I’ve got a backpack that’s falling apart after less than a year and was looking for a much better one that will hold up well. Specifically, the use case is dragging food home from grocery stores or dragging cards in plastic boxes/board games around at best…
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Why no one is suggestion to check the nearby military surplus shop?
Pro tip for backpack longevity. Stop dragging it.
Why drag it when it’s on my back, where it should be?
Maybe a wheeled dolly or cart would be better for dragging around.
Let me guess, English isn’t your first language?
I don’t mean literally dragging around, I meant it figuratively. But you did make me laugh a bit so a point for you.
I’m a native English speaker, but you mentioned dragging twice. I was being facetious, so I guess you got it.
In my locale we would probably use the term schlep or haul or pack.
But in all seriousness, you should consider a grocery hand cart. Backpacks are great and all but for maybe up to 15 lbs. Beyond that and it’s nice to have it on wheels. I’ve carried a backpack for thousands of miles, and I’ll gladly repeat it, but when there are other options and the ground is flat…
Specifically, the use case is dragging food home from grocery stores or dragging cards in plastic boxes/board games around at best…
Interestingly, English is my first language and the native language of my home country, and this is not a phrase you would expect to hear unless literal dragging is involved. In my country, we might say “lugging” or “hauling” where you used “dragging”. Maybe it is a local thing for you.
soo… you’re not going to explain?
I’ve had a Timbuk2 laptop bag for a long time, over a decade and no issues. Loved it so much I bought a backpack from them when my Swiss Gear straps broke. I’ve had it for probably 5 years, adore this thing and I can’t see needing to repair it anytime soon. Recently took it abroad stuffed with laptop and camera gear and it was great. Regular sales online, highly recommend
I’ve been using my Ospree for almost 20 years and it hasn’t failed or even worn in any way I can tell
I hate to say it but I know 3 people with the LTT Backpackand they all love it.
As much as I like mine, I don’t think it has been around long enough to make this kind of recommendation yet. For now, I’d recommend something that’s been around longer.
I’ve seen a couple recommendations for Swiss Gear, which I can wholeheartedly agree with. I have 2 approaching 20 years old. One looks brand new. The other clearly isn’t new, but has no functional flaws.
I also really like my Rush 5.11. It has been my primary travel, hiking, and camping bag for years. I treat it like shit, and it still looks flawless.
What are your style, price, and other considerations?(Country of origin, ethical, material, etc.)
I love my Tactical Tailor Operator backpack and I am eyeing a Triple Aught Design Fast Pack Scout.
Country of origin and ethics don’t really matter so long as it holds up. I’d like to be able to fix it if I can or add patches to make it look more unique so materials have to allow for hand repairs/“enhancements” as needed.
In that case you might want to look into all leather backpacks or heavy canvas. Both are repairable, though leather is also waterproof. They both take patches well and maybe even pins.