Crumpler

[skyring]

Crumpler,
originally uploaded by skyring.

A laidback Brisbane convention. Like all the Australian and New Zealand conventions, there's not a lot of formality, people come and go, there's lots of spare time to socialise, browse bookshops, post things on the internet.

Much as I like the other conventions, the ANZ model is a winner with me, simply because I don't get quite so overwhelmed and short of time.

I had a chance after the farewell brunch, before the final dinner, to sneak away to the Crumpler shop in the City. We don't have a Crumpler outlet in Canberra, and I adore their bags and packs. I had a quick look through on Saturday on the bookshop crawl, but not quite enough time to check through the range comprehensively.

I've got a daypack from Kathmandu which is OK, kind of, but turns out to be uncomfortable after a while. It's got one of those diagonal straps, which don't really work with my body shape, and if I carry it over one shoulder, it is awkward and heavy. Storage space is a little tight, too.

So I was keen on a replacement. A proper two-strap daypack.

Spoilt for choice in the shop. Heavy on messenger bags, camera bags and phone holders, all looking marvellous, straps and pockets and velcro and zips. Several odels of backpack, but after checking the price of the model with a built-in laptop holder, I blanched and opted for something a little cheaper. Like half the price.

This model has a pocket where I can squeeze in my existing laptop sleeve. An exact fit with the MacBook Air. Perfect. That leaves an internal pocket with a zip for gadgets and goodies, a big cave for camera and rainjacket and books, and two exterior-zipped pockets for small items. Like RingBear..

Unavailable in BookCrossing yellow, unfortunately, but the red bag is eyecatching. Once upon a time I would have opted for the beigey colour, but that time has past. And the black is far too common. I want to be able to pick out my bag on a crowded carousel. If need be.

Very happy with my new Crumpler.

Comments

[elhamisabel.livejournal.com]

Bag! Crumpler!

[skyring.livejournal.com]

Hehehehehe! Knew your eyes'd light up. The Yee-Ross, if that means anything to you. So cool!

[elhamisabel.livejournal.com]

No, they are not the same as here in Germany (different product range in different countries) but it looks fab!

[lyzzybee.livejournal.com]

You get overwhelmed at conventions? You??? gosh, there's no hope for the rest of us then, I thought you were mr cool, calm and collected!

Lovely to read about the Australia Convention...

[newkaligula.livejournal.com]

WE SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THAT DRESS. sniffs at missed opportunity.

(it is a "you had to be there" moment, for any confused readers)

[browneyedrae.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had such a good time. The weather could have been nicer for you though. For weeks it has been sunny perfect 25C days here, and of course the Brisbane Convention arrives and it is cold windy and raining!
All in all, it sounds like everyone had a wonderful time.
Love the red crumpler! You won't miss that in a crowd :-)

[sainity.livejournal.com]

It's pwetty. Not quite as pretty as the $300 photography Crumpler backpack I have been lusting after, but very pretty anyway. ;)

[wombles.livejournal.com]

I must visit that shop one day! My Bookcrossing backpack has sadly ripped in 2 places now so I was using my bargain backpack which really doesn't hold much even though it looked full. The laptop section takes up all the room even when I didn't bring one.
Apparently the Croc shop we have isn't in Sydney either!