https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-distinctive-statement-backpack Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:03:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-distinctive-statement-backpack#post-1109202 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:29:18 +0000 minimalist 1109202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacky beat me to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-distinctive-statement-backpack#post-1109183 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:09:16 +0000 Jacky 1109183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The small Arkiv is actually about that size (I think mine is actually larger, but I'm not quite sure), as is the Rambler, although that one expands a lot. The Bravo might be larger than you think </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-distinctive-statement-backpack#post-1109181 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:06:48 +0000 Eden 1109181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacky, thanks for your input. The Mission Workshop ones are great, but much bigger than what I need! I'm quite partial to the Chrome Bravo, although the look of the material might be a bit too casual for me. . .</p> <p><a href="http://www.chromeindustries.com/us/en/bags/backpacks/bravo" rel="nofollow">http://www.chromeindustries.co.....acks/bravo</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-distinctive-statement-backpack#post-1109173 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:01:46 +0000 Jacky 1109173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I made that swap earlier this year and bought one of these:<a href="http://missionworkshop.com/products/arkiv-system-bags/R2-field-pack-overview.php" rel="nofollow"> <a href="http://missionworkshop.com/products/arkiv-system-bags/R2-field-pack-overview.php" rel="nofollow">http://missionworkshop.com/pro.....erview.php</a></a></p> <p>They're super pricy, but definitely worth it, and they come with a lifetime warranty. I love the adjustable system that lets you slide on different packs, and it's a great size for weekend trips. I've gotten lots of compliments on it. A TSA agent once even stopped me at the airport to ask where I'd gotten it :)</p> <p>If you don't need all of the customizable slide on and off pouches, some of my friends have this one: <a href="http://missionworkshop.com/products/bags/backpacks/roll_top/medium_rambler.php" rel="nofollow">http://missionworkshop.com/pro.....ambler.php</a> and also really like it.</p> <p>And if you like the look but want more compartments inside, another friend of mine got one from Chrome that is pretty awesome looking (<a href="http://www.chromeindustries.com/us/en/bags/backpacks" rel="nofollow">http://www.chromeindustries.co...../backpacks</a>). I don't know exactly which one he grabbed though.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-distinctive-statement-backpack#post-1109166 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 01:55:26 +0000 Eden 1109166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello YLF'ers, long time no see!</p> <p>One of my key goals for the upcoming year is to significantly reduce the role chronic (back) pain plays in my life. One of the inevitable steps is to stop lugging half my possessions around town in a cross-body messenger bag several days a week, and get a backpack instead. However, I don't want to get something plain or inconspicuous (God forbid I go for the easy fix on anything, ha), but rather something that supports and enhances the core elements of my aesthetic. I'm essentially looking for something with an S&amp;M-y/steampunk/industrial vibe. Think prominent hardware and zips in unexpected places.</p> <p>While browsing around, I've found the following contenders:<br /><a href="http://www.plunderguide.com/tumi-travis-backpack/" rel="nofollow">http://www.plunderguide.com/tumi-travis-backpack/</a> (too big, and this brand is mad-expensive, but oh so delicious)<br /><a href="http://www.tumi.com/product/index.jsp?c=1146534&amp;productId=18016736&amp;prodFindSrc=paramNav#ReviewHeader" rel="nofollow">http://www.tumi.com/product/in.....viewHeader</a> (basically my dream bag, in the grey, but a sling is not good for my back either, alas)<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/poverty-flats-by-rian-nylon-backpack/3582125?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_ite=poverty_flats_by_rian_nylon_backpack:953587&amp;cm_pla=bags:women:backpack&amp;cm_ven=Linkshare&amp;siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-225sxkHShoGCF.XCLc9HrA" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/po.....m_ite=pove</a> (very much like the hardware, but it looks like this hangs quite low, and since the straps both come from the same center ring, I'm not sure it will be all that comfortable or good at distributing the weight evenly) <br /><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446610350&amp;site_refer=AFF001&amp;mid=37410&amp;siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-SC6e6L9xI5NSnBc.TWV1Bw" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....site_refer</a> (a bit more schoolgirl-style, and less distinctive) </p> <p>But none of these are really ideal. It's difficult to search for because there seems to be no conclusive search term matching what I'm looking for. Do any of you have any suggestion? </p>