Last month I decided that it was time to upgrade from my 2+ year old C840 to a 9100. I've tried using briefcase type computer cases and within just a few days I realized the ergonomics of that type of bag causes backaches for me - so to the backpack style I went. A pack with a 'steal me' lable on it worries me too. Face it, most people know that Targus specializes in laptop assessories. So, a known backpack company that isn't usually associated with computers makes sense.
I soon discovered that the new computer doesn't fit quite as well in my old Eddie Bauer laptop backpack. After much research and reading recommendations here and elsewhere, I settled on a Tom Bihn Brain Bag backpack. It helped that he has a store right here in downtown Seattle a couple miles from my office.
The Brain Bag is his largest. I like to be able to carry all my urban survival gear; Canon SD10, Samsung i700, Nomad Zen Xtra, Sure-fire E2, all their associated assessories, various office supplies, files, Clif Bars and thermos of french roast. This holds it all without letting out the compression straps! The design, materials and construction is absolutely top notch. The few days using my EB bag I was worried about a strap breaking whenever I slung it over my shoulder. No worries with this one, mate. Note that a Monolith (size 2) is also recommended/needed to be purchased for securely protecting/holding the 9100. Warning - it's probably one of the most expensive out there, but considering the fiscal and emotional investment we have in our computers - it's worth it. My life is in that pack!
I highly recommend this pack.
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I soon discovered that the new computer doesn't fit quite as well in my old Eddie Bauer laptop backpack. After much research and reading recommendations here and elsewhere, I settled on a Tom Bihn Brain Bag backpack. It helped that he has a store right here in downtown Seattle a couple miles from my office.
The Brain Bag is his largest. I like to be able to carry all my urban survival gear; Canon SD10, Samsung i700, Nomad Zen Xtra, Sure-fire E2, all their associated assessories, various office supplies, files, Clif Bars and thermos of french roast. This holds it all without letting out the compression straps! The design, materials and construction is absolutely top notch. The few days using my EB bag I was worried about a strap breaking whenever I slung it over my shoulder. No worries with this one, mate. Note that a Monolith (size 2) is also recommended/needed to be purchased for securely protecting/holding the 9100. Warning - it's probably one of the most expensive out there, but considering the fiscal and emotional investment we have in our computers - it's worth it. My life is in that pack!
I highly recommend this pack.
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