Bag/Backpack General

[Anonymous No.13286732]

Let's see some variety this time

[Anonymous No.13286756]

I've been looking for a new backpack for like two years now. gf has a Kanken which I actually really like, but my only real gripe is the lack of real bottle pockets on the sides.
my criteria:
easy access - i really like the square shape and wide zip on the kanken
colorful/unique - i don't want some boring shit
fairly simple - 2 to 4 pockets would be nice
good bottle pockets - I carry a wide mouth nalgene with me
a laptop compartment would be good but isn't necessary

max budget is $150, suggestions?

[Anonymous No.13286858]

[Anonymous No.13286974]

>>13286756
check out chrome industries bags. minimal branding, incredible build quality, water resistant, 365 to life warranty.

[Anonymous No.13287048]

>>13286974
these look excellent, but I really don't want a black bag. This one seems worth considering though: https://www.chromeindustries.com/product/antihero-fortnight-backpack/BG-244.html

[Anonymous No.13287065]

>>13286974
>>13287048
but of course i now realize it's way out of my budget.

[Anonymous No.13287080]

too faggy? even if im a girl?

[Anonymous No.13287102]

>>13287080
the giant coach logo sucks but the rest of it looks nice and their leather is good. not a bad choice

[Anonymous No.13287103]

>>13287080
yes

[Anonymous No.13287105]

>>13286732
I entered uni this year and the backpack I use is a fucking rag.
Rec me some minimalist bags please, preferably nothing too bright colored.

[Anonymous No.13287110]

>>13287105
I use this 3 day assault pack for anything I need a bag for.

[Anonymous No.13287111]

>>13287110
Didn’t mean to reply to >>13287105

[Anonymous No.13287264]

>>13287080
Looks tacky

[Anonymous No.13287298]

>>13287080
yes u gay nigger

[Anonymous No.13287648]

Got one of these in this color as a gift.
Why are they so frowned down upon?

[Anonymous No.13287680]

>>13287648
purely because they're super popular with college girls.
they're good bags.

[Anonymous No.13287693]

Camelbak Quantico, rock solid, cool bag

[Anonymous No.13287763]

>>13286756
I think you should look for a bag with a side zip, north face and some of the NF boutique labels have some really nice side zip bags
That picture is horrid

[Anonymous No.13287764]

>>13287693
> Japanese stationery like it's no big deal
Are you me

[Anonymous No.13287830]

>>13287764
not that guy but jetpens rules

>>13287763
bro that bag is fucking cute and is pretty functional too

[Anonymous No.13287846]

>>13287693
Even HK stickers are cooler than SIGs. Bants aside what Sig do you carry? I get my carry permit this month.

[Anonymous No.13287860]

>>13287830
No it's not. The handles look lame as shit unless you are using them, you should look for a two way bag that hides the handles instead of adding them to the silhouette. Also, they cheaped out on material/design with that side pocket, you can't have a full bag plus a water bottle because it won't fit. Even this jansport bag can actually accommodate a water bottle

[Anonymous No.13287868]

>>13287860
having used a bag with the same design (kanken) the straps are pretty useful and look fine, I agree on the side pockets though
the interior also has a really good layout if you look into it

[Anonymous No.13287871]

>>13287860
>>13287868
also i can't seem to find any good bag with reasonable side pockets these days, just look at everything in this thread

[Anonymous No.13287887]

[Anonymous No.13287889]

>>13287871
Yeah this thread is pretty bad at the moment lol
The criteria I have for a good bag is much different than when I first started getting into this shit, I just learned what I like from experience. But for me a side zipper and a REAL side pocket are both mandatory, cuz I use them all the time
I prefer the "rucksack" design (flap with buckles, drawstring closure, etc) but hate some of the small details of, for example, the Topo Designs Rover Pack. The pockets are fucking useless cuz they have to room to expand. My Briefing bag on the other hand doesn't have that problem

[Anonymous No.13287888]

>>13287693
what thinkpad is that? been thinking of picking one up

[Anonymous No.13287891]

>>13287889
*no room

[Anonymous No.13287898]

>>13287110
is that a fucking gogurt?

[Anonymous No.13287900]

>>13287889
bag I have right now has a side zipper and while i use it sometimes i definitely don't find it mandatory. a good large side pocket is pretty important though I will agree, I've just largely given up on that as any bag I've found that I like doesn't have them. Like I said, I've been looking for two years.
speaking of topo, I do think the stack pack and mountain packs look decent.
also really like the Poler Stuff Orange Labal pictured.

[Anonymous No.13287913]

>>13287898
No...
I really wouldn’t recommend eating it

[Anonymous No.13287915]

>>13287900
Well the benefit of the rucksack is the additional outer pocket. I like having immediate access to important things like my Leatherman, my work phone, and the other stuff I keep there. But the drawback is that you have to unbuckle and loosen the drawstring to get until the main pocket, which is why I like a side zipper. Got a bag that has one and now I'm a convert
Just as long as you can see a picture of the side pocket before getting a bag you'll know if it will actually fit your bottle, luckily there are a lot of boutique backpack companies right now so there's a lot of options. I would recommend if you're on a tight budget to wait until s/s stuff goes on clearance (or if you're lucky get something on sale for Memorial Day. I cleaned up last year) and you can get a nicer bag within your price range. Generally, as the price goes up, the quality does too

[Anonymous No.13287922]

>>13287915
yeah, I'm aware of all that.
I do prefer the zipper style over buckles and flap though, as that's what I have currently and I don't like it.
any brands you recommend?

[Anonymous No.13287923]

>>13287913
Wtf I was legitimately hoping that was a road flare, anon

[Anonymous No.13287930]

>>13287923
I had a road flare in the middle pouch but I set it off at my friends house a few weeks ago. I’ve gotten more use out of the chemlights anyway. I need to order more of both.

[Anonymous No.13287932]

Can someone please help me out and identify pic related?

[Anonymous No.13287934]

>>13287922
Shitload of brands lol
Would advise you go through Haven, Dover Street Market, Ssense, etc and just comb through their bags until you find brands you like. Then go to the brands' sites, look up their other stockists, Google em, browse those online stores. That's kinda a good way to learn about fashion in general. I'll be honest: I don't have Facebook or look at Tumblr/Instagram so I'm sometimes really late on brands lol
Judging you based solely on your taste, Drifter might be right up your alley

I did upload a bunch of Japanese magazines that are basically backpack catalogs lol. There's a link to the pastebin in the diy thread OP, mag is called Go Out

[Anonymous No.13287936]

>>13287930
/k/ always triggers me. I need to lurk more there

[Anonymous No.13287979]

>>13287934
i'll look into it
hell I should just buy some cordura/dyneema/gore-tex/whatever and make my own bag

[Anonymous No.13288137]

>>13287680
>ridiculously small, no padding, thin as fuck straps
>good

[Anonymous No.13288153]

>>13288137
Imagine those straps digging into your shoulders if it actually had some weight in it. How much do those things even cost?
Also, why won’t it let me post without an image?

[Anonymous No.13288188]

>>13288137
holds general stuff for work/school/day trip just fine, back is padded and the straps aren't as big a deal as you'd think
they're well-made and the square shape allows the space to be used really efficiently.
I've actually used one regularly

[Anonymous No.13288202]

i have sandqvist backpack and its great

[Anonymous No.13288325]