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I’ve been a loyal user of Crumpler bags since mid-2005, and am still going strong. I own three of them now, and I use them iteratively. (As in, when I feel like Barney, I’d use the purple one. When I feel plain, I’d use the black one. As for the brown one, I use it the most since it’s my favourite out of the three bags.)

Then, my younger cousin David decided to get himself one. And of course, I’m in full support of it – Crumpler rocks, remember?

So, off we went to Crumpler‘s main outlet at Paragon, Orchard.

I stood aside as he tried bag after bag, giving comments and tips here and there as to which bag is better. I personally do not recommend the Western Lawn style as they rely entirely on velcro – which means that you risk having your bag fall open every now and then once the velcro starts wearing out. Instead, go for those that have the black buckle in addition to the velcro … like the Barney Rustle Blanket or the Soupansalad styles.

Trying on bag after bag after bag after bag after … you get the idea.

David finally chose the third design in the photo above – called The Considerable Embarassment for reasons totally beyond me. Not a bad choice – with two snap buckles plus velcro, and more compartments within for storage than I can count on both my hands combined together.

He was pretty excited about getting his Crumpler, and immediately after his mum made payment for it, he was already diving back to the shelves and asking her for another one. Hahahahahaha.

I can name so many reasons why I love Crumpler so much (and may even brainwash everyone out there), and just to name a few;

1) They come in very versatile, plain yet classy designs which means that you can match a Crumpler with almost any other colour.

2) They are extremely hardy. (My first Crumpler had tolerated so much abuse and is still standing strong.)

3) They come with so many compartments which means you will have no problems organizing your stuff. (Especially if you’re a packrat like moi!)

4) They (even the smallest bags) can withstand the weight of my laptop!

5) They are very comfortable. (I’ve carried my Crumpler on several hiking/biking trips and it never gave me much problems – unless you’re carrying a brickload of stuff, of course.)

I can name a lot more but let me just stop here, lest someone thinks that I’m a spokesperson for Crumpler or something and starts to doubt the credibility of my words.

Let me end it all with a last photo – my cousin proudly carrying his new Crumpler (which is in that brown cloth bag he’s holding) and err … me standing beside him. (Wasn’t carrying my Crumpler bag that day, unfortunately.)

Don’t let the height fool you. I’m older. Much, much older. :(

Oh, one more reason to love Crumpler – they are environmentally friendly. They sell their bags in reusable cloth bags! (Nay to plastic bags!)