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I'm a huge fan of this genre of gear. Prolific hook&loop, molle webbing, and strong materials are, frankly, just utilitarian quality that is missing from throwa
by jvanderbot 4y ago
I'm a huge fan of this genre of gear. Prolific hook&loop, molle webbing, and strong materials are, frankly, just utilitarian quality that is missing from throwaway gear you find in most stores. Quality deflation has been a profit driver for a long time.
My wife has a janisport backpack that is 25 years old. The same cost backpack nowadays has ripped seams and broken zippers inside a year. But if you can get a timbuk2 or similar pack, it'll last a decade or more. But you have to pay now.
- idontwantthis 4y agoDoes Jansport not have a lifetime warranty anymore?
- Test0129 4y agoLifetime warranty doesn't do much for you when you rub against the wrong thing in the wilderness and drop 25L of gear on the ground.
- swader999 4y agoFor pants, its pretty hard to beat the Prana pant. They dry quick, don't rip, bugs can't get through them, they stretch a bit and its very hard to tear them. Lots of pockets. Used them treeplanting which is the best test out there. Used to use Canadian army pants but these are better and easier to find. Prana aren't tactical, more geared to camping/hiking/climbing community.
- perrylaj 4y agoI've been loving Prana for a while as well, for all the reasons mentioned. I haven't needed anything new recently, but have heard that the newer generation 'eco friendly' materials are noticeably worse in ways, and fit/sizing has changed. Have you had any experience with the new stuff?
- swader999 4y agoMy current pairs are about two years old and seem same so maybe I luckily bought before this update.
- CobaltFire 4y agoI’ve heard this over and over so bought a pair to try (I’m wearing them now) and though they are good, they aren’t the end all people make them out to be. Though they were vastly more expensive my Arc’teryx pants are 6 years old, have seen multiple expeditions and who knows how many thousands of days of wear, and show less wear than my year old Pranas.
- swader999 4y agoDo you have a link to a current version of that Arcterix pant? Are they similar weight and breathability as the Prana? Cool to learn about alternatives.
- CobaltFire 4y agoThey've changed their naming quite a lot the past few years. The pant I've been using in particular I need to see what they call it now; it was the Psiphon SL: https://www.rei.com/product/879230/arcteryx-psiphon-sl-pants-mens https://www.rei.com/product/879230/arcteryx-psiphon-sl-pants...
- Dylan16807 4y ago> same cost backpack Is that accounting for inflation? $100 in 1996 is $173 in 2021.
- jvanderbot 4y agoI coudl be wrong, but I think she bought hers off a rack for about $20. I don't think anything in current market that is below the 99.9 percentile $30 backpack would age as well.
- gen220 4y agoI've had a timbuk2 (Spire, I think?) for 10 years, and it was my daily driver for maybe 8 years, on and off. It's a little visually obvious that I've used it for ten years (worn down in predictable spots) but it's structurally indistinguishable from the day I bought it, and still quite water resistant. If anything, it fits better.
- itbeho 4y agoBackpacks would seldom last me a full year until I bought a Goruck GR1 backpack about 7 years ago. It has a military influence in looks, but I've never had any comments or dirty looks in any conference/board room I've had it in. It's the best laptop bag I've ever owned. Durable, comfortable and versatile enough for non tech adventures. I've lived out of it for a week at a time when traveling.
- tmaly 4y agowow, those Goruck GR1 are not cheap. What do you like most about it aside from durability?