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

[ttjereth]

What do you all carry in your backpacks, messenger bag, briefcase etc etc.

I always have pen and paper, misc. work shit, my digital camera, tissues, water free hand-wash shit, fold-up umbrella, electronic dictionary, a leatherman pocket tool (get your mind out of the gutter ), a drink of some sort (sometimes pretty old), a couple of band aids, and some misc. bills I haven't gotten around to paying at the con. store

[kotatsuneko]

deo-wipes,
sunscreen
condoms
headache tabs
plasters
small bottle of antiseptic
swiss army knife w/lighter
led torch
notebook and pen
digicam
something to read
hand towel
breath fresheners

carried in a record bag

[ichigo partygirl]

deo-wipes,
sunscreen
condoms
headache tabs
plasters
small bottle of antiseptic
swiss army knife w/lighter
led torch
notebook and pen
digicam
something to read
hand towel
breath fresheners

carried in a record bag

are you serious??
do you know something the rest of us dont???

[Samurai_Jerk]

Which is why you can never be friends with any fundie christian.

Mormons aren't Christians.

Well actually they are Christians as they base their beliefs off the teachings of Christ. They are Latter-day saints which is a spew off of Protestants.

No, Mormons are a cult like Catholics, Jehova's Witnesses, and the Manson Family.

[kotatsuneko]

are you serious??
do you know something the rest of us dont???

erm, yep, totally serious, thats what i always carried whilst shooting in sapporo, and i havent really broken out of the habit, most of the stuff gets used every now and again..

damn, forgot to include gameboy and flashcart

[maraboutslim]

I just got back from a visit to Tokyo and I used a black north face backpack the whole time. Sorry for adding to the gaijin sterotype guys! Here in California I use a timbuk2 small messenger bag. Typical contents: bic pens, moleskine notebooks, condoms, digital camera, dunhills, lighter, mints, litre of water, ibuprofen, sunscreen, latex or nitrile gloves, smallest swiss army knife, compact north face goretex windbreaker/rainjacket, hat(s), whatever book i'm reading, keys, cell phone. Sometimes my ibook (which has its own padded sleeve bag).



Timbuk2 isn't the hippest brand anymore but the damn things are really durable, quite waterproof and it's a local company (SF) so I still buy them. I saw them for sale at Tokyu Hands so I guess they aren't totally unfashionable to the Japanese.

I have a briefcase type bag with shoulder strap accessories to turn it into a backpack. Shoulder straps hide away in a zippered compartment so it looks like your regular work/briefcase bag that you can carry into a meeting.

I had one of these and here's a tip for hot Tokyo days when you have to do some walking around. Often on this type of bag, the compartment where you can hide away the backpack straps is on your backside when you are wearing the bag in backpack configuration, take one of those reusable blue icepack things and put it in that compartment! It sits on your back and instead of getting a sweaty back, you stay nice and cool (but apparently look like a gaijin since you'll be wearing a backpack: guess what, most of us look like gaijin anyway!).

Yes, the fact that I actually used to do this on occasion when living in Tokyo makes me a wimp. But at least I don't wear briefs. Boxers with suits, commando at all other times.

[kotatsuneko]

that looks like a nice bag [spesh if it comes in other colours..] can you replace the shoulder strap?

[maraboutslim]

that looks like a nice bag [spesh if it comes in other colours..] can you replace the shoulder strap?

I know they have different straps depending on the size of the bag, but I don't remember if they are replacable or just adjustable for length. You can indeed get the bags in all sorts of different colors, even custom picking them if you want. And some wacky prints too. The bags come in various sizes, ranging from handy to too damn huge for anyone who isn't a bike messenger. http://www.timbuk2.com

[NeoNecroNomiCron]

Which is why you can never be friends with any fundie christian.

Mormons aren't Christians.

Well actually they are Christians as they base their beliefs off the teachings of Christ. They are Latter-day saints which is a spew off of Protestants.

No, Mormons are a cult like Catholics, Jehova's Witnesses, and the Manson Family.

So then tell me what "christian" group are actualy "christian".


To me nobody is a true christian and they are all cults.

[kotatsuneko]

hmm, wonder if i can get one with some custom images? i`ll get in touch, ta for the linky btw [i have a soft spot for buying bags, tho not in Gomi Girl's imelda-esque footwear fetish ]

[kotatsuneko]

like, the southern death cult of "firewoman" fame?

[B Gallagher]

i use a backpack when im going to uni - simply because it is pratical, comfortable, and about the only way i can carry that much crap. But whenever possible i will use a stylish handbag or shoulder bag. You do sorta look dorky shopping in a department store with a backpack on.

Yeah.. that's why I only use mine when I need to carry stuff around (usually books). I'm gunna get one for going to Japan simply because I'll want to have a good way to carry a LOT of stuff around.. and backpacks generally allow for the greatest volume.

[B Gallagher]

...Im not really a shoe person myself - more of an underwear girl.

Too much info PartyGirl.

[FG Lurker]

...Im not really a shoe person myself - more of an underwear girl.

Too much info PartyGirl.

I'd say "not enough info" actually. I think we need some pics and maybe a video clip or two!

[kotatsuneko]

what about scratch n sniff? [long as they arent bushpig panties ]

[Samurai_Jerk]

Which is why you can never be friends with any fundie christian.

Mormons aren't Christians.

Well actually they are Christians as they base their beliefs off the teachings of Christ. They are Latter-day saints which is a spew off of Protestants.

No, Mormons are a cult like Catholics, Jehova's Witnesses, and the Manson Family.

So then tell me what "christian" group are actualy "christian".


To me nobody is a true christian and they are all cults.

Only followers of the Church of Elvis are true Christians.

[emperor]

Mormons are a cult like Catholics, Jehova's Witnesses, and the Manson Family.

In a recent ep of the simpsons - bart and homer nearly convert to catholicism - rev. lovejoy, marge, flanders and few others dont like the idea - and want to put a stop to it...

as a catholic (who has been to mass 5 times in the last 10 years) with both catholic and protestants friends - the storyline seemed too unrealistic for my liking (cause its not in that funny way) - this is someone who prefers family guy for the very reason that its more fucked up than les simpsons...

as for catholics being a cult - (apart from it being the original: before all the off-shoots) i reacon the catholic numbers (especially if you factor in latin-america and africa) far exceed those of a few mormons and protestants that you mainly only find in the UK, parts of the US and then Gemany and Holland making it the most mainstream of all.. unless its a joke - haha - i get jokes

[Samurai_Jerk]

Mormons are a cult like Catholics, Jehova's Witnesses, and the Manson Family.

In a recent ep of the simpsons - bart and homer nearly convert to catholicism - rev. lovejoy, marge, flanders and few others dont like the idea - and want to put a stop to it...

as a catholic (who has been to mass 5 times in the last 10 years) with both catholic and protestants friends - the storyline seemed a bit fucked for my liking and this is someone who prefers family guy for the very reason that its more fucked up than les simpsons...

as for catholics being a cult - (apart from it being the original: before all the off-shoots) i reacon the catholic numbers (especially if you factor in latin-america and africa) far exceed those of a few mormons and protestants that you mainly only find in the UK, parts of the US and then Gemany and Holland making it the most mainstream of all.. unless its a joke - haha - i get jokes

See the post right above the one you made?

[guriguri247365]

I use a backpack as well. Need to have a book to read, nihongo books, and other shit. Just feel freakin naked without it.

As far as the interesting underwear thing goes I wear boxer briefs too. Most comfortable. Wearing regular boxers and riding a bike is an invitation for disaster. Dont wanna squish the family jewels!!

Love girls in T-backs. Theyre so sexy. Yet, girls wearing no underwear is even sexier

Are you a mormon?

lol, Mormon? Are mormons even allowed to love girls in T-backs? Guess I shoulda added more than just other shit, my bowl, some smoke, and a video camera

[emperor]

See the post right above the one you made?

AFFIRMATIVE

[emperor]

one of the games at E3....


...maybe this belongs over on the PS3 thread?
...where will this thread about backpacks go next??

[Samurai_Jerk]

lol, Mormon? Are mormons even allowed to love girls in T-backs? Guess I shoulda added more than just other shit, my bowl, some smoke, and a video camera

I had a Mormon buddy that told me about some of the shit that goes on when they do their two year missions. They do a lof of the same kind of crazy shit that young people away from home do for the first time do.

[kotatsuneko]

like dvda?

[B Gallagher]

so.......

backpacks
waxing
underwear
religion
video games

and i'm sure there were more sub-topics floating round.. elvis, etc.

man things look disjointed when you don't explain the link between them. most of which i'm still trying to work out.

[ichigo partygirl]

...Im not really a shoe person myself - more of an underwear girl.

Too much info PartyGirl.

I'd say "not enough info" actually. I think we need some pics and maybe a video clip or two!

sorry no pics or video or scratch n sniff avaliable. Cant say i have any lying around the place

[ketchupkatsu]

...Im not really a shoe person myself - more of an underwear girl.

Too much info PartyGirl.

I'd say "not enough info" actually. I think we need some pics and maybe a video clip or two!

sorry no pics or video or scratch n sniff avaliable. Cant say i have any lying around the place

Just let me know if you need help producing pics or vids. I'll be happy to volunteer.

[FG Lurker]

...Im not really a shoe person myself - more of an underwear girl.

Too much info PartyGirl.

I'd say "not enough info" actually. I think we need some pics and maybe a video clip or two!

sorry no pics or video or scratch n sniff avaliable. Cant say i have any lying around the place

You're coming to Japan pretty soon though, right? I've got lots of pro camera gear around...... Hell, I'll even mail you a small digital camera if you're going to post lotsa pics for us -- we get to dictate the pics though!

[ichigo partygirl]

this is starting to get a bit creepy................

[FG Lurker]

this is starting to get a bit creepy................

I don't think it was a guy who brought up the underwear topic... Or one who said something about being more an underwear girl than a handbag girl.

[ichigo partygirl]

this is starting to get a bit creepy................

I don't think it was a guy who brought up the underwear topic... Or one who said something about being more an underwear girl than a handbag girl. ]

shoes not handbags. jeez learn to read