Rucsack/Backpack

White_Knight · March 2010

Does anyone have any idea what backpack/rucsack/everyday bag Bond would use? I'm in the Market for a work bag right now and need a practical, yet Bond-esque, receptical for my equipment. I'm a life long Bond dan just like you guys but for the life I've me I can't recall a similar bag he has used in either his movie or literary incarnations?

Also, what contents do you think he would have if he was desk-bound and in between assignments?

Thoughts please ;0)

The Bond Experience · March 2010

I like the Jack Spade bags and even use one as my primary laptop/attache case for work. The canvas ones are urban, but classic at the same time.

toutbrun · March 2010

Don't buy croco, it's expensive, cliché, it won't make the impression you hope it will and it's cruel.

Donald Grant · March 2010

Jack Spade has some nice stuff. The husband of Kate Spade if I recall. However, Bond does use a rucksack in the pre-credit sequence of Goldfinger and again while surveiling Auric Enterprises. It was a shiny black nylon affair with blue straps. I made a replica of it for myself.

Jack Spade website:

http://www.jackspade.com/shop/home.php

DG

Dmitri Mishkin · March 2010

I like these:

Bramble & Brown Aston Rucksack $129.00
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http://www.executiveessentials.com/itemd.asp?ItemNo=BRM%20B%20420507&srccode=GOOGLEBASEEE&CAWELAID=418447539

Waxed Cotton Continental Rucksack $99.00
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http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/54122?pi=909928&qs=3012739-Google_Base&subrnd=0

And one with a James Bond price:

Thom Browne Weekend Duffle Bag - Navy $785.00

http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Link-Product?pid=00505004792819

White_Knight · March 2010

Wow, thanks guys - what a great response!

Donald, you're spot-on re: the Goldfinger backpack, and that's the only thing I could think of myself. I guess it's a tall order trying to find any others really as Bond wouldn't stoop as low as to carry a backpack would he? It'd be Gucci (TMWTGG) or Tom Ford (QoS) leather goods/luggage!

I'll keep my thinking cap on but these ideas are great...and I'd never heard of Jack Spade or the other brands - U.S. retailers?

Kittlemeier · March 2010

I'm now using the RRL Leather Mailbag. It's the same as the one carried by Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer on season 8 of 24. That's not why I bought it though. I had been looking for one for a couple of years and when I saw it, it was exactly what I had been looking for. It's based on the old USPS mail bags. May not be as dressy as you need though.

Runs $795 and can be bought in certain Ralph Lauren stores.

Red Indian · March 2010

I think if Bond were deskbound between assignments, he would carry a classic flap and buckle briefcase much like the one Fleming used.

I bought one of these (it's a reproduction of a 1945 U.S. Army briefcase) about ten years ago and it is fantastic:

http://www.customhide.com/custom_1945_US_Army_briefcase.html

It gets better and better with age! You can have these custom made to your own specs - I had mine made without a shoulder strap.

Rucksacks are fine for field work, but Bond would not be caught dead carrying anything resembling a purse or a woman's beach bag!

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David Schofield · March 2010

Red Indian wrote:

I think if Bond were deskbound between assignments, he would carry a classic flap and buckle briefcase much like the one Fleming used.

I bought one of these (it's a reproduction of a 1945 U.S. Army briefcase) about ten years ago and it is fantastic:

http://www.customhide.com/custom_1945_US_Army_briefcase.html

It gets better and better with age! You can have these custom made to your own specs - I had mine made without a shoulder strap.

Rucksacks are fine for field work, but Bond would not be caught dead carrying anything resembling a purse or a woman's beach bag! )

Absolutely!

Got to be Swaine and Adeney. Or Dunhill (or Tom Ford, these days if he does that sort of thing).

But an urban Bond in combats with a rucksack just ain't working. So just be yourself, eh?

Red Indian · March 2010

Mark Cross (which originated in New York and is unfortunately no longer in business) made some killer attache cases back in the day.

Michael Douglas carried a very sharp one in "The Game."

Good call on Swaine and Adeney! If you can afford it, go for the original FRWL attache!

I have always wanted one, but refuse to pull the trigger as "You'd be surprised how much wear and tear goes on out there in the field!"

I think these work best when used as more of an overnight bag, as you really have to pack it full to keep everything from shifting around. However, as their site states they can customize it a bit to suit your individual needs. The price is still outrageous!

I will contact Custom Hide to see if they would ever consider doing a reproduction of the Bond attache!

Kittlemeier · March 2010

Red Indian wrote:

I bought one of these (it's a reproduction of a 1945 U.S. Army briefcase) about ten years ago and it is fantastic:

http://www.customhide.com/custom_1945_US_Army_briefcase.html

That's one I looked at many times. Love the straps that go all the way around, just hate the giant brass latch. Probably could have made it without it but I love the one I ended up with, girl strap and all.

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Red Indian · March 2010

Sorry - double post!

Red Indian · March 2010

Hey, if you need the shoulder strap there's nothing wrong with practicality!

I was referring to the beach-tote type bags like the Thomas Browne pictured above!

Bond shoulders his bag, closes the compact he's holding and turns before shutting the door behind him:

"Just going to pop out for a quick latte... M? Penny? Either of care you for anything?"

Kitt, which did you end up going with? Filson makes a nice one of these as well, but It's $795.00.

It has the brass latch and a detatchable shoulder strap:

http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092389&cp=2065674.2065687.4049282&parentPage=family

If I ever get another from Custom Hide, I might see what they can without the latch - maybe something even simpler...

P.S. For a couple of recent sunny days my OP Victory's came out of winter hibernation! Now we're back to the cold and rain! Enough already! :v

Asp9mm · March 2010

Well he did use a leather Vaio one in Casino Royale.

urhash · March 2010

Asp, when is that shown?

Kittlemeier · March 2010

Red Indian wrote:

Hey, if you need the shoulder strap there's nothing wrong with practicality!

I was referring to the beach-tote type bags like the Thomas Browne pictured above!

Kitt, which did you end up going with?

P.S. For a couple of recent sunny days my OP Victory's came out of winter hibernation! Now we're back to the cold and rain! Enough already! :v

Oh, I know. Just hassling you.

I actually have the RRL pictured in my post above. Those two pics are of the same bag, just with and without flash. Great bag, very thick leather and solid brass hardware. Love it.

Here in GA my OP's never get a rest. I just picked up a new pair of victorys(they rereleased the 55 for a limited run) in silver with rosewood a couple of weeks ago by the way. Just a little change up.

toutbrun · March 2010

I know that this is not what you're looking for, but I you want someday a good CASUAL bag, I cannot be more happy with mine.

http://store.apolisactivism.com/

The Philanthropist Briefcase from Activism Apolis, the bag on the accessory picture. 396 USD

ke02eww · March 2010

urhash wrote:

Asp, when is that shown?

penultimate scene on the yacht....

the 'bitch is dead" scene...

i'll post a pic if you can't find it....

i've looked for that sony bag but couldn't find the precse one...anyone know a model no etc?..

urhash · March 2010

Thanks for the heads up! I'll watch the blu-ray tonight...

Have a VAIO myself! Would be nice if I could find the bag...

007 and a half · March 2010

urhash wrote:

Thanks for the heads up! I'll watch the blu-ray tonight...

Have a VAIO myself! Would be nice if I could find the bag...

Here:

http://screenmusings.org/CasinoRoyale/pages/CR_1554.htm

Donald Grant · March 2010

Red Indian wrote:

Mark Cross (which originated in New York and is unfortunately no longer in business) made some killer attache cases back in the day.

Michael Douglas carried a very sharp one in "The Game."

Good call on Swaine and Adeney! If you can afford it, go for the original FRWL attache!

I have always wanted one, but refuse to pull the trigger as "You'd be surprised how much wear and tear goes on out there in the field!"

I think these work best when used as more of an overnight bag, as you really have to pack it full to keep everything from shifting around. However, as their site states they can customize it a bit to suit your individual needs. The price is still outrageous!

I will contact Custom Hide to see if they would ever consider doing a reproduction of the Bond attache!

Yes, Mark Cross. I purchased a wallet from them in the early 90's. It was black on the outside with red on the inside and evocative of the Swaine & Adeney attache case, which is why I bought it. I still have it but I beat the hell out of it in all my travels. In the novel LALD, Bond is fitted out with American clothing and kit while in New York by the FBI. One of those items is a crocodile Mark Cross bill fold. It's too bad Mark Cross is no more, they had great stuff.

The problem with Jack Spade, Mark Cross and Filson, another great brand with tons of history, is that they are American. It could be argued that since the new Bond is fitted out in Tom Ford, American brands are O.K. However, in most things Bond buys British.

DG

SilentSpy · August 2010

Asp9mm wrote:

Well he did use a leather Vaio one in Casino Royale.

Sorry to start up an older post. But is it confirmed that the messenger type bag Bond has in that final scene is a Sony Vaio bag? I can't seem to find anything similar online. I've been looking for a strong messenger bag for my more active days.

Dmitri Mishkin · August 2010

SilentSpy wrote:

Asp9mm wrote:

Well he did use a leather Vaio one in Casino Royale.

Sorry to start up an older post. But is it confirmed that the messenger type bag Bond has in that final scene is a Sony Vaio bag? I can't seem to find anything similar online. I've been looking for a strong messenger bag for my more active days.

I posted some alternatives on my blog: http://affordablebond007.blogspot.com/2010/03/casino-royale-venice-briefcase.html

Derek Alexander Leather Slim Top Business/Computer Case $127.99

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Derek-Alexander-Leather-Slim-Top-Business-Computer-Case/12184352?sourceid=1500000000000003260430&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12184352

Samsung N120-12GBK 10.1-Inch Black NetbookFaux Leather Executive Briefcase Messenger Bag w/Quick Checkpoint Laptop Sleeve $44.21
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http://www.amazon.com/N120-12GBK-10-1-Inch-NetbookFaux-Executive-Checkpoint/dp/B002LHRJTA

SilentSpy · August 2010

Good options. I'll take a look at your site for other stuff.

I was hoping someone had one of the bags from the film if it was a standard Vaio bag. I didn't see it in The Mantis' collection. Part of me wants it to be a Dunhill bag...I know it would cost more but it would have that timeless Bond feel.

rawdice · June 2011

For those of you seeking Jack Spade in the UK thought you'd like to know they are available from raw dice, a discerning boutique for an eclectic mix of cool stuff.. I suspect jb might be thrilled with the Jack bags available

http://www.rawdice.co.uk/index.php?rewrite=product&id=76

David
www.rawdice.co.uk

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