What do you use to carry books?

Rhoresmith · Jun 2, 2004

I use a backpack with wheels, we refer to our books and I highlight them, and take notes. Plus we get tons of handouts and I use a 3 ring binder to keep those in so I have everything I need with me. Backpack was 45 bucks and has made it through 2 semsesters but will have to get another one, finding one big enough is the problem we use one book that is about 6 inches thick and the other one is a two volume text that is about 8 inches thick so with a 3 ring binder it has to be BIG

I figure that at my age my back is bad enough and don't want to make it worse before I even get out of school

Rhonda

EMTtoRN · Jun 2, 2004

this past semester I was using an Eddie Bauer messenger bad and it KILLED me!!!!!!!!! So DH bought me a nice Targus backpack that is padded up the jazooo because I ofton take my laptop to work too and want it to be protected.

Altra, BSN, RN · Jun 2, 2004

Nursing textbooks are huge - I think they would beat a Longaberger basket to shreds in less than a week.

Nurse-o-Matic · Jun 3, 2004

Nursing textbooks are huge - I think they would beat a Longaberger basket to shreds in less than a week.

:rotfl: HA HA HA, Good one! :rotfl:

codebluechic, ASN, RN · Jun 4, 2004

Rolling "office on wheels."

http://www.tutto.com

Energizer Bunny · Jun 4, 2004

Okay, so for those of you that use the roller backpacks...which would you suggest?

Dublin37 · Jun 4, 2004

okay, so for those of you that use the roller backpacks...which would you suggest?

i've been using everest for the last 2 years, and still going strong!

p.s. just went to tutto.com oooohhhhh i think i want one of those for nursing school though! cool organizers.

Berta · Jun 4, 2004

I have an Eastpak that I paid about $45. I got it at Ebags.com. They have a good selection. My main advice is to get a really big one, pay attention to the measurements. Some are bigger than others. I really like mine, its holding up really well. However, I did notice two drawbacks. Some days it just ain't big enough.lol Think it could be cause I overstuff it????lol But seriously, I didn't realize how much room the telescoping handle takes up inside the bag. Its not a whole lot, but enough. Also, if I overstuff it, it tends to fall forward. Again, I pretty sure its because of the amount of things I am trying to take with me.

**The reason I like the Eastpak best is because I had a regular backpack from them that lasted for ten years. Also, the rolling backpack I got has a padded part for my laptop. It has a big main compartment (that contains the handle part), then a padded front pocket. On the outside, there are two large zipper pockets. I really like the outer pockets.

Tony35NYC · Jun 5, 2004

I also need to invest in one of those wheeled devices. I've been toting my books in a backpack, but they're way too heavy.

debblynn13 · Jun 5, 2004

My suggestion is a roller bag and make sure to take it to the bookstore when you go to buy your books. I also have a backpack for clinicals and when the teacher says we only need one book. First semester I had two classes back to back and there was no way I could carry al the books I needed for those two classes.

My bag cost less than 20 dollars, Walmart, I think. It made it through the year and looks like it should make it next year. My backpack I picked up at the salvation army for a buck.....hey it works.... :coollook:

Debblynn

cherokeesummer · Jun 5, 2004

Back pack on wheels all the way!

Wal-mart has a good quality one that I have used for the last half of the semester. In fact most of my classmates use roller ones now. Everyone jokes that they can tell we are begining nursing students b/c of all the rollerpacks!

LOL! :chuckle

Energizer Bunny · Jun 5, 2004

Good to know that Wal Mart carries some...I am going to keep my eyes open on ebay too. Thanks everyone!