I can relate to the messenger bag issue. While stylish, those things are hell on your shoulders. We're all going to end up with lopsided posture in our golden years.
It's a shame, because there are so many awesome messenger-style bags out there. (Like this "Robot Geek In Love" bag, for example.) Etsy is a great place to find handmade swag that's both stylish and geek-friendly. Geek Sugar also has some nice finds, like this incase laptop backpack. So...many...pockets! And dig the zipper compartment for your iPod. Meanwhile, this sleek backpack from Besportier looks to have plenty of cushioning, something that is essential for any laptop bag.
As for sites to check out, io9, StreetLevel (for guys), Topless Robot, ThinkGeek, Switched, KanyeUniverseCity (yes, that's Kanye West's slightly NSFW blog), and Gizmodo all regularly feature the latest in cutting edge "geek chic" fashion.
Good luck! Your shoulders will thank you.
It's a shame, because there are so many awesome messenger-style bags out there. (Like this "Robot Geek In Love" bag, for example.) Etsy is a great place to find handmade swag that's both stylish and geek-friendly. Geek Sugar also has some nice finds, like this incase laptop backpack. So...many...pockets! And dig the zipper compartment for your iPod. Meanwhile, this sleek backpack from Besportier looks to have plenty of cushioning, something that is essential for any laptop bag.
As for sites to check out, io9, StreetLevel (for guys), Topless Robot, ThinkGeek, Switched, KanyeUniverseCity (yes, that's Kanye West's slightly NSFW blog), and Gizmodo all regularly feature the latest in cutting edge "geek chic" fashion.
Good luck! Your shoulders will thank you.
If only that Robot Geek in Love bag wasn't a messenger bag... I love that one!
My friend started a company a few years back that makes messenger bags that convert to backpacks. I had one, and thought it was pretty cool. Check out http://bbpbags.com/