I’vr never had a conventional job, so I see people in office wear with stuffed jansports and wonder what they’re taking with them cause that’s too much for lunch.
I’vr never had a conventional job, so I see people in office wear with stuffed jansports and wonder what they’re taking with them cause that’s too much for lunch.
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Since you're all here... I need a good, sturdy backpack for short hikes and general day city use.
Any recommendations backpackers of Hexbear?
I'd highly recommend the Patagonia Refugio 28L. Obviously Patagonia isn't cheap, but I've used mine daily for almost 3 years, and it's actually improved over time as it's broken in.
That does look like the sort of thing I need, thanks!
Didn't know this thanks!
REI Flash 18 is super simple; it's a floppy, completely unrigid bag, which also makes it a great stuff sack. If you need something durable, Chrome brand makes great stuff (weatherproof, pretty heavy duty, somewhat expensive). Camelbak makes good stuff, plus they come with internal drinking bladders.
Thanks. I actually used to have a Camelbak years ago I think, but had totally forgotten about them.
oh you probably don't want my suggestions, I prefer external frame packs which doesn't really sound like it fits your needs. I (unfortunately mega cringe ahead) can redirect you to a subr*ddit, r/onebag, they have some really good recommendations
I can survive a very specific subreddit. Thanks comrade, I'll give it a look.
i bought a chrome messenger bag (i'd say the closest model they have today would be the Citizen Messenger Bag ) about 11 years ago. it has been my every day carry for work since then, but i've also used it on vacation/travel and hiking. i love it, i love the over-one-shoulder design, because i can sling it around and get stuff out of it very easily and comfortably. also, if i am getting in a vehicle or otherwise sitting down, i can sling it around and it's on my lap so i don't have to take it off.
it's extremely durable and comfortable, even when weighed down on a long walk. they are pricey, but i'll be damned if it wasn't one of the best purchases i ever made. i was quite cash strapped at the time, but i was referred them by a friend who does a shitload of city commuting on bike and bus and i had just come into a little bit of money to spend on a new bag (my old shit bag died).
That does look pretty tidy and you've given it a hell of an endorsement. Might be a bit pricey for me though and I'm not sure about carrying heavier loads on one shoulder. A tempting maybe though, thanks!
Well, as we said here already, Jansports are nice, and Super Breaks are THE backpack you think of for them. But they are very general “bag with a zipper” kinda dealies, so if you want compartments, probably should look into something else.
That said, I dont think they’re that big. I’ve seen some big backpacks out there, which led me to wonder why everyone is carrying so much.
Thanks. Based on this and some other comments a Super Break is gonna be my fallback position probably, but I'll look into some others with compartments etc since it has to do a bit of everything and I might want something a bit bigger and squarer as I sometimes have to lug around art boards and stuff for work.
Art boards? You’ll want something bigger than the superbreak for sure. You can pick one up for cheap, and it’s not like you’ll never find a use for it.
Very true.