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[gcr910 at gmail.com (Greg Rubenstein)]

Hi, Jayanand and company:

Understand the variance of opinions. The bag equation is personal and tied 
to how we work.

I use backpacks for balance. And because I have a surgically repaired back. 
Shoulder bags are no go for me. Yes, backpacks can be unwieldy to work from, 
but I?m limited.  

Use regular hiking backpacks from two firms. Included URLs which, I hope, 
doesn?t violate any LUG guideline.

Always use waterproof pouches (with internal dividers) made by Wotancraft. 
The pouches are what make the backpacks (and carry-on bags sometimes) work 
for me. Used Calumet wraps for years until I discovered these. 

https://www.wotancraft.tw/en

The packs that get serious use are from Black Diamond and PacSafe. Mine wear 
like iron. 

Black Diamond:

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/hiking-packs

I?m particularly pleased with The Creek Transit 32. Capacious. Comfortable. 

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/climbing-packs/creek-transit-32-BD681197BLAKALL1.html#start=8

Also use a Black Diamond Dart, which is an old model but might turn up on 
e-Bay or elsewhere if you do a search. Has a few organizers and a laptop 
pouch. 

The Creek Transit is minimalist, with a laptop compartment and small 
organizer (pens, paper, cards, etc.) in the top opening).

Here?s PacSafe. 

https://www.pacsafe.com/bags/camera/

My PacSafe bag is an old backpack that has long-since been updated by the 
company. 

This is the closest pack I can find to the PacSafe model I use.

https://www.pacsafe.com/venturesafe-15l-gii-anti-theft-day-pack/60280100.html

If you call companies or correspond online be sure to discuss your size and 
what you?ll wear when carrying the packs. I?m 6?2? with a long, bony frame. 
The packs I use fit easily over the winter wear I need in Chicago and 
northern climates. Some pack harnesses run  small, so check.

Hope this helps. Contact me on- or off-list if you have questions or want to 
chat.

Greg Rubenstein 

?Breathe deeply. Swear profusely.?

 ? Allison English