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Booq 17" vs. Brenthaven 17" PB Backpacks ???
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ZAPsx
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Jul 18, 2004, 09:25 PM
 
Hi Chaps,

Needs some buyers help here. Can anyone recommend the better backpack between the Booq Boa.XL System 17" backpack and the Brenthaven 17" backpack? Which one has more space for traveling folks like me who need to carry a few extra none computers things on there longhaul flights between countries?? Any recommendation would be great. I noted from the pictures that both seem rather small thickness wise, but the Booq does have a iPod compartment with a hole for the earphones and cable to come out of. Need the best one for long hual flight with extra space. They both come with extra sleeve for protection as well.

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Jul 19, 2004, 12:41 AM
 
I haven't looked at the Booq, but when I was interested in getting the brenthaven, I looked at it, and it seemed awfully tight. It looked like it could only carry my PB, and maybe a small notebook, whereas my brenthaven side carry bag has plenty of room.
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Jul 19, 2004, 12:46 AM
 
The InCase BackPack has a fair bit of room in it.. might be worth a look. It'll fit the 17s.
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Jul 19, 2004, 03:26 PM
 
I have a Brenthaven17" pack. It's boring but functional. If I was looking now, I'd get the Tom Bihn brain bag.

http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/mer...roduct_Count=1
     
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Jul 19, 2004, 03:35 PM
 
I have the Brenthaven. Very functional. Apple sells it at their retail stores. I like the internal (but removable) sleeve inside. It's well padded and protects my Powerbook from harm.
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