Best Edc Bags For Paper And Pens

[EDR1633]

Wondering what other people use.

 

I like the organization in the Timbuk2 Uptown currently, but am now looking for more of a briefcase style since I like taking out my stuff with a bag that can sit upright very easily and is not very deep.

 

Patagonia Headway 22L looks interesting, for example, or any basic messenger bag.

[inkstainedruth]

I'll admit that when I'm going to pen club meetings, I have a basket (one of a set of 3 I picked up at Kmart a couple of years ago. The baskets are are flat-bottomed, stackable, and have hand holds on their short sides.

When traveling and need to carry stuff, I use the cheapie (used) laptop bag which came with the used laptop I bought a number of years ago at the local Goodwill Computer store. It used to be a backpack, but one of the straps is disconnected, so it's more of a briefcase/messenger bag at this point. If I'm going someplace overnight, it's big enough for several notebooks and pads, as well as a clipboard, and of course my laptop, cord, external disc drive, back up drive, and (on occasion) my husband's laptop and cord). And it's got a couple of zippered front pockets, including a small one that I throw a flash drive into. Printing on it says "American International" so I guess it was possibly designed for use as carry-on luggage for plane flights.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[zephyrdeluxe]

I used to have Timbuk2's but switched to Tom Bihn bags. Personally I make do with a Cafe Bag (and my Swift tote in a pinch) but they have quite a few messenger and regular briefcase styles that might be up your alley.

 

My husband has a messenger style briefcase (Id -- retired some time ago, I think) that he's used for nearly ten years. It's still going strong (as are the rest of our TB's).

Edited May 6, 2018 by zephyrdeluxe

[Anne-Sophie]

I think the Cadet, from Tom Bihn is most probably the best option.

 

The bags have a lifetime warranty and their customer service is exceptional.

 

You can contact them via email, or instant message or phone during business hours 6am to 3pm Pacific Time, they are located in Seattle.

 

Bags I bought 12 years ago are still going strong, they look new.

Edited May 6, 2018 by Anne-Sophie

[EDR1633]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. It's very tough to decide between options, but so far my list includes the following...

* Tom Bihn Empire Builder

* Patagonia Headway 22L

* Timbuk2 Command Messenger 22L

* Tenba DNA 15.

 

The Empire is particularly interesting since it seems geared towards documentation. It comes with 3 hard plastic file folders in fact in the main compartment of the bag. An A4 notebook can sit upright in the main compartment.

 

Right now leaning towards the Tenba. Going to keep sitting on this and keeping my eyes out.

[bogiesan]

Tom Bing for functionality, wear and tear, made in USA, value. If you need leather, David King vertical messenger.

[Runnin_Ute]

https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/1372744/Office-Depot-Brand-Polyurethane-Basic-Expanding/

 

 

 

I use one of these - keep envelopes, paper, letters I am needing to respond to in it. I can put pens in it, but as much other stuff as I usually have in it there is room for say a few in a case, but my pen wrap won't fit. Right now there is a 100 pack of Tomoe River, Rhodia grip pad and blank all in A4, plus some #10 envelopes and a few other items. I can carry it alone or slip it into my brief bag along with my Classic size Franklin planner and a few other things. I got the brief bag/case at Eddie Bauer about 15 years ago or so. I have had to replace the strap, and there are one or two broken zippers. I just haven't been motivated enough to find one I like.

[dogpoet]

Supposedly the current version of the Lands End Square Rigger isn't half as good as the original was, but there seem to be a lot of very similar looking tributes on Etsy.

[aderoy]

Found this bag a few years ago and still going strong.

 

https://www.fjallravencanada.com/foldsack-no-3.html