Tote or Backpack?, for school. help! |
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 Aug 21 2006, 02:02 PM
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well, i'd really like to get a tote type of thing for school but my highschool doesn't have lockers. so should i get a tote for school or a backpack? anyone have pics of really cute totes or backpacks?
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Aug 21 2006, 02:10 PM
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 [BRITT;;] Group: Member Posts: 764 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 433,210 |
My school has lockers but I use a backpack because.. well IDK. Get a plain tote or backpack & decorate it yourself if you can't find one you like. I think delias might have some but I'm really not sure. ;/ Sorry I'm not much of a help.
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Aug 21 2006, 02:12 PM
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If you have no lockers, I'd say backpack. I usually use a tote on days where I don't have to carry much.. like on minimum days or something.
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Aug 21 2006, 02:33 PM
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 Quiet, Doggie! Group: Member Posts: 394 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 452,267 |
there's no harm in getting both.
last year for first semester i had virtually no books so i toted. second sem was heavier so i opted for backpack. (we change classes in the middle of the year) jansport is a classic for cute backpacks. as for totes, old navy or urban outfitter usually has cute ones. there are also funtotes. although some people do use totes year round since we usually just leave our stuff on the ground during lunch. backpacks and totes are grouped together by click. it's actually funny. |
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| *This Confession* |
Aug 21 2006, 02:53 PM
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I suggest a easy to care backpack..
I care around mail bags and messenger bags all the time. So its really up to you which ever feels most comfortable with the weight of books and stuff in them. |
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| *Funkadelic Kiss* |
Aug 21 2006, 03:33 PM
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I'm gonna use a messenger bag & a tote for this school year. Just gonna switch around everyday, depending on what classes I have. On days I need to carry a lot of text books I'll use my messenger bags & on days I don't have many text books my tote
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Aug 21 2006, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 1,388 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 4,129 |
haha, i guess i'll get both. but on the first day of school, i think i'll need a backpack
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Aug 21 2006, 04:22 PM
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Quiet, Doggie! Group: Member Posts: 394 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 452,267 |
yeah definitely. cuz you'll need to carry books.
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| *yrrnotelekktric* |
Aug 21 2006, 04:24 PM
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i thought about bringing a tote
but i just have way too many books to carry. so a backpack works for me
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Sep 5 2006, 11:44 PM
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 missheels07 Group: Member Posts: 19 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 64,888 |
I use a tote. But if your highschool doesn't have lockers it woukld depend if you leave ur books at home or do you have to bring them to school everyday. Backpack if you have to take your books to school everyday just so that it would be easier, other wise a tote, because it doesn't take up as much room in the hallways.
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Sep 6 2006, 12:37 AM
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 in a matter of time Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,151 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 191,357 |
I think a tote looks better than a backpack, but it can be less practical. However, I found a really nice one a few years ago that can fit a miraculous amount of books inside. If you're planning on carrying a lot of books with you, and since you don't have a locker, I'd suggest a backpack since the weight of the books will be distributed evenly over your shoulders.
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Sep 6 2006, 06:42 PM
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 Home is where your rump rests! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,235 Joined: Aug 2006 Member No: 451,969 |
^where? My tote doesn't fit nearly as many books as I need it to. ):
It really depends on how many books you need to carry around, even though they're cute, they're less practical. And I just buy my totes at Target.
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Sep 6 2006, 07:18 PM
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 mon cheri amour x Group: Member Posts: 2,349 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 168,530 |
QUOTE(gigiopolis @ Sep 6 2006, 1:37 AM)  I think a tote looks better than a backpack, but it can be less practical. However, I found a really nice one a few years ago that can fit a miraculous amount of books inside. If you're planning on carrying a lot of books with you, and since you don't have a locker, I'd suggest a backpack since the weight of the books will be distributed evenly over your shoulders. i completely agree with her. be practical *you shouldn`t suffer* |
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Sep 6 2006, 08:16 PM
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 Pokeball, GO! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,832 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 433,009 |
Moved to School
I think this belongs in School because this isn't just fashion. It's also about comfort and reliability. We can talk about what types of backpacks/totes/slings we like and which are best for school! I could use some suggestions myself. I'm considering getting a sling backpack. You know, the kind where the single strap goes across the chest. They're really comfy but I hear they're usually not very large. That could be a problem because I don't want to have to carry around my books in my hand. What do you guys think? 
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Sep 6 2006, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(iRock cB @ Sep 6 2006, 6:16 PM) Moved to School I think this belongs in School because this isn't just fashion. It's also about comfort and reliability. We can talk about what types of backpacks/totes/slings we like and which are best for school! I could use some suggestions myself. I'm considering getting a sling backpack. You know, the kind where the single strap goes across the chest. They're really comfy but I hear they're usually not very large. That could be a problem because I don't want to have to carry around my books in my hand. What do you guys think? yeah, they aren't that big. some of the jansport ones fit more though. you should also try looking at places like american eagle for them.. i think they have had them before. |
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| *Azarel* |
Sep 7 2006, 06:22 AM
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Neither; use a messenger bag or don't use a bag at all. I went two years in highschool just carrying around a binder/folder. Whoo.
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Sep 7 2006, 12:04 PM
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 hi. call me linda. Group: Official Member Posts: 8,187 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,475 |
I used a tote bag in high school. I don't think the teachers require you to bring all your books to class, do they?
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| *My Cinderella.* |
Sep 7 2006, 09:31 PM
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I prefer the bookbag.
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Sep 7 2006, 09:34 PM
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Backpack, just because they are bigger.
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Sep 7 2006, 10:07 PM
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abooga. Group: Member Posts: 928 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 212,116 |
I use both. Since I only have to carry two light books, a tote doesn't hurt my shoulders as much. Only use a tote, though, if you don't have a lot to carry. It hurts to carry three books in a tote. I've tried. [;
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Sep 9 2006, 01:46 PM
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Pokeball, GO! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,832 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 433,009 |
I don't have a locker so I have to carry all my stuff with me, which isn't a lot. I only have one book this year and four binders. Do you guys think that would fit in a sling?
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Sep 20 2006, 10:27 PM
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 Peggy. Group: Member Posts: 2,508 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 214,025 |
Backpack. For me because I have so much books and supplementary texts for my classes...my literature book is as thick as a brick, seriously.
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Sep 20 2006, 10:28 PM
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 Trinie loves you Group: Member Posts: 1,003 Joined: Sep 2006 Member No: 464,831 |
you definitely need a backpack. :)
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Sep 21 2006, 12:35 AM
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i use a backpack, and a tote when i don't have my math book.
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Sep 21 2006, 01:15 AM
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 You say you eat fucking hearts for breakfast. Group: Member Posts: 662 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,026 |
Northface has sweet backpacks.
The northface isabella backpack is for women, and it comes in hella colors 
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Sep 21 2006, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 3,459 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 328,021 |
I use a backpack. a lot of my friends only use totes, but I have no idea how they do it, seeing as they have to carry around textbooks all day.
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Sep 21 2006, 06:23 PM
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^x2 I like the North Face ones too, but the Borealis designs over Isabella. I use tote sometimes, but only when I don't have a lot of stuff to carry...plus I always carry my books in my hands so it doesnt make a difference.
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Sep 21 2006, 07:47 PM
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I normally use a backpack, and just use a tote on days like finals or the last day of school, etc., since I don't have to carry much on those days. I don't carry books in my backpack, though; I carry/hold them when I need them, and I'll be getting a locker soon, so that should help the situation.
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