question re: backpack and stool combo
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Started on 2004-12-23
question re: backpack and stool combo
From: bindlestiff_boxer (bindlestiff_boxer@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2004-12-23 13:35:41 UTC
Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
make this type of carry impractical.
Thanks for the help.
Enjoy!
---Bindle Babe
RE: [LbNA] question re: backpack and stool combo
From: pkleingers (pam@kleingers.net) |
Date: 2004-12-23 11:45:50 UTC-05:00
I just saw one at Wal-Mart that I did not buy b/c it was designed to be
carried over one shoulder, like a messenger bag! It was in the fishing
section and seemed very nice for a reasonable price. We tested it out and
it seemed sturdy at 250 pounds.
This is the only one I saw in the stores, but I only looked at 3 (Two
sporting goods and Wal-Mart) You might have better resources.
I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need a reg.
backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling up hills,
etc. So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
>
> Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
> looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
> Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
>
> Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
> willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
> one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
> backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
> make this type of carry impractical.
>
carried over one shoulder, like a messenger bag! It was in the fishing
section and seemed very nice for a reasonable price. We tested it out and
it seemed sturdy at 250 pounds.
This is the only one I saw in the stores, but I only looked at 3 (Two
sporting goods and Wal-Mart) You might have better resources.
I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need a reg.
backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling up hills,
etc. So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
>
> Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
> looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
> Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
>
> Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
> willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
> one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
> backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
> make this type of carry impractical.
>
Re: [LbNA] question re: backpack and stool combo
From: Mumma & Bunny Boy (mummaandbunnyboy@aol.com) |
Date: 2004-12-24 00:33:33 UTC
Mama Stork,
I'm very interested in a backpack/stool combo. Would you please
email info to me off-list, if you don't mind? (I don't want to start
any flames!)
Thank you,
Mumma :)
So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
> day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
>
> Mama Stork
> aka Pam in Cinci
RE: [LbNA] question re: backpack and stool combo
From: Grace Hough (travelingfrog2000@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-01-27 06:09:55 UTC-08:00
I have a backpack stool combo I bought over 15 yrs ago in one of those closeout stores. only mine actually has two straps. One for each shoulder. I love it and use it all over the place the only problem is that you can feel the stool on your back. I use mine mostly for travel and weekend jaunts that don't require me carrying it very much but the stool has saved my but many. If you could find one through an LL Bean or other outdoor facility it would probably be more comfortable. I personally would not want one that goe over one shoulder I agree it would move around too much unless you attach a waist belt to it.
TravelingFrog
pkleingers wrote:
I just saw one at Wal-Mart that I did not buy b/c it was designed to be
carried over one shoulder, like a messenger bag! It was in the fishing
section and seemed very nice for a reasonable price. We tested it out and
it seemed sturdy at 250 pounds.
This is the only one I saw in the stores, but I only looked at 3 (Two
sporting goods and Wal-Mart) You might have better resources.
I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need a reg.
backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling up hills,
etc. So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
>
> Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
> looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
> Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
>
> Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
> willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
> one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
> backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
> make this type of carry impractical.
>
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pkleingers
I just saw one at Wal-Mart that I did not buy b/c it was designed to be
carried over one shoulder, like a messenger bag! It was in the fishing
section and seemed very nice for a reasonable price. We tested it out and
it seemed sturdy at 250 pounds.
This is the only one I saw in the stores, but I only looked at 3 (Two
sporting goods and Wal-Mart) You might have better resources.
I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need a reg.
backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling up hills,
etc. So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
>
> Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
> looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
> Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
>
> Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
> willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
> one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
> backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
> make this type of carry impractical.
>
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RE: [LbNA] question re: backpack and stool combo
From: Hikers_n_ Hounds (hikers_n_hounds@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-01-27 06:18:58 UTC-08:00
My husband got me the backpack/stool as a Christmas gift and I love it. Of course I over pack the hell out of it and can feel the frame around my lower back. So I got one of those big puffy seatbelt covers that are about 12" long with velcro at K-Mart and put it over the two "U' shape legs on the bottom. It cushions the frame and really makes a difference. Then when I go to sit I just pull it off and stuff it in the pack until I am ready to take off again. So far, so good.
Grace Hough wrote:I have a backpack stool combo I bought over 15 yrs ago in one of those closeout stores. only mine actually has two straps. One for each shoulder. I love it and use it all over the place the only problem is that you can feel the stool on your back. I use mine mostly for travel and weekend jaunts that don't require me carrying it very much but the stool has saved my but many. If you could find one through an LL Bean or other outdoor facility it would probably be more comfortable. I personally would not want one that goe over one shoulder I agree it would move around too much unless you attach a waist belt to it.
TravelingFrog
pkleingers wrote:
I just saw one at Wal-Mart that I did not buy b/c it was designed to be
carried over one shoulder, like a messenger bag! It was in the fishing
section and seemed very nice for a reasonable price. We tested it out and
it seemed sturdy at 250 pounds.
This is the only one I saw in the stores, but I only looked at 3 (Two
sporting goods and Wal-Mart) You might have better resources.
I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need a reg.
backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling up hills,
etc. So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
>
> Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
> looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
> Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
>
> Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
> willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
> one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
> backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
> make this type of carry impractical.
>
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TravelingFrog
pkleingers
I just saw one at Wal-Mart that I did not buy b/c it was designed to be
carried over one shoulder, like a messenger bag! It was in the fishing
section and seemed very nice for a reasonable price. We tested it out and
it seemed sturdy at 250 pounds.
This is the only one I saw in the stores, but I only looked at 3 (Two
sporting goods and Wal-Mart) You might have better resources.
I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need a reg.
backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling up hills,
etc. So, I splurged and ordered myself a backpack-stool that was on three
day delivery but may be delayed due to snow--darn!!
Mama Stork
aka Pam in Cinci
>
>
> Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
> looking at getting one of these for my gift. (He never shops until
> Christmas Eve then goes on a commando mission ... lol)
>
> Anyone out there who has one of these backpack and stool combo units
> willing to give some input on how well it would work tossed over just
> one shoulder? I'm one of those lazy types who almost always throws my
> backpack over just one shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would
> make this type of carry impractical.
>
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Re: [LbNA] question re: backpack and stool combo
From: bindlestiff_boxer (bindlestiff_boxer@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-01-30 14:25:09 UTC
Thanks everyone for all the help on this subject. Mr BindleSanta did
get me a very nice combo backpack and stool for Christmas. So far, the
Michigan weather hasn't encouraged me to get out boxing much so the
only place I've tried it out is indoors.
Like Hikers n Hounds, I tend to over-pack (lol ... ask Doglvrs,
everytime we need anything they just look at my backpack .. and like
magic, yep ... it's in there!) so I really appreciate the hint about
padding the stool frame and may do that to mine as well.
Hubby ended up getting me one that is a regular two-strap backpack
style and I think this will work out best. I agree with Pam and Grace,
a single strap would swing around too much if doing any scrambling.
I'm still lazy about tossing a backpack over only one shoulder most of
the time but at least this will give me the option of a more secure
carry. Thanks again for the input everyone.
Enjoy!
---Bindle Babe
Hikers_n_ Hounds wrote:
> My husband got me the backpack/stool as a Christmas gift and I love
it. Of course I over pack the hell out of it and can feel the frame
around my lower back. So I got one of those big puffy seatbelt covers
that are about 12" long with velcro at K-Mart and put it over the two
"U' shape legs on the bottom. It cushions the frame and really makes a
difference. Then when I go to sit I just pull it off and stuff it in
the pack until I am ready to take off again. So far, so good.
>
> Grace Hough wrote: I have a backpack stool combo I bought over 15
yrs ago(snip) mine actually has two straps. (snip) I love it and use
it all over the place the only problem is that you can feel the stool
on your back. I use mine mostly for travel and weekend jaunts that
don't require me carrying it very much but the stool has saved my but
many. (snip) I personally would not want one that goes over one
shoulder I agree it would move around too much unless you attach a
waist belt to it.
>
> pkleingers wrote:
> I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need
a reg. backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling
up hills, etc.
> > Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
looking at getting one of these for my gift. Anyone out there who has
one of these backpack and stool combo units willing to give some input
on how well it would work tossed over just one shoulder? I'm one of
those lazy types who almost always throws my backpack over just one
shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would make this type of
carry impractical.
Re: [LbNA] question re: backpack and stool combo
From: Grace Hough (travelingfrog2000@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2005-01-30 08:40:42 UTC-08:00
I think people believe I'm related to mary poppins. Everything everyone needs always seems to be in my bag or in the trunk of my car just ask my family. I would do great on that old game show where you had to produce strange items from your bag inorder to be selected as a guest. Good luck with your pack and don't make it too heavy.
bindlestiff_boxer wrote:
Thanks everyone for all the help on this subject. Mr BindleSanta did
get me a very nice combo backpack and stool for Christmas. So far, the
Michigan weather hasn't encouraged me to get out boxing much so the
only place I've tried it out is indoors.
Like Hikers n Hounds, I tend to over-pack (lol ... ask Doglvrs,
everytime we need anything they just look at my backpack .. and like
magic, yep ... it's in there!) so I really appreciate the hint about
padding the stool frame and may do that to mine as well.
Hubby ended up getting me one that is a regular two-strap backpack
style and I think this will work out best. I agree with Pam and Grace,
a single strap would swing around too much if doing any scrambling.
I'm still lazy about tossing a backpack over only one shoulder most of
the time but at least this will give me the option of a more secure
carry. Thanks again for the input everyone.
Enjoy!
---Bindle Babe
Hikers_n_ Hounds wrote:
> My husband got me the backpack/stool as a Christmas gift and I love
it. Of course I over pack the hell out of it and can feel the frame
around my lower back. So I got one of those big puffy seatbelt covers
that are about 12" long with velcro at K-Mart and put it over the two
"U' shape legs on the bottom. It cushions the frame and really makes a
difference. Then when I go to sit I just pull it off and stuff it in
the pack until I am ready to take off again. So far, so good.
>
> Grace Hough wrote: I have a backpack stool combo I bought over 15
yrs ago(snip) mine actually has two straps. (snip) I love it and use
it all over the place the only problem is that you can feel the stool
on your back. I use mine mostly for travel and weekend jaunts that
don't require me carrying it very much but the stool has saved my but
many. (snip) I personally would not want one that goes over one
shoulder I agree it would move around too much unless you attach a
waist belt to it.
>
> pkleingers wrote:
> I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need
a reg. backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling
up hills, etc.
> > Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
looking at getting one of these for my gift. Anyone out there who has
one of these backpack and stool combo units willing to give some input
on how well it would work tossed over just one shoulder? I'm one of
those lazy types who almost always throws my backpack over just one
shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would make this type of
carry impractical.
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bindlestiff_boxer
Thanks everyone for all the help on this subject. Mr BindleSanta did
get me a very nice combo backpack and stool for Christmas. So far, the
Michigan weather hasn't encouraged me to get out boxing much so the
only place I've tried it out is indoors.
Like Hikers n Hounds, I tend to over-pack (lol ... ask Doglvrs,
everytime we need anything they just look at my backpack .. and like
magic, yep ... it's in there!) so I really appreciate the hint about
padding the stool frame and may do that to mine as well.
Hubby ended up getting me one that is a regular two-strap backpack
style and I think this will work out best. I agree with Pam and Grace,
a single strap would swing around too much if doing any scrambling.
I'm still lazy about tossing a backpack over only one shoulder most of
the time but at least this will give me the option of a more secure
carry. Thanks again for the input everyone.
Enjoy!
---Bindle Babe
Hikers_n_ Hounds wrote:
> My husband got me the backpack/stool as a Christmas gift and I love
it. Of course I over pack the hell out of it and can feel the frame
around my lower back. So I got one of those big puffy seatbelt covers
that are about 12" long with velcro at K-Mart and put it over the two
"U' shape legs on the bottom. It cushions the frame and really makes a
difference. Then when I go to sit I just pull it off and stuff it in
the pack until I am ready to take off again. So far, so good.
>
> Grace Hough wrote: I have a backpack stool combo I bought over 15
yrs ago(snip) mine actually has two straps. (snip) I love it and use
it all over the place the only problem is that you can feel the stool
on your back. I use mine mostly for travel and weekend jaunts that
don't require me carrying it very much but the stool has saved my but
many. (snip) I personally would not want one that goes over one
shoulder I agree it would move around too much unless you attach a
waist belt to it.
>
> pkleingers wrote:
> I have been experimenting with a messenger bag and find that I need
a reg. backpack as the bag swings around too much when I am scrambling
up hills, etc.
> > Got the word from my daughter that "Mr. Bindle Santa" is seriously
looking at getting one of these for my gift. Anyone out there who has
one of these backpack and stool combo units willing to give some input
on how well it would work tossed over just one shoulder? I'm one of
those lazy types who almost always throws my backpack over just one
shoulder. I have concerns that the frame would make this type of
carry impractical.
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