Comments on: Grab-It Pack is highly versatile, but nerdy

By: Hieu

Hieu — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:26:16 +0000

Happy Cow or something similar, edc

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:03:39 +0000

I like that people are still hesitant about Hip Bags… it means that i don’t see my favorite accessory being worn by everyone!!!

I am sure that pretty soon everyone will be wearing a Happy Cow or something similar, it is just so much more comfortable and practical than carrying a bag or filling your pockets and they look so good!!

By: turn.self.off

turn.self.off — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:32:56 +0000

i wonder if the issue is a classical chicken and egg thing, in that as the products are unfamiliar, one is more likely to react negatively to them…

By: Smythe Richbourg

Smythe Richbourg — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:40:12 +0000

Yeah, I’ve switched to using a travel vest or jacket for most of my travels. You can get an awful lot of stuff in a few pockets, but if it’s the height of summer, it can be tough to wear another layer.

By: Michael Gambill

Michael Gambill — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:38:07 +0000

Another issue might be its resemblance to a pistol holster. Travel abroad or even just wandering into security conscious places (airports, government buildings) in the U.S. with this contraption strapped to your waist might arouse suspicion. I once saw a hapless American that carried a smoking pipe in a case on his belt almost provoke Bolivian police to draw their weapons. What would this thing do?

By: turn.self.off

turn.self.off — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:11:39 +0000

thanks justin.
hmm, some of them looks a bit like the stuff urbantool.com is pushing.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:38:09 +0000

The grab it pack looks very extreme!

I personally prefer the Hip Bags at http://www.happycow.com.au/leather_hip_bags.html for when I am bike riding, walking or working and need my hands-free.

By: turn.self.off

turn.self.off — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:19:05 +0000

the social issue is the biggest one that keeps coming up in relation to just about any similar product, be it civilian labs harnesses, this, or in some circles even the messenger bag and other cross strap bags/packs (unless your wearing second hand clothes and use the bag to carry a macbook, as then your a hipster, and know your fashion, apparently).

lets just say that being practical and prepared is of no interest these days, unless being prepared means driving a large car that can double as a entertainment room…