Function over form is becoming the new norm.Furlock Bones said:
it's always interesting to see people's opinions these days. i used to think i needed to upgrade to a nice briefcase or something. but, then i started working with higher ups. going to board presentations, a couple of M&A meetings, major project proposals, and i see more and more using backpacks.
yep. I just had to replace my swissgear backpack that I had literally FOREVER and some thug stole it. ****ers.The Wonderer said:Function over form is becoming the new norm.Furlock Bones said:
it's always interesting to see people's opinions these days. i used to think i needed to upgrade to a nice briefcase or something. but, then i started working with higher ups. going to board presentations, a couple of M&A meetings, major project proposals, and i see more and more using backpacks.
I instituted this at my last office. Majority of my staff wasn't meeting clients, so why not be comfortable while they work? I wore jeans and usually had a sportcoat with a button down most days. I only wore a suit if meeting with outside counsel or my brokers or going to court. Hell, I was in a deposition this morning and four out of seven attorneys were in jeans. One was wearing an untucked henley shirt. In my new positions, I just wear slacks and a dress shirt with boots. If meeting with people, I toss on a jacket. Never wear a tie anymore.SoupNazi2001 said:The Wonderer said:Function over form is becoming the new norm.Furlock Bones said:
it's always interesting to see people's opinions these days. i used to think i needed to upgrade to a nice briefcase or something. but, then i started working with higher ups. going to board presentations, a couple of M&A meetings, major project proposals, and i see more and more using backpacks.
It definitely is, many big corporate companies are now including jeans in business casual unless meeting with clients. Long overdue IMO.
Recently got this backpack after searching online. Really like it as my everyday backpack. I'm thinking of getting the professional weekender that can keep a day or two of clothes to use while travelling. Most of my trips are 1-2 days at suppliers and it seems perfect for those.aggiedata said:I'm done with messager bags after years of having one. I'm pulling the trigger on this. Thanks!Premium said:
I've had everything from a Saddleback to the Sam's Club Swiss Gears that everyone has.
This is hands down the classiest, most efficient, comfortable and useful backpack I've ever seen or owned (for business):
eBags Professional Slim Laptop Backpack (Solid Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DU0PEA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NvqaAbKYHZPR0
I'm a super Amazon user and did tons of research before landing on it. It will not disappoint.
Thanks for the recommendation, this is exactly what I'm looking for. I think I'll go with the smaller Professional Slim Junior one: https://www.amazon.com/eBags-Professional-Backpack-Heathered-Graphite/dp/B01JPEO84K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8MosesHallRAB04 said:Recently got this backpack after searching online. Really like it as my everyday backpack. I'm thinking of getting the professional weekender that can keep a day or two of clothes to use while travelling. Most of my trips are 1-2 days at suppliers and it seems perfect for those.aggiedata said:I'm done with messager bags after years of having one. I'm pulling the trigger on this. Thanks!Premium said:
I've had everything from a Saddleback to the Sam's Club Swiss Gears that everyone has.
This is hands down the classiest, most efficient, comfortable and useful backpack I've ever seen or owned (for business):
eBags Professional Slim Laptop Backpack (Solid Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DU0PEA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NvqaAbKYHZPR0
I'm a super Amazon user and did tons of research before landing on it. It will not disappoint.
I'm loving my 5.11 messenger bag. Ditched the old stuffy boxy leather briefcase when I move to my new company.BigPuma said:yep. I just had to replace my swissgear backpack that I had literally FOREVER and some thug stole it. ****ers.The Wonderer said:Function over form is becoming the new norm.Furlock Bones said:
it's always interesting to see people's opinions these days. i used to think i needed to upgrade to a nice briefcase or something. but, then i started working with higher ups. going to board presentations, a couple of M&A meetings, major project proposals, and i see more and more using backpacks.
