bridgy chooks Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi - this is a bit of a random request but I am thinking that someone on here will be able to help! I am studying part time at College at the mo and need a bag (that's not my husband's Nike rucksack that I'm currently using) to carry by books - well a few books and a lever arch file. Can't seem to find one big enough that's not luggage size either Any ideas ?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Try Kipling - they do lots of big work bags - my girls have to take in all their school books every day in a lever arch file & they use Kiplings They are really strong & come in great colours.They are machine washable too. Look at the business bags & the laptop carry bags,which have removable laptop protection inserts which you could take out to slip your file in.There are some expandable A4 size bags too http://www.ebags.co.uk/kipling/brand_search/index.cfm?brandid=489&sourceid=UKADW222&gcid=S15056x001&keyword=kipling+bags Edited March 22, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 My girls have Jane Norman bags and fit their files and stuff in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I love Crumpler bags. I have several in different colours. The website is a little strange though Look at messenger and glamma bags section http://www.crumpler.de edit - i had to add this picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thanks for the ideas - I'll have a look at these links. PS - Love the pic Christian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 That's a fab bag, Christian. My son uses a laptop bag like this and it's big enough for his folders, books and his packed lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Roxy do some really nice ones too,if you are into the surfer chick look. They are gorgeous - big bold prints....& heaps of room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I like Sativa bags - stylish, lots of pockets for your odds and ends, and made from environmentally-friendly hemp http://www.sativabags.com That said, they are rather heavier than modern synthetics - the laptop briefcase weighs a ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Haven't visited the Crumpler site for ages and now you have made me order something! A cute little notepad with elastic band strap! Must stop internet shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Haven't visited the Crumpler site for ages and now you have made me order something! A cute little notepad with elastic band strap! Must stop internet shopping! Me too Christian. Here was I thinking I was so happy with my current Kipling bag,when the brain starts ticking over & I am thinking,well,wouldn't a black one be nice? Then I think,well a bigger bag would be good,so I can fit more reusable cotton bags in it (logic!!!) And if I have a new black bag,then naturally I need to purse to match It has cost me £60,this thread ........but it is a lovely bag (& it also comes in pink ) Edited March 22, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I like Sativa bags - stylish, lots of pockets for your odds and ends, and made from environmentally-friendly hemp http://www.sativabags.com That said, they are rather heavier than modern synthetics - the laptop briefcase weighs a ton! Thanks for posting that link, I have saved it for future reference (I feel a handbag purchase coming on ) What a huge selection of great bags they sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks for posting that link, I have saved it for future reference (I feel a handbag purchase coming on ) What a huge selection of great bags they sell You're welcome! I discovered them via a local market stall, but their stock is limited so I thought I'd try the website for a change. I decided recently that I needed a slightly larger shoulder bag (I'm trying to get myself organised this year, and I needed extra room for my pocket Filofax). There were so many to choose from, I had to make a shortlist of five then whittle it down to one before I could place an order! In the end I went for the Multi Pocket Field Bag - not too big, and of course lots of pockets to organise all my odds and ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 What about these bags! (wish I could make them like this! ) http://www.fabricandbags.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Just to let you know that I bought this: http://www.ebags.co.uk/kipling/seoul_large_laptop_backpack_and_padded_shoulder_straps/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=60615 backpack in the end - in orchid - had to get a purpley one It turned up during the week and am v.pleased with it Thanks for your advice - sorry I've only put the link as don't know how to put the pic directly in the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Ta da!!! Its very nice - might get one for my daughter actually. You can fit a lever arch file in it right? ebags service is very good,isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Oh dear, have also just bought a new bag from reading this thread...had a look Sativa...bought this: and then thought to myself, well, I need a purse to match it so... Am now £40 lighter...must get rid of some old bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...