Backpacks vs. Messenger Bags/One-Strap Bags

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Yeah, this is a slightly useless question but I was wondering.</p>

<p>Do you carry your school stuff in a backpack or a messenger/one-strap bag? I just got a nifty classic paratroopers-style messenger bag, and it's smaller but fun. </p>

<p>A lot more kids at school have started using messenger bags-- for the guys, their's are usually techie and modern looking, in bright colors; for girls, their bags are big and cloth and purple or pink colored (though I'm a girl and mine is drab green). </p>

<p>What do you think?</p>

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<p>backpacks are for underclassmen</p>

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<p>I'm just going to be blunt and say messenger bags are gay.</p>

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<p>I guess the glue you eat has finally gotten to your head.</p>

<p>By the way: "Remind me to cut off your balls later."</p>

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<p>Messenger Bags :P</p>

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<p>Uhh... I like my backpack... even distribution of my freaking textbooks/binders. I wouldn't mind a decent looking messenger bag though...</p>

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<p>No, I will never be using a messenger bag again unless it has proper padding and support. Even then I will refuse to carry more than ONE textbook. I'm even considering less than that! Those things give me HORRIBLE back and shoulder pain. Backpacks all the way.</p>

<p>BTW, I'm a girl and I like the more technical looking ones. The colorful crap just... isn't attractive to me. That's great for a backpack, but not my trust, pain-delivering steed.</p>

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<p>Messenger bags are cool if you are in regular classes or have an artsy semester. If you have 2+ textbooks though, it is hard to get those things to close, let alone the pain they cause to your shoulders. Being in IB, I opt for the backpack. It is big enough to even fit my band folder! Plus, my backpack is very pretty and blue :)</p>

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<p>Comfort always rocks.</p>

<p>That's why I'd say...</p>

<p>Backpacks!</p>

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<p>I have a Victorinox backpack with a laptop sleeve ([url="<a href="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002BL7K4.01-A2Q0ARZLO9COOL._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg%22%5Dthis%5B/url"&gt;http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002BL7K4.01-A2Q0ARZLO9COOL._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg"]this[/url&lt;/a&gt;] in black). I walk home from school every day, and a messenger bag would crack my spine after a week or so.</p>

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<p>Backpacks. Though I do also like my Astro Boy messenger bag, it's just a bit too small.</p>

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<p>i just carry my crap... no need for a backpack.</p>

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<p>I use a jansport messenger bag. It will hold 3 or 4 books and supplies for those classes easily.</p>

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<p>You youngins and your messenger bags. I have one I use for work, but I can't imagine lugging around books in it. Do yourselves a favor, worry about function over form. Your back will thank you later.</p>

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<p>messenger bag.</p>

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<p>the Nike straps are good enough....</p>

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<p>it depends really i have all three, sometimes i'll wear a totebag</p>

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<p>At my school, messanger bags are really geeky, unless you're a theatre/artsy GUY.</p>

<p>I have a backpack, but I only use it to walk home with. Backpack stays in the locker.</p>

<p>The plainest book bags (I never say "backpack," it rolls off my tongue strangely) are the best bags. Mine is a red Jansport.</p>

<p>However, it depends on the day. Sometimes, I carry a large purse/large funky tote, or I use those stupid little sacks (like ultra-mini backpacks with absolutely no support) to carry a small book and pens.</p>

<p>I have a couple of messanger bags lying around, and they never get used.</p>

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<p>i like totebags, here is the one I use <a href="http://www.tumi.com/products/index.cfm?ModelID=42589&bb_id=s99&sub_site_id=0&TMI_PL_0_Link=Details&categoryid=0%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.tumi.com/products/index.cfm?ModelID=42589&bb_id=s99&sub_site_id=0&TMI_PL_0_Link=Details&categoryid=0&lt;/a> except it is dark brown with green bubbles and I got it like 80% off at marshalls, owned!</p>

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<p>I like tote bags too but for some reason I use my backpack more.</p>