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Jccckkk t1_ja93v1x wrote

Lowe Alpine made some very high quality packs back in the 90’s. They make ok, stuff now.

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SmittyFjordmanjensen t1_ja9t08m wrote

They made enough of an inroad into camera bags that they are still considered a quality option for those. But yeah their normal backpacks are just ok now.

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Nimoy2313 t1_jaa6mk8 wrote

Stealing the thread to ask. If Lewe Aplone and Jansport quality has gone down, what's a good backpack or backpack brand? My oldest kid is ready for a normal sized backpack.

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gabpercos t1_jaai3q9 wrote

If you’re okay shipping from Canada I can recommend YNOT. They’re from my hometown and I just bought their Deploy backpack. It’s their most dumbed down backpack with only two compartments but I love mine. For about $140 CAD (103USD) I love it, although it might be overkill for your kid

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Nimoy2313 t1_jaaigko wrote

I will look at the website, I live in a cold wasteland called Minnesota. Canadians are my family too

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Kairenne t1_jadnysq wrote

I have a pack with too many pockets. Two sounds good to me!

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Jccckkk t1_jaanpwg wrote

Evergoods is a newer company that is puttering out some really nice packs, I’d recommend a CPL, or CHZ for school duties. Evergoods is founded by two industry veterans from GoRuck, and Patagonia. GoRuck makes very (expensive) nice packs too, I’d recommend the heritage line or regular GR1 models for your kid. Patagonia is much more affordable, but make great packs too their MLC 30 comes to mind for a good all arounder. Mystery Ranch is a another brand I’d check out. Their District line is good for school.

All these brands I mentioned have lifetime warranties.

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WhootieCutie t1_jaasj64 wrote

I’ve had my mini kanken for a long time and it’s faded a bit but no other issues

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b_n_r_ t1_jad2rc9 wrote

I've gotta suggest you get them an older "Made in USA" Eastpak off of Poshmark or another app! I have found a lot in near perfect condition and the quality is unmatched compared to modern Jansport and the other's who make similarly styled simple backpacks- they also have some really unique designs if you want something that stands out!

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ricardo9505 t1_ja91767 wrote

I was a Jansport kid. Quality went to hell many years ago.

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B0804726 t1_ja9wxar wrote

Yeah I had a jansport around 2012-2015. Bottom fell out of it after just that short time. Got a north face then and it has no signs of wear since, daily use in school as well as hiking day trips and every time I travel.

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Alfandega t1_jaci69c wrote

I still have and use my Jansport from 1996. My kids use it more than I do at this point.

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RecognitionOne395 t1_ja9kwq2 wrote

Back when they were made to last. Now they are a planned obsolescence brand.

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safiyarox t1_ja9srs4 wrote

Buy some black fabric dye and dye it back to black, then it will be good as new :)

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HondaBob1 t1_jaab87v wrote

I have a Lowe Alpine Contour Mountain 40 that I bought in '97, my first year of highschool. It lasted 4 years of highschool and 5 years of college. Still in good shape and use it to this day, although not as much as I used too. They made some great gear back then.

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GlampingNotCamping t1_jaa1mtr wrote

Absolutely. I also have a LA bag that has been getting continuously used as a day pack and construction bag for the past few years, 17 years after my dad bought it to hike Kilimanjaro. Badass backpack for sure

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wax66 t1_jaa8xvo wrote

Still have my 2nd Lowe from 30 years ago, no flaws. My first one finally succumbed to its injuries from my friends and I using it to slide on concrete, but even then it still took all of junior high to destroy it, and it was their cheapest model.

I'm sad to hear they've gone downhill. I'm not sure what brand I'll buy next, but glad I won't have to worry about that for a couple decades.

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d000p t1_jaaqj02 wrote

Got given it, eh?

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CowboyAirman t1_jab07j1 wrote

That’s got me wondering how much OP actually used this backpack.

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civildisobedient t1_jaaqs2m wrote

I just want to commend your "got given" passive imperfect sentence construction.

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imnos t1_ja9d3ki wrote

I have one from about 14 years ago - probably has another 14 in it at least.

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evilocto t1_jabnlak wrote

Just a heads up Rab bought Lowe Alpine recently which may help quality I've two of their climbing bags and they're both impeccably well made, Rab are putting in a lot of work into recycling and making sure products last so I'm at least a little hopeful quality will improve.

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geecol t1_jadz8dr wrote

Yeah was gonna say Rab own them now, and Rab make good quality stuff so the Lowe Alpine brand will most likely be solid. I have a Rab hold-all which is great.

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customerservis t1_ja9ti5k wrote

I have a lowe alpine day pack I purchased in 1997. Other than the foam in the shoulder straps breaking down, it is still going. I use it exclusively for camping and as a day pack when jet setting.

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Xander2Emmaus t1_jaaczez wrote

What was the name of this model?

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dgblarge t1_jaai01a wrote

I have a Lowe backpack. It's bloody brilliant even after 2 decades of use.

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Seamair_ t1_jaal7hp wrote

I still have and regularly use my Lowe alpine of 23 years! Good pack, perfect for carry on for flights.

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webilia t1_jaas5st wrote

Looks so cool too

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nirad t1_jabfj0v wrote

I have my green Jansport from junior high.

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Snoo-71550 t1_jaccg6i wrote

I have a similar Lowe Alpine from 2005 still going strong, only some fading after close to 20 years

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Gordopolis t1_jaaqz9h wrote

..you're wearing a child's backpack at almost 30?

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derKestrel t1_jabq26f wrote

A faded child's backpack.

As I would, had mine not fallen apart.

Unless it's Disneyfied, a children's backpack is just a small backpack. If the straps are adjustable, it's perfect for a lot of jobs for adults as well.

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