FedEx Backpacks
 

Ok folks....

I am about finished with my servitude in the 777 training (Pro Instructor) and time to "explore" the world again...

So, I see a lot of FedEx aviators use backpacks. Any recommendations?

Whale

There was a thread on this awhile ago.

Here is what I use. Slightly more professional than the backpack, can keep laptop in the bag through TSA screening. Actually have to spend some money though, which is hard for a pilot.

Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger - Medium - eBags.com

You may want to save your money. I heard a rumor all FedEx crew are going to be issued the below as a special Christmas gift this year. But you can only use it while wearing the new kilt uniform.

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my only suggestion would be instead of zippered pockets on the side it has the netting pockets for water bottles. And a Laptop sleeve.

Spit coffee on my laptop reading this. :D

SwissGear laptop backpacks. Google them. VERY sturdy and you'll see a bunch of us hauling them all over the world. Good luck coming over from the darkside!

I'm not a FedEx guy but this is an awesome travel backpack.

CamelBak® - Urban Assault

You can take the hydration pack out if you don't want it. I like it in case I do some exploring and want to take along clean water.

UA

Welcome back Whale!

Glad to see you'll be hitting the line soon. Rumors of a bid in March?

If you get a backpack, make sure you at all times have both shoulder straps ON when wearing it around the AOC and airports around the globe ;). Seriously though, I would second USMFX's recommendation of a laptop messenger bag for a more professional look, although that Camelbak backpack above seems like a good option...

See you on the line bud.

Please Sweet Baby Jesus, no more backpacks!!

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