I’ve got a backpack that’s falling apart after less than a year and was looking for a much better one that will hold up well. Specifically, the use case is dragging food home from grocery stores or dragging cards in plastic boxes/board games around at best…

  • jawsua@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    8 months ago

    I’ve had a Timbuk2 laptop bag for a long time, over a decade and no issues. Loved it so much I bought a backpack from them when my Swiss Gear straps broke. I’ve had it for probably 5 years, adore this thing and I can’t see needing to repair it anytime soon. Recently took it abroad stuffed with laptop and camera gear and it was great. Regular sales online, highly recommend

        • N01R3@lemmynsfw.comOPEnglish
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          8 months ago

          Let me guess, English isn’t your first language?

          I don’t mean literally dragging around, I meant it figuratively. But you did make me laugh a bit so a point for you.

          • antlion@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            2·
            8 months ago

            I’m a native English speaker, but you mentioned dragging twice. I was being facetious, so I guess you got it.

            In my locale we would probably use the term schlep or haul or pack.

            But in all seriousness, you should consider a grocery hand cart. Backpacks are great and all but for maybe up to 15 lbs. Beyond that and it’s nice to have it on wheels. I’ve carried a backpack for thousands of miles, and I’ll gladly repeat it, but when there are other options and the ground is flat…

          • survivalmachine@beehaw.orgEnglish
            1·
            8 months ago

            Specifically, the use case is dragging food home from grocery stores or dragging cards in plastic boxes/board games around at best…

            Interestingly, English is my first language and the native language of my home country, and this is not a phrase you would expect to hear unless literal dragging is involved. In my country, we might say “lugging” or “hauling” where you used “dragging”. Maybe it is a local thing for you.

    • Bangs42@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      8 months ago

      As much as I like mine, I don’t think it has been around long enough to make this kind of recommendation yet. For now, I’d recommend something that’s been around longer.

      I’ve seen a couple recommendations for Swiss Gear, which I can wholeheartedly agree with. I have 2 approaching 20 years old. One looks brand new. The other clearly isn’t new, but has no functional flaws.

      I also really like my Rush 5.11. It has been my primary travel, hiking, and camping bag for years. I treat it like shit, and it still looks flawless.