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My jansport (I think) backpack that I bought for going to the beach at Bobs Stores for 30 bucks on clearence is now 5 years old and still works. Holds my laptop and gym clothes, etc.
I also use it when riding bicycles, and it is the only bag I've ever had that stays put with cinching the strap(s) tighter than a hangman's noose. Way better than other messenger bags like Timbuk2, Dana Design, etc.
It's also 100% weatherproof. And when I commute every day on my 'cross bike in Montana winters, that counts for a lot. I've had way too many bags crap out on me and lost a laptop to the weather once. For me, this was money well spent.
I've got the same one, in orange. It certainly does help with the visibility.
My Harley is black and orange, too. People tease me that I bought the bag to match the bike. But, the bag is older than the bike. The matching thing is something I never would even have thought of
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I carry mine to work or if I need to carry something in town. I have traveled with it before for about a 350 mile day and it was getting old byt the time I got off the bike.
I've been thinking about doing this when I need to run around and pick things up or drop off stuff at the library. Now finding a decent looking one would be another thing. I've got one but somehow "Sprint Tech Support" written on your pack just doesn't seem right to me. lol
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