Any thoughts on this Duluth backpack?

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Hi guys,

Any ideas on this? what would be the advantages ,disadvantages of it?I don not even know what size it is.


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onstructed of heavy-duty Sawbill cotton twill, with features derived from WWII ranger packs

After World War II, ranger packs like these saw an explosion of use along the north shore’s Sawbill Trail. Rugged and practical, they appealed to veterans and civilians alike for their camping and hiking utility. Today’s Sawbill Expedition Pack borrows the same design and is just as stalwart in heavy-duty 20-oz. cotton twill, with leather bottom and trim, cinchable clip-down flaps and leather carry handle. We’ve also adapted ours for urban use, with a removable padded laptop sleeve, cell phone holder in the back organizer pocket, and inner mesh zip pockets (whose contents you can readily see). Measures 12"W x 8"D x 16 1/2"H with adjustable padded straps, one with a snap-close ID sleeve. Quilted 100% cotton lining. Imported.
At a glance:


* Heavy-duty 20-oz. cotton twill, quilted cotton lining
* Full leather bottom and trim
* Based on World War II ranger pack design
* Cinchable clip-down flaps and leather carry handle
* Removable padded laptop sleeve
* Cell phone holder in the back organizer pocket
* Inner mesh zip pockets
* Adjustable padded straps
* ID sleeve on strap lets you check it at the airport
* Overall dimensions 12"W x 8"D x 16 1/2"H
* Imported


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Very simple design. Just what you need for a day or 2. Or as a woods bummin pack. I don't see it on their site.
 
Advantages...
Classic look
Won't scare people on the trail or around town

Disadvantages...
Heavy
Cotton gets heavier when wet
Straps that may not be as comfortable as more padded straps
Imported, if that is a concern

I like the look, but have never handled one, so take the above for what it is worth.
 
I wouldn't pay that much for it.

It looks like a good flexible small pack design. Their bags are pretty sturdy from my experience with a few of them, all sizes. But look at that bag then look for a good small ALICE pack, and tell me if there's any functional difference between them. I'd go for the Alice pack.
 
For what its worth, I have been out for days at a time in heavy rain and got leather gear soaking wet. It took 3 full days of sun for the leather to completely dry. For what its worth...
 
Thats why I posted here:D

Thanks for the advise guys. I will look for something else :)
 
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It looks similar to the one LL Bean sells. They have two, a nylon one and a canvas and leather one.

I just got back from a trip where I used the nylon Classic Continental Rucksack as my carry-on. Classic Continental Rucksack It holds a lot and fit under the seat. I have also used it as a day pack.

The Waxed Cotton Continental Rucksack is three times as expensive but pretty cool as well. Waxed Cotton Continental Rucksack
 
+1 for Cpl Punishment. The Real Duluth Packs are in his link and are made in America.
I think Duluth Trading is in no way affiliated with Dulth Pack.
Real Dulth Packs are highest quality for their type of packs.
 
SaddleBack Leather Company has some real nice leather packs............ check the big auction site for their blemished items.
 
I wonder if you can use the rewaxing product companies like Filson sell to renew their oilskin clothing, and make those heavy canvas packs waterproof?

My opinion is that more traditional style clothing and gear like the real Duluth packs just give you a good feeling and connection to history when you use them. Maybe the old school gear isn't always technically the 'best', but there's a whole lot more love in it than in the latest Goretex pantaloons on sale at Cabelas.

To each their own :thumbup:
 
If you read the Duluth Pack catalog about the difference between the old style canvas packs they make and the newer tech materials, you may decide canvas isn't so bad after all. :)

They have a few very nice daypacks.
 
PorcupineMtns66 said:
+1 for Cpl Punishment. The Real Duluth Packs are in his link and are made in America.
I think Duluth Trading is in no way affiliated with Dulth Pack.
Real Dulth Packs are highest quality for their type of packs.
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Yep, the Duluth Trading appear to be single stitched imported stuff. :thumbdn:

I have half a dozen Duluth Packs and they are stellar at what they do. :thumbup:
Lifetime guarantee, top grade materials and craftsmanship, and the company has been around a hundred years or so.

Save for one and pass it down to your kids... :D
 
Chunk said:
I wonder if you can use the rewaxing product companies like Filson sell to renew their oilskin clothing, and make those heavy canvas packs waterproof?
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Yes. They used to sell packs like that, called it "waxed canvas". It's damn waterproof. Unfortunately, all those guys that made them left and went to found Frost River. I say unfortunately, because Frost River went out of business last year. I'm sure you could add some of those treatments to the canvas and have it do the same thing.


Chunk said:
My opinion is that more traditional style clothing and gear like the real Duluth packs just give you a good feeling and connection to history when you use them. Maybe the old school gear isn't always technically the 'best', but there's a whole lot more love in it than in the latest Goretex pantaloons on sale at Cabelas.

To each their own :thumbup:
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I've used Duluth Packs exclusively for years. I recently shifte dto Kifaru, because shoulder straps size for wearing over body armor, and made to quickly adjust work better with my shoulders which are wide and are now suffering from an earlier injury. 1000D Cordura (real, actual Cordura, not "ballistic nylon" ripoffs) is the only thing I trust as much as my canvas packs.

If I didn't start having shoulder problems, I would still be using Duluth Pack packs exclusively.
 
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