Backpack vs. Wheels
I’m going to have to buy a new laptop bag this weekend. The one the company gave me is one you hold on your shoulder, and the computer plus power cord are pretty heavy, and I’m pretty tiny, so overall this doesn’t work.
Wheels
I was originally considering wheels, since my main issue is weight, and I’d like to be able to pack even more stuff. However, I ride the train into work, and there are occasionally stairs I have to navigate. I think wheels would be do-able, but I don’t want to find out later that they were terrible.
Backpack
Wearing a backpack would help distribute the weight, and leave my hands free, but I would still have to carry it. Also, I don’t think backpacks look as professional, and I’m all about wearing only black, white, and grey right now.
Smaller shoulder bag
I asked one of my new coworkers today for her opinion, and she showed me a big black purse sort of thing she carries her laptop in. It’s possible that another shoulder bag would be better, but it would be hard to say exactly what qualities would make it better.
Any Suggestions? I have to go to bed now, so I can be awake for more training sessions tomorrow!
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I don’t do a lot of traveling. What I do is through airports. I have a shoulder strap computer bag and a wheeled carry on. I’m able to navigate the wheeled carry on through escalators and stairs. I just drag it behind me on the stairs, and it clunks up. So far, the bags have been sturdy enough to handle it.
Can you get a wheeled bag with a strap that you can use only when you have to take stairs? Most of the time you would be using the wheels, I imagine.
Actually, I have LOTS of stairs to navigate because I walk from my car out of the parking garage (3 stories of stairs down) then UP to the train station. Then up OUT of the train station, followed by a short walk to the office. And then the reverse on the way home. So the stair time might outweigh the rolling time.
Thanks for your tips though, because I will only be going to the office for another couple of days, and then off to clients, with no train ride to get there! And at some point I will travel for work and your advice sounds spot-on for the airport!