mainly used for carrying around a pencil case, water, folders, laptop and odd bits. While I understand durability comes at a cost, I have a budget of £50. Thanks and I look foward to responding to your suggestions
The JanSport that has a leather bottom
Herschel Supply makes great quality backpacks. I’ve bad mine for near 10 years and it’s in perfect shape still
I have a Kipling and an Osprey and i really like them both. Both have been used for a couple of years with no real signs of wear. Light and durable.
Chrome industries makes really high quality bags. I have two roll top backpacks and they’re indestructible
I’ve had an Eddie Bauer vantage point for probably 26 years and taken it all over the world. Its a wee bit frayed in places but still holding up well. Almost daily usage except for weekends.
Fjallraven?
if it’s to bifl you should avoid synthetic bags and go for canvas.
any old bag from an army surplus shop would outlive you.
buy a lightweight deuter, osprey &c and you will need to buy another one in 5 years. They’re well made, yes, but not for “bifl”
I’ve had my Timbuk2 for maybe 15 years now. I use it more weekly now than daily, but aside from some cosmetic scrapes nothing’s fallen apart.
My experience with Jansport has been solid. I think I’ve had the same J bag for over 20 years now, daily pack ala manpurse. Been through the washer/dryer a couple times, but I try to minimize that.
Jansport 20 years ago must be a lot different than Jansport today. My experience with them has been paying $60 for a bag that lasts as long as a $20 one.
Swiss Gear makes bags that last buy holy shit $200 for a backpack is outrageous. I only have one because it was gifted to me.
