My Cabela's special that I got for $30 a few years ago finally shit the bed. Just looking for something tacticool (I hang a small med pack off the molle on mine now) that is good for a laptop. $100 - $200, but higher if it's worth it.
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Golddiggie
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I have a couple of the 3V packs (Paratus and Velox) that I bought years ago. Solid construction and well within your stated limits (Velox II is under that range). They have molle webbing on them too.
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GL2020
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Been using these for 10+ years. I'm on my second one. When they first came out they had a lifetime warranty, but it's only 5 years now. I haul a laptop lots on mass transit and planes. Works for me
pj150
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TJ Maxx and Marshalls had a tactical looking backpack with molle loops. Made from heavy duty ripstop. I got one for myself but my son took it for his laptop/gaming system. Pretty durable and it was less than 50.
Golddiggie
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I also picked up one of these back in early 2023 to switch things up a bit.
I liked it more than the 3V bags since it's stiffer. They make items that allow you to mount other things onto it, like molle webbing and such. Outside of your listed price range, but a very nice bag.
I liked it more than the 3V bags since it's stiffer. They make items that allow you to mount other things onto it, like molle webbing and such. Outside of your listed price range, but a very nice bag.
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richc
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My son bought a 5-11 tactical when he went into the Army. That was 10 years ago and it still looks new despite a ton of travel, including overseas into third world countries. Well constructed and shows no sign of wear.
I bought a Tumi leather backpack over 20 years ago. Plenty of travel with it and very little wear on it. It was pricey even back then but damn it will outlive me.
I bought a Tumi leather backpack over 20 years ago. Plenty of travel with it and very little wear on it. It was pricey even back then but damn it will outlive me.
jasonj84
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Your'e supposed to suggest over budget, not under. This is NES!
jasonj84
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I have a 5.11 tactical as my truck bag. Has held up great and am very happy with the quality for the price point. Also has cow compartment.
jasonj84
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Thank you. Can we merge this with the night vision thread?
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I have been looking at this brand and trying to figure out if price is justified.
https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Ranc...7043815&sprefix=Mystery+Ranch,aps,190&sr=8-24
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Have had one of these for a few years now. Not into the tacti-cool look and this threads the needle a bit. Wanted the waist strap for when I'm carrying heavy loads. Been all over the world with me and still looks almost new.
Soundwave
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While you can? Are they going out of business or something?
Delkancott
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A lot of their stuff isn’t even made stateside for the last few years. It’s still nice but I prefer my old Dragonslayer to the newer stuff.
Another brand to look at (non-tactical) is Tom Bihn. Awesome products and customer experience.
Another brand to look at (non-tactical) is Tom Bihn. Awesome products and customer experience.
not sure if serious, it is NES of all places. stop that skinflinting on what really matters!
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In God We Trust
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I have a 5.11 Rush 72 that is really nice. Very heavy duty and lots of compartments.
If you are feeling flinty, roaring fire brand is actually decent for the money. I bought one looking for a cheap day pack for fishing and was pleasantly surprised with it.
If you are feeling flinty, roaring fire brand is actually decent for the money. I bought one looking for a cheap day pack for fishing and was pleasantly surprised with it.
richc
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Top of the line right here:
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I use a SWISSGEAR Backpack for ten years now. It’s really durable and indestructible. Holds my laptop, lunch, couple water bottles, pens, electronic cables for charging stuff etc.etc. I don’t ever see a need to replace it as it still looks perfect.
Golddiggie
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I picked up the Hazard 4 Pillbox backpack for a few reasons. One of those was I wanted something a bit more rigid for everything I would carry. I got tired of the pack I was using sagging when I removed the laptop from it. The hard shell also helps protect what's inside from getting hit/crushed better. I still have my 3V bag, and can use it at any time IF I want to. Nothing says you cannot have more than one useful backpack on hand.
Oh, and all my packs have plenty of room for cables and other things I want to carry around. Like pens, ear plugs (for when they would set off the fire alarms at the old office) or earbuds so I could listen to tunes without disturbing other people. Lunch and water bottles would always go into a small cooler. Especially since I would take plenty of water with me each day I went to the office. I rarely needed to charge up my phone during a day at the office. At most, I would get it charging on my way home. Laptop was typically connected to a docking station and/or power cord setup in the cube I was using.
Oh, and all my packs have plenty of room for cables and other things I want to carry around. Like pens, ear plugs (for when they would set off the fire alarms at the old office) or earbuds so I could listen to tunes without disturbing other people. Lunch and water bottles would always go into a small cooler. Especially since I would take plenty of water with me each day I went to the office. I rarely needed to charge up my phone during a day at the office. At most, I would get it charging on my way home. Laptop was typically connected to a docking station and/or power cord setup in the cube I was using.
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I have a Tru Spec back pack. Not sure of the model but Ice had it for about 10 years now and it literally looks like I got is yesterday, and Ive used it just about everyday since I got it. I kinda wish it would break in a little. The zippers are heavy duty and it has velcro in one of the compartments for a holster.
It definitely has a unique system to attach gear and extras, and the fact that it has a durable shell for a laptop and relatively fragile things is a plus. Ordered the bundle. When it gets here I'll post pics and comments.
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USA made , thumbs up for quality. My Operator is about 11 years old, not a single issue.
USA made , thumbs up for quality. My Operator is about 11 years old, not a single issue.
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