wheres the best place to buy a good hardwearing rucksack, whick makes are best?

Answer 1

Duluth Pack of Minnesota has been making traditional rucksacks out of 15 oz canvas, waxed or unwaxed, in various sizes, for canoeing and backpacking since 1882.
http://www.duluthpack.com/products.aspx?SubCat=1&CategoryID=d1

Now I suspect you may be British and by rucksack, you mean what we Yanks call backpack, rather than what we consider a rucksack, which is an old fashioned backpack without a hip belt. Oops.

Lowe-Alpine are good packs and available in UK along with many other brands here http://www.gear-zone.co.uk/eshop/Rucksacks.html and here
http://www.venturesport.co.uk/venturesport_products.asp?catid=52&maincat=1
I'd stay away from North Face gear. It's known for being overbuilt and under performing.

Answer 2

Blackhawk SOF Rucksack

Answer 3

Ive heard that Eastpak are quite good. If you go to an outdoor shop or get a camping or fishing back pack these should be made to last.

Answer 4

Go to the Army Surplus store. The military stuff has to be tough and practical. There is little choice in colors, however.

Answer 5

I've got a 90L (75 + 15) Vango, it's served me very well and has a lifetime guarantee.

Answer 6

merely about everywhere. i stumble upon places like Sephora and MAC thanks to overestimated. you'll locate a similar issues (diverse manufacturers) at drugstores or shops which have a similar high quality. some issues at MAC and Sephora are strong inspite of the indisputable fact that.

Answer 7

northface and kelty make good packs for all outdoor adventures.
plus, they both have GREAT warrenties.

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