Backpacks - need some ideas...

[jksu]

love the hugh rucksack!

don't like hair on my woman's legs or my packs ;-)

 

[GriffDeLaGriff]

The m39 can be had for $30 new so thats good. Maybe I´ll get one of those for now.
I think its a little flat tho, I seldom stuff it full so its gonna look like an emtpy bag on the back.

 

[GriffDeLaGriff]

This one was nice:
http://www.popsleather.com/prod_v2.php3?prod=137

Fair price too.

Im just trying to picture it on a leather jacket. Feels like it would be very nice on denim, but maybe its better with canvas on a leather jacket?

Anyone with a lether backpack care to take a photo while wering it with a leather jacket?

 

[Graemsay]

Griff, have you tried looking on Etsy at all? It's a source of far too many odd things like leather backpacks.

This one is up for sale next door to you in Sweden.

 

[Graemsay]

A couple more off Etsy:

• A huge travel rucksack. More of a kit bag than a backpack. (I quite like this one.)
• A more rustic leather backpack.
• A dressier option. Made in Greece, so it'll help their trade balance.
• A red linen or canvas vintage rucksack. Somebody buy this.

And a couple that I forgot about:

• Henry Tomkins sells a range of leather rucksacks.
• The De Bruir Parachuter Bag is a fantastic carry on. Probably a bit bigger than the OP's friend was after.

 

[GriffDeLaGriff]

Griff, have you tried looking on Etsy at all? It's a source of far too many odd things like leather backpacks.

This one is up for sale next door to you in Sweden.

No I never checked there. Looks nice. Thanks!!
I still need to figure out if I should go leather or not tho.....hmmmmm..

 

[crazyace]

Hi, I just got a U.S.govt. issue army back pack in desert camo. You can`t beat U.S. made contract goods. I have used it even while wearing my A-2. The look of both together I guess is like a then and now.

 

[Sir Jacket]

I agree that a nylon backpack would look even worse than normal against an Aero.

As an alternative, this Seil Marschall number is beautiful and would probably outlast you: http://oliverspencer.co.uk/seil-marschall-canvas-navy-mini-canoe-rucksack

German firm; been making them for decades.

SJ

 

[Peacoat]

Hi, I just got a U.S.govt. issue army back pack in desert camo. You can`t beat U.S. made contract goods. I have used it even while wearing my A-2. The look of both together I guess is like a then and now.

Yes, those are cool. A retired E-8 in my office has one. Has a spot for name and rank.

 

[ButteMT61]

You guys are great.
SJ, I don't know what he's going to pick out of the bunch, but I think for myself, I'm going to get one of those in olive. Good price, and the right size and look for me.
Much appreciated fellas.

 

[felix03]

My wife got me this one for Xmas and I love it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ralph-L.../170822097264?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Backpacks#vi-desc

 

[Lungomare]

Hi!

The one I have got is the Canoepack small - strong twill and leather. Very comfortable and will last a life-time ...

Worn with a leather jacket it never will look after "too much leather", if you know what I mean ...

http://www.seil-marschall-shop.de/product_info.php/info/p21_ORIG-CANOEPACK-SMALL--Twill-.html

Kind regards,

Johannes

 

[GriffDeLaGriff]

Nice one Sir jay and Longomare.

(lol, people who have bought this also bought.....classic daypack...and.....Dust Pan (stainless steel)

 

[ButteMT61]

Nice one Sir jay and Longomare.(lol, people who have bought this also bought.....classic daypack...and.....Dust Pan (stainless steel)

Saved me my next post... lol

 

[Lungomare]

Nice one Sir jay and Longomare.

(lol, people who have bought this also bought.....classic daypack...and.....Dust Pan (stainless steel)

Without Classic Dayback and / or Dust Pan



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[Graemsay]

Woolrich are doing a very nice canvas canoe pack, which I believe is made by Duluth. (Correction, Frost River.) Oki-ni have it in stock, but I suspect that you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

Edited to add: Redwing Amsterdam and Conrad Hasselbach carry it in sage, which looks better.

 

[caffeinated]

I have this in green for everyday: http://duluthpack.com/outdoor-gear/...s/daypacks-backpacks/sparky-bag-backpack.html

And this in waxed cotton for weekend travel: http://duluthpack.com/luggage/luggage-bags/duffels-bags/sportsmans-duffels.html

My wife had the guys at Frost River make one of these for her in all leather: http://www.frostriver.com/briefcases/single.html

I'll try to take some pics.

We took a trip to Duluth last summer. Which I highly recommend, BTW. Duluth is pretty cool, they've got Duluth Pack, Frost River and Aerostich (motorcycle gear.) Plus you can rent kayaks or canoes.

I think classic waxed cotton can't be beat with a leather jacket. All leather everything is overkill, IMO.

 

[Fifty150]

According to my trendy girlfriend, messenger bags are what everyone is using these days. She bought me one from Timbuk2. When my wife said, "nice bag, where did you get that?"........I was caught off guard. Locally, Mission Workshop and Rickshaw Bags are also gaining in popularity.

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[feltfan]

Wow, two different kinds of TMI in one post... :eeek:

 

[GriffDeLaGriff]

Without Classic Dayback and / or Dust Pan

Looks really good. Its bigger then I thought.
Do you find it cumbersome to strap and unstrap the straps often? This is something Im thinking about, the way I will use it will make me have to open and close it often and a zip would be better but the straps looks great.