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Backpack Brand Recommendations

Bird mama — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 19:58:43 GMT

Okay, this could seem like a strange post in the Health and Fitness Forum. I am going to start wearing a weighted backpack while walking.

I don't own a backpack. Do you carry a backpack? Have any favorite brands? I was thinking of buying a Jansport - something with a webbed/padded straps.

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SFGIANTSGIRL — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:02:26 GMT

Kipling makes really cute ones

Deb

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sunshine45 — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:23:22 GMT

try LLBEAN and NORTHFACE

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Bird mama — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:26:42 GMT

Thanks girls - I will look into those brands. It doesn't need to be cute or like a purse - I will be adding weight (probably kitty litter - lol) and walking with it on the treadmill for therapeutic reasons.

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lolakimono — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:36:57 GMT

Bird,

This one gets good reviews and has been substantially reduced. Item #:TK263287

I picked the orange to show the detail. It also looks like a good carryon choice for traveling by plane.

Specially designed for trips to remote locations and sturdy enough to take in any conditions

Built-in padded laptop sleeve can be accessed easily at security checks

Rugged diamond-ripstop nylon resists punctures and adds weather protection

Meets most airline carry-on requirements

Specially designed for trips to remote locations – rugged diamond-ripstop nylon resists punctures and is weather resistant. Main compartment includes a built-in padded laptop sleeve. Additional pockets for documents and organizing smaller items. Dropdown pocket with adjustable straps and a cell phone pouch inside. Side mesh water bottle holders. Padded moisture-wicking back panel and shaped shoulder straps with chest harness. Ballistic nylon trim provides extra protection from scuffs and scrapes. Imported.

Meets most airline carry-on requirements.

Capacity 1,500 cu. in.

Dimensions 18"H x 12¼"W x 8"D.

Weight 2 lb. 5 oz.

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Bird mama — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:39:20 GMT

Thanks Lola - I saw that one and thought - man, that's more backpack than I need .

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Bird mama — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:39:59 GMT

One thing I can say - LL Bean has top rated backpacks.

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lilybrini — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:44:29 GMT

Northface available @ local sporting goods brick & mortar stores ... or L L Bean if you want to order something online. Both brands would last you for years of wear.

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Bird mama — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:47:24 GMT

I liked this one - padded straps, back air flow and a waist strap - at some point I will be jogging with this thing on and don't want to knock myself out

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wildcat fan — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:49:45 GMT

I bought a North Face Surge II backpack for my son. I like the separate compartment for his laptop.

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Bird mama — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 21:43:55 GMT

I placed my first LL Bean order! I wanted the backpack that I featured above in sage, but settled on the blue since the sage was out until January. I never thought I would say that I am looking forward to receiving a backpack, go figure

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Nuttmeg — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 23:18:24 GMT

http://www.everki.com/products1/backpacks You should around at major sites for great prices.

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debcakes — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 23:52:56 GMT

The great thing about Jansport is that they repair anything that goes wrong with one of their bags and they mean it. I had purchased an expensive one from one of the specialty stores that said it had a life time guarantee. i even saved the receipt. After several years of use the zipper broke. I sent it all in and they sent it back saying lifetime was less than that. They meant what they determined to be the ""lifetime"" and that was three years. Jansport fixed one without the receipt and it did not matter how old it was.

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m2p — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 23:58:00 GMT

I've had one JanSport since the mid 90's. I packed it to work daily, used it for outdoor festivals, sports events, and as carry on when flying or cruising. Now I use it when I go to the gym. Make sure you pick a color you like because you cannot wear them out. Lifetime guarantee too.

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sidsmom — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:44:07 GMT

Have you considered a weighted vest?

The weight is distributed evenly....having anything, say, over 5 lbs...all that weight will fall to the bottom of the pack & straps might pull causing you to bend slightly forward, compromising your walking form for any length of time.

Even the Q sells one....

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Campion — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:12:38 GMT

Yes, I use one for travel. By far the best one I've EVER used is an Ogio. It has design features that make it very useful--the pockets are numerous and it holds laptops, tablets, clothes, photo equipment, and it's streamlined. There is a lower pocket that works like a wallet (the rounded zipper you see at the bottom.) And the pads feel great on the straps. I went all over some very rough terrain in South America with this backpack and it made hiking and walking a pleasure while carrying equipment. It's not all that big, either. I actually ditched my old backpacks at Goodwill after getting this one. I've never found better.