Nursing Students General Students
Published Oct 24, 2007
Seven, RN2b
142 Posts
Hello There!!
I would greatly appreciate anyone willing to share information on experiences with wheeled backpacks/messenger bags for nursing school. Brands, models, quality, cost, etc.
Thanks Much! :typing
Soup Turtle
411 Posts
I've heard really good things about Jansport. I'm wondering if they can be taken off the wheels and thrown in the washer, though?
treysdaddy08
190 Posts
um, i dont' know the brand of mine (and I'm too lazy to get up lol!) but it has been very helpful. You have about 4-7 books, some very hefty, that you carry around with you. The wheels definitely save your back. I got mine at wal mart for under 30 bucks...
Lindie, RN
58 Posts
I have the rolling backpack from L.L. Bean. A little hefty at $79 but it is very sturdy. It isn't as roomy as the JanSport rolling backpacks, but the great thing is that L.L. Bean fully guarantees all of their products. If 5 years down the line it breaks, they will replace it free of charge.
SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN
3,376 Posts
JanSport does the same.
bakpakr
88 Posts
Here is what I am going to be using. A tad pricey but the cool factor for me outweighs that. Plus you can't beat the light up wheels.
http://www.zuca.com/
MB37
1,714 Posts
Mine is CalPro and the size of a small suitcase. We have no need to bring our books to class, but we have 4-5 hour holes between classes some days and I like to bring a couple of things to study. Parking is often far away, and it's usually really hot or raining in Florida so I just bring it all with me. I got it on Amazon after reading a bunch of reviews, and I think I paid $50 or less.
PsychNurseWannaBe, BSN, RN
747 Posts
I went through 3 rolling back packs within 1 1/2 years... Then I got a Samsonite and it has lasted over 4 years now and still going good. Not a single problem with it. I am able to pack a lot of stuff in it, including my laptop.
I highly recommend it.
beth66335, BSN, RN
890 Posts
Here is what I am going to be using. A tad pricey but the cool factor for me outweighs that. Plus you can't beat the light up wheels. http://www.zuca.com/
This is very cool, my only complaint about my rolling backpack is it is so wide I can't get between seats in our classrooms with it! I quit using it after the first three days, yours looks like it is a much better width and I love that you can sit on it!