Drop your recommendations for the following

  • Pens (ballpoint, gel, fountain)
  • metal ruler
  • water bottle
  • backpack
  • pe bag (duffel or drawstring)
  • Scissors
  • Keyboard and mouse
  • Laptop
  • lunch box
  • wallet
  • lever arch folders
  • sharpener
  • power bank

Thanks

  • skeevy_scallops@feddit.onlineEnglish
    2·
    9 days ago

    I’ll second osprey packs and nalgenes even if its just the hiker in me. I bought an osprey parsec in like 2012 mostly fir school use. The only reason I replaced it last year is because it didn’t suit my needs for a backpack anymore. The only thing that ever broke was part of a buckle and even then the buckle still functioned. Beyond a little wear and tear, the bag is still 100% functional today. Easily one of the best things I’ve ever purchased.

    And the only reason I’ve replaced a nalgene is because I dropped one in a river and wasn’t able to retrieve it.

    • Today@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      9 days ago

      I love my Osprey. I visit 1-6 schools per day for work, so it spends a lot of time in my trunk or on classroom floors. I think I’ve had it about 18 months and it shows no signs of wear, despite carrying tools in one of the side pockets- that’s what killed my previous backpacks. I also have a Kipling that still looks great after 10+ years, but i only use it for travel.

      For pens, i really like the sharpie rollerballs.

    • BurntWits@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      9 days ago

      I’m currently using their Daylite Sling as my EDC bag and it’s fantastic. I convinced my dad to get a 40L backpack from them and he’s been extremely happy with it. Everyone else I’ve known who’s had a bag from them has raved about how good it is.