Spec me a new backpack

[Skunkworks]

I'm after a new backpack as my current one is getting a bit tatty. My requirements are:

~25-30L in size
Lots of pockets inside and out
Dark colours - blacks, greys etc
£80 budget

I have my eye on this Oakley at the moment:

http://www.ebags.com/oakley/ap_pack_3_0/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=126117

It fits the bill perfectly, but I thought I'd check for alternative before ordering.

Thanks.

 

[Parsley]

Seems like an awful lot of money for what it is really.

 

[K1LLSW1TCH]

Really nice bag. Get it.

 

[sorn21]

What are you thinking about storing it in?

 

[Ziggy]

 

[Spyke_UK]

http://store.planet-knox.com/knox/luggage/21/6-pack-ruck-sack/

This is a great back pack, superb for the money too.

 

[Kutter]

Dont buy a bag from someone that makes sunglasses, get a berghaus.

 

[p4radox]

If you want to spend far, far less than £80 on a bag, I'd recommend this:

http://shop.packyourbags.com/acatalog/Lowe_Alpine_Ace_20.html?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=organic

I've been using it daily for nearly 4 years, and it shows no signs of wearing out.

 

[Col_M]

As mentioned Berghaus, Lowe Alpine and Karrimor have lots of good packs between them, I've got various bags made by those companies and they are all great.

What activities are you planning to use it for?

 

[SiriusB]

If you want to save some money you can always try Quechua. Despite their price their stuff will take a beating. Brother has had his for a couple of years and it is still going strong.

My current back pack is a Vango 30L and has been going for 2 years, with no sign of wearing out. Unfortunately it is a little bit too short for me, so can get uncomfortable after a few hours if it is particularly heavy.

 

[Kutter]

Karrimor are a bit bootleg now they make most of the stuff in china. The oakley one the OP pointed out probably costs that much because of the brand.

Theres lots of good quality day sacks to be had for a lot less money.

 

[Stupot_]

Got one of these...

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks/borealis.html

It's pretty nifty, think it cost me about £50 from snow+rock.

 

[SamuraiTortoise]

Berghaus Remote 25. Comes in dark colours, has pockets and is well within your budget of £80 as will cost you ~£39 - that Oakley one is way overpriced because it carries the Oakley brand name.

Product link: http://www.berghaus.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=2337&Gear=2

 

[GingerNinja1989]

Dont buy a bag from someone that makes sunglasses, get an Osprey.

Fixed

 

[SiriusB]

The oakley one the OP pointed out probably costs that much because of the brand.

To be honest Berghaus and others are exactly the same.

A friend of my brother's used to work in a machine shop making outdoor clothes.

£150 Berghaus coat and £40 "no make" used exactly the same materials. True, you don't just pay for the cost of materials, there is the design, fit and so on [and I am big fan of Berghaus], but the brand really does add to the price!

This is why when I need something new I wait for the sales!

 

[Kutter]

Its a pity karrimor went the way they did. The factory was in the next town to me. Used to get some real bargains at the factory shop

 

[Mr Doovde]

You could always look at Osprey backpacks:

http://www.ospreypacks.com/

They made some very lightweight, comfortable and resilient backpacks. I have had no problems with them, and they are often seem to be recommended by shops that stock them.

 

[GingerNinja1989]

You could always look at Osprey backpacks:

http://www.ospreypacks.com/

They made some very lightweight, comfortable and resilient backpacks. I have had no problems with them, and they are often seem to be recommended by shops that stock them.

This man doth speaketh the truth.

 

[uvarvu]

Macpacks are a great buy also

 

[Skunkworks]

Thanks for the suggestions - I am looking into them now.

It will be for general purpose use. I cycle a lot, so it will be used for anything from shopping, to carrying beer and DVDs round to the girlfriend's etc.