[strider_mt2k]

Maxpedition Colossus Versipack

I first found out about this product from user "ShinyPlastic" right here at MyDellMini, so thank you for the tip!

Just picked up one of these to carry my Mini 9 and assorted gear.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/vie ... roduct=379

http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/maxpedi ... _versipack
It's an awesome gear bag.
Holds my Mini 9 and all it's stuff with room to spare for my other...stuff.
They call it "Hard Use" gear for a reason too. The thing is made extremely well.

It's been the ideal solution for my needs.

[XaqFixx]

Currently using a neoprene 7" case logic netbook sleeve thrown in an old brown leather satchel/briefcase with mismatched shoulder strap, Just ordered a "Tactical Bail Out Bag" in OD Green from LA Police Gear it's their cheaper knock off of the the County Comm Bail Out Bag, but CC is perpetually sold out, with black supposedly coming back in soon. I'm not big on black nylon, so I thought I would give this one a try.

[Eman]

Originally Posted by XaqFixx

Currently using a neoprene 7" case logic netbook sleeve thrown in an old brown leather satchel/briefcase with mismatched shoulder strap, Just ordered a "Tactical Bail Out Bag" in OD Green from LA Police Gear it's their cheaper knock off of the the County Comm Bail Out Bag, but CC is perpetually sold out, with black supposedly coming back in soon. I'm not big on black nylon, so I thought I would give this one a try.

Wow, that bag looks freaking sweet. Kinda wish I saw your post before I bought my Crumpler Skivvy (small) from Rei Outlet when they had their 20% off coupon. The padding isnt superb, but it's more than enough with the cheapie neoprene case from dealextreme. My mini9 fits upright in the bag, leaving room in the main compartment for my mouse, ac adapter, and DSLite w/case. The zippered 2nd compartment fits all the small stuff (cords, adapters, etc). It's a very hip, stylish messenger bag that isn't too conspicuous.

[bsoplinger1]

Originally Posted by XaqFixx

…Just ordered a "Tactical Bail Out Bag" in OD Green from LA Police Gear it's their cheaper knock off of the the County Comm Bail Out Bag, but CC is perpetually sold out, with black supposedly coming back in soon. I'm not big on black nylon, so I thought I would give this one a try.

I got one in black nylon, liked it so much I got a second

They also have a smaller version. Looks just big enough to carry a mini, power adapter and not much else but for those who might want a smaller size but similar style bag:

LA Police Gear Bail Out Bag Jr. - New Shipment

[downhiller2010]

Does the bailout bag have any sort of padding? Or do you just go with the deal extreme sleeve?

[bsoplinger1]

Originally Posted by downhiller2010

Does the bailout bag have any sort of padding? Or do you just go with the deal extreme sleeve?

It doesn't really have padding but I feel safe enough with it just in there. The bag is quite rugged and if you've got stuff in the other pockets you've got some extra protection. I do have the dealextreme sleeve and you could use both there's room.

[anguish]

I like that Tactical Bail Out Bag.. Lots of pockets.. Very nice..

[psyopper]

The LA Police Gear bail out bag is an excellent example of what I cannot compete with. If I made the same thing it would come out to $200 in time and materials. With an order run I could probably whittle it down to $150 but I could never approach $20.

Heck, if I wanted something like that for myself, I'd still buy it from them rather than try to make it for myself!!

On an unrelated note, I will be trying to make myself a functional modernized kilt similar in design to the Utilikilt... It would still be cheaper for me to buy one from Utilikilt after factoring in the 20 hours of labor, but I couldn't say that I made it myself!!

[XaqFixx]

Originally Posted by psyopper

Heck, if I wanted something like that for myself, I'd still buy it from them rather than try to make it for myself!!

That's what I did ;-) My works for a custom dog collar company and does alot of clothing design/manufacturing when at home, but the cost of the components (heavy duty zippers, D-Rings, Clips, coated nylon, etc.) and the time to make them would be insane.
I dig you sleeves btw.

Originally Posted by psyopper

On an unrelated note, I will be trying to make myself a functional modernized kilt similar in design to the Utilikilt... It would still be cheaper for me to buy one from Utilikilt after factoring in the 20 hours of labor, but I couldn't say that I made it myself!!

Let me know how that goes, I would LOVE one of their leather models, we don't even had a good leather supplier in town anymore.

[seniorusn]

Originally Posted by strider_mt2k

Maxpedition Colossus Versipack

I first found out about this product from user "ShinyPlastic" right here at MyDellMini, so thank you for the tip!

Just picked up one of these to carry my Mini 9 and assorted gear.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/vie ... roduct=379

http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/maxpedi ... _versipack
It's an awesome gear bag.
Holds my Mini 9 and all it's stuff with room to spare for my other...stuff.
They call it "Hard Use" gear for a reason too. The thing is made extremely well.

It's been the ideal solution for my needs.

This is an excellent bag - packed my mini, ext hard drive, ext cd/dvd drive, power supplies, usb keys, SD chips, spare parts (wireless "n" cards) into it....and there is still room - awsum bag -