agcivengineer said:
Used to use a messenger bag and had the same crazy thoughts that the type of bag someone carries actually matters. I learned that no one really cares, i switched to a basic backpack and love it. No one cares anymore what type of bag you use to carry your belongings. Use what works and you like.
Username checks out.
Seriously, use whatever works, but in certain circles, a first impression can be a huge deal and a bag and the types of clothes you wear are the first two things.
In certain industries, you wear khakis and polo or button up and go for the full business casual look as the desired look (including some sales jobs). Back office jobs, teachers, engineers, construction, small business owners, etc. Perfect for a backpack.
In some roles you wear a suit and tie (or at least a sport coat) every single day and interact with executives or clients making 7, 8, 9 figure purchasing decisions. You'll look quite out of place and people will question your ability to read/understand the context if you show up wearing a backpack with a suit. Can you overcome it? Of course, but no reason to give yourself an extra obstacle.
But you do you.
Joe West is a fat piece of **** and a waste of oxygen.