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Kaylya wrote:MDoucett wrote:I'm actually doing research on backpacks. I usually need a new one every 6 months because I'm really hard on them. So I'm trying to find a really good one now. They usually rip on the strap, or by the zipper, it drives me nuts  MEC backpacks are very durable. If you're not a member it costs all of $5 for a lifetime membership. Thanks, I'll look into them =]
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That Dragon software is so cool!!
MDoucett: Mountain Equipment Co-Op has fantastic backpacks. My sister's going into third year and it doesn't have a rip or tear or anything. I'd suggest MEC, like Kaylya.
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I need to buy a new geometry set and 100-pack of coloured pencils. I should probably replenish my construction paper supply as well.
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Stringer wrote:I need to buy a new geometry set and 100-pack of coloured pencils. I should probably replenish my construction paper supply as well. Might I suggest the Dollar Store. It should meet your needs. It's where I get mine 
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I got a really nice backpack for free from my uni for winning a scholarship. It died at the end of the year.
I was just at MEC today. Too bad I already bought a backpack. If it breaks I'll know where to go!
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For those going to McGill...at Discovery McGill (August 26th) we get free bags! 
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LisaJean wrote:Mountain Equipment Co-Op has fantastic backpacks. My sister's going into third year and it doesn't have a rip or tear or anything. I'd suggest MEC, like Kaylya. I'd probably have to order it online. My best bet is to just check their website for the answer to this, but do you know if they make bags with laptop compartments?
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Username13 wrote:For those going to McGill...at Discovery McGill (August 26th) we get free bags! if they're anything like the bags we got last year they'll suck, i dont think you can even hold a text book in that thing. Oh and I hate one strap backpacks. Go to the bookstore and get a swiss gear backpack with the mcgill logo, thats nice.
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Um, I pretty much just got a large binder to keep notes in, lots of printer paper, black and red pens. Oh, and ink for the printer.
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Juiced8 wrote:Username13 wrote:For those going to McGill...at Discovery McGill (August 26th) we get free bags! if they're anything like the bags we got last year they'll suck, i dont think you can even hold a text book in that thing. Oh and I hate one strap backpacks. Go to the bookstore and get a swiss gear backpack with the mcgill logo, thats nice. It's probably the same thing. Personally, I like messenger bags, but that's just me. But! You can't compain 'cause it's free. I love free stuff.
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Username13 wrote:Juiced8 wrote:Username13 wrote:For those going to McGill...at Discovery McGill (August 26th) we get free bags! if they're anything like the bags we got last year they'll suck, i dont think you can even hold a text book in that thing. Oh and I hate one strap backpacks. Go to the bookstore and get a swiss gear backpack with the mcgill logo, thats nice. It's probably the same thing. Personally, I like messenger bags, but that's just me. But! You can't compain 'cause it's free. I love free stuff. Who doesn't? I love messenger bags as well, I haven't carried a backpack since grade 6.
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Messenger bags are bad news for my back. When I pack my food, my books, any workout stuff I need and my lap top, a back pack saves my life.
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I usually fit everything in mine, though occasionally I might bring my gym stuff in another bag.
If it's really heavy, I tend to make other people carry it for me. <.<
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Pinku wrote:I love messenger bags as well, I haven't carried a backpack since grade 6. I just got a sweet new messenger bag last week for uni
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I agree, MEC are amazingly durable. All my bags have broken after a year, started tearing in the middle of the year. My MEC bag has stood strong for 4 years, I take absolutely no care of it and people still think I'm keeping the bag in good condition because it has no rips, nothing. If I wash it, it'll be like I just bought it. It IS a bit heavy though. EDIT: MDoucett: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?bmLocale=en&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699713&bmUID=1219293723417
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MDoucett wrote:I'd probably have to order it online. My best bet is to just check their website for the answer to this, but do you know if they make bags with laptop compartments? Yep, they definitely do. I can't remember how they have them grouped but they have a category called "Lifestyle" or something like that to distinguish them from their camping packs.
FAQ's: 1. Will I get in? See: electronicinfo.ca for Ontario schools. If you have a couple percent above the marks there and it's not looking at supplementary, the answer is almost certainly yes. 2. Anything else: Google it before asking.
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sweet, thanks Kaylya and cios, and everyone else!
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What about Dakine backpacks? They look really nice and i think some styles also have the laptop sleeve built in.
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spicy_gal wrote:What about Dakine backpacks? They look really nice and i think some styles also have the laptop sleeve built in. They do indeed look nice (I like the gallery pattern for the girls bags) and I love that the laptop sleeve is built in... if I used backpacks, this would be a dream.
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Stringer wrote:I need to buy a new geometry set and 100-pack of coloured pencils. I should probably replenish my construction paper supply as well. I'll share my coloured pencils and construction paper with you! Our teacher said it's important to share  //Geometry set - no, of course. I am a future engineer after all.
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