
Sep 10 2007 9:16PM
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