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Sweeneysmithy OP t1_jdmsfqx wrote

Reply to comment by hessmo in Is this Saddleback backpack recommend? Alternatives? by Sweeneysmithy

Oh I see, thank you!

>less structured

Do these bags usually have any form of back support? Or is it basically a sack which you could feel the contents of against your back?

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hessmo t1_jdmsm3h wrote

Best analog I could think of is a non waxed canvas backpack. Just a sack on your back

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Sweeneysmithy OP t1_jdmt422 wrote

That's a big oof. I have purchased a nice looking canvas bag before and I'm disappointed with how uncomfortable it is. You could just feel its contents protruding against your back with no support whatsoever. Guess it's not for me then.

Thank you!

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hessmo t1_jdmtfti wrote

Yeah. Depends on what you are carrying. When I’m carrying bumpy or heavy loads, I always grab my goruck gr1. Excellent bag and I’ve never been able to justify the cost to get a leather one because of how good it is.

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Sweeneysmithy OP t1_jdmtxt6 wrote

I've heard nothing but great things about Goruck bags from lurking a bit in this sub, and while I have no doubt that they are great, they look too utilitarian/tactical for me.

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