I recomend the Domke canvas jounalist shoulder bags, http://www.saundersphoto.com/html/body_satchels.ht m available at B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O= productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=16030&is= REG for around $85 to $90, a lot less than over $200 heavy duck twill canvas bags that are sold at filson.com. The Domke bags may be, at this point less mythical than Filson, but give it time - they are strong and functional, and made for the purpose of traveling a computer in a harsh enviroment. With their background in making pro level photo bags the features needed to survive over time show their value. I particularly like the non-slip shoulder straps with rubber inter-woven into the heavy cotton straps. Plus, with the canvas bags (they do make versions in ballistic nylon) with use, the bags shape and folds accomadate your style of use and your hip. With its soon aquired worn-blue-jean look it also does not scream, "HEY, Please steal the expensive laptop/camera/lenses inside me." Of course unless you know the Domke tag, and for me I have blacked that out on my bag.
Thanks guys this gives indication of the context of the main thread, lacking somewhat in the earlier posts.
Its fun to find the strange small places where patina remains important.
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I recomend the Domke canvas jounalist shoulder bags, http://www.saundersphoto.com/html/body_satchels.ht m available at B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O= productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=16030&is= REG for around $85 to $90, a lot less than over $200 heavy duck twill canvas bags that are sold at filson.com. The Domke bags may be, at this point less mythical than Filson, but give it time - they are strong and functional, and made for the purpose of traveling a computer in a harsh enviroment. With their background in making pro level photo bags the features needed to survive over time show their value. I particularly like the non-slip shoulder straps with rubber inter-woven into the heavy cotton straps. Plus, with the canvas bags (they do make versions in ballistic nylon) with use, the bags shape and folds accomadate your style of use and your hip. With its soon aquired worn-blue-jean look it also does not scream, "HEY, Please steal the expensive laptop/camera/lenses inside me." Of course unless you know the Domke tag, and for me I have blacked that out on my bag.
Thanks guys this gives indication of the context of the main thread, lacking somewhat in the earlier posts. Its fun to find the strange small places where patina remains important.