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Looking for backpack advice.

  • 05-10-2014 2:20pm
    #1
    zef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 947 ✭✭✭


    Hi,having just returned to uni as a mature student I need a backpack for books, laptop, lunch, spare jumper etc.
    The backpack I've used the past fortnight is too small, its really only holds a laptop, and it hurts my back & shoulders after a long day. I have a 20 mile commute with an hour walk then a train.
    Ive seen fashion backpacks I like for 60e, but I know it wouldn't be practical.
    I am interested in getting involved with hiking/ orienteering while at uni.
    Ideally id like a backpack with good back support. I like the Surge 2 with the Joey charger, but is it worth the cash?
    Any recommendations please? Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,636 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Go into great outdoors and get their advice. You might need one with a frame and a hip strap. Design has moved on the last few years so they will be able to advise. I have a berghaus 35 litre which I use for hiking and very happy with it. OH has deuter. Not cheap, but you need to pay for good things and advice anyway.


  • #3
    zef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 947 ✭✭✭zef


    Thanks for that, I'm 20 mins away from a 53°North shop so picked out a Columbia Treadlite bag, with student discount of 10% t wasn't that much dearer that the fashion bag.
    Its 22ltr and has good back support, amazed at the amount I can fit in, plus lots of handy pockets n compartments. Glad I went in and tried on rather than buying online.


  • #4
    canada1
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭canada1


    tip for you, look at the way you pack your backpack. keeping the heavy stuff close to the back makes for easier carrying


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