Bad Gift thread...

[TheGrey]

I got some great gifts this year.

Then there were the WTF? gifts.

A generic brand range bag (duh, I have like a dozen already) and a Case Logic DSLR/laptop backpack that's way too small for my laptop.

PSA folks - backpacks and gear bags are kinda personal unless you know someone has NOTHING and you have some experience with what works.

I think I saw a number of those backpacks at Microcenter- they can always be repurposed, right? I understand what you mean about gear bags and such being personal- I dislike the way ours is set up, but until I get my sewing chops up to snuff I'll have to just lump it. One of our first gear bags now carries hygiene stuff in one of our cars. All those weird-sized pockets are put to use.

[brutal]

I think I saw a number of those backpacks at Microcenter- they can always be repurposed, right? I understand what you mean about gear bags and such being personal- I dislike the way ours is set up, but until I get my sewing chops up to snuff I'll have to just lump it. One of our first gear bags now carries hygiene stuff in one of our cars. All those weird-sized pockets are put to use.

They can always be sent back to Amazon, and we did.

I ended up ordered a brand new identical replacement for my well worn Swissgear (Wenger) Synergy, and adding a sized and padded Ape Case insert kit if I need to bring DSLR gear. I only carry the DSLR and one 18-200 VR lens 99% of the time. The Synergy is an awesome backpack BTW. The best part is the zippered pouch inside the second in compartment that holds my passport and a P938 as needed.