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Which Do You Prefer In Using: Backpack or Shoulder Bag?  email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student 5 years ago

In college, most ladies I see use shoulder bags. They say it would make them look really grown up - and it's fashion.. But I'd like to use my old backpack in high school because I have a lot of things to bring - and it's easier to use and more convenient! Once I tried using my old backpack, my old friends laughed at me.. They said I shouldn't be using backpacks anymore because I'm in college.. But when I used my shoulder bag, I felt irritated because I had to carry my books in my arms! Wouldn't it be better if I stuffed them all in my bag? What do you think? Do bags really matter???

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. vonn1378 (432)   ranked 1,639 out of 6,143 in student   5 years ago

Bags are of different designs and sizes, why I'm stating this because you should know when to use such. Of course your friends will laugh at you when you're wearing your uniform which I guess is a skirt. See the picture... and your using a backpack, not suitable, right? Though its handy and less mess but there are also bags that you can put all your things but still in fashion or appropriate in your attire.
For me I use both, depending on what occassion or type of dress I'm wearing. I use backpack when I travel because it is more convenient to carry. And shoulder bag if occassion calls for it. And bag does matter if you want to put some accent in your dressing.


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

I guess I'll just have to endure the trouble of carrying large school books in my arms. *sigh*

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. recycledgoth (7430)   5 years ago

I have always used a shoulder bag, I find backpacks a little too uncomfortable for me. when I was at school, way back in the distant past, I had a satchel which was big enough to carry all my books with ease.


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

Whenever I see ladies using shoulder bags, they look fine. But when I take a closer look, they're shoulders aren't at the same level. The other shoulder is higher than the other.. Then when they set their shoulder bags down, it's still the same! Like they've gotten used to it.. I don't like it.. I still prefer backpacks. :)

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. vesuvius (1014)   ranked 13 out of 6,143 in student   5 years ago

I prefer using a backpack because it's more convenient to carry. It's also balance because the load is on two shoulders, so I am not bothered of overworking one shoulder just by carrying a bag.


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

I agree. Backpack is a lot more convenient because it can carry a lot of stuff. And makes your shoulders balance.. Unlike in shoulder bags - makes your other shoulder higher than the other.. And creates muscle pain. :)

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4. myLot reputation of 90/100. donsky14 (3563)   ranked 629 out of 6,143 in student   5 years ago

I have a lot of bags..I've got a back pack and a shoulder and a sling bag. Right now, I'm using my shoulder bag...cause..I dunno, I just feel like using it.

Backpacks are okay as well..its more convenient and you can practically fit in anything. ^__^.


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

I'm not saying that shoulder bags shouldn't be used. For other occassions, sure. They look nice and elegant. But as for students who carry books and note books? I'm sure most students rent lockers for their books. But what about when they need to take home books to study? Backpacks can spare them the trouble of carrying heavy loads with their hands, right? :)


myLot reputation of 90/100. donsky14 (3563)   ranked 629 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

well yeah, but there are actually shoulder bags that are big enough to fit in books.

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5. myLot reputation of 92/100. leizlmarie (2499)   5 years ago

it depends where i go and what i wear.. if im wearing my senior's uniform in school, i use medium size shoulder bags.. when im in civilian outfit in school or even strolling in the mall, i use a small body bag.. pouch will also do.. when im travelling long distance, i use backpack of course or a medium size body bag.. that's pretty good..


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

i also like the idea of using different bags.. as long as their convenient. :)

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. migenKC (401)   ranked 86 out of 6,143 in student   5 years ago

i stated using shoulder bags during 3rd year HS until now..

actually.. you dont have to carry all of your books on ur arms.. you can use larger shoulderbags that can carry some of your books... i do have a shoulder bag that does looke very fashionable but also very useful...

but honestly now.. im using badpack for my laptop... i cant use my laptop's case coz its so heavy... i put it on my very cute bagpack that could also be fasionable during this time...

you know... i believe young girls really have to consider fasion since it may also show the character of a person. but also you have to be comfortable on it.

happy posting... take care


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

Hmm.. I guess so. You have a point.


myLot reputation of 96/100. migenKC (401)   ranked 86 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

:) thanks... :)


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

Do you happen to have sling bags? :)


myLot reputation of 96/100. migenKC (401)   ranked 86 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

yes i do have... :)

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7. ashusam (22)   ranked 2,699 out of 6,143 in student   5 years ago

I am not actually a girl but in shoulder bag girls look very nice


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

What about those who wear backpacks?Hahaha!

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8. myLot reputation of 95/100. d00d00 (644)   ranked 2,698 out of 6,143 in student   5 years ago

Back on my elementary and ealry high school days, i used backpacks.
But when i was older, maybe 3rd-4th yr highschool, I started using shoulder bags.
I have to admit, that I started to use the shoulder bag beacuse it made me look more lady-like, and it was the fad. So from then on, i have been using shoulder bags for school, even upto college. But later on, I just got comfortable using the shoulder bag.

Yeah, it is more comfortable to use a backpack, especially when you are carrying loads of books.=D

Instead of a backpack, why not try using a bodybag or a mailman's bag so that you'd be comfortable and at the same time fashionable.*wink*


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myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

Yes, I already bought one this morning. Instead of backpack or shoulder bags, I've decided to use that mailman's bag.. Pink! :)


myLot reputation of 96/100. migenKC (401)   ranked 86 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

great dianne... :)

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9. archie20 (36)   5 years ago

no definitely not. You shud use what you like. i remember when i was studying for my undergrad all my classmates changed their bags to the then trend ones. But i used my backpack and they mocked me. I didnt care as i liked using my backpack and you dont live for others but ourselves.


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

You also have a point. Do you feel good when you don't care about what others think? I like your style, bro.. :) good for you!


archie20 (36)  5 years ago

More than thinking about others reaction,I just think see this makes me feel happy i will do that.See for whatever i do i just think will this make me happy .if it does i do it.I remember when i was doing undergrad i used to wear skirts to my college. I studied where it is slightly conservative still.Everybody looked at me as tho i was committing a sin.I didnt care.
Let me tell you. we have one life we shud live as we want.by not doing things u want and trying to please people around u ,you can only please some people not everybody. Is it worth it not. You are making yourself unhappy . you shud enjoy and do things u want and have a look back and say i did that becoz i wanted to do it.


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

thanks for that insight, archie20. you're right.. you shouldn't live according to what people may think about you. you should please yourself first.. to those who won't mind, good, they matter.. and to those who do, hmph, they don't matter! :)

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. TerryZ (11452)   5 years ago

hi diannebcrs Im not in school so I dont need to carry a backpack I prefer to carry a shoulder bag. I have many shoulder bags in all different colors. LOL As I also have many shoes LOL I like shopping for handbags and shoes.LOL


myLot reputation of 89/100. diannebcrs (783)   ranked 369 out of 6,143 in student  5 years ago

Sounds to me you're into fashion.. So do you also happen to have accessories? Oh, wait, do you happen to have accessories for bags? Key chains or pins? Haha, I have key chains of WWE wrestlers.. Hahahahaha!

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