I work at a university bookstore. We sell the Zebra mildlners. My customer and I discovered our love of jet pens. Thanks for creating a stationery community. I’m definitely a backpack person.
I've had my large Doughnut Macaroon for a few years now, it's still going strong after various uses and abuses. And (random info) it can happily carry an entire bag of cat litter back from the shop with no problems!
Been using the doughnut macaroon backpack for a good 4 years now! Really held up throughout school and all the times I travelled with it. It's the large series in black. Def worth the investment!
I love how genuinely friendly your videos always are, and how you guys always give your reviews and recommendations from what feels like a friend to friend standpoint rather than a seller to customer standpoint
Thanks to Jet Pen’s influence I got me a maroon/black coloured Doughnut Macaroon in medium and it has been the BEST purchase I’ve ever made. I don’t really pack lightly, so having all my gear organised and easily in reach was instrumental. Back sweat is still a thing though 😂
I was a messenger bag person for most of my life, and still am at heart, but god I love the look and colors of the backpacks for doughnut 😭😭 It also depends on what outfit I'm wearing. If I don't want something bulky on my back, then messenger. If I don't want anything obstructing the front of my outfit, then backpack XD
I switched over to Doughnut because I absolutely adore all of its functionality as much as its form. I personally prefer backpacks over messenger bags, but I'm using the Mattanoia right now for work since I don't have to carry my stuff so much
Great review! I adore the stylish colors of the Doughnut Macaroon, but I like the easy accessibility of messenger bags when traveling. I think the water resistance is very important if you might have rain on your commute or for tropical climates where sudden showers can occur during the wet season.
Have you ever thought of covering "Sling Bags" that you can sling over one shoulder and across your chest. It's like a hybrid of a BackPack & a Messenger bag. They're a pretty popular option now.
I'm a backpack person. I had a messenger bag in middle school/early high school and it just hurt my shoulders carrying it every day. Plus, the weight distribution made me unsteady on my feet. I also prefer mini backpacks like Loungefly because their styles are great and they're small enough to take anywhere.
I'm a backpack fan all the way. They don't make your shoulders uneven, the look cuter and don't make your hips wider than they already are 😅 I'm also in the short side so messengers always look a bit ridiculous, like I'm carrying a giant travel bag
So glad this video came out. I was undecided between the adorable backpacks and the less structured functionality of the messenger bag. Now I know the messenger bag is for me. Sadly it’s sold out…😢
I used a standard sized, sakura colored Doughnut Macroon in university and it was great. Bought it from you guys too :) Its a good combo of cute and practical since I found it pretty comfy and also a good size to accommodate my needs.
I’m definitely prone to overpacking, lol. Not in the market for a backpack, although the Doughnut’s are soooo cute!!! My 25 yr old backpack from LL Bean has taken a licking and still looks brand new (not cheap to begin with, so people who balk at the price of the Doughnut may want to think about how durable and long lasting it will be!!) I’d also buy a Doughnut product if for no other reason than they are using recycled water bottles for their fabric, so helping reduce the waste those create. I appreciate that in a company! Stephanie…you have me sold on the mini Macaroon…it’s just so cute…I neeeed it. That’s “need” not “want” please note, lol.
@@janevinson-ij8ge This one has been through 5 years of university and 20+ years to tote my stuff to and from work, as well as it always being my airplane carry-on, cause you can stuff it full. Still looks new. Nothing has broken. Anything that spills on it doesn’t soak in, just wipes off like the demo of the Doughnut and the other one. But, it does lack the stylish qualities of the Doughnut! My only concern with the Doughnut as a backpack is the lack of zippers on the smaller outside pockets. For me, that would make those unusable, because things will fall out (based on how I use mine). @Jet Pens I wanted to let you know I appreciate on the website how you have photos of the models (different heights noted) wearing it…as I’m on the short side, pictures like that are really helpful to get an idea of “how big is big.” Great feature, thank you!
@@janevinson-ij8ge I know! I remember paying around $60 back in the day, and thinking that was pricey, but it had all the features I wanted…just took a look at their website, and ones similar to it are now $150+, so, the Doughnut is a bargain to me for a quality product! (I know Jet Pens doesn’t sell junk, and I’ve always heard good things about Doughnut bags.)
I used to ALWAYS carry a messenger bag exclusively until I started carrying a laptop everyday. A laptop + cellphone + accessories was too much weight on one side of the body and a strain on the leg. I still love messengers more.
Both bags look great! Currently choosing between Doughnut and Nomadic's for my next bag. Would love another video highlighting some of the other Nomadic's bags sold on JetPens.
I prefer the look of a messenger bag, but my shoulders don't love them! I tend to carry heavier things (books and more books), so even if it doesn't look overpacked, my bags are going to be *heavy*. I do a lot better with the weight evenly distributed across both shoulders, especially since I'm on the petite end (5'4"). Doughnut bags are the best! I have four across three different sizes (two regular, one mini, one large). The mini is great for daytripping/hiking, the regular works well for a work/commuter bag, and the large is a perfect underseat airline carry-on. So glad you carry this brand!
Backpacks all day, every day, everywhere! Currently own more than 30 and I am ALWAYS looking for another. Versatile, hands free, secure, etc. Tumi, Briggs & Riley, North Face, Vera Bradley, Victorinox, Eaglecreek, Osprey, Fjallraven…
The leather on my Macaroon is getting a bit of a patina, which is looking rather nice. And besides needing to clean it, it's still going strong after a couple of years, and I've been taking it to work. If it weren't for the leather, I'd throw it in a washing machine, but I intend on not ruining the leather.
Oh wow. This video makes me extra happy with the Doughnut Denver Messenger Bag I purchased from JetPens in 2019. 😮 It's literally the perfect combo of these two bags. Canvas with leather accents, organizer pockets, sturdy hardware, pad for strap. Is the Denver model no longer made?!?
I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
Early in my senior year of high school, my old backpack broke and I decided to get a navy blue Doughnut Macaroon Large. I'm in college now and it's continuing to serve me very well. It can fit everything I need (laptop, notebooks, textbooks, pencil case, lunch, headphones, water bottle, umbrella, etc.), but isn't so big that I feel tempted to stuff it to the brim. I usually use the "phone pocket" for my calculator, 3DS, or other similarly sized items, since I keep my phone in my pants pocket.
I recently started commuting and quickly switched from a messenger bag to a backpack when I realized how heavy my laptop weighed on one shoulder. The back sweat is real though haha 😂
I understand this is not a bag review channel, but there are points that can be discarded since the title is "use a backpack or messenger bag", although I'm not sure if you are sponsored by doughnut. you need to focus on what messenger can do, not metanoia can do. Color and sizes? Timbuk2 has more. Stability? Any motorist or cyclist has strap add-on to make it stable. Heavy? Life behind bars has add on that allow you to use both shoulder. Alpaka briefcase can morph (many do). still, great review. was looking for metanoia review. nice bag.
I am tempted to get a Standard in Wine (even though it is called "burgundy" when selecting a color to see from the color boxes) and Standard in Charcoal (even though it is called "grey" when selecting a color to see from the color boxes) while they are on sale. Every little bit helps when they are this expensive.
Always was team Backpack solely because one strap just isn't enough or makers do not give choice for those chusioned, velcroed pads to adjust on your very shoulder to help make the weight bearable. However, I love me a converting/hybrid bag.
I have a donut macaroon mini, everything about it is great, it doesn't really fit standard size water bottles, and it stains too easily (I wear all black and it rubs off)
I like my Macaroon backpack but the messenger bag would be nice if there were more size options (and it was in stock). I really don't like seeing something I want in one of these videos only to see it's out of stock.
The backpacks and messenger bags are great for schools like Middle Schools, High Schools, and Colleges/Universities(plus better than Elementary Schools) for familiarity such as Carryalls, Tote Bags, and Briefcases(better than Satchels). just such for kids and teenagers only in Japan, Korea, and the United Kingdom, In the future, I will soon be growing up in my 30s years of age.
The excitement!!!! I just saw that you guys are carrying Rickshaw Bagworks products :) so excited!!!! Thanks for this video, I'm thinking about getting a backpack :)
Is JetPens thinking about stocking different colors (if possible) for the messenger? I'm usually a backpack person but the ease of mobility of the messenger for public transit or close spaces looks amazing
Backpacks with heavy English books. You definitely want structure and padding so you don't throw off your gait, or at least carry lightweight stuff in a messenger bag. Fortunately we've progressed digitally where most textbooks can be on tablets, or laptops are supplied to students. I've even seen backpacks with wheels; good if you want to watch your spine health. Those books really did damage on me after high school and college. I'm definitely a backpack person because I need healthy weight distribution. While I don't need all that capacity now, I looked into the Donut macaroon, but the small couldn't fit my tablet and B5 notebook. I had to shop around for a dual backpack messenger bag, one with handles and straps. I think only Asia has these kind. Plus, I found it in black and purple and with a protective sleeve for a tablet XD
If a laptop is too big for the larges padded pocket, what is the biggest screen size that it will hold it not in the pocket? What size do they both hold if they are not in the pockets?
@@KimberlyThomason - I purchased the large backpack and the messenger bag. Will have to see if either of these will fit in the pockets. I have a Swissgear laptop bag now, but had to get the one that holds a 17" laptop since the 15" claim was wrong.
I really love messenger bags but the Metanoia is just SO UGLY on the versatile style section I just thought "man it doesn't look good with any style" Is there some stylish messenger bag you can suggest? I'm an active commuter and wearing a backpack on the bus, train or subway is just insufferable, all other commuters will hate you and you will likely be robbed. Asking because I have just an old generic backpack and can't seem to find a good messenger bag worth spending money on 😢
Leather weighs more but I have a Coach Metropolitan that I love and it’s big enough to fit my 15” laptop. Mine is vintage but they still make a similar bag with the same name. Might try finding one secondhand as they’re pretty pricey new.
This is obvious.. Backpacks: Hey dude, manager told me that you should see him after lunch Messenger Bags: THE BEACON! THE BEACON OF AMON DIN IS LIT! GONDOR NEEDS HELP!
I work at a university bookstore. We sell the Zebra mildlners. My customer and I discovered our love of jet pens. Thanks for creating a stationery community. I’m definitely a backpack person.
Me, who was just looking for a backpack for school: “You always know what I am doing, don’t you? Also the timing could not be more convenient”
I've had my large Doughnut Macaroon for a few years now, it's still going strong after various uses and abuses.
And (random info) it can happily carry an entire bag of cat litter back from the shop with no problems!
Been using the doughnut macaroon backpack for a good 4 years now! Really held up throughout school and all the times I travelled with it. It's the large series in black. Def worth the investment!
I love how genuinely friendly your videos always are, and how you guys always give your reviews and recommendations from what feels like a friend to friend standpoint rather than a seller to customer standpoint
Thanks to Jet Pen’s influence I got me a maroon/black coloured Doughnut Macaroon in medium and it has been the BEST purchase I’ve ever made. I don’t really pack lightly, so having all my gear organised and easily in reach was instrumental. Back sweat is still a thing though 😂
Which do you prefer, backpacks or messenger bags? Let us know in the comments!
I was a messenger bag person for most of my life, and still am at heart, but god I love the look and colors of the backpacks for doughnut 😭😭
It also depends on what outfit I'm wearing. If I don't want something bulky on my back, then messenger. If I don't want anything obstructing the front of my outfit, then backpack XD
I switched over to Doughnut because I absolutely adore all of its functionality as much as its form. I personally prefer backpacks over messenger bags, but I'm using the Mattanoia right now for work since I don't have to carry my stuff so much
How did it hold up?
Great review! I adore the stylish colors of the Doughnut Macaroon, but I like the easy accessibility of messenger bags when traveling. I think the water resistance is very important if you might have rain on your commute or for tropical climates where sudden showers can occur during the wet season.
Have you ever thought of covering "Sling Bags" that you can sling over one shoulder and across your chest.
It's like a hybrid of a BackPack & a Messenger bag.
They're a pretty popular option now.
Hi there! Doughnut makes fanny/crossbody bags that can be slung across the chest: www.jetpens.com/Doughnut-Fanny-Packs/ct/6575
@@JetPens Fanny Packs are too small when slung across the chest. I'm talking about a size between Full size backpack and fanny pack.
I'm a backpack person. I had a messenger bag in middle school/early high school and it just hurt my shoulders carrying it every day. Plus, the weight distribution made me unsteady on my feet. I also prefer mini backpacks like Loungefly because their styles are great and they're small enough to take anywhere.
the messenger bag looked huge, like a weekender
I'm a backpack fan all the way. They don't make your shoulders uneven, the look cuter and don't make your hips wider than they already are 😅 I'm also in the short side so messengers always look a bit ridiculous, like I'm carrying a giant travel bag
So glad this video came out. I was undecided between the adorable backpacks and the less structured functionality of the messenger bag. Now I know the messenger bag is for me. Sadly it’s sold out…😢
I used a standard sized, sakura colored Doughnut Macroon in university and it was great. Bought it from you guys too :) Its a good combo of cute and practical since I found it pretty comfy and also a good size to accommodate my needs.
Not me still watching when I both work and school from home 😂 love any and all JetPens content ❤
I want both.
I’m definitely prone to overpacking, lol. Not in the market for a backpack, although the Doughnut’s are soooo cute!!! My 25 yr old backpack from LL Bean has taken a licking and still looks brand new (not cheap to begin with, so people who balk at the price of the Doughnut may want to think about how durable and long lasting it will be!!) I’d also buy a Doughnut product if for no other reason than they are using recycled water bottles for their fabric, so helping reduce the waste those create. I appreciate that in a company! Stephanie…you have me sold on the mini Macaroon…it’s just so cute…I neeeed it. That’s “need” not “want” please note, lol.
I had an LL Bean for 6 years before it finally broke and it was still literally just the zipper which is fixable
@@janevinson-ij8ge This one has been through 5 years of university and 20+ years to tote my stuff to and from work, as well as it always being my airplane carry-on, cause you can stuff it full. Still looks new. Nothing has broken. Anything that spills on it doesn’t soak in, just wipes off like the demo of the Doughnut and the other one. But, it does lack the stylish qualities of the Doughnut! My only concern with the Doughnut as a backpack is the lack of zippers on the smaller outside pockets. For me, that would make those unusable, because things will fall out (based on how I use mine). @Jet Pens I wanted to let you know I appreciate on the website how you have photos of the models (different heights noted) wearing it…as I’m on the short side, pictures like that are really helpful to get an idea of “how big is big.” Great feature, thank you!
@@mollymollie6048 wow! That’s a lot
@@janevinson-ij8ge I know! I remember paying around $60 back in the day, and thinking that was pricey, but it had all the features I wanted…just took a look at their website, and ones similar to it are now $150+, so, the Doughnut is a bargain to me for a quality product! (I know Jet Pens doesn’t sell junk, and I’ve always heard good things about Doughnut bags.)
I used to ALWAYS carry a messenger bag exclusively until I started carrying a laptop everyday. A laptop + cellphone + accessories was too much weight on one side of the body and a strain on the leg. I still love messengers more.
Both bags look great! Currently choosing between Doughnut and Nomadic's for my next bag. Would love another video highlighting some of the other Nomadic's bags sold on JetPens.
I prefer the look of a messenger bag, but my shoulders don't love them! I tend to carry heavier things (books and more books), so even if it doesn't look overpacked, my bags are going to be *heavy*. I do a lot better with the weight evenly distributed across both shoulders, especially since I'm on the petite end (5'4"). Doughnut bags are the best! I have four across three different sizes (two regular, one mini, one large). The mini is great for daytripping/hiking, the regular works well for a work/commuter bag, and the large is a perfect underseat airline carry-on. So glad you carry this brand!
I need to replace my Timbuk2 messenger bag. I'll give the Doughnut bag a more detailed look!
Backpacks all day, every day, everywhere! Currently own more than 30 and I am ALWAYS looking for another. Versatile, hands free, secure, etc. Tumi, Briggs & Riley, North Face, Vera Bradley, Victorinox, Eaglecreek, Osprey, Fjallraven…
The message bag looks huge like luggage, would be good for some applications but I think backpack is the most versatile
The Doughnut backpacks look adorable. I really want the red Macaroon one.
my messenger bag is the mystery ranch invader
The leather on my Macaroon is getting a bit of a patina, which is looking rather nice. And besides needing to clean it, it's still going strong after a couple of years, and I've been taking it to work. If it weren't for the leather, I'd throw it in a washing machine, but I intend on not ruining the leather.
I used a messenger bag for years, but now I prefer backpacks.
Oh wow. This video makes me extra happy with the Doughnut Denver Messenger Bag I purchased from JetPens in 2019. 😮 It's literally the perfect combo of these two bags. Canvas with leather accents, organizer pockets, sturdy hardware, pad for strap. Is the Denver model no longer made?!?
Hi there! Yes, unfortunately the Denver model is discontinued.
@@JetPens Oh that's so sad. 😢 It's a wonderful bag.
I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
Early in my senior year of high school, my old backpack broke and I decided to get a navy blue Doughnut Macaroon Large. I'm in college now and it's continuing to serve me very well. It can fit everything I need (laptop, notebooks, textbooks, pencil case, lunch, headphones, water bottle, umbrella, etc.), but isn't so big that I feel tempted to stuff it to the brim. I usually use the "phone pocket" for my calculator, 3DS, or other similarly sized items, since I keep my phone in my pants pocket.
I recently started commuting and quickly switched from a messenger bag to a backpack when I realized how heavy my laptop weighed on one shoulder. The back sweat is real though haha 😂
Thanks for introducing us to a new bag. 🤔 Rickshaw also makes an outstanding quality priced customizable bag. Messenger or bag.
I understand this is not a bag review channel, but there are points that can be discarded since the title is "use a backpack or messenger bag", although I'm not sure if you are sponsored by doughnut. you need to focus on what messenger can do, not metanoia can do. Color and sizes? Timbuk2 has more. Stability? Any motorist or cyclist has strap add-on to make it stable. Heavy? Life behind bars has add on that allow you to use both shoulder. Alpaka briefcase can morph (many do).
still, great review. was looking for metanoia review. nice bag.
I am tempted to get a Standard in Wine (even though it is called "burgundy" when selecting a color to see from the color boxes) and Standard in Charcoal (even though it is called "grey" when selecting a color to see from the color boxes) while they are on sale. Every little bit helps when they are this expensive.
What if I get both..
I was going to recommend this video cuz my bag tier during the summer break and then I forgot about it this helped me sooo muchhhh
Always was team Backpack solely because one strap just isn't enough or makers do not give choice for those chusioned, velcroed pads to adjust on your very shoulder to help make the weight bearable. However, I love me a converting/hybrid bag.
I use both 😭😭
Backpacks for school/work, messenger bag/crossbody bag for daily life (going out and shopping). I have a Doughnut bag for both.
Will get a Macaroon Large/Reborn! I have the standard I believe.
I have a donut macaroon mini, everything about it is great, it doesn't really fit standard size water bottles, and it stains too easily (I wear all black and it rubs off)
I love i watching this owning a 17.3" laptop that i can't fit in any bag and it being cute
I like my Macaroon backpack but the messenger bag would be nice if there were more size options (and it was in stock). I really don't like seeing something I want in one of these videos only to see it's out of stock.
The backpacks and messenger bags are great for schools like Middle Schools, High Schools, and Colleges/Universities(plus better than Elementary Schools) for familiarity such as Carryalls, Tote Bags, and Briefcases(better than Satchels). just such for kids and teenagers only in Japan, Korea, and the United Kingdom, In the future, I will soon be growing up in my 30s years of age.
The excitement!!!! I just saw that you guys are carrying Rickshaw Bagworks products :) so excited!!!! Thanks for this video, I'm thinking about getting a backpack :)
I bike to and from work every day. A backpack stays on my back while a messenger bag always slides around.
I love messanger bags but the one complaint I have about the metanoia is that it only comes in all black
Is JetPens thinking about stocking different colors (if possible) for the messenger? I'm usually a backpack person but the ease of mobility of the messenger for public transit or close spaces looks amazing
It's currently only available in black, but we would love to stock more colors!
My cousin's daughter just got two new backpacks for the new school year. She is two. Im a grown woman. Why am i jealous???
Backpacks with heavy English books. You definitely want structure and padding so you don't throw off your gait, or at least carry lightweight stuff in a messenger bag. Fortunately we've progressed digitally where most textbooks can be on tablets, or laptops are supplied to students. I've even seen backpacks with wheels; good if you want to watch your spine health. Those books really did damage on me after high school and college.
I'm definitely a backpack person because I need healthy weight distribution. While I don't need all that capacity now, I looked into the Donut macaroon, but the small couldn't fit my tablet and B5 notebook. I had to shop around for a dual backpack messenger bag, one with handles and straps. I think only Asia has these kind. Plus, I found it in black and purple and with a protective sleeve for a tablet XD
Thank you
Bacpack because of my spine :)
💕 the backpack!
I personally like wire frame backpack
Nice! 🎉
Fantastic!
not me with my briefcase
Nice. Are there any messenger bags for ladies in work that can hold laptops and folders.
Hi there! You might like the Mark's Carrying Case Bag: www.jetpens.com/Mark-s-Carrying-Case-Bag-Quilted-with-Strap-Black/pd/23569
If a laptop is too big for the larges padded pocket, what is the biggest screen size that it will hold it not in the pocket? What size do they both hold if they are not in the pockets?
I have a 15.6 Chromebook and was wondering this as well.
@@KimberlyThomason - I purchased the large backpack and the messenger bag. Will have to see if either of these will fit in the pockets. I have a Swissgear laptop bag now, but had to get the one that holds a 17" laptop since the 15" claim was wrong.
Awesome ❤
i am very sad now that the metanoia is sold out :(
Can straps from other companies be use on the Metanoia? Was that tested as well?
Messenger Bag
This is so dangerous for me djfdkjfkdfj T-T I love bags and stationery so much😭
"Yes its okay to have a backpack in Work"
I really love messenger bags but the Metanoia is just SO UGLY on the versatile style section I just thought "man it doesn't look good with any style"
Is there some stylish messenger bag you can suggest? I'm an active commuter and wearing a backpack on the bus, train or subway is just insufferable, all other commuters will hate you and you will likely be robbed.
Asking because I have just an old generic backpack and can't seem to find a good messenger bag worth spending money on 😢
Leather weighs more but I have a Coach Metropolitan that I love and it’s big enough to fit my 15” laptop. Mine is vintage but they still make a similar bag with the same name. Might try finding one secondhand as they’re pretty pricey new.
The back pocket of the messenger back is not covered. How much water could possibly get into that pocket?
Backpack for heavy things. Messenger bag for less things.
:repeats: I don't need a new backpack... Ug, I only have one year of school left but I want a new backpack!
This is obvious..
Backpacks: Hey dude, manager told me that you should see him after lunch
Messenger Bags: THE BEACON! THE BEACON OF AMON DIN IS LIT! GONDOR NEEDS HELP!
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Messenger bag is bad for your clothers fabrik.
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That bag looks really ugly and cheap. Isn't there anything better?
I just wish there was hybrid of messenger and backpack 🥲....