featured A 13 Inch Commuter's Packing List (UK)
What to carry in a 13 inch laptop backpack on a UK daily commute A 13 inch laptop backpack for a UK daily commute carries the same eight items every day, with two or three seasonal swaps. The list below is the kit that has survived the train, the platform, the wet pavement and the office, written for the person who is...
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Are Canvas Backpacks Good for Daily Commuting?
Are Canvas Backpacks Good for Daily Commuting? Yes, with two caveats. The canvas has to be the heavyweight, waxed kind; and the straps and base have to be cut from something tougher than the panel. A pure canvas backpack with cotton webbing straps is fine for a gym bag, not for a 13 inch laptop in a British winter. A hybrid canvas...
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Messenger Bag or Backpack: Which Should You Carry to Work?
Messenger Bag or Backpack: Which Should You Carry to Work? The honest answer is that neither is universally better. The right one for you depends on what your Monday morning actually looks like: how you get to the platform, how much you carry, whether your back or your shoulder is the weak link, and whether the British weather has agreed to behave...
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How to Choose a Canvas Backpack: Fit, Size and Rain-Ready Details
Buying a canvas backpack is easier than buying any other kind, because canvas does most of the deciding for you. It is tougher than nylon, lighter and friendlier than all-leather, and it improves with age instead of sagging. The mistakes people make are not about the fabric; they are about fit and size. This guide walks through how a rucksaBackpacksck should sit,...
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