I, Backpack

#1

Post by feltsense » Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 8:36 PM UTC

I, Backpack
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Re: I, Backpack

#2

Post by RayMan1 » Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 8:48 PM UTC

I scrolled all the way down to see the goddamned fixed backpack, but the image is not there...

Re: I, Backpack

#3

Post by paleotrope » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 12:55 AM UTC

RayMan1 wrote: post #2

I scrolled all the way down to see the goddamned fixed backpack, but the image is not there...

The backpack isn't important it's about changing human behavior.

Re: I, Backpack

#4

Post by parsimo2010 » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 1:17 AM UTC

paleotrope wrote: post #3

RayMan1 wrote: post #2

I scrolled all the way down to see the goddamned fixed backpack, but the image is not there...

The backpack isn't important it's about changing human behavior.

I'm with GP, some closure about the opening would have been nice.

Re: I, Backpack

#5

Post by mauvehaus » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 1:34 AM UTC

I know it's not the point of the story, but if you need gear repaired, try Rainy Pass Repair. They fixed a beloved but irreplaceable (discontinued, manufacturer went bankrupt) pack for me. Similarly, I sent a pair of boots to Dave Page, Cobbler for resoling and am thrilled by the repair.

Not affiliated with either, but I am a happy customer.

Re: I, Backpack

#6

Post by williamDafoe » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 1:34 AM UTC

I tried this once, and failed. By the time a major seam of a well-made backpack fails, they are all, about to fail. My backpack was 5Y old and was in the "wearout" phase of life, where everything fails at once. Replacing an important zipper completely (seams had failed, not zipper itself) only gave my pack another 6 months of life. Yes, a shoe repair shop is the right place to go, but $90/yr is an expensive backpack indeed!

I currently have a Yellow Columbia half-track and the quality is unreal, I've used it every day for 6Y, with laptop+clothes+gear, no damage yet!

Re: I, Backpack

#7

Post by lazylizard » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 2:15 AM UTC

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Re: I, Backpack

#8

Post by lancefisher » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 2:50 AM UTC

Another alternative is to buy quality in the first place. I spent around $100 on a Patagonia backpack, and it’s been in everyday use for over 6 years and is still fine. If it does fail, Patagonia has an excellent repair program.

Re: I, Backpack

#9

Post by kortina » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 3:13 AM UTC

parsimo2010 wrote: post #4

paleotrope wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The backpack isn't important it's about changing human behavior.

I'm with GP, some closure about the opening would have been nice.

y'all are right it's not the point, but here is the hn exclusive closure: https://s3.amazonaws.com/4rk/screen-shot-2020-03-21-20.12.13...

Re: I, Backpack

#10

Post by pmoriarty » Sun, Mar 22, 2020, 3:32 AM UTC

lancefisher wrote: post #8

Another alternative is to buy quality in the first place. I spent around $100 on a Patagonia backpack, and it’s been in everyday use for over 6 years and is still fine. If it does fail, Patagonia has an excellent repair program.

I bought a $20 backpack from Target, have been using it constantly for 7 years now, and it's doing fine.