packs and not climbing in Vancouver

[dagibbs]

With my new, down-sized laptop, I decided I didn't need the massive laptop case that I had with the old one. But, I didn't get a chance to replace it with a new one. So, I borrowed a back-pack style one from gabriel_le to try for this trip. On the whole, I think I like the style, but this one in particular I'm not completely happy with -- I don't like the shoulder straps, they seem to hard, and they dig in uncomfortably. So, I think I'll buy myself one of this style that I do find comfortable. And, I'll have far more selection -- for my previous carrying bag, I had very limitted selection, since they had to fit the monster that was my previous laptop.

I also brought my climbing gear on this trip, thinking I might get out bouldering. But, I didn't get a car rental, so was walking about 20-25 minutes to and from the office accross downtown Vancouver. The walks were fine, but after doing that both ways, and walking to lunch and dinner, and especially as I was doing most of it in my dress/teaching shoes rather than a pair of shoes really designed for walking, I found that I didn't really feel like going out climbing. I'm going to try again next trip, though, as I'll have a car and won't be doing so much walking. And, especially, as I'll be in California for 2 whole weeks, including a weekend, rather than just almost a week.

And, apparently, I'm having a lazy morning. I should go out and visit the beach, or something, but don't know if I feel like it. We'll just have to see.

Comments

[rainbowravenx.livejournal.com]

as a sugestion for a laptop bag..I have a realy awesome one (thought I don't have a laptop) any ways it's got straps to be a back pack, or you can cary it like a breaf case or over the sholder like a messanger bag. It was like $14 at WalMart. The company is "overland travelware" any ways Just thought I'd shair that with you . :hugs:

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Thanks, that is the kind I was thinking -- setup for backpack, or shoulderbag or maybe briefcase. I dunno if Wal*Mart in Canada will carry them, though. I will give them a look.

[rainbowravenx.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure if they had them in Canada or not...good luck though :)