Comments on: Booq Mamba Shift L Review — Backpack Extraordinary

By: S

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:50:38 +0000

Let's try this again.

I'm a student looking to replace my current falling apart backpack. I’m wondering if this backpack will be able to hold my current load. I carry

a large binder

a somewhat smaller three ring binder

Several folders and booklets

A paper notebook

A Dell Vostro 1320 (13″)

Powercord

Assorted cables and dongles

Zune

Headphones

Two paperback books

Random stuff that varies from day to day

Do you think that this bag would fit all that? Also, is it portable enough for a crowded airplane? Thanks.

By: S

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:47:41 +0000

Sorry about the screwed up format, I didn't enter the comment correctly in the comment box.

By: S

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:46:50 +0000

I’m a student looking to replace my current falling apart backpack. I’m wondering if this backpack will be able to hold my current load. I carry

a large binder
a somewhat smaller three ring binder
Several folders and booklets
A paper notebook
A Dell Vostro 1320 (13″)
Powercord
Assorted cables and dongles
Zune
Headphones
Two paperback books
Random stuff that varies from day to day

Do you think that this bag would fit all that? Also, is it portable enough for a crowded airplane? Thanks.
Zune
Headphones
Two paperback books

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:05:54 +0000

James,

Can you please let me know if the side-pockets exist on both the sides and do you see if it can fit circular objects (water bottles) that is 3.5 in width? I want to know if this will fit : http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/classic/klean-kanteen-40oz-classic.html

Gracias :)

By: Luca Filigheddu

Luca Filigheddu — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:47:35 +0000

James,
this review is really helpful since I was watching this bag for a while and it’s #1 candidate for my new 17″ Macbook Pro. A question: when I spend a night in a hotel I use to bring my backpack only, but I need some space to put a small box containing a shirt, socks and son on. Do you think the size is enough? The box is like the one you sometimes get when you buy a new shirt. Any help?

Thanks and Happy New Year!

Luca

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:45:01 +0000

I considered the Squeeze but was concerned it was not quite big enough. The Mamba Shift easily fits everything so I went the safe route.

By: Phil Lee

Phil Lee — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:06:29 +0000

I’ve been looking at Booq bags for a while now, thinking about getting one. On the strength of your review James, I placed an order this morning. Hopefully I should get it on Monday.

By: Bratatat

Bratatat — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:41:22 +0000

I use the messenger bag from ChromeBags. Been using it for 6 years now. Love that bag. Looks really cool. I get a lot of remarks about the bag because you don’t see messenger bags like this in The Netherlands. Never seen one in here.
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/messenger-bags/citizen-buckle-bag—medium.html?c=174

By: KenInSeattle

KenInSeattle — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:46:14 +0000

James, I’m a bit curious why you didn’t go with the Booq Boa Squeeze, as that seems to be just a hair larger than Booq Boa XS? I am thinking about that for my next backpack as my XS is showing a bit of wear from the utter abuse I put my stuff through.

I have to second the thumbs up to Tom Bihn products too… I’m carrying my netbook in a ristretto bag these days and I think the Buzz is the best darn sling bag out there. Both Tom Bihn and Booq make great products! Thank goodness for all of them that gadget lovers tend to collect bags the same way that Imelda Marcos collected shoes.

By: tabletenvy

tabletenvy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:29:16 +0000

I’ve owned several Tom Bihn bags, and I really like their quality and design. However, I purchased a Booq Mamba saddle bag earlier this year, and I couldn’t be happier. I believe it’s well worth the cost. It’s sturdy, gorgeous, and opens up like the mouth of a whale to reveal a vast assortment of compartments.

I highly recommend Booq.