Rugged "carry on" backpack?

Very expensive Pack, you won't find much love for go ruck on military sites like lightfighter. Seems like a nice simple design but you get a lot more pack for the same money in a mystery ranch 3 day assault pack and mr are actually in use in the military. I doubt many of those expensive black go ruck packs are.

Edit you do have a point though, if he's looking at $ 800 carry ons I am sure the go ruck is fine

untamed said:
All good suggestions, but personally, considering your wide budget margin, have a look at GoRuck

The GR1 is the flagship model. Their small(er) packs: the Echo and Radio but I read somewhere that even the largest GR2 model could be used as carry on.

- Tough. How tough? They're made by a former SF guy who tests them in the GoRuck Challege (just Google).
- Minimalist designs without too much straps or unnecessary add-ons and flash.
- Wide clamshell or panel opening.
- Rides high on the shoulders and efficiently on the body eliminating the need for sternum or hip belts. (All reviews on them say so)

I consider them as "investments" too if I had the money. . .
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Bronco said:
$800!? Really?

Do the materials and construction of these Tumis really justify that kind of premium, or are we just in overpriced, haute couture territory?
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Tumi and other similar stellar quality suitcases and travel components are worth the money IMHO. Each of them is like a work of art that is built for abuse while looking great and protecting your clothes and other items. You really have to use one to fully appreciate them.
 
Agreeing with Redpoint... there are some manufacturers who've been making bomb-proof gear for years that are overlooked as being part of the "yuppie-granola" crowd. Suunto and Arc'Teryx are two of my favorites who fit that bill. I've owned a collection of MaxPed/5.11 and the heavy duty Arc'Teryx stuff difference is clear. Want it to look more "tactical?" Google LEAF & Arc'Teryx. The USMC looked to Arc'Teryx for the design of the USMC ILBE that was built by Propper. Arc'teryx also has a lifetime warranty.

The Arrakis 40 that was mentioned is owned by a couple of friends and on my short list. The things are incredibly durable.

Suunto? Beat the XLander all over hell and back for over ten years. Out of boredom, I replaced it with a clearanced All-Black Mil Suunto Core. Suuntos make the timex/casio "rugged" watches look like toys.

Osprey is another good name in packs.

Osprey is another good choice but I've no first hand experience.
 
This is my carry-on bag;

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Kifaru X-Ray. Absolutely bomb proof. Has been from the Zambezi river in Zambia, to Ukraine, to Amazon jungle. Really shows very little signs that it has even been used.
 
Hmmm ... The Kifaru Marauder sure looks tempting. I see one of those in my future but, it's a tad spendy compared to the Maxpedition Fliegerduffel Adventure Bag in Digital Foliage Camo which should be here in a week or so. I looked at the Osprey Porter 46 but, it seemed a little light for what I wanted and the Fliegerduffel was only $20 more.
 
That looks like a handy little backpack for frequent fliers. Walking around town with a big bulky pack gets old when you don't want all that room and don't want the high profile it brings.
 
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These are insanely tough, waterproof [about 95% - definitely can be submerged for short periods] and comfortable. The 40 litre and 50 [if not completely full] would both be fine on an aircraft. I commonly travel with a 55 litre [not full] and have been fine. The 40 is a sweet little unit and pretty subdued looking as well. I cannot stress how well made and tough these packs are. Around your upper $400 mark.

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Packs/Arrakis-40#
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:thumbup: Do not overlook this post and PM's post above. Arrakis series is the best kept secret in the industry. 50 litre has a full length main compartment access side zip, plus a full length outer pocket and topside pocket. You will not find a more durable, comfortable pack, mostly due to the internal, stiff, top to bottom polymer frame sheet (the most under appreciated device in packs until you own one), material, waterproof seam tape, etc. Adjustable and removable shoulder straps, removable pivoting hip belt. Consider whether you need 2lbs of unused tacticool external attachment webbing on the outside when reviewing brands. If you truly want to add pouches to the outside, there are a few polymer attachment points to do so on the Arrakis.

Like PM above, I have owned plenty of Maxp, Bhawk, Eagle, etc. If you purchase an Arrakis, you will not regret it.
 
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