The Backpack Thread

Just came across this very awesome thread and surprised not to see berghaus munro mentioned by anyone. Unless maybe I missed it. Classic top loading alpine sack. I use it for trips of a few days to several months. I’ve removed the metal frame so I can easily roll it up. Mine’s been in heavy use for around 20 years and doesn’t care at all. You can buy them new from china (pictured) but the fabric on the old ones is much sturdier so look on eBay for used / dead stock in nice colours. No big logos or writing or weird pockets and mesh. I remove the bungee and ice axe clips from mine also.

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Thanks for suggestions, there was a Monty on eBay for half price so taking a punt on that.

berghaus munro

those look pretty nice 👍

can buy them new from china

I don't follow, was under the impression berghaus is from the UK?

My phrasing wasn’t very clear. I mean the older models were manufactured from a heavyweight cordura, today they are labelled as made in China and the material feels a lot less sturdy. Perhaps they were made in china forever but I guess probably not.

..ah, gotcha - thanks for clarifying! 🙂

I bought a couple of bags from Spiral - The Trail Backpack and a Roll Top Cross Body. Gave the crossbody one to a family member who's gone through hundreds of bags and said it's the best bag they've had.

The Trail Backpack is decent too and I'm using it now, mainly for off-the-bike usage. Very comfortable to the point I don't realise it's there, but could do with more pockets (I <3 pockets). I've actually got a spare if anyone is interested - it's new but with a mark: https://spiraluk.com/collections/backpacks/products/dark-grey-trail-backpack

interested in your spare :)

Perfect thread!

The seams on my Chrome Urban Ex backpack have given up.
It's actually the third bag I have had through their lifetime warranty that has given out like this.
Not keen on another of the Chrome Industries heat welded seam bags, they just aren't up to it.

I do a cycle, train, cycle commute in all weather and do a fair amount of 2 or 3 day flight trips for work so looking for something that can handle both.
Have been thinking about one of these - https://www.stubbleandco.com/products/hybrid-backpack-30l

Has anyone got any experience of this brand or model?

My old Osprey Radial had a broken zipper after 6 years of use, thanks to the amazing service from Osprey I got a new one under warranty. I love this one too, they are great for cycling.

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Personally I'd be getting two bags for that.

Something weatherproof and comfortable for cycling and something more like the linked one with a clamshell (I've got an earlier model of this for work trips https://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/expandable-backpack ) for work trips.

Getting something that does both will just be a compromise for one or the other.

10L Eastpak here, when I'm not on the Brompton; really don't like riding with a backpack!

I hate how it's design leaves the laptop section zip as being a main load bearer.