Looking for a backpack and wondering.

  • Left as Center@jlai.luEnglish
    1·
    7 days ago

    Bought on a few years ago, seems the same as before, e.g. will wear out at some point but will not fail.

  • Chaf@slrpnk.netEnglish
    101·
    9 days ago

    Probably. Anecdotally I can say that I have an Eastpak backpack that served me well for the last 15 years, and still does. However I’ve recently been shown this beautiful website, which I think fits this community pretty well:

    https://www.worseonpurpose.com/p/your-backpack-got-worse-on-purpose

    Granted, they even kind of say, that Eastpak is still good, and I also couldn’t recommend other brands.

      • kata1yst@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        9·
        9 days ago

        Gotcha! I don’t have a ton of experience with modern school bags, I had an Eastpack and it lasted me through school, Jansport bags also held up really well. Maybe a slight edge to Jansport?

  • solrize@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4·
    9 days ago

    I think I had one fall apart and they replaced it under warranty. They’re not the most rugged packs but there’s always a strength vs weight tradeoff. If you want something really BIFL and don’t mind some weight and inconvenience, look for a USAF SKRAM pack on fleabay or similar. Or PM me, I know of a guy who has some that he’d be willing to sell. They will be on the expensive side compared to a consumer school-type pack though.