Travel backpacks

ag359

Can anyone recommend a cheap place for getting rucksacks/backpacks for travelling?

I could also do with some advice about suitable sizes. I need it to go travelling in Latin America for about 6-8 weeks in the summer.

Thanks.

pin

Don't go too cheap on the travelpacks. Remember these things need to be tough and will have to last you quite a bit of time.

In the past I used the Karrimor range of travel packs, they were great as the whole thing could zip up and be locked and came with a smaller day pack.

They were going for about £120 when I bought my 70lt one.

saveapenny

https://www.packmate.co.uk got mine off ebay great for keeping thing water tight
Find the bag you want then use one of the comparison site like https://www.pricerunner.com or Kelkoo <sp> These are a good place to start the hunt https://www.bags123.com

shopndrop

Do you live near an outlet village like MacArthur Glen?

indiegirl_2

I bought a smallish (20l) Karrimor rucksack at the weekend dirt cheap in my local Sports Word / Sports Soccer (whatever they're called these days!)

A 30l+ was about £16 I think. Certainly worth a look through to price them up against the likes of Millers, etc.

Tommy_C_2

Try https://www.ArmynNavy.com for military surplus. Low prices plus free delivery.

http://www.armynnavy.com/catalog/catalog/default.php/cPath/240

blue_haddock

I would advise against buying straight off the internet as you need to feel how the bag feels when on your back - remember you need to be comfy as your going to get very friendly with that bag.

Once you have decided on your prefered make/model then do some research on the net as to how cheap you can get it.

cundall

Yeh go and test one out, i got mine from blacks in sheffield in the xmas sale 2 years ago and its still going strong. You pay for what you get and i had to get a 75L one as i am away for a year and in the sale it was about 60 pounds.

If you speak to the people in the shop they will advise you on size and how to fit them.

monkeyspanner

Find the type you want in the stores and then try e-bay for quality gear at knock down prices, but be sure to look at the sellers feedback and membership record.

ms_london

I have been looking into this recently as I go travelling in Aug, and decided on a 75l Karrimor backpack. I know that the Karrimor "Global" backpack's are quite a popular choice. They also do women's fit too which are a bit more comfy..

If you are a member of the YHA, you get 10% off any products you buy in Blacks and Milletts - but I would suggest trying a backpack on in store, to see which model suits you best, but then buy it online!! The prices range dramatically - and you can use the money you saved on your backpack to go towards your trip!!

Let us know what you get.

xx