Backpacks

[landa]

the goruck gr1 is a 26l for $295

[frasier oiseau]

Nicomede Talavera - Eastpak collaboration looks pretty great

 

[brooks_]

need a new backpack for an upcoming trip (20-25L) - any better alternatives to dsptch for under $300? not sure whether to get the daypack or ruckpack.

 

I like the Rambler from Mission Workshop. Getting it next for my traveling - it expands from 22L-44L when you need to. I think that'd be pretty handy when you're out and about and if you need to pick anything else up. Also waterproof.

[conqueror]

i'm not sure what it is, but i really don't like mission workshop - everything seems really angular and bulky.

[brooks_]

Just had a look at DSPTCH's backpacks, had never really looked at them outside of camera bags and stuff - the ruck and daypacks both look great.

[Loos Threads]

 

 

 

I'm on board with the andwander hype. Their 20L is a good blend of classic meets UL design: simple form, tech materials, and functional elements. I'd love to pick one of these up but ordering from Japan (and it being sold out most places) is a definite barrier.

Edited August 26, 2014 by Loos Threads

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

cringing that "andwander" and "hype" are in the same line tbh

[Loos Threads]

 

...because you don't think it's worth it, consider the usage exaggerated in this instance, or you're not into the word 'hype' being thrown around on a streetwear messageboard? Perhaps I should qualify that by 'hype' I mean that there has been considerable interest, relatively isolated to this thread on superfuture, with regard to the design and execution of these particular bags (albeit not this model specifically, it being new, and thus perhaps even more covetable). I would add that it is most likely intensified amongst posters here by the fact that these goods are only available in Japan. I mean, I thought we were here to nerd out on interesting if not somewhat obscure clothing and products. 

[Loos Threads]

 

Also, I was lazy and couldn't think of another word to use in its place. I like them from what I've seen and others seem to too.

[Fycus]

that andwander bag looks cheap as hell hype hype hype

[conqueror]

really not into the andwander branding either, if they weren't japanese i honestly doubt most people on here would give a shit about them.

Edited August 28, 2014 by conqueror

[DaBestSpoona]

Looks like same kind of flimsy nylon Muji has been using recently

[Mixture]

Just had a look at DSPTCH's backpacks, had never really looked at them outside of camera bags and stuff - the ruck and daypacks both look great.

I got the blk day pack last week and have to say the quality and construction is really good for the price. It feels durable, lots of adjustable straps, the foam padding and water proof exterior is definitely a plus.

Edited August 28, 2014 by Mixture

[Loos Threads]

Looks like same kind of flimsy nylon Muji has been using recently

 

A lightweight material, no doubt. andwander make a cuben fiber back pack too. I think the UL (ultralight) hiking cottage industry is influencing Japanese outdoor style, and in my opinion, for good reason. Not everyone wants to carry heavy fabrics developed nearly half a century ago. It's an objective opinion of quality based on how traditional fabrics feel (not that there's anything wrong with that either). But this is the cutting edge of outdoor gear manufacturing. I seem to recall folks on here thinking the Outlier X Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpack looked like a garbage bag. One man's trash...

[conqueror]

I seem to recall folks on here thinking the Outlier X Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpack looked like a garbage bag. One man's trash...

 

...but it does look like a garbage bag. it could be made from stolen reptilian techonology acquired by NASA, but despite how technical the materials are it still looks like something designed for medical waste transportation.

 

edit: i can't spell to save my life today.

Edited August 28, 2014 by conqueror

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

A lightweight material, no doubt. andwander make a cuben fiber back pack too. I think the UL (ultralight) hiking cottage industry is influencing Japanese outdoor style, and in my opinion, for good reason. Not everyone wants to carry heavy fabrics developed nearly half a century ago. It's an objective opinion of quality based on how traditional fabrics feel (not that there's anything wrong with that either). But this is the cutting edge of outdoor gear manufacturing. I seem to recall folks on here thinking the Outlier X Hyperlite Mountain Gear backpack looked like a garbage bag. One man's trash...

 

ultralight shit is ultrafragile shit. 

  give me something that'll hold up to normal wear-and-tear. 

[Loos Threads]

 

I've climbed dozens of peaks with the same cuben bag over a span of 3 years. The material is 40% stronger than kevlar. Not to mention waterproof. When the trad consensus is that burly = durable, there is a cognitive adjust to see UL tech materials as more than flimsy. I agree that there are some issues to work out as these fabrics' use develops, primarily noise, creasing, and hand feel. It could no doubt look better than it does, and I think it will, but I'm also happy to use it because it is so usable.

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

 

 

Also, I was lazy and couldn't think of another word to use in its place. I like them from what I've seen and others seem to too.

 

clarification appreciated. i just thought it seemed strange to lump them under "hype" or some such thing.

personally i don't have the firsthand experience necessary to properly talk about the things they put out so i can't really pass judgment *but* i do like what a lot of it is aesthetically (apparel more than bags) and would appreciate the way it could seamlessly flit between outdoor use and daily city life. i guess i come from a perspective where it'd be nice if you didn't have excessively specific things in your wardrobe or you could still naturally pull them out of intended context/use.

seem to recall someone on here buying one of the backpacks (with a diagonal two way zip on the front?) and saying the build quality was up to par at the time? iunno

[lstplcwnr]

VELT

 

 

 

two more bags + better photos and specs on their site

Edited September 4, 2014 by lstplcwnr

[Jun.H]

^ those look decent and are crazy cheap. have you handled them?

[planetzemlja]

MkI rolltop bag. Looks pretty cool imo

[pompadork]

I have that same AW bag posted but in navy. The build quality is actually better than I was expecting but it's nothing crazy. I didn't know AW had any hype at all, though. No one here seems to give a shit anyway. 

Edited September 4, 2014 by pompadork

[lstplcwnr]

@Jun.H naw i havent yet, but i plan on picking one up as soon as possible and ill let you know how it is. pricing kinda throws me off too, so honestly not sure what to expect lol. they're local, so might as well give em a try

[t0fu]

hey guys wanted to see if anyone could offer suggestions in my hunt for a commuting bag. i used to carry a full sized 22l style backpack with laptop and a bunch of crap but have recently minimized the amount of junk i need to carry to and from work. i have to ride the train during peak hours also, so its usually cramped and having a big bag is a pain. i'm looking for a bag similar the the visvim 8l (full size not mini). bag needs to be able to hold 1~2 lacie rugged external harddrives + keys, phone, etc. and hopefully offer at least some protection from the elements. normally i'd just pick up an 8l, but the designs have been rather unappealing to me for the last 2 seasons. please let me know if you can think of any bags off hand that might fit my need.

[frasier oiseau]

Anyone know what sort of backpack this is? Looks some kind of oversized sling bag/backpack hybrid, pretty neat

 

[SSchadenfreude]

 

 

 

[Calbeee]

@Jun.H naw i havent yet, but i plan on picking one up as soon as possible and ill let you know how it is. pricing kinda throws me off too, so honestly not sure what to expect lol. they're local, so might as well give em a try

let me know too! im interested, especially for that price

[conqueror]

received my dsptch daypack today, quality seems great for the price - the only thing i'm a little wary about is the durability of the padded 'mil spec webbing' on the main back panel/straps as it seems quite fragile. i should also mention that their packaging + customer service is fantastic as well.

Edited September 7, 2014 by conqueror

[Philipp]

I only have one back pack at the moment this german army backpack in black for like 30€ on ebay 

 

 

other cool backpacks in my opinion are 

 

Raf Simons X Eastpack 

 

 

 

the Givenchy backpacks especially this one 

 

 

 

and the east pack backpacks with leather bottom 

 

 

[fungz0r]

W+H x Porter 

 

http://shop.havenshop.ca/collections/new-arrivals/products/x-porter-rucksack