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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      @Lucifer:

      Right now I'm trying to justify for myself why I should get the http://killspencer.com/special-ops-backpack/classic-original-wax-special-ops-backpack.html for 340 USD while things like this exist for 78 USD:

      Because you only live once….

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • LuciferL
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        @Giles:

        @Lucifer:

        Right now I'm trying to justify for myself why I should get the http://killspencer.com/special-ops-backpack/classic-original-wax-special-ops-backpack.html for 340 USD while things like this exist for 78 USD:

        Because you only live once….

        Haha, good point 😉

        And well, my mother usually say that shoes and backpacks, that's where you should put your money. I put my money everywhere else, so I guess I should not skimp on the backpack side.

        Seize the day and don't you cry.

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          • LuciferL
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            @unharmed:

            That is this one: http://www.carryology.com/2011/10/05/bag-review-topo-designs-daypack/

            right?

            Seize the day and don't you cry.

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            • U
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              Nope - it's the Klettersack actually:

              http://topodesigns.com/collection/klettersack/

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              • urbanwoodsmanU
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                Topo bags are very good quality for the price and the fact that they are made in USA.

                I have this in black
                http://topodesigns.com/collection/daypack/

                Want NEED this
                http://www.hickorees.com/brand/topo-designs/product/th-s–co-klettersack-selvedge-hemp-blend-denim-indigo

                or

                http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23452758&color=031&color=031&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS

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                • U
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                  I was sorely, sorely tempted by the denim Klettersack but I actually need something for everyday use so went with the Cordura.

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                  • Megatron1505M
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                    Someone recommend me a fairly contemporary, light, day pack. Purely for urban use, light shopping, snacks, assorted religious paraphernalia etc…

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                    • Finn666F
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                      you looking for a backpack or some other sort of bag, to carry in hand or how?

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                      • Megatron1505M
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                        day pack = small to medium backpack  😉

                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                        • GraemeG
                          Graeme
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                          Megatron, I'd suggest one of two courses.

                          If you're looking for a generic day-to-day bag then I'd pop into a local outdoor shop, try on various packs between 15 and 25 litres, and see what you like. I think that they're much of a muchness.

                          Alternatively, if you want something more special then I'd take a look at what's in the sale at Oki-ni (I particularly liked the White Mountaineering, Silent by Damir Doma and purple Masterpiece bags), Present, End Clothing (the WTAPS backpack isn't in the sale, is lovely, but expensive), and Bill Amberg.

                          I was in Liberty's of London a week ago, and they had an otter green Filson rucksack and a Jas MB leather daypack (similar to the White Mountaineering design).

                          The other thing that I'd be considering would be saving up for one of the leather satchels that Margaret Howell (not on the website) or the Merchant Fox (made by Tanner Bates, and it'd be cheaper to go to source ;D), which would likely last a lifetime or two. They're not cheap though.

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                          • Megatron1505M
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                            Thank you so much Graeme, on my way to check it out now. I did have a WTAPS A.L.I.C.E pack years ago, but regrettably I sold it 😠

                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                            • michaeljcrM
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                              My go-to daily use rucksack is the North Face Recon. Good value, laptop friendly and lots of pockets. Of course, I've recently discovered Goruck and my GR1 is fantastic although too big for daily use, but perfect for two to three day trips. My GF has the Goruck Echo and it's small but very handy.

                              This week I got a Tusting briefcase/satchel (Melchbourne in Sundance Floodlight brown) for work related day trips to London etc. and longer trips where I need a suitcase and hand luggage.

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                              • Megatron1505M
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                                Any UK stockists of GoRuck that you know of Michael?

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • Morose_PenguinM
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                                  Just checked google. According to the Goruck twitter account @GORUCK, they don't have any U.K stockists. They recommend emailing them:

                                  info@goruck.com

                                  And they'll "take care" of you.

                                  Edit: although, that was in May last year. So they might, but that was practically the first hit.

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                                  • Megatron1505M
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                                    Actually, great as they are, I don't want to spend almost $300 on something I'm not going to use that often.

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                      Mega, just go with Herchel Supply or Topo Designs. Good enough quality to last a few years with light use. Cheap as hell.

                                      $35(on sale)-$120.

                                      You can pretty much find them on sale at anytime.

                                      Karmaloop promo codes are always around, even on the site.
                                      Black 20oz canvas Backpack
                                      http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Heritage-20-Oz-Canvas-Backpack-in-Black/220515

                                      http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24309841

                                      http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23533599

                                      http://topodesigns.com/collection/daypack/

                                      One on eBay in UK
                                      http://www.ebay.com/itm/URBAN-OUTFITTERS-TOPO-DESIGNS-DUCK-CAMO-DAY-BACK-PACK-BAG-SUPREME-CONDITION-/280915310086?pt=UK_Men_s_Bags&hash=item4167db7606

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                                      • michaeljcrM
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                                        I got a good deal on the Gorucks, for some reason the small one was $70 reduced which paid for the postage. I use the GR1 weekly at the moment, so it seemed worth it.

                                        Highly recommend the North Face Recon though. Presuming they still make it, it's an excellent bag for the money. I posted a 'what's in your bag' a while back here: http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=284.msg42528#msg42528

                                        Rubbish picture, but gives you an idea what was in the bag.

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                                        • michaeljcrM
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                                          Oh, I got the Makr Farm Rucksack for my birthday as well, from this place. Great bag for day trips/ work.

                                          http://www.flatspot.com/products/makr-farm-ruck-sack-black-canvas

                                          Not a bad price for the UK as well.

                                          I'm about to sell my old Saddleback briefcase as well, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're after.

                                          M.

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                                          • ?
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                                            Choose Topo over Herschel every time.

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