Grown up bag

[Mente]

I think its time to finally drop the Supreme backpack and replace it with a grown up bag. Any suggestions for something interesting and less street, but not too serious and stuffy?

[Blanc0]

I don't know if it's really any less "street", but Acronym bags are pretty much the SHIT. great quality, and different than most (messenger) bags out there. I REALLY want to get my hands on a Visvim tote though.

[Analyst]

I've always used Tumi, black ballistic nylon, for garment bag, weekend duffel, and computer brief. Indestructible but maybe a little too minimal.

Other choices are Jack Spade, Mulberry. Haven't seen that many Porter bags but they look pretty good.

[Zidan]

i want to have a visvim tote as well

[sybaritical]

depends how grown up you want to be.

I go Freitag. www.freitag.ch

but

Jas M.B is nice. www.doorsbyjasmb.com

[Tisswat]

I'd say pretty much anything basic goes, preferrably leather. Go for somthing that you expect to use for at least 5-10 years.

[superdupersang]

leather mulberry messenger?

[d is for dru]

I can't let go of back packs, idk, I feel vunerable without something on my back lol

[macuser3of5]

http://www.glaserdesigns.com/Assets/BriefcasePages/B19138WLitigation.html

This has been on my list for like 1000 years now.

[Mente]

I've always used Tumi, black ballistic nylon, for garment bag, weekend duffel, and computer brief. Indestructible but maybe a little too minimal.

Other choices are Jack Spade, Mulberry. Haven't seen that many Porter bags but they look pretty good.

Tumis are amazing quality but a little on the boring side for me. I was thinking Mulberry too, but didn't find any styles that I loved. I'll have to take a look again.

[Vitamian]

Vintage English leather goods.

http://www.bentleyslondon.com/

[Mente]

Vintage English leather goods.

http://www.bentleyslondon.com/

That's pretty crazy. Must cost a fortune.

[Mente]

leather mulberry messenger?

Think they'll fit a laptop with a protective sleeve well? I don't think they'll have a built in padded section.

[nettiemoore]

when im rich im going to buy this for myself http://item.rakuten.co.jp/2nd/rm-transporter/

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

I always champion Filson anytime I can on this board. This situation is no different. They arent cheap, but the quality and workmanship is top notch for their price point.

http://www.filson.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2065708&cp=2065674.2065687&view=all&fpricesort

If you want some flashy shit that screams luxury, or is really fashion forward, you may want to look elsewhere. If you want excellent form and function, give one of these a try.

[american_hearts]

I always champion Filson anytime I can

As do I...BUT since they've traded hands once again and moved production off U.S. soil I'm hesitant to recommend any of the new product coming out without getting a chance to test-run it first. Old Filson, though? 100% unfuckwithable.

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

As do I...BUT since they've traded hands once again and moved production off U.S. soil I'm hesitant to recommend any of the new product coming out without getting a chance to test-run it first. Old Filson, though? 100% unfuckwithable.

Have they?...

Shit, that's weak. They've always treated me and the Fam real well, and the most recent purchase I made was handcrafted in the good ol USofA.

We'll see what happens.

[airfrogusmc]

Heres mine. Its an old Petermans. Maybe 15 yrs old?

[american_hearts]

I'm going to eat my words, RBW -- the info I got, which I thought applied to their whole line, really only pertains to the newer "Lodge" collection. They can make that in China as long as they want, so long as the bags'n'belts still belong to the US of A. Thanks for helping me do a double-take.

[doctorgnar]

I always champion Filson anytime I can on this board. This situation is no different. They arent cheap, but the quality and workmanship is top notch for their price point.

http://www.filson.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2065708&cp=2065674.2065687&view=all&fpricesort

If you want some flashy shit that screams luxury, or is really fashion forward, you may want to look elsewhere. If you want excellent form and function, give one of these a try.

Same here. I was just going to throw up the Filson Rucksack and then I scrolled down to see this. RBW knows what's up, Filson is the shit.

I don't know about any change in quality. I have some new and old peices - all are solid, no difference in quality. And last I heard its all still made in the US.

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

I'm going to eat my words, RBW -- the info I got, which I thought applied to their whole line, really only pertains to the newer "Lodge" collection. They can make that in China as long as they want, so long as the bags'n'belts still belong to the US of A. Thanks for helping me do a double-take.

Good to hear you were misinformed...I still want some goatskin gloves lined with "virgin merino wool" (they always make their clothes sound so good) But those can wait till next season.

Now back to adult bags...

[jetlenoir]

I just went to that site. i'd never seen filson bags before. so nice...

[B-15C]

I've been partial to J. FOLD bags lately. Their gear bags are similar to the usual line of military styled shoulder bags produced, but where they really shine is with their style pieces. They have a perforated leather laptop bag in white or black leather with subtle green detailing, and you will never be confused for street style. They also make a nice line of sports bags and wallets.

UNFORTUNATELY the interiors are mostly unbonded nylons, making them less functional than they are attractive. The larger bags have substantial zippers on them, but the zip wallets use a lighter plastic zip. The bag fits the style of young design professionals well, which could work in the direction of the styles preferred by Superfuturists. Their work doesn't take itself too seriously while looking good.

On second thought, I second the vintage English leather (school)bag. It's not more grown-up but it is less 'street.' They're not as expensive as you might expect.

[Vitamian]

Those vintage English bags are very ideal for pairing with Yohji Yamamoto, Comme des Garçons or Dries van Noten.

In fact, they're perfect.

[nettiemoore]

here are some other rm bags, actually i think they look better than the one i posted before. and cheaper too.

http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/bag/thunderbird_m/

http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/bag/thunderbird_s/

[superdupersang]

what the hell is virgin merino wool?

as in wool from a hymen still intact sheep?

btw looks good though

[Mente]

here are some other rm bags, actually i think they look better than the one i posted before. and cheaper too.

http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/bag/thunderbird_m/

http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/bag/thunderbird_s/

Wow. I really the black one. Are they only available online?

[B-15C]

what the hell is virgin merino wool?

as in wool from a hymen still intact sheep?

btw looks good though

Virgin wool is the first use of that particular wool, and Merino wool originates from Merino sheep that have been bred for their softness. The species originates in Spain. The only reason I know this was that for the month I was having a Merino sweater made for me I kept being told that the King of Spain had Merino underwear, a fact I can now use to bore people on internet forums.

My new favorite bag is a deadstock tan leather case that looks like it would be used by someone's English teacher, circa 1965.

[nettiemoore]

Wow. I really the black one. Are they only available online?

i think probably.

[PAID VACATION]

sporty yet adult: american apparel computer bag

i have one in gunmetal grey. fits my macbook and other gear