Just thinking I think I bought one back when I was doing science fiction conventions on the East Coast back 20 plus years ago because it was easier to carry it on the plane. And that was before we carried all the electronics we carry today. And when I carried a whole library of books in my checked suitcase because I was going to be back there for a couple of weeks. And I haven’t bought one since because well you know they don’t meet my needs so we knew the answer of never.
If it is not swag at a conference, I don’t get a new one. But then again all my swag backpacks have never been used, so I guess they are still considered new.
I’ve had a lot… They tend to explode (either at the sides or at the straps) as I always overstuff them to their limit.
The current one I have (a 30L Osprey day pack) promises a lifetime repair warranty (even though I bought it directly at a closeout a few weeks ago). I do wish it was as big as my Jansports or Eastpacks from my school days (my mom even stitched the old one into the other).
As an adult, I bought a Swissgear hiking pack that lasted through two jobs before both shoulder straps snapped. I would have used it as a briefcase via the handlebar up top if it weren’t so big.
I also have way too many free drawstring packs from giveaways. And a handful of messenger bags (from Meh or Woot) that have steadily gotten smaller (and flimsier).
@806D2701 I’m ambivalent towards CA in general, but have been at times envious of the great climate, scenery, food and beach body perfection that seemed to exemplify the state. At one time in the not so distant past it was one of my more desired destinations, but it’s hard to discount the less than flattering news streaming daily out of there now. Hopefully, they’re not so full of sensitive Karens as well that they can’t endure being the butt of joke, just like every other state has at one time or another.
@806D2701@kuoh I mean it’s a known thing? Is it THE thing? Probably not. There’s lots of things about cities I would hate. I’m sure there are things people like about cities… Not really for me…
There’s lots of California that’s not cities. So. Meh?
@806D2701@kuoh@unksol SanFran has the dubious distinction of being immune to direct urban sprawl, so every possible square foot is filled with stuff that serves people, and the vehicles that bring them to the stuff, be it work, housing, attractions, etc. This creates a target-rich environment in which professional thieves are now documentedly running routes that exploit the target-rich environment. The old tactic of hiding everything in the trunk has limited utility as protection, because the thieves know that most sedans have fold-down rear seats that expand the trunk and provide access to it from the interior.
They break out the rearmost side window, use the seat back latch, look for booty in the trunk, and steal that. Only amateurs smash a side window and grab something visible on the seat now. And yes, there are plenty of amateurs.
When renting a vehicle in SanFran, buy the rental company’s insurance if the rear seat folds down.
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When I find an Aldi-branded one 75% off at Aldi. Which happened last week, which is why I’m not in the market today. Even though it feels about as sturdy as the Goosebumps one I used in college.
I invested in an expensive ($300) backpack (A GoRuck GR1) many years ago and have prorated that sucker to pennies a day via constant use. It’s incredible, no regrets.
When I see a good deal on something I like.
Just thinking I think I bought one back when I was doing science fiction conventions on the East Coast back 20 plus years ago because it was easier to carry it on the plane. And that was before we carried all the electronics we carry today. And when I carried a whole library of books in my checked suitcase because I was going to be back there for a couple of weeks. And I haven’t bought one since because well you know they don’t meet my needs so we knew the answer of never.
I’ve only owned two backpacks, and I bought them about 30 years apart.
If it is not swag at a conference, I don’t get a new one. But then again all my swag backpacks have never been used, so I guess they are still considered new.
Still rocking my Nintendo 64 backpack. They don’t seem to wear out.
I haven’t really needed a new one since I own a mid-90s era JanSport. It’s practically indestructible.
I’ve had a lot… They tend to explode (either at the sides or at the straps) as I always overstuff them to their limit.
The current one I have (a 30L Osprey day pack) promises a lifetime repair warranty (even though I bought it directly at a closeout a few weeks ago). I do wish it was as big as my Jansports or Eastpacks from my school days (my mom even stitched the old one into the other).
As an adult, I bought a Swissgear hiking pack that lasted through two jobs before both shoulder straps snapped. I would have used it as a briefcase via the handlebar up top if it weren’t so big.
I also have way too many free drawstring packs from giveaways. And a handful of messenger bags (from Meh or Woot) that have steadily gotten smaller (and flimsier).
I hope 7 - 8 years after I meet a nice woman?
Actually I guess I’d like to go hiking/camping with them first… But it’s been a while lol
When I am trying to be more organized and want to cut back on the crap I must carry around with me.
I have my current backpack because my cat peed on my previous one that otherwise had nothing wrong with it.
I get a new back pack every other year when I go to a conference. They give me a new backpack each time. I have about a dozen of them now.
@OnionSoup are they nice or are they cheap drawstring canvas types?
Backpack - Never. I gave the one I once used at work to my son, so I now have none. They have gone the way of the briefcase, unneeded.
@olperfesser Same. I have a nice single-strap sling pack that I used to take to work but since retiring I only use it as a carry-on when I fly.
In CA, probably at the same time the car windows are replaced from the most recent time an upstanding citizen needed to urgently borrow your backpack.
KuoH
@kuoh I don’t understand this comment. You don’t like California and think it’s full of thieves? That’s cool.
@806D2701 I’m ambivalent towards CA in general, but have been at times envious of the great climate, scenery, food and beach body perfection that seemed to exemplify the state. At one time in the not so distant past it was one of my more desired destinations, but it’s hard to discount the less than flattering news streaming daily out of there now. Hopefully, they’re not so full of sensitive Karens as well that they can’t endure being the butt of joke, just like every other state has at one time or another.
KuoH
@806D2701 @kuoh
/youtube glitter bomb v6
@806D2701 @kuoh I mean it’s a known thing? Is it THE thing? Probably not. There’s lots of things about cities I would hate. I’m sure there are things people like about cities… Not really for me…
There’s lots of California that’s not cities. So. Meh?
@806D2701 @kuoh @unksol SanFran has the dubious distinction of being immune to direct urban sprawl, so every possible square foot is filled with stuff that serves people, and the vehicles that bring them to the stuff, be it work, housing, attractions, etc. This creates a target-rich environment in which professional thieves are now documentedly running routes that exploit the target-rich environment. The old tactic of hiding everything in the trunk has limited utility as protection, because the thieves know that most sedans have fold-down rear seats that expand the trunk and provide access to it from the interior.
They break out the rearmost side window, use the seat back latch, look for booty in the trunk, and steal that. Only amateurs smash a side window and grab something visible on the seat now. And yes, there are plenty of amateurs.
When renting a vehicle in SanFran, buy the rental company’s insurance if the rear seat folds down.
.
Not today!
When I find an Aldi-branded one 75% off at Aldi. Which happened last week, which is why I’m not in the market today. Even though it feels about as sturdy as the Goosebumps one I used in college.
I invested in an expensive ($300) backpack (A GoRuck GR1) many years ago and have prorated that sucker to pennies a day via constant use. It’s incredible, no regrets.
I haven’t bought a backpack in over 20 years, and I just gave away an unused nice one that I’d been given about a decade back.
@werehatrack
Yeah, I haven’t had a backpack on my back since high school. I don’t carry enough around with me to justify it.