why do ALL Gaijin use backpacks ?????????

[fatslug]

Well as the topic says.....WHY DO ALL GAIJINS USE BACKPACKS.....??????

this was a question asked by my girlfriend and i thought that it is SO TRUE !!!!

every FG has one !

even for the american/canadian/australian asians you can spot them a mile away as YES they r using a backpack !!!

how bout all you FG out there ?!?!? are u using one ?

[Samurai_Jerk]

Well as the topic says.....WHY DO ALL GAIJINS USE BACKPACKS.....??????

this was a question asked by my girlfriend and i thought that it is SO TRUE !!!!

every FG has one !

even for the american/canadian/australian asians you can spot them a mile away as YES they r using a backpack !!!

how bout all you FG out there ?!?!? are u using one ?

I was asked that same question by a student once. And it is definitely true. Just ask her why Japanese don't use backpacks.

[fatslug]

Well as the topic says.....WHY DO ALL GAIJINS USE BACKPACKS.....??????

this was a question asked by my girlfriend and i thought that it is SO TRUE !!!!

every FG has one !

even for the american/canadian/australian asians you can spot them a mile away as YES they r using a backpack !!!

how bout all you FG out there ?!?!? are u using one ?

I was asked that same question by a student once. And it is definitely true. Just ask her why Japanese don't use backpacks.

hahahah cause they are all using Loui Vuitton bags suppose !

[Mike Oxlong]

Why do all J-birds have some sort of LV item?! Wallet, bag, towel...

I use a backpack because it's convenient. I use the same one for hiking, camping, work, shopping and travel.

[Charles]

I don't use a backpack, just a bag.

Actually, there is one backpack I would buy. A few years back, Yoji Yamamoto released a backpack that unfolded into a leather jacket. Even when worn as a jacket, it still had a pouch big enough to carry the stuff you put in the backpack. Now THAT I would use.

[tetsujin gaijin]

If Loui Vuitton made a backpack it would suddenly be all the rage with J-Chicks. It would also be an ugly brown color that doesn't match what they are wearing.

[emperor]

If you used one of these you could ride it up and down all those hills around Tokyo



and Imagine: if all the Gaijin in Japan wheeled these suckers around with them

[American Oyaji]

I didn't have a backpack.

I had a briefcase.

Then I had a shoulder satchel

[gomichild]

I have a Prada backpack. Yes you can be pretentious and gaijin at the same time....

[Charles]

If Loui Vuitton made a backpack it would suddenly be all the rage with J-Chicks. It would also be a an ugly brown color that doesn't match what they are wearing.

IF? Jeez, what planet are you living on? These backpacks are absolutely everywhere:

[mr. sparkle]

Mine looks like this:


It's awesome and made to perfectly house my 15" TiBook.

For Powerbook 12" 15" 17" + iBook 12" 14"

Designed for easy laptop mobility, the Incase Nylon Backpack is a clean, stylish bag that carries a lot more than you would expect. Its soft-padded interior delivers ample protection, while its cleverly designed compartments offer an easy method of organizing and managing your computer, accessories and documents. All the while balancing the weight across your back more evenly and thereby providing more comfort.

- Soft mesh interior with padding
- Exterior pockets for flat documents
- Comfortable ergonomic shoulder strap
- Soft lined pocket for AC adapter and cables
- Organizer pockets for cards, pens, and small items

I need a backpack because my back is pretty messed up (lumbar disk surgery a ways back) and I need to carry my laptop around with me quite a bit.

To carry an briefcase or "hipster" bike messenger bag is not comfortable for me at all.

I think Japanese carry briefcases instead...because everyone else does so!

[amdg]

this was a question asked by my girlfriend and i thought that it is SO TRUE !!!!

I remember her! How is she doing these days? Anyway, to answer the question, just fuck her really hard in the mouth for a while and she'll stop asking stupid questions. At least, that's what worked for me when I was with her.

[cliffy]

Well the japanese I have contact with in oz use backpacks, some the same size as they are

[ketchupkatsu]

It seems to me that there are lots of Japanese photogs that have backpacks also. I think its the easiest way to carry all your cameras, lenses, and other photography equipment.

[Samurai_Jerk]

Well the japanese I have contact with in oz use backpacks, some the same size as they are

You mean the backpackers? That's different. We are talking about rucksacks.

[electrocat]

what about all those fanny packs japanese wear.. those are not tolerable in the US. Its kind of a back (ass) pack.

a few years ago that student could have asked "why do all americans where white sneakers"

[kotatsuneko]

backpacks are shit. they also look ghei mm kay? worse, wearing a backpack just looks plain [ooh look i lead such an active lifestlye!} LAME! record bags forever baby!

[cliffy]

Well the japanese I have contact with in oz use backpacks, some the same size as they are

You mean the backpackers? That's different. We are talking about rucksacks.

No not the packpackers, just the mid to long term "gaijin" Japanese I deal with daily, some for many years now. I recognise some people just by the 'Day'packs alone! they take them everywhere

[mr. sparkle]

LAME! record bags forever baby!

True, they LOOK cooler, but they are not as comfy as a backpack evenly distributing the weight.

[Ol Dirty Gaijin]

8 years and hasn't died on me, still bomb proof.

[Charles]

It seems to me that there are lots of Japanese photogs that have backpacks also. I think its the easiest way to carry all your cameras, lenses, and other photography equipment.

Actually, the easiest way is for your assistant to carry it.

[yellowlightman]

8 years and hasn't died on me, still bomb proof.

What is it?

[Mennon]

Ha! Great forum topic! My co-worker and I call them "BPs". What do they carry in those bloody things?
Also, why are these BPs always wearing sandals, and tucking their Tshirts into their denim jeans?

[FG Lurker]

Well as the topic says.....WHY DO ALL GAIJINS USE BACKPACKS.....??????

this was a question asked by my girlfriend and i thought that it is SO TRUE !!!!

Yep, it is true.

There are a couple of reasons I can think of:

1. Most FGs in (urban) Japan do not drive, and many use bikes. If you are biking to the station a backpack is the easiest way to carry stuff.

2. Backpacks are also relatively cheap, tough, and water resistant. All things that appeal to a lot of FGs.

how bout all you FG out there ?!?!? are u using one ?

Yeah, when I am on my bike I use either a backpack or a bum bag (aka fanny pack -- I'm sure the Aussies will love that term). When I'm in the car or on the train I use a briefcase though.

You'll notice that a lot of Japanese who ride bikes without baskets use backpacks too, as do some motorcyclers.

[Kuang_Grade]

[FG Lurker]

[Samurai_Jerk]

Yeah, when I am on my bike I use either a backpack or a bum bag (aka fanny pack -- I'm sure the Aussies will love that term). When I'm in the car or on the train I use a briefcase though.

I remember when I used that term in front of my English friend in Japan. He looked at me funny and asked, "Does fanny mean your arse in America?" It took me a couple of seconds to understand what he was getting at. Then it hit me and we had a good laugh. Then we started wondering how that one got mixed up. Maybe something to do with getting a piece of ass??

[FG Lurker]

Hehe, I said something about a "fanny full of fender" (rather old Canadian(?) expression meaning to get hit by a car) to an Aussie friend once... That caused her eyes to get VERY big.

[oyajikun]

I keep a change of shorts, and socks in my bag at all times. First aid kit, headband flashlight, PDA w/GPS, and a box of Pokey. You never know when the big one will hit. lol

[FG Lurker]

I keep a change of shorts, and socks in my bag at all times. First aid kit, headband flashlight, PDA w/GPS, and a box of Pokey. You never know when the big one will hit. lol

Personally I don't spend my time worrying about things like that. If it hits I will deal with it then.