Backpack (Spec me)

[Slam]

Love Riutbags. Use one for work, son's medium one has survived 5 years of secondary school use and I have the big one for weekends away.

RiutBag® Surprisingly Secure Laptop Backpack by Sarah Giblin

We make secure laptop backpacks so you enjoy every journey. Move through any crowd with total confidence. RiutBag® is built for daily city travel. Fly with carry-on luggage or jump on the train with your tech protected. Enjoy stunning design, materials and craftsmanship brought to you by UK...

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[ristac]

Check out 511 tactical bags. Sounds like you need the 24hr tactical bag. I have the 72hr bag and it is the best bag I have ever used.
Linky

I’ve joined a rifle club, some of these tactical bags are exactly the kind I’ve been looking for.

 

[Goodie]

Have you considered the Osprey Arcane™ Extra Large Day backpack? I've been impressed with mine. It's come with me all over the world in the past 18 months.

https://www.osprey.com/gb/osprey-arcane-extra-large-day-s25?srsltid=AfmBOoqLuZZBzWgockEQklK1ocUV81NhDFwigjfLQf2BjpIYJSxRlOfI&size=One+Size&colour=Red+Pampas

Was about to post the same thing. Ticks all the boxes, excellent quality.

 

[dpbadger]

I’ve joined a rifle club, some of these tactical bags are exactly the kind I’ve been looking for.

Wow 12 years ago!!! and I'm still using my 511 tactical 24 hour backpack. Still going strong.

 

[Liquiduk]

I've been using the porkchop carbon 2, would highly recommend.

 

[Skunkworks]

Looking for a weekend use, small-medium sized backpack (say 20-30 litres) that is modern and could fit say an ipad, MacBook Air, some clothes, shoes and accessories in.

So far looking at:

North Face Borealis

Oakley Acho Charlie 2.0

Oakley Kitchen / Bathroom sink

Any ideas?

I have the Oakley Kitchen Sink but wouldn't recommend it due to a couple of annoying design choices. The shape of the top cover/flap means it resists opening. When I'm putting shopping in I have to hold it out of the way. Also, when the top is locked closed with the buckles it makes gaining access to the back tech pouch impossible. There may be a newer version that fixes those dumb choices.

You should have a look at some of the Ogio backpacks. The Renegade has protective laptop/tablet pouch, loads of pockets for various bits, and a good size main compartment.

 

[Scarfacé]

My last Eastpak rucksack lasted me over a decade, bought another one last year - Eastpak TUTOR 39 Litre and I'm happy with it, can fit loads in it, all of the different compartments can be annoying if you don't remember where you put something but that's probably on me.