The Considerable Embarrassment
No, I’m not going to talk about an experience I had. This one is actually about a Post-Birthday/Pre Fathers’ Day gift I got.
It’s a bag!
It’s supposed to replace my CaseLogic messenger bag, whose seams at the side pockets wore out after just several months of use — creating unsightly holes.
The Considerable Embarrassment has a padded compartment for my MacBook, several pockets to hold the power adapter and other accessories, and yet some more space for books and documents. It holds fairly the same volume as my old messenger bag, but this feels less bulky. The material used by the bag may be the key, which is of the rip stop nylon type, unlike the CaseLogic which uses ballistic nylon.
The padded shoulder strap is a welcome addition. I never knew that these make a big difference when you carry the laptop along for an extended time.
One thing I find better with this bag are the strap holders. They maybe made of plastic, but they look sturdy enough. The ones in the CaseLogic bag are metallic, but are spaced large enough that they tend to shift vertically when I carry the bag with the strap going across my chest. This doesn’t happen with the Crumpler bag.
Another welcome feature is the double locking system. The Considerable Embarrassment has Velcro and clip release flaps — which means somebody just can’t reach and unflap the bag without your knowledge.
I never expected something like this, since we’re preparing for a big event later this year, but this is a welcome replacement to what I use everyday.