Best backpack for office use?

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golok

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I bought one about six months ago. Recently, due to weight problem, the interior lining tore.

Is there any indestructible backpack that anyone know of that would be better than excellent for office use?

Let's keep the cost to the "affordable" level.

Someone suggested "Blackhawk". It has a great reputation.
What I really want is something that I can just almost beat it to death, and yet it just won't die.

Now that's what I call a "backpack" for the diehards. :D
 
my wife gave me a tactical tailor backpack christmas 1997.

I have been on camping trips and travels to spain, england, india and thailand.

it is my BOB pack. there is no wear on it.

TT takes the basic design of the 3 day assault pack but beefs it up more than black hawk. I have compared the 2. TT also has a bunch of colors availiable so if you have to blend in to civilization.


if the web address isn't right you can call Weapons safety in bellevue WA at 425-649-8623
 
Are you looking for a "tactical" pack, or just something that is durable & will hold your gear?

For decent quality daypacks/small rucksacks - take a look for packs by Kelty, The North Face, Lowe Alpine & Mountainsmith - can usually find something below 1800 cubic inches for less than $60. Kelty & Lowe often have small internal frame packs for less than $100. you may not find them in black/od or camo, but they are good, rugged bags at a good price.

I have 2 Kelty bags - Moraine (3000ci w/ internal frame) & Brisbane (3000 ci w/o frame) both are very comfortable w/ good suspensions - both were less than $80 each. My North Face day pack (Hot Shot, I think) holds about 1600 CI, was less than $50 from a web source - has lasted since '96 w/o any significant wear.

Take a look at the commercial hiking/backpacking packs - you will probably find something that will suit your needs w/o costinga fortune.

Sam
 
Originally posted by chrisaloia
TT takes the basic design of the 3 day assault pack but beefs it up more than black hawk.
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I have to disagree. I would choose Blackhawk, Eagle and LBT over TT's gear any day. 1st SFG bought my team some of his packs. They look almost the same as my Blackhawk bag, but the fit/finish, wear-ability and overall quality is less. We have had some of his other gear fail us. He will repair it, no questions asked, and it is better quality kit than most of the civilian makers out there. On the team we prefer Blackhawk gear.

Campmor and REI outlet are also some great places to look.

That being said, I have a used but like new Blackhawk/Hydrastorm pack for sale.

This one:
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I'm selling it because I'm saving up to buy this one from the wife :)

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The bag I have is black and retails for $135 but I'll let it go for $90 shipped (Stateside, a bit more overseas)

And yes, I strongly recommend Blackhawk gear Check it out at the link below.

Hope this helped,

Dan
 
javahead,

I am not sure what you were referring to when you said "Most civilian makers out there"

That implies that Tactical tailor doesn't have extensive field experience.

Logan coffey owner/maker of tacticaltailor was a sniper team leader. and began making his packs in 1992 while he served.`

it also implies that you have used his products and found them inferior. not some generic category he doesn't even belong to.


but you never come out directly and make any specific statements which make your vague claims questionable especially since you are a sales rep for Black Hawk.

since you are on a "team" as you put it, I will give you that.

but that doesn't give you carte blance put down a maker civilian or not.
UNLESS you have worked with his product and had bad experiences then you could STATE your experience clearly. not making vague references about makers quality and integrity.

I just want to make it clear I have no connections to tactical tailor except owning one pack and talking to him on the phone once 2 years ago. I just felt he was getting a bad wrap and had make sure he was seen in the right light.
 
I've seen a few people at the local college that use mil-surplus canvas rucksacks for books. They are very durable, cheap, but very ugly and come in two colors: black and OD.
 
Originally posted by chrisaloia
especially since you are a sales rep for Black Hawk.
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Let me clarify some things. I am not a sales rep for Blackhawk, my wife is. I do not say great and wonderful things about Blackhawk because she sells it and I'm trying to convince people to buy from her, I say these things because I believe Blackhawk makes the best gear out there. I was buying Blackhawk kit long before she ever sold it. That is why she got into the business, because of all the money I was spending (guess she wanted a cut of the action :) ) Carol surprised me with the news of her business after I came back from Thailand last year, I just do the computer work for her in between my trips.

As for me, I'm on an ODA (operational detachment alpha, or A team) here at 1st Special Forces Group. As far as TT's kit goes, no one on my ODA will use his stuff anymore. His 3 day assault packs collapsed on themselves like old potato sacks. The overstuffed shoulderstraps don't feel stable when they are on, and slip off when you do a one strap carry. The Eagle and Blackhawk kit we have holds their shape better, resists water better, holds up against the abuse of field use and is more comfortable to wear. TT does make some neat stuff (like his modified M5 bag and IV holders) but his gear is just not for me.

As far as civilian makers, I was trying to give the guy a compliment and say he was better than civilian makers (like the ones you see making bags for Cheaper Than Dirt and companies like that), not hinging on the fact that he got out of the military to sew bags.



Again, my 2 cents.

Dan
 
java,

thanks for clarifying. sorry you had bad exerpiences. I have had mine for 4 almost 5 years and it has travelled the world and hiked and all kinds of things and there isn't so much as a fray of anything.
 
The newer crop of daypacks don't seem particularly durable. When I was in college (mid 80's), I had one of the Jansport packs with the leather bottom. I can't imagine why they don't make this bag anymore, it was awesome! It had a thin hip belt (which I seldom used) and several patch type lash points for carrying extra gear. The material was relatively heavy cordura and the back and straps were padded.

I carried this bag for about 5 years, every day. Loads varied from 30 pounds of books to half cases of beer, parts of the suit of chain armor I was working on (long story), and tomahawks for trips to the local forest preserve. I carried the thing while walking and on while riding my bike, and often by only one shoulder strap or by the grab loop on top, neither of which is particularly good for the bag. After five years, the zipper finally gave out and my wife (girlfriend at the time) convinced me to replace it rather than try to repair it. I've never found a good replacement. Sigh! I wish I could find another bag like it, but without the zipper!

Patrick
 
There was a posting about leather packs a while ago, some were really nice looking.

I found a couple links to leather bag makers

HERE

and

HERE

Dan
 
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