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Title: Microsoft Computer Backpack for gear bag?
Post by: Əkoostikal on July 26, 2008, 05:50:43 PM
Anyone have one or ever used this bag? Looks like it may be a good gear bag. Not sure how or if at all water resistant it is. For $25 it may be worth a try. 

http://www.buy.com/prod/microsoft-computer-backpack-rainier-up-to-15-4-screens-samsill/q/loc/101/204327232.html#moreimg

The Ranier Laptop Backpack is equipped for the business casual professional with a mobile lifestyle. Whether you're headed for the airport, the boardroom or a hiking trip, this backpack, constructed of 1680D poly with trendy orange accents inside and out, is designed with a place for all your digital accessories. This backpack features a padded notebook sleeve to hold laptops with up to 15.4" screens and a zipper pocket provides storage for cords and batteries. The front flap opens to a stylish zippered mesh digital accessory panel. On the sides you'll find a zippered water bottle pocket and a fleece-lined MP3 pocket with headphone port. A large center storage compartment with mesh pocket holds books, files or clothes. Additional features include a drop pocket for keys and coins and air-flow padding on back and shoulder straps. *Microsoft brand bags and accessories are manufactured by Samsill Corporation, Fort Worth, TX, under license from Microsoft Corporation.
 
Features
   Protective padded sleeve holds laptop up to 15.4".       
   Storage for cords, batteries, media and accessories       
   12.5" x 1.5" x 10.0"       
   Black/Gray

(http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/large_images/232/204327232.jpg)
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Title: Re: Microsoft Computer Backpack for gear bag?
Post by: boojum on July 27, 2008, 12:17:19 AM
Looks real good.   Not waterproof in Oregon.    8)
Title: Re: Microsoft Computer Backpack for gear bag?
Post by: Olychild on July 27, 2008, 11:41:38 AM
Looks real good.   Not waterproof in Oregon.    8)
Nothing is waterproof in WA & OR after an hour in the rain  ;D