I want to buy a new backpack that is comfortable, not too tactical looking, is made in the USofA, and can be used for the outdoors as well. I like having a small secret pocket, but a lot of backpacks have those. I DON'T want a camouflage or black with MOLLE/PALS grids or any tacticool crap like that. The most I want to spend is $90, but cheaper is better.
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You could check out REI or the like for quality packs in the <$100 range. You generally get more quality for your money with their in-house brand, e.g., REI's Traverse 30 or Lookout 40 packs. Not made in USA, however. As Brutane says, if you want a quality made-in-USA pack for $90, you might be out of luck. I carry a Frost River Geologist as my go-to-work and day hiking pack but it's nearly 2x your $90 limit. But a Frost River or Duluth Pack (the company FR broke off from) are just as tough or tougher than any modern tactical-style pack, with a level of old-school craftsmanship you won't find anywhere else. They also have a timelessness to them that you won't 'tire' or 'grow out' of in a few years, and that you might well hand down to your kids. It's not uncommon to see Duluth packs that are 2+ generations old, and still as durable and functional as they were when new. (There happens to be an original Duluth pack from 1882 for sale on 'the Bay' for a ridiculous $70K buy-it-now price! But how many companies today will have a pack in functional condition after 130 years?) In any case, much less costly over the long haul to buy timeless quality once than what is fashionable every 3-5 years...
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Osprey makes a great pack but, again, not made in USA: http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/web/osprey_history
Same is true with all of the big names -- Kelty, ArcTeryx, Granite Gear, Deuter, North Face, Marmot, etc. All make good products but have moved production to Asia to keep costs down. For ConBon, depends on to what degree made-in-USA is essential or desirable...
Same is true with all of the big names -- Kelty, ArcTeryx, Granite Gear, Deuter, North Face, Marmot, etc. All make good products but have moved production to Asia to keep costs down. For ConBon, depends on to what degree made-in-USA is essential or desirable...
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Duluth maybe? Here is a site that may be useful http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/sportinggoods.html
Finding something for that price may be tough. That or meeting all of the specs. May be able to come close though.
Finding something for that price may be tough. That or meeting all of the specs. May be able to come close though.
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I'll give kudos to teh Look out 40 by REI.
Not uSA made like others have said, but REI backs-up what they sell and I love the Lookout 40 that I have.
Not uSA made like others have said, but REI backs-up what they sell and I love the Lookout 40 that I have.