kw61820
Oct 28, 2004, 08:45 PM
Hi all,
Guess it’s time I contribute something to this forum, since I have obtained SO MUCH useful information from the helpful members here! Thank you guys (and girls)! Sorry I don’t have a digicam at present so can’t show you the pics (but you can see images from radtech.us or standardtm.com.au/index.cfm).
Ok, courtesy aside :-), here is my review of the STM Small Drift Bag. (Disclaimer: I am NOT related to Radtech or STM or anyone there in anyway other than buying stuff from them. The only goal of this post – my first one nonetheless – is to share the experience).
Score: 10/10 (10 being the highest)
Verdict: light, well-padded and roomy, extremely well-designed, stylish
Purchased from: Radtech.us
How I knew about this product: from the recommendation from this forum, and a few others
Why I write it: I am too happy with it, and I found little information regarding this product (seems Crumpler and Timbuk2 are the most popular…)
Things I love about this bag:
• Amazingly comfortable! I had a Timberland Henniker before and can safely carry my 12’’ iBook too. However, when I lugged the iBook and a few other items around with it I felt like my shoulder was about to snap anytime because the bag became so darn heavy!! However, after Small Drift arrived and I transferred the entire content to this new baby, I could not believe how light the bag felt on my shoulder!
• Well designed. There is plenty of room with well-placed pouches. The attention to details is impressive, from zippers to buckles. Every part of it is looks sturdy (since it’s new I can’t vouch for its long-term quality although I have confidence :-)
• Well padded. There is padding everywhere (even on the bottom) and the included sleeve provides extra protection (BTW, the sleeve might look thick but it is light as feather). I am again amazed at how light the bag feels with so much padding, but it is true!
• There is a zipper for the main compartment. I have never liked the “open” messenger bag which is oh-so popular these days since I am always worried that stuff will slip out (let alone letting the rain in!)
• The design is cool. The pictures on the Web sites don’t do it justice. Actually I hesitated a long time (on and off two days) before placing the order since from the picture the bag looks bulky and dorky :-) Well, I was wrong. The bag is definitely not “petite”, but it doesn’t look bulky at all. Heck, it is even a bit smaller (15x11x5’’) than the Timberland (15x11x6’’)! I love charcoal, but the grayish-white color in the pics is wrong. The actual color is more metallic/silver gray, which I love (cool and not easy to get dirty). I was worried that the bag won’t look professional enough (since I am no longer a student :-<) to go with my “professional” attire, but when I sling it over my shoulder, it looks both stylish and professional. Actually it goes with almost any style (ok, probably not with night-club attire or floral dress, but that’s just me :-)
Things I don’t care too much about (but am not bothered at all):
• Some people say the bag does not “scream mug me, laptop inside!!!” Well it does “whisper” a little :-) On the shoulder pad there is the logo, which is a laptop sliding into a bag. Anyone who pays attention will realize it’s a laptop bag. But hey, it’s their logo so there is nothing I can do!
• The price: $74.95 (not including shipping) in US is kinda expensive (although Timbuk2 Commute is even more expensive!). But again with such a user-friendly and laptop friendly bag I think it’s only fair. I was prepared to return the item but now I wish I had bought it earlier :-) This is probably the best purchase (ok, second to my purchase of the new iBook on the day of its release) I have made in recent years :-)
Thanks for reading, and hopefully you can find an ideal bag like I did (not necessarily Small Drift although I can’t recommend it highly enough :-)
Guess it’s time I contribute something to this forum, since I have obtained SO MUCH useful information from the helpful members here! Thank you guys (and girls)! Sorry I don’t have a digicam at present so can’t show you the pics (but you can see images from radtech.us or standardtm.com.au/index.cfm).
Ok, courtesy aside :-), here is my review of the STM Small Drift Bag. (Disclaimer: I am NOT related to Radtech or STM or anyone there in anyway other than buying stuff from them. The only goal of this post – my first one nonetheless – is to share the experience).
Score: 10/10 (10 being the highest)
Verdict: light, well-padded and roomy, extremely well-designed, stylish
Purchased from: Radtech.us
How I knew about this product: from the recommendation from this forum, and a few others
Why I write it: I am too happy with it, and I found little information regarding this product (seems Crumpler and Timbuk2 are the most popular…)
Things I love about this bag:
• Amazingly comfortable! I had a Timberland Henniker before and can safely carry my 12’’ iBook too. However, when I lugged the iBook and a few other items around with it I felt like my shoulder was about to snap anytime because the bag became so darn heavy!! However, after Small Drift arrived and I transferred the entire content to this new baby, I could not believe how light the bag felt on my shoulder!
• Well designed. There is plenty of room with well-placed pouches. The attention to details is impressive, from zippers to buckles. Every part of it is looks sturdy (since it’s new I can’t vouch for its long-term quality although I have confidence :-)
• Well padded. There is padding everywhere (even on the bottom) and the included sleeve provides extra protection (BTW, the sleeve might look thick but it is light as feather). I am again amazed at how light the bag feels with so much padding, but it is true!
• There is a zipper for the main compartment. I have never liked the “open” messenger bag which is oh-so popular these days since I am always worried that stuff will slip out (let alone letting the rain in!)
• The design is cool. The pictures on the Web sites don’t do it justice. Actually I hesitated a long time (on and off two days) before placing the order since from the picture the bag looks bulky and dorky :-) Well, I was wrong. The bag is definitely not “petite”, but it doesn’t look bulky at all. Heck, it is even a bit smaller (15x11x5’’) than the Timberland (15x11x6’’)! I love charcoal, but the grayish-white color in the pics is wrong. The actual color is more metallic/silver gray, which I love (cool and not easy to get dirty). I was worried that the bag won’t look professional enough (since I am no longer a student :-<) to go with my “professional” attire, but when I sling it over my shoulder, it looks both stylish and professional. Actually it goes with almost any style (ok, probably not with night-club attire or floral dress, but that’s just me :-)
Things I don’t care too much about (but am not bothered at all):
• Some people say the bag does not “scream mug me, laptop inside!!!” Well it does “whisper” a little :-) On the shoulder pad there is the logo, which is a laptop sliding into a bag. Anyone who pays attention will realize it’s a laptop bag. But hey, it’s their logo so there is nothing I can do!
• The price: $74.95 (not including shipping) in US is kinda expensive (although Timbuk2 Commute is even more expensive!). But again with such a user-friendly and laptop friendly bag I think it’s only fair. I was prepared to return the item but now I wish I had bought it earlier :-) This is probably the best purchase (ok, second to my purchase of the new iBook on the day of its release) I have made in recent years :-)
Thanks for reading, and hopefully you can find an ideal bag like I did (not necessarily Small Drift although I can’t recommend it highly enough :-)
