#54

I agree with the Mono Flybye - holds so much but remains compact, sturdy and comfortable. Mission Workshop are also great bags.

Love this thread!

#55

having had timbuk2 packs in the past, and Patagonia currently, they are both fine. My parther has a topo bag and I’ve got to say that it’s legit – the build quality is amazing. I’d add https://organicclimbing.com/collections/bags to this list for incredible quality, small family run business and best of all, custom colors / features as standard practice. Great prices too! I just wish the retro pack was a bit bigger so it could fit a 15" macbook

I’m all about super basic functionality here, I’m really not interested in 20 pen pockets & a flece lined tablet pouch…

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#56

I am coming back from a hiking trip and this thread showed up in my view, so couldn’t help but post this here:

I have the Windrider 3400, and I absolutely love it. Bought it about 9 months ago - by far the best trail backpack I have ever bought. Very lightweight, very durable, very comfortable, very fashionable. Kind of in love with dyneema now (originally designed for catamaran sails, but turns out it makes a great ultralight backpacking fabric as well).

Probably not great for carrying synthesizers though.

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#57

I’ve always liked how the Hyperlite bags looked - nice to see something that seems technically great while also looking better than virtually any other true hiking backpack.

also, FYI for folks interested in Topo bags - most of them seem to be made in Vietnam rather than Colorado, USA now, which is a bummer :expressionless:

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#58

Tossing in an honorable mention for Mission Workshop bags - have had their Rambler for years and it stands up to a lot.

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#59

+1 for dyneema.

Another alternative to Hyperlite is Pa’lante. Frameless packs with some really nice features and built in a garage by some nice fellows in Utah.

Literally about to hit the trail for a 3 day thru-hike with mine this morning.

#60

big MW co-sign; i’ve been using my rambler daily for 5+ years as an every day everything bag. the ability to get huge makes it the ultimate grocery-getter. very comfy to wear while on a bike. love the structure and minimal design (on the bag anyway, i really don’t like the look of the website/brand in general these days).

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#61

I’ve used a Goruck GR1 daily for about 5 years and it still looks the same as the day I bought it. Very comfortable to wear, opens clamshell, well padded laptop compartment that still opens and is usable when the bag is stuffed, fits a surprising amount of stuff, works under airline seats. Water resistant… I bike commute in the pouring rain with it and have never had anything get damp. With careful planning I’ve been able to travel for 5 days with just that bag.

You do have to get past the GRAR AMERICA marketing, but I like having a bag that is just an unbranded anonymous black. https://www.goruck.com/gr1/

#62

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secondhand patagonia :slight_smile:

https://www.ebay.com/bhp/patagonia-bag
new to me…

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#63

Kids at work gave me a gift voucher, so got a Berghaus trailbyte.

Swallows a lot of stuff.

#64

I second the GORUCK recommendation! The GR1 is the best bag I’ve ever owned. It’s indestructible, feels insanely comfortable when filled with weight, and opens totally flat to make packing and unpacking extremely easy.

#65

Does anyone have a recommendation for a backpack that can carry a handful of 12" records - I’m not looking for a dedicated record bag itself, got one already. More looking for something that can double up as a commuting bag, weekend travel, small gig bag etc etc.

#66

I would check out mission workshop. I have the rhake, which I absolutely love. They have a larger version which would likely work for records as well. They are pricey but I use mine every day bike commuting with computer and everything else I need and I’ve had it for over a year, and it looks like new.

#67

12"+ is really wide for a backpack that is going to be comfortable.

I’d recommend finding a lightweight packable tote and just keeping it in your backpack at all times.

edit: some bookbag-like backpacks like 1733 or Topo are relatively flexible and are a bit over 12" wide.

#68

I’ve been using a Mission Workshop Vandal everyday for over 5 years, 4 of those year-round bike commuting in Maine. The only issue I ran into was the main plastic buckle cracking from cold weather, which I replaced with their metal “Cobra” version. Quality, seemingly indestructible product.

#69

I can vouch for this mission workshop bag. Nice and water resistant.

#70

i have the hyperlite 2400 and its awesome.

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#71

Possibly one for Japan-based folks only, but I have a 山と道 (Yamatomichi) UL pack. Was fortunate enough to get a Mini, plus an XL Stuffsack for added flexibility. The pack is very nice in design and build – perfect size for day to long weekend use. Slightly less spartan than the Hyperlite series with some nice features, including a combination back-pad / UL sleeping-mat (the slot also fits a Macbook).

Recommended – assuming you can catch one of their quarterly-ish production slots.

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#72

because my Deuter Trans Alpine 30 is finally showing its age (9 years?) I am just going to say that it has been a great bag for cycling (tho eventually i got a rear rack), air travel, gigs (hydration pocket fits a 15” MBP perfectly), day hikes and overnights, and parenting. as much as I would like to get something that Looks Cooler I am probably just going to get another.

https://www.deuter.com//www.deuter.com/DE/en/bike/trans-alpine-30-3205217-black-grey.html

one caveat is that i don’t like the redesigned helmet holder. my version is two big neoprene “holders” that strap together across the center so it was easy to put something like a jacket or blanket in there too.

#73

I have this…very nerdy