Nice backpacks?

[CNY rider]

Slightly OT.....
I am looking for a nice, small backpack.
The type of thing you wear walking around a city, or take with you on an overnight. In civilization, not in the woods.
It's not for camping.
It's replacing my Filson Ranger backpack, which took some unfortunate rodent damage last year.
Filson has updated theirs......something like this:

https://www.filson.com/rugged-twill-...-fco-000000074

Made in USA preferable.
Thanks for any suggestions.

[charliedid]

Why not replace it with same?

I almost bought one of these but ended up getting a regular klettersack.

https://www.mysteryranch.com/urban-assault-pack

[fredd]

Chrome, if you like the looks.
or MER bags, those are the coolest

[FlashUNC]

Inside Line Equipment. Easy peasy.

[tuscanyswe]

Mission workshop. Expensive but nice.

[Octave]

Originally Posted by tuscanyswe

Mission workshop. Expensive but nice.

+1

I've posted about this elsewhere on the paceline but I've had a Mission Workshop bag going on 10+ years now used in all types of weather (was my commuting backpack through 5 Chicago winters and summers and now 5 years in Southern France), taken it on every trip I've been on for the last decade, shoved it in cars, planes, trains, bushes, hung it in trees, spilled countless foods and drinks inside, carried sharp objects and approximately one billion kilos of vegetables from the local market to our kitchen. Aside from replacing the plastic buckle with a metal one, I've not had to do any maintenance and it is still the robust, weatherproof and everything-proof bag I bought back in 2009.

[whateveronfire]

Tom Bihn and Trakke are my favorites. The Tom Bihn Synapse 19 and Luminary 15 or 12 are all pretty amazing. Trakke just reissued the Arkaig. I keep keeping myself from buying it.

I have a couple I'd sell including a Trakke Bannoch if you want to pm me for details.

[Veloo]

This is one that I use. I wanted something that could attach to a rack for the sweaty days. You can detach the backpack straps and opt for a shoulder one.

https://www.basil.com/en/miles-daypa...cht-zwart.html

[DRZRM]

I'll second the Mission Workshop bags. They really do hold up very well and their sizes run the gamut for any carrying need.

Also, ReLoadbags.com

They make full custom, so you can get any color/size/extras you want, but their off the peg stuff is great too if they have what you need in stock.

Here is their backpack page.

[Frankwurst]

Duluth Pack might be worth a look.

[Spaghetti Legs]

I have a Marmot Urban Hauler for multi-purpose use. The straps are slotted through the top of the bag so you can use as handles. It’s good for trips to the market, carry on bag for plane flights, etc. the straps are kind of thin so not as good for extended use as a backpack. For that, I prefer messenger bag style so I’ve had a Timbuk 2 bag for many years.

[jemdet]

Seconding MER bags from Brooklyn. I just ordered a second cordura bag from him. My first has been indestructible.

He also works in canvas which would match the aesthetic of the one you posted.

[19wisconsin64]

Chrome makes some great backpacks and bags. Not just courier bags but regular backpacks for work and travel too. You can custom order them, made in the good 'ole USA too.

[ftf]

I have a chrome messenger that's 15 years old, it shows some wear, but it's still functional, though I stopped using it everyday about 4 years ago. I don't know if their quality is the same these days.


Reload is a great option as well, same with mission.

[ibis]

For something unique and functional, check out www.freitag.ch