Backpacks

[upandcoming]

i want to see more pictures of them, haha

[PAND]

Is there a site where I can online purchase Gregory day-packs? Rakuten and others welcomed.

yes there is. It is:

http://store.yahoo.co.jp/aandfshop/gregory.html

The retro shit is here:

http://store.yahoo.co.jp/aandfshop/gregory-d.html

See a few HK/JP tourists in London with the day and a half pack. They look good, the straps padded, but the material (cordura) looks a bit thin. I think the ballistic nylon version looks better.

I have a duffle in timber. Is good, but its not lined, it literally is just the cordura, was expecting it to be lined tbh.

Moving on, is a Porter backpack worth dropping 38,000 Yen on?

Or would it be better to invest in a Visvim?

[axtsang]

Go w/ Visvim. MmmmmMmMMmmm Elk leather *fetish (no homo)

[innit]

i just ordered this ,Blackhawk Phoenix

[Guest eauxtour]

check out burton.com. the latest season has some nice stuff, especially the ak bags

[sushijerk]

What makes the Marc Jacobs backpack good aside from the fact that it is MJ and costs <$100? I mean, is it a $20 Jansport with more brand appeal or are there construction/design reasons to buy it?

[knucks]

the MJ is also sold out!

[aziz]

Check out the North Face Big Shot Day Pack....retails for $89

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150149141070&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005

Buy why get outbid when you can get it here for $63..just ordered mine yesterday.

http://www.rockymountaintrail.com/detail.aspx?id=9546&link=photo

[VDSUPREME]

Gregory bagpacks are totally awesome.

You should hit your local to check some of em out.

I fully agree, if you dont have the cash to burn on visvim/burton/acr then get this.

[phen3N]

what makes gregory daypacks like this (http://store.yahoo.co.jp/aandfshop/a11310002113000.html) so expensive? i really like that one and ones similar to it, but i dunno if its worth the money

[hedkandi67]

Gregory!

[Scaught]

What would be my best option for a leather backpack? Something with a large top opening, with belt type fastenings instead of zippers, and two side pockets. I know what I'm looking for is very specific, but what do you guys recommend?

[SoleSketKC]

I just picked up the yellow, plaid yak pak off of urban outfitters website for 40 shipped. It should get me through school.

[knucks]

I'm kind of undecided about the pack I got..it's an Analog bag..Analog Axis in black.

Anyone wanna buy it off me? I only wore it for 1 day in NYC it's been in my closet after that.

[mikeman]

I have seen some really sweet Head Porter bags on the bay,usually like 90 shipped.

[phen3N]

^ive seen a bunch of nice headporter backpacks on ebay for under 100, but you gotta question the authenticity at that price

[FAM0US.]

This one looks good! >_<

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=35204

[Abbittt]

yo i got a Metallic silver marc jacobx backpack

Anyone wanna buy??? let me know!

[scfdefinit]

I just copped a Basecontrol Day Pack. Pretty dope.

http://www.head-porter.org/basecontrol/bc05.html

[kert]

i'm selling an incase backpack like this one: http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/nylon-backpack-cl55034/1

70 USD shipped! it's BNWT. different color than the one in the pic. pics available upon request.

[cto]

i personally have a burton x head porter backpack. i've had it for about 2.5 yrs and it still looks like new after use everyday. good price w/ head porter detailing. you cant go wrong

[Knugget]

bump for a recommendation

goruck

vs gregory

[Vampyrvargfesten]

goruck bags are really tacky and tasteless with the backwards flag shit

if you had to pick one, i'g go with the gregory

[Knugget]

the flag shit as told by the founder

I always had a reverse flag on my rucks when I was in Special Forces. GORUCK’s 2x3 Velcro strip has a small detail stitch in it that, like the GORUCK flag patches, takes inspiration from the reverse US flag worn into combat to this day. The reverse flag dates back to the Army’s early history when both cavalry and infantry units would charge forward toward the enemy. The standard bearer carried the Colors into battle and the star field always faced forward as the flag moved with the charging unit. The reverse flag is a symbol of honor, courage and respect.

i could always swap it out for a SUPREME patch if i decide to get it. but the gregory is looking mighty fine right now...

edit: any other recommendations aside from those 2?

[borkborkbork]

i prefer the GORUCK one, but to some extent, if you want an assault bag, buy one from an army-navy and save yourself a bazillion dollars.

If I were going for the Gregory, I'd get the charcoal one with the fruteswag aquamarine straps,

[Vampyrvargfesten]

yes, i'm aware of their whole 'flag' story, but that shit really only makes sense worn on the right shoulder of a combat uniform (in which the stars are actually facing-forward)

other recs?

epperson mountaineering packs look good, though i've never handled these

altadena works packs have dope leather accents

if you really wanted a really steezy one that trumps over all of the normal "made of cordura" bags, i would go for the white mountaineering bags (which are made by porter)

or visvim, supreme, whatever. some mil surplus bags too if you don't mind the huge sizes

[DJ_Flame]

How do Altadena Works packs rate? And how they hold up in foul weather?

Looking to get a Teardrop in Navy & Acorn

On miltary surplus, here's the spear series from gregory japan:

Or I can sell you my Singapore Armed Forces rucksack (never used since I got transferred to the fire service) for $50 shipped haha:

[Vampyrvargfesten]

Btw, are backpacks cool with suits? What's good for a laptop bag to the office?

backpacks are rarely "cool" with suits

mostly appropriate for schoolkids, travellers, streetwear bros, rappers, drug dealers

i would never bring a backpack into the office; one of those black laptop bag/case things with extra pockets are more appropriate

how much are you willing to spend on a laptop case? what kind of style?

[eddyz]

Btw, are backpacks cool with suits? What's good for a laptop bag to the office?

suits, never. It makes you look like a newb / intern @ the office.

if you wanna go classy but young, sport like a filson or porter laptop bag or shoulder bag.

[camthrax]

Backpacks clash with suits. Something just doesn't add up. Not to say that successful people never wear backpacks, but real suit wearing professionals don't wear backpacks (unless it has a big investment bank logo prominently sewn onto it).

Get a briefcase or a messenger, and get it in black, navy, charcoal, etc. Beware of undersized man-purse messengers (i.e. smaller jack spade laptop bags). Certain technical outerwear brand messengers and briefcases can work with suits too.