[Journalists] backpacks are unprofessional?

Thu Jan 29 12:42:23 UTC 2009

Yes, I have seen backpacks even made from leather that look very nice.  Maybe not so much affordable, but nice looking, nonetheless.

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Alan

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jean parker" <radioforever at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>; "National Association of Blind Students mailing li" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 06:15
Subject: Re: [Journalists] backpacks are unprofessional?

> All:
> 
> I agree with Gary.  I am an independent radio reporter working in South Asia 
> and I almost always use a backpack.  There are really nice looking packs 
> available that don't have to undermine your professional appearance.  And 
> while you are shopping for one, consider what you will need to put in it and 
> get pockets and slots accordingly so your gear is close at hand.  There are 
> also adaptations you can make for a pack, velcroe loops, pouches and so 
> forth to make it more functional without it becoming clunky.
> 
> I also sometimes use a bag I had made that is a series of pouches and loops 
> on a velcroe strap.  Each of the pouches can be positioned the way I want so 
> I can get to my recorder, mic etc quickly.
> 
> Jean Parker
> Pune, India
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary ODonoghue" <gary.odonoghue at bbc.co.uk>
> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>; 
> "National Association of Blind Students mailing li" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 2:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] backpacks are unprofessional?
> 
> 
>> Hi, Well I have been a BBC political correspondent for five years now
>> and a BBC reporter for 17 years - and I use a back pack everyday. Quite
>> frankly, given the amount of kit we have to carry around as blind people
>> - laptops, recording gear, braille displays etc etc etc - it's really
>> the only practical bag to use to leave your hands free to use a cane or
>> a dog and carry your morning coffee from the takeout. A number of other
>> reporters I work with (sighted reporters) also use back packs. So I'd
>> ignore the prof and do what's comfortable - your back will thank you in
>> the long run.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Gary O'Donoghue
>> BBC Political Correspondent
>> Tel: +44-207-9736057
>> Mob: +44-7802-232212
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Martha Harris
>> Sent: 29 January 2009 04:39
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing li
>> Cc: Journalists at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Journalists] backpacks are unprofessional?
>>
>> Hi Everyone,
>> I'm a journalism major; as part of our magazine production, we have to
>> go out in to the community to sell ads, talk to Lions Clubs, have tables
>> at local events, ETC. We have two conditions: dress professionally, and
>> don't wear a backpack. I totally understand the dress professionally,
>> but what do you all think about backpacks? Do they make us look too much
>> like students and not professionals, and if so, why? As a blind student,
>> would I not be taken seriously because "she doesn't know that everyone
>> else has different bags?" or something like that?
>> Personally, I prefer the backpack. It is painful to have the strap of a
>> messenger bag, satchel, or large purse on my left shoulder with the bag
>> on the right side of my body, and having the strap on my right shoulder
>> with the bag hanging on the left gets in the way of my hand with the
>> dog. Our professor says that since our target audience is permanent
>> residents between 35 and 55 years old who live in the two surrounding
>> counties and not students like the traditional college magazine, we
>> shouldn't look like we come from the university when we go into the
>> town. Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Martha
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