Meet the new bag
Hello, I am Alli’s new backpack.
In Alli’s mind, I speak with a Mexican accent. Similar to Esteban, the Mexican Mayor/ Drug Lord from Weeds. And no, I do not like to spank women. I just have the accent.
Alli bought me from Zappos. This is also where she bought her previous bag. And conincidentally, her previous bag and I are both from the same manufacturer- Dakine. Alli loves the fabrics Dakine uses in their women’s products. And you will notice Alli picked the bag with the orange accents, because you should know orange is her signature color.
Alli isn’t a bag lady. Sure her husband might mention how many bags she already has, but what Alli means is, she doesn’t like carrying more than one bag at a time. Her backpack has to be a workhorse. So, seeing a backpack with an insulated cooler pocket (perfect for kiddo’s snacks), zipper organizer pockets, and a hidden pocket at the top for her cell phone and/ or sunglasses? It was love, love, love at first sight.
As workhorses go, when she travels, I have to carry both Alli’s laptop and her camera stuff. Since she upgraded to the DSLR (fancy pants camera), she struggles keeping it safe and carrying the extra stuff she needs. I meet her needs, with the help of the new camera bag (kind of like Cesar, Esteban’s helper-dude on Weeds). There is also room for the various cords and such required for the technological lifestyle Alli leads.
The new camera bag is an insulated lunch tote made by the fine people of Thermos. Alli found it at Target, after she was drawn in by the pull of the polka dots. Alli’s previous camera bag was also an insulated lunch bag, but it was smaller and did not meet the needs of Alli’s upgraded digital photography lifestyle.
This bag carries all three of Alli’s lenses, the camera body, her external flash, extra battery, remote, and one hood. Alli realizes she doesn’t use all of these items on most outings, but when she travels (like she will be doing in September), she wants to have everything on hand.
It was very nice to meet you. Alli wants everyone to know her previous bag was well loved and is going to a good home. Her needs changed and since she is pregnant, a backpack seemed like a safe, yet stylish option. She is pleased to introduce me to the world and looks forward to carrying me with pride everywhere we go.
Esteban, out.
August 13th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You crack me up. Nice bags, btw.
August 13th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I saw that lunchbag at Target when we bought the boys new lunchbags last week! It was also in blue-ish polkadots too, I almost bought the blue version -ha- And now that you mention using it as a camera bag I really wish that I had done that, my camera needs a bag, it doesn’t like residing my purse/tote bag all the time.
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August 13th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Lol! Nice to met you, Senor Backpack! Hmmm … you are kind of … sexy, dare I say?
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August 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am
love it! i love bags - but also will only carry one at a time. when you have 2 kids a backpack or messenger style bag is a must since you need both hands free.
i can’t wait to leave my diaper bag behind and get something new! maybe soon….
August 14th, 2008 at 11:15 am
That is a very cute bag Alli, and the lunch bag for your camera bag is AWESOME!
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