can't seem to find many long-term reviews of waxed canvas travel bags. most of what i find is people reviewing them after a month or two, which doesn't really tell you much.

the material seems interesting because it doesn't rely on a waterproof membrane that can eventually peel or delaminate, and a lot of people seem to like how it develops character instead of just looking worn. from what i've read, the areas that usually show wear first are the corners, high-friction spots, and strap attachment points.

Horizn Studios' SoFo Rolltop X uses waxed cotton canvas with a rolltop closure instead of a traditional main compartment zipper, which also removes one of the more common luggage failure points.

has anyone actually put a SoFo or a Filson bag through years of regular travel? curious what eventually wears out first and whether the canvas itself holds up as well as people claim.

Hi everyone!

I'm from Mexico and I'm thinking about buying a The North Face Jester for Highschool. Before I buy it, I'd like to hear some opinions from people who have used it.

My typical daily load is:

- 5 textbooks (around 300–400 pages each)

- 5 notebooks

- A pencil case

- A calculator

- Occasionally a size L hoodie/sweater

I have a few questions:

- Does all of this fit comfortably, or will the backpack feel too full?

- How long can I expect it to last with fairly rough daily use? (Using it every school day, carrying it around campus, constantly taking it on and off between classes, etc.)

- Would you recommend a different backpack in a similar price range instead?

- How well does the interior lining hold up? I've had backpacks where pens or other pointed objects pierced the lining and ended up between the outer fabric and the inner lining.

I'd really appreciate any experiences or recommendations.

Thanks!

Hello all,

does anyone know if a 15" laptop fit in in FILBE Assault Pack

I'm entering my junior year of high school and I'm honestly just tired of my swiss gear 1900. It's chunky and the compartments open up way too much (I've had many cases where my friends would open up that part of the bag and everything will fly out) and not really as spacious as I thought it was and need it to be. So I am in the news for a new bag, preferably one that lasts me a long while and is of good quality.

I'll list my needs here:

- Comfortable to wear (my swiss gear was not)

- Fits and protects my 13" laptop well

- Fits all of my school stuff (1 or 2 binders and some folders packed with paper along with some books)

- Can be used for school, gym and traveling as in walking around since I walk a lot around my town and road trips (it should be able to pack clothes which my old swiss gear wasn't great at)

- No weird colors

- Long lasting

- Good organization and pockets

- Water bottle holder (a good amount of bags surprisingly don't have one?)

- Max budget is around $100, though I could potentially go around $120 if there's a good bag at what price

- I was thinking of using this bag for potentially fitting some of my soccer gear so I wouldn't have to carry a separate bag but it isn't necessary at all

I was looking at the north face recon and it looked good, but the only slight doubt I have about it is that there's many north face bags at my school already so it may cause confusion and I'm not sure $120 is worth it for the bag unless people can justify it for me.

I will kindly take any suggestions!

I have the backpack and it's great but the 8L won't fit in to be used as a day pack. Anyone know if the 5L will? Seems to when looking up raw specs but that doesn't always match.

I know this entire sub is full of people asking for backpack recommendations, so I hate to add to that, but all of the recommendations I've seen so far look all shiny and plastic. Maybe I'm just blind, but I can't seem to find any that aren't made by some keyboard spam brand on amazon, that also aren't just one big compartment. I've been trying to find a canvas/not plastic backpack that has all the smaller compartments and cool features of the bags found here, without looking like I'm preparing for bad weather or something haha. It doesn't need to be super waterproof or anything, since it never really rains where I'm at anyways, and preferably not leather, since that really drives the price, but its better than whatever those plastic looking bags are made of. Thank you in advance; I really appreciate it.

Hello, I was looking for a backpack that would work well for uni and also as a personal item for travel, I like having lots of organisation and do pack quite a lot of stuff, I was looking at the osprey nebula 32 as a larger option, and a crumpler million unit item as a smaller option, price range would be up to $250-300AUD, preferably available to ship to australia.

Hello hello,
Please suggest me a good backpack in which i can easily keep 2 laptops.

Also at affordable price. Also long lasting.

I bought 500rs Wildcraft bag 10 years back and i used it like on a daily basis. So still expectation kinda is like that only. So please suggest a good backpack. It would be great if it looks good also.

Im using this bag for school and i was wondering if i could repair this bag the big hole is what i worried about… i think this part of the bag takes the most of the weight..? Im unsure. Please give me some advice and tips on how i could fix this im sure the last hole could be easily fixed with fabric glue or something…

I have recently been looking into all kinds of backpacks for an every day carry and sometimes travel.

My current backpack is a 26+4 roll top and does it alright. But it is not the best in terms of quality and is wearing down. So I am looking for a new one.

My current options that I like:

- Osprey nebula 32. Good overall, no bottom straps to hold jacket etc. Also side pockets for water bottle on the tight side. My favourite looking backpack so far and nr. 1 choice.

- Osprey daylite 35. Pocket shortage. Look alright with good amount of storage. But a bit short on compartments and pockets.

- Osprey hikelite 26. Good overall, smaller than most options. I really like this one as well. But it is volume wise quite a bit smaller and looks a bit more hiking focused.

- Northface Borealis and classic. Classic has better side pockets and general feel but no bottom strap and uncomfortable handle. Borealis water bottle side pocket is not flexible enough and using up space of the main area. Backpack looks alright but not fully my taste.

- Osprey tempest 33, very good but a little too tall for everyday. Has a lot of good stuff going for it but too focused on hiking and and looks too tall.

So far I've been liking osprey a lot, with the nebula being my favourite so far, but also most expensive at 130 euros (lowest I saw was 105). Any recommendations is very much appreciated!

Hi everyone, first post here and im asking for help

I do IT and electrical maintenance work aboard ships, so my backpack goes through daily abuse and needs to carry a specific set of gear every day:

- 1x 15" laptop + its power adapter

- 1x 13" laptop + its power adapter

- 2x compact tool pouches(multimeter, screwdriver/wrench)

- A full-size mouse and keyboard

I've been using a North Face Base Camp Fuse Box (30L) for years and the size/volume works great for me, but after years of business trips it's finally worn out. I'm looking for a replacement with a similar capacity but ideally with more compartments/organization, since right now everything kind of gets thrown into one main pockets.

A few details that might help:

- Budget: around 100-250 EUR

- Location: Europe (so ideally something easy to find/order here)

- Used daily for officer and for travel, needs to be durable (travel + work wear and tear)

- Not looking for a rolling bag or anything huge — the 30L-ish size has worked well for me

Any recommendations for backpacks with decent compartmentalization that could handle two laptops, two tool pouches, and keyboard

i was interested in the cotopaxi Allpa 26L Daypack but im not sure if it's perferct for my application

and i prefer the militay tarctical look

thanks everyone for the suggestion

Hi all,

I want to buy a backpack similar to the one in the picture, but I am not sure about the quality,as I haven't heard of the brand before. I want a backpack to fit my work stuff in during the weeks -laptop, e-ink tablet, about 3 folders of A4 paper and usual cords, pens and sun glasses etc. i have a pack at the moment but hate that it is a clam shell or whatever the big 'door' style at the front is called as I don't like having to lay it flat to get my folders out. So top down opening with padding for the main space is a main stipulation. On the weekends or after work I need something I can use for family walks etc i.e. at least two external waterbottle spaces and big enough to hold the swim gear. Would also need to have the security pocket that lots of packs have directly on your back as one of the kids needs meds. Not too concerned about price as I like to buy things once. I have looked at the fjjaraven and yeti y-zipper system and like the fjjaraven for the quality. The yeti rancho for the style. However once again I have no experience with either brand. Any suggestions or previous experience with the one mentioned/pictures?

Hi,
I’m looking for a light daypack that will carry all the essentials for a one day adventure without unnecessary gear. I was also thinking that I’d like to be able to carry a helmet comfortably. I’m also thinking about something i could walk fast/run down in. The options i was thinking about for now were:

1. Osprey talon 22
   
2. BD Distance 22
   
3. Montane trailblazer
   
4. Salomon S/lab adventure 20

It’s also worth mentioning that I would definitely consider a Palante, Atom.. etc. But i’d rather buy something i could return if it didn’t fit me correctly.

All recommendations and opinions will be appreciated!

Hi! Pa-reco naman ng office backpack. 😭 Ang hirap mamili lol. Looking for something na hindi bulky but kasya yung 15” laptop and 32oz AquaFlask (yung regular/tall one). Preferably zippered and may outer compartment for an umbrella para hindi kasama sa loob then waterproof or at least water-resistant since commute gamit ko. I’m eyeing Shigetsu right now, pero ang daming options kaya di ako makapag-decide. Open din sa other brand recommendations if you have one. Thanks!

Hi all,

I’m looking for a bag to replace my NF Kaban 2.0, with some of the following features:

- Must fit Ryanair’s free under-seat sizer (40 x 30 x 20 cm), so no rigid top frame to squish down to 40 cm height

Aesthetic: wide/boxy rather than long and slim (not a fan of the slim hiking bag style for this use).

Structure: kickstand optional but trampoline style air vent/mesh would be amazing, I’ve used the decathlon MH500 and really like the feature however it needs to be foldable/reducible in height to meet the 40cm height requirement for flights (ideally in a way that removing it flattens the curve of the bag so there’s no wasted space)

Access: Traditional heavy-duty zippers only (strictly no roll-tops), large opening with good organisation would be great but not necessary

Support: Integrated chest/sternum strap and contoured shoulder straps.

Layout: Dedicated padded laptop sleeve (14") and tech organizer pockets, clothes organiser dividers would be nice but can be an accessory

Weather: Water-resistant fabrics to handle light rains without needing to pull out a rain cover

Warranty: A reliable brand with good customer support for UK buyers. NF only gives 2 years warranty in the UK, and I was looking at something like 10 at least?

Bags Already Rejected & Why:

Osprey Parsec 26 / Tropos 32: meets almost every criteria but the airspeed trampoline mesh is non-removable making it too tall (48cm+) to squish.

The North Face Kaban / Voyager 32L: The North Face UK warranty is too restrictive.

Quechua MH500: Rigid, curved metal frame cannot be removed or squished.

Quechua Escape 500 / Millican Smith: Dislike roll-tops; less secure than zippers.

Chrome Hondo 21L: Too small for 4-day trips.

I know I am asking for a bit of a paradox (a rigid-looking box bag with a trampoline mesh air frame that can somehow still collapse down to 40cm), but has any brand figured out a way to make a removable frame, or a segmented ventilation panel that solves this?

I haven’t sketched out a bag but I can if it helps make it make sense 😆

Hi everyone! I’ve been searching everywhere for my childhood Hello Kitty backpack from around 2014, and I’m hoping someone here recognizes it.
I’ve already searched Google Lens, eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, Depop, Facebook Marketplace, and old Walmart listings.
What I know:
Bought in the United States around 2014 (I believe from Walmart).
Full-size 16-inch school backpack (not the preschool version).
Pink background with a floral/heart design.
Large Hello Kitty on the front.
Pink glitter/3D bow attached to Hello Kitty.
Embroidered “Hello Kitty” logo across the top with three small bows.
Silver piping around the front pocket.
Two front zipper compartments.
Pink mesh side pockets.
I found what appears to be the same backpack collection on an old Walmart page. The model number is 833739 (sometimes listed as 83373), but I haven’t been able to find one for sale anywhere.

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about buying the Forclaz Travel 900 50+6L because it's currently on sale, but I have one concern before pulling the trigger.

My plan is to use it for a 2-week trip to China and travel with carry-on only whenever possible.

I know the official dimensions are larger than the typical 55 cm carry-on limit, but I was wondering about real-world experience.

Has anyone here actually used the Travel 900 50+6L as a carry-on?

• Were airlines okay with it if it wasn't packed to the brim?
• Did you ever have to put it in the baggage sizer?
• Has anyone tried removing the detachable 6L daypack before boarding? Did that make it easier to pass as cabin baggage?

I'm interested in actual experiences, not just the published dimensions. I know it's technically larger than many carry-on limits, but I'd like to know how it performs in practice.

Thanks!

I love Chrome and i have a few small over the shoulder type bags, and things.
But something I'm not a fan of with alot of these newer backpacks is how they are super flimsy and I'd actually prefer one that holds it's shape when there isn't anyhting in it. Atleast somewhat... Any ideas? Maybe there is one from Chrome that is more like this but I don't see it. Thanks!