Ruck sacks!


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So based on this thread/post http://www.neowin.ne...t__p__595041451 Inspired by sanctified.

I got "bitten" by the rucksack bug, specially those with such a sleek design as the GR 1. My only issue with it is it's price which is near $300. So low and behold my search began to find something along those lines.

So far my list is:

Goruck GR1

Killspencer special ops --- very nice, but too expensive -

Pacsafe Luggage Venturesafe 32l Travel Backpack

Mountain Hardwear Paladin Daypack

Pacsafe Luggage Ultimatesafe 32l Backpack

Victorinox Altmont 2.0 Slimline Laptop Backpack Padded Computer Pack - Black --- kinda meh... But it looks alright.

Arc'teryx Blade 30 Backpack

Thule Crossover 30 Liter Backpack

Tasmanian Tiger Mission Pack - reviews are scarce, but apparently very badly built.

edit adding:

Three Day Elite - Black by Sandpiper of california

BlackHack ultra light 3

And googling the hell i've manage to make the list bigger, instead of narrowing down my choices!

So as usual with all my threads, There are probably a lot of people here on neowin who use miliatry grade backpacks, so chip in the knowledge!

Crossposted from :

http://edcforums.com...is-slick.99041/

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Goruck might be pricey but it worths the moment you realize it's a backpack that can last your entire life.

You cant go wrong with Victorinox either, also I've heard great things about the Arc'teryx.

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Goruck might be pricey but it worths the moment you realize it's a backpack that can last your entire life.

You cant go wrong with Victorinox either, also I've heard great things about the Arc'teryx.

I know I know, I'm almost made up on the GR1, but just as you pointed out the GR1, who knows there might be something "else" out there :p

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Before purchasing anything, what are you going to be using this pack for?

If it's for general everyday cargo, then any decently priced pack will do

Now if you are going to be hiking, camping or anything like that, the first thing you need to do is find the ones with ergonomic backs to include a kidney belt and torso strap, nothing will kill the experience than a pack that doesn't fit or that is not comfortable

Not to say you can't spend more for an everyday pack, but if you have a budget these would be how I would start

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I take you didn't like the bluelounge packs I showed you days ago? Those are very classy looking but built like tanks... and not expensive.

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I take you didn't like the bluelounge packs I showed you days ago? Those are very classy looking but built like tanks... and not expensive.

I actually like those A lot( seeing as i'm a tree hugger, eg environmental engineer), the only thing I disliked was http://www.bluelounge.com/products/bags/backpack/ Was that the fact that it doesn't completely close, eg if the clasp comes loose something might fall out with noticing.

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Not necessarily, But ATM it's what i've found, hence why i'm asking around, so if you got any suggestions, shoot.

Daily use bags (non- military) aren't too expensive. The catch is, the military-grade bags are bigger, heaver and built to last. I would bet money that I could throw my CFP-90 fully loaded down the side of a mountain and it would be fine.

I'd recommend using one bag for camping/hiking and another for daily use.

Cheaperthandirt has a lot of options.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemListing.aspx?pagesize=1000&catid=6661&pagenumber=1

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you might want to look into a model that has a camelbak integrated system. if you are on the roll alot and get thirsty.

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Daily use bags (non- military) aren't too expensive. The catch is, the military-grade bags are bigger, heaver and built to last. I would bet money that I could throw my CFP-90 fully loaded down the side of a mountain and it would be fine.

I'd recommend using one bag for camping/hiking and another for daily use.

Cheaperthandirt has a lot of options.

http://www.cheaperth...61&pagenumber=1

Whoa! A whole lotta brands there! This just makes it harder :p edit: though some brands I know about like 5.11, voodoo, etc.

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Yeah, we can all blame Sanctified for that! In the end, the GR1 and GR2 sleek design can't be beat! Though the more I see the GR1 the more i'm convinced the GR2 is better.. But $400 bucks!!!

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