Sweeneysmithy OP t1_jdnlc9p wrote on March 25, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Reply to comment by Muncie4 in Is this Saddleback backpack recommend? Alternatives? by Sweeneysmithy

>You taking lightweight as somewhat flimsy is ignorant.

I accept that. Like I said, I don't know much about leather.

>And you keep mentioning back support. That's not a thing. Want back support? Buy a brace. Want a backpack? Get one.

Perhaps I've not been clear enough, let me explain. As far as I'm aware, the more "classic" Saddleback models have a thicker layer of leather where the back is, in order to support the inner contents and prevent deformations. This makes sense, since backpacks contain your things, and you don't usually want to feel them protruding against your back. This is what I meant by "back support".

Muncie4 t1_jdp39i0 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 1:56 AM

I didn't know this was a thing as I've had like 20 backpacks in my life and all sans a backer. If this is a thing for you, then DIY it....Make a cardboard template of any backpack. Trace this onto sheet Polycarbonate from Home Depot. Install with industrial Velcro.