Back Pack Recommendations?

captain8 · 2024-06-20T14:36:58.715Z

why don’t they make any EDC’s with the laptop pocket on the front so that when you lay it down the heavier stuff is under the laptop rather than on top of it, rhetorically speaking

captain8 · 2024-06-20T15:15:00.128Z

Aer

Day Pack 3

The everyday tech backpack. AER31014 is a versatile everyday backpack designed for your tech essentials. It features a minimalist look and feel, smart organization for your everyday gear, and a structured, standing design that keeps the bag upright....

Price: USD 159.00

Augenadler · 2024-06-20T15:38:30.931Z

https://www.wardow.com/timbuk2-clark-pack-laptop-rucksack-1365-3-6114.html

Still with a 30% discount.

42l Volume
30 Years Warranty

captain8 · 2024-06-20T19:48:30.339Z

How many pounds does that one way?

Augenadler · 2024-06-20T20:12:45.854Z

1,7kg, whatever amount of non Si units that may be.

ZenPunkHippy · 2024-06-20T20:28:39.030Z

This is my current go-to, carry it everywhere basically for some years now. It’s sturdy, has plenty of room, looks good and has reasonable security (although no truly hidden pockets). It hasn’t let me down yet.

The only negative is that it’s not waterproof (there is a liner in the bottom of the main section that helps keep the inside dry). Could be fixed with some nasty chemical spray I guess.

tombihn.com

TOM BIHN Brain Bag, Maximalist EDC Backpack, 36L, 14" x 18" x 9"

The ultimate on-your-back student or business organizer, the Brain Bag is our Slant-6 of backpacks: it will surprise you with its utility, versatility, and longevity. Long after lesser bags have frayed their seams, blown their zippers, and popped...

captain8 · 2024-06-20T20:35:08.852Z

that one is massive, you must carry a ton of gear!
doesn’t look too gigantic on tall people though, but I’m in under 6ft still dunk territory

ZenPunkHippy · 2024-06-21T08:26:50.617Z

Yes tall / yes lots of gear when travelling. It’s been able to handle everything. Qualifies as “carry on” luggage too, which is important.

But the brand is really what I was recommending - just quality throughout.

captain8 · 2024-06-21T08:54:16.365Z

will be checking some tom bihns out tomorrow, in person finally… everyone speaks so highly of their quality

captain8 · 2024-07-26T23:55:02.360Z

Well the journey has come to an end at least until after Christmas , what I needed most in a bag was the combination of being lightweight, quality build, good organization (but streamlined so as not to over do it), to be unassuming and the antithesis of loud, as well as a versatility in the way the bag could be carried with a must that when on my back that it shifted around as little as possible while still being comfortable to wear, especially the strap area:sweat_smile:

Easy access
Quick access
And most importantly that it only fit what I need to carry which is a 14” puter, digitakt, headphones, and power bank/ and not encourage me to carry more, but rather force me to commit to another set up if I want to go with an Mpc, deluge, Polyend tracker, model series etc…

Also found out that the symmetry of backpacks with outside water bottle holsters are cumbersomely off putting for me personally and that bags with inside water bottle holsters are perfect for holding power banks like the 65 watt baesus, while maintaining balance.

So I ended up with the Tom bihn synapse 19, the Aer slim pack, and the Day Owl Day Pack… all three blend in extremely well no matter the environment and the aer slim pack and day owl day pack are so minimal in their design that you’d feel awkward if you were looking at them for too long, while the synapse 19 just looks like you are in your way to or from school… all of these are back packs and none of them say ‘please go shopping in my bag for your next beat machine’…

I was peeved at day owl for taking an extra long time to send my bag because of some shipping mishap but they gave me a very nice discount that I couldn’t refuse … so I didn’t.

I also really liked the Goruck GR-1, and a crossbody backpack by nutsack but they weren’t close to being as minimal and apparently a lot of people use truck for personal carry of fire arms so they garner a lot of attention, which I want no part of.

Most of the producer/ dj /tech bags were too flashy and heavy even without gear in them for my taste, and the three bags I got offered enough protection, mobility, and fit my deck savers too.

I’m amazed at everybody lugging around 25 and 30 liter bags full of gear as everyday carry bags, I’m trying to save my back and avoid those doctor bills😁

Tajnost · 2024-07-26T23:58:58.431Z

this is a killer bag!

works very well for bigger setups, easy to fit laptop, RME audio interface, 2x elektrons, small mixer or small modular and still fit into hand luggage.

Udoyothing · 2024-07-27T02:08:34.172Z

If techno is your thing then vengeance house essential volume 1 and 2. Those sample packs are now everywhere in my music

depuratumba · 2025-03-31T10:42:36.505Z

Sorry to bump, but does anyone know if would be able to fit Octatrack + 2x Digis + Faderfox UC4 + cables and power supplies on Thomann’s producer backpack?

muomi · 2025-03-31T19:51:33.033Z

I don’t think it will fit. The inner compartment is 40cm x 24cm x 14cm.

222E0358-41C9-4A53-82FF-A73C72B399683024×4032 3.41 MB

0EB7DE2F-57FA-4688-BB3E-79C31A30E17F3024×4032 2.55 MB

7E15B0E1-168E-4D9C-A16B-C71C8729E78E3024×4032 2.51 MB

LyingDalai · 2025-03-31T20:05:41.134Z

depuratumba:

would be able to fit Octatrack + 2x Digis + Faderfox UC4 + cables and power supplies on Thomann’s producer backpack?

OT + 2 Digis, no problem. I do this all the time, with PL-2/PL-2s and a tote back to avoid stressing the rubber feet.
I can put an additional effect on top, usually, I don’t have a UC4 but from what I can see I would say it fits.
And there is room for cables and PSUs, no problem.

I definitely recommend this bag. Especially for 35€.

Vague_versatile · 2025-03-31T20:13:45.462Z

Looks amazing but no water bottle pocket…

But ordered, looks too great

depuratumba · 2025-04-01T06:41:22.966Z

Oh thank you so much for taking the time to do this! Appreciated

depuratumba · 2025-04-01T20:05:07.754Z

LyingDalai:

OT + 2 Digis, no problem. I do this all the time, with PL-2/PL-2s and a tote back to avoid stressing the rubber feet.

I almost missed your message!
Great, seems like a good candidate at an unbeatable price. I also have decksavers on my Elektrons so they would be very well protected.

I must say that I looked into Magma Backpacks and there are a lot of interesting options that would probably work great and would last longer (I also like that seem more customizable inside), they seem well priced for what they offer… but I might pull the trigger on one of these Thomann bags and look into something better later on, provided that I start performing more often

LyingDalai · 2025-04-01T20:19:55.300Z

depuratumba:

decksavers

Remember to put the Elektron+decksaver in a tote-bag!

depuratumba:

would last longer

Honestly, I am bring mine everywhere and it’s been 9 years.
The handle starts to see some fatigue, I should do something. But it’s real solid.

depuratumba · 2025-04-02T05:52:10.582Z

LyingDalai:

Remember to put the Elektron+decksaver in a tote-bag!

How is it that that makes it better for the rubber feet? I’m asking because I don’t quite get it