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• lukus_W

  

  • yeah def not fashionable– inkpink1/56

    its funny but does anyone know what the bungee on the face of the bag is for?– e-pill2/56

    as a bag designer we know the general public has no idea what its usage is for..– e-pill3/56

    wondering what the design community thinks what its usage is?– e-pill4/56

    bungee is for stuffing shit in, traditionally a helmet, not really big enough on this bag– inkpink5/56

    it's pretty ugly - but it works well as a bag. the bungy can be pretty handy, I've used it for jackets in the summer, newspapers - heard it's also meant for cycle helmets.– lukus_W6/56

    newspapers - heard it's also meant for cycle helmets.– lukus_W7/56

    helmuts you say.. did you ever measure a helmut?? and then measure that bungee area??– e-pill8/56

    the reality is that most bag designers themselves dont know what its usage is for..– e-pill9/56

    a helmut would never fit in that tiny space.. it is really a eye catcher to the consumer.– e-pill10/56

    i dunno might fit - or a water bottle maybe??– lukus_W11/56

    it will catch your eye when your shopping for a bag.. its a visual gimmick.. nothing more.– e-pill12/56

    it has come in useful when I'm on a bike .. get to stash stuff on the go.– lukus_W13/56

    as a bag designer i hate to use anything that serves no functionality or purpose..– e-pill14/56

    there is 2 side water bottle pockets on this pack as it is..– e-pill15/56

    not saying that its not used.. just saying its purpose is never used for what its for.– e-pill16/56

    this is a great bag.. for the consumer, however the price is not..– e-pill17/56

    it absolutely is for stuffing helmet and climbing gear... long before backpacks became street fashion– inkpink18/56

    i assume this bag retails for $79.99 if not more.. the cost on this is around $13.50– e-pill19/56

    yeah, I can totally see what you mean– lukus_W20/56

    probably even less, maybe $11-12 .. so think of that markup price you are shelling out for this.. under $20 pack!– e-pill21/56

    the lil loop under the front center pocket is for climbing gear..– e-pill22/56

    in an urban environment this serves no purpose other than an additional carry handle..– e-pill23/56

    i love to see features like that used for urban markets.. it feels soo displaced..– e-pill24/56

    epill sorry i live in backpack land vancouver bc and i can tell you that all these features serve a purpose in backcountry– inkpink25/56

    backpack manufacturers here have been using these same features since the 70's– inkpink26/56

    when a parent is shopping for their kids and see this pack they see that extra carry strap.– e-pill27/56

    they then buy it.. they see the front bungee and see their kids using it.. they buy it!!– e-pill28/56

    i love it!! parents are stupid!!
    haha!!!– e-pill29/56

    inkpink yes in backpack country these feature server very specific identities.– e-pill30/56

    however the larger market for the packs is not backpack country as it is urban setting.– e-pill31/56

    the usage of these features will never be used for their intended directions.– e-pill32/56

    this is why as a backpack designer myself [last 14 years] i laugh when i see its misuse.– e-pill33/56

    also this pack is not designed or intended for the backpack country... its for urban markets– e-pill34/56

    this pack has the features similar to those used for hiking, mountain climbing etc..– e-pill35/56

    those features are dummied down and re-designed to mimmic the looks...– e-pill36/56

    ...of their counter parts that are made for that environment. the bungee on this face isnt for anything..– e-pill37/56

    this is the big joke in the bag community.. make gimmicks and it will sell..– e-pill38/56

    this is one of NorthFace's top selling pack.. and for a reason..– e-pill39/56

    its a great bag.. with features that are nopt intended for that reality usage..– e-pill40/56

    this doesnt mean you can use it for any usage.. just use it at your own risk..– e-pill41/56

    another huge gimmick on this pack is the secondary top front drop pocket.– e-pill42/56

    this pocket has water proof zippers, yet the pack itself is not water proof..– e-pill43/56

    the usage of that zipper will bring the price of the bag a lot!!– e-pill44/56

    you take out that zipper.. make it a regular one.. and the price drops to its cost price– e-pill45/56

    northface uses this gimmick for their urban markets retail marketing. they do it wel!!– e-pill46/56

    Jesus. =)– elahon47/56

    so what do you do e-pill?
    :)– Meeklo48/56

    That's great to carry tripod.– ItalianStallion49/56

    what? you guys don't carry your crampons and ice axe with you on the train? what if it get's icy?– monNom50/56

    meeklo i work for small manufactures in the mass market.. i make cheap bags..– e-pill51/56

    the style of the brands i work for are have lower price point retails.– e-pill52/56

    i am usually given a high priced marked up suped up bpack like this...– e-pill53/56

    i have to then cheapen its function but still retain the look..– e-pill54/56

    i understand the breakdown of a product and know how to price it out n make it saleable– e-pill55/56

    thats what i do.. love me or hate me.. i dont care anymore...– e-pill56/56

  

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