Help me choose a new bag for EDC

[USMZ]

I currently have an Oakley Icon 2.0 - great everyday bag - huge inside nice appearance ect I love it and have rocked it for 2 years, but lately I been thinking it's a little too big for every day, since I'm not carrying as much stuff.

I have been looking at a boblbee MEGALOPOLIS SPORT http://www.boblbee.com/rw/artiklar/kategorilfullpost.asp?ID=830&flik=219&acc=. It looks awesome, but costs a bomb. My wife says it looks stupid, but I like the futuristic design.

Or just a humble crumpler messenger Bag.

Daily I carry:
Lunch
Usually a A4 book
Ipad
Small toiletry bag ( shift worker)
Stethoscope
spare socks
Swiss army knife + P38
Note book
Pencil case
Tin of Green Tea

Any help welcome

[crypto]

For an EDC backpack, I am absolutely thrilled with my Camelbak Urban Assault. Its got a ton of internal space, its expandable so its not gigantic when it doesnt need to be, and theres a lot of internal organization. Ive been carrying it for almost a year every day, throwing it around, and it has zero marks or damage on it.

[emclean]

i haev been carrying a Maxpadition Fatboy Versapack for the last 6 years, and it is still going strong.
it is a good bit smaller than backpack you posted, but it will fit everything but your lunch with out a problem.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/FAT ... tm#details

if you need a bit more space there is also the Sitka Gearslinger, also a single strap bag, but with a strap to make it stay put like a backpack. i have had one for several years but it is bigger than i want to carry every day, so it sits as my grab bag of guns.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Sit ... -2p926.htm

[Korlon Brood]

Going to go with what emclean said, I have the Maxpedition jumpo versipack. I use it every day and keep a lot that i used to keep in my pockets in it along with some other items. i.e. binoculars, 24 hour survival tin, small FAK, two bottles of water, and much more.

[Kiwi Bowhunter]

Had a Jumbo Versipack, won't fit an A4 book.
I've now got a 5.11 RUSH12 and I'm very happy with it. Far more comfortable, too. I also use that pack for adding some weight when I go for a jog/run.

Cheers,
Sean.

[Kutter_0311]

I have been looking at a boblbee MEGALOPOLIS SPORT http://www.boblbee.com/rw/artiklar/kategorilfullpost.asp?ID=830&flik=219&acc=. It looks awesome, but costs a bomb. My wife says it looks stupid, but I like the futuristic design.

I picked up a pack like that in Korea about 10 years ago.

If I can find it, you can make me an offer

(A low offer, but one that should cover shipping)

[PistolPete]

I've got a Maxpedition Larkspur. Perfect size for a laptop and it blends in at work. I carry a fair bit of first aid gear in it and I can load it up and it holds up. I like it a lot.

Here is a review on it that shows the features.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5URIFRgVK8

[NamelessStain]

I've got a Maxpedition Larkspur. Perfect size for a laptop and it blends in at work. I carry a fair bit of first aid gear in it and I can load it up and it holds up. I like it a lot.

Here is a review on it that shows the features.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5URIFRgVK8

Yea, I'm deciding between the Maxpedition Larkspur and the 5.11 Tactical Rush Delivery Messenger Bag: http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products ... r-Bag.html The Larkspur will probably blend in a little better.

[USMZ]

Yep I've seen the 5.11 tactical Moab rush 10 and it looks perfect. http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Bags-Backpacks/Backpacks/RUSH-MOAB-10.html

the versapack looks a little smaller than I want.

but I still like boblbee - got a line out for one for less than $80.

[LittleQuick]

I have the MOAB 10 in black, it's really nice. I love the inside of the pack, very organized. I added a very small pouch by TT on the top just to even out the space there. Looks great. Wouldn't continually have it on my back for more than 4 miles though. The pocket on the shoulder is perfect to slip a phone, or a mag. I put a streamlight sidewinder in there and it fits PERFECTLY. Just open the pocket up and you have a shoulder flashlight, even though you could just slip it on the Molle section..

[USMZ]

Yep pop'ed on the 5.11 Moab 10 and it is sweet!. Just need to work out if I need any more pouches ( first molle bag)
I do need a pouch for my Drink bottle....

[LittleQuick]

Yep pop'ed on the 5.11 Moab 10 and it is sweet!. Just need to work out if I need any more pouches ( first molle bag)
I do need a pouch for my Drink bottle....

Personally, I would just get a very small camelback bladder or something to put in a MOAB, water bottles felt a little awkward when I had put the 5.11 pouch on the side,
I originally had two 5.11 water bottle pouches on the side,
a padded 5.11 gp pouch in the front
and some really small pouch to put on the top, (TT*),
but that is the only one that I left on it.
More than one Gatorade bottles fit just fine in the conceal and carry slot though.

I've been using it as a sort of overnight/short range hike bag.

[blaqtuesday]

I carry a black Northface Recon

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc- ... con_3.html

Great all around EDC backpack. Carries my first aid kit, water, laptop( if needed), water bladder (if needed), flashlight, knife, lunch, various personal hygiene products. Highly recommended pack.

[Neddog]

I have been looking at a boblbee MEGALOPOLIS SPORT http://www.boblbee.com/rw/artiklar/kategorilfullpost.asp?ID=830&flik=219&acc=. It looks awesome, but costs a bomb. My wife says it looks stupid, but I like the futuristic design.

Or just a humble crumpler messenger Bag.

Looks stupid. Go for the Crumpler.

Of course I may be biased towards Crumpler being a professional photographer, but they are great bags. Regardless I must still agree with your wife on the Megalopolis Sport. And as far as my personal style goes I wouldn't get a backpack for everyday carry. I think the messenger bag is a good idea. I have one that I use running around town on my bicycle, and they are very handy. For looks and style, backpacks don't fit in well with a working individual unless you're still in school.

[Rob Van]

Try the Maxpedition Mongo versapaks. I have one and love it. I know it will fit a standard US notepad. Not sure about A4. I don't have anything handy at the moment to test it. The pack is awesome and I would carry it everyday but I had to go bigger because of daughter. Once she is out of diapers, I will switch back.
Cheers,
Rob V.