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I am currently a software engineer at Google, where as a member of the Android platform team I build frameworks and user interfaces.

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dsandler needs a brand new bag.

April 20th, 2008

So, I have this bag.

The bag

I can’t remember exactly when I got it; during my tenure at Be, I think. It replaced a much more traditional leather computer bag that I received as a gift (but that quickly became a chew toy for our furry roommates). It’s stylish black messenger-style laptop bag; it’s always had some niggling design flaws, but all in all it has served me well for years.

Those years have come, I think, to an end.

Failure #1: Busticated spring clips
Failure #2: lost zipper tabs
Failure #3 (cont)
Failure #4: Fraying

So I’m in the market for a new bag—in all likelihood another messenger-style shoulder bag. Here’s where you come in, dearest lazyweb: I’m looking for personal recommendations. “I’ve been using the Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger, and the small is too small.” “The Waterfield is worth the money.” “This simple JanSport is better than all those fancy messenger bags.” That kind of stuff. (Basically what Dan Benjamin did a couple of months ago.)

Suggestions are welcome in the comments below or tweeted to @dsandler.

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