Top 10 Best Selling Backpacks April 2012
Whether you’re a survivalist outdoorsman, or stealthy, high-tech mercenary, these are the backpacks you should be considering.
1. High Sierra Loop Backpack
List Price: $70.00
Price: $29.99
You Save: $40.01 (57%)
- Mini-Hexagon Ripstop, Waffle Weave, 600-denier Duraliter
- Sporty, modern daypack with large multi-compartment design
- Yoke-style, S-shaped shoulder straps with thumb ring adjuster pulls
- Zippered CD/MP3 player pocket with headphone port; hanging accessory pocket
- Monster hook with bottom straps for attaching additional gear
- 2 Side mesh beverage pockets; 2,332.69-cubic-inch capacity
Offering a sporty, modern style, the High Sierra Loop is a great choice for student athletes or heading to the gym after work. The large, multi-compartment design offers a zippered CD/MP3 player pocket with headphone port and an interior organizer with zippered mesh pocket, pen pockets, and removable key fob. It also includes a hanging accessory pocket, a monster hook with bottom straps for more gear, and two side mesh water bottle pockets. The yoke-style, S-shaped shoulder straps offer thumb ring adjuster pulls and a cell phone pocket, and they feature ventilated Vapel mesh to keep you cool and a suspension strap to take the strain of heavy cargo off your back.
2. Eagle Creek Packable Daypack
List Price: $27.50
Price: $25.00
You Save: $2.50 (9%)
- Zippered main compartment, lightweight compact packable day pack from eagle creek
- Pack-in pocket doubles as a front pocket
- Breathable mesh shoulder straps, key fob
- Dimensions 9.5-Inch x 16.5-Inch x 4.5-Inch
A versatile bag for travelers, the Eagle Creek Packable daypack functions as a full-size daypack most of the time, with 700 cubic inches of interior space. When you’re not using the daypack, however, it fits into an ultra-compact pouch, so you can easily store it in a closet or stuff it in a corner of your luggage. The stuffable design makes the daypack ideal for travelers who want to bring along a day bag but only plan to use it occasionally.
Storage-wise, the daypack includes a zippered main compartment and an external front pocket that doubles as the pack-in stuff pocket. In addition, the daypack is comfortable to carry thanks to the breathable mesh shoulder straps. Also outfitted with a key fob, the Packable daypack measures 9.5 by 16.5 by 4.5 inches (W x H x D) when open and weighs 6 ounces.
3. Osprey Daylite Pack
Price: $49.00
- Deluxe detachable daypack; measures 19 by 10 by 8.5 inches; weighs 1 pound
- Converts to a simple daypack with a built-in/tuck away spacer mesh harness
- Mesh covered ridged foam backpanel with central air chimney
- Panel loader with front slash pocket with key clip, mesh side pockets, front-laced bungee compression
- Daylite Works With: Argon, Xenon, Aether, Ariel, Exposure, Sojourn and Porter Series
Compliment your Osprey travel pack or custom fit backpack with this versatile daypack. With 750 cubic inches of capacity, a padded backpanel, a small zippered front pocket, and a laced bungee, the Daylite works great with your larger backpack or on its own.
4. High Sierra Express Lumbar Pack
List Price: $70.00
Price: $21.95
You Save: $48.05 (69%)
- Grid-Weave Duraliter, Mini-Weave Duraliter, 600-Denier Duraliter
- Large, top-load main compartment has CD/MP3 player pocket with PVC headphone port. Zippered front accessory pocket, with key fob, is great for change, I.D. and other small items.
- Dual-side mesh water bottle pockets. Equipped with one 500ml BPA-Free Tritan shatter-resistant bottle. Adjustable side compression straps secure contents of pack.
- Durable waist belt, with webbing keepers, adjusts to fit waist sizes 18 to 55 inches. Reflective accent piping provides added safety at night.
- Vapel mesh Airflow padded back panel wicks body moisture and provides superior comfort. Impact- and freeze-resistant hardware performs well in adverse conditions. Reflective loop holds a bike LED blinker
Perfect for those all-day adventures, our Express lumbar pack holds a lot and keeps you hydrated with one side-mounted 500ml GE Lexan shatter-resistant water bottle and space for another.
5. Mil-Tec Military Army Patrol MOLLE Assault Pack Tactical Combat Rucksack Backpack Bag 50L Black
Price: $53.99
- Capacity: 50L; Dimensions: approx. 51x29x28cm (20.1″x11.4″x11.1″)
- Built-in Velcro pocket for a hydro pack
- 2 separate main compartments; 2 front pockets
- Various MOLLE attachment points; Loops and D-rings on shoulder straps
- Material: 600D polyester, PVC coated; Weight: 1400g
This heavy duty and water-resistant 50 liters assault pack features 2 large compartments with various zip and mesh inner pockets and 2 small front pockets (one with organizer), as well as a built-in Velcro pocket for a hydro pack. All compartments are closed with sturdy 2-way zippers. Ergonomically designed shoulder straps are padded, about 5cm wide and adjustable in length. Moreover the pack goes with a padded back and an adjustable waist strap opened with a clip.
The pack allows for volume control and baggage fixation thanks to a number of a lateral compression straps and gives a possibility to attached additional equipment through a number of robust nylon MOLLE straps all-round, and loops and D-rings on shoulder straps.
6. Timbuk2 PROOF Backpack Night Blue/Black
List Price: $100.00
Price: $58.25
You Save: $41.75 (42%)
- Swing Around tricot-lined side-access compartment, fits up to most 17″ laptops. Bonus internal organizer in main compartment.
- Bike-tread-inspired modular back panel for maximum ventilation and comfort.
- Custom-fit strap design for truer, more comfortable fit.
- Durable, easy-grip grab strap handle for on-the-go moments.
- Side pocket holds your U-lock (or water bottle).
- Made in Philippines
It has a separate side pocket to house your laptop, accommodates up to a 17 inch laptop.
7. The North Face Borealis Backpack
Price: $89.00 – $94.55
- Dimensions: 19 inches x 13.5 inches x 7.5 inches and 2 pounds
- Laptop Dimensions: 15.5 inches x 11.3 inches x 2 inches
- Comfortable padded Airmesh back panel
- Dual stretch-mesh side water bottle pockets
- Large main compartment with padded laptop sleeve
The North Face’s Borealis Backpack is a great school backpack or something for your daily routine. This backpack has a comfortable padded Airmesh back panel and a dual stretch-mesh side water bottle pockets. Large main compartment has padded laptop sleeve tha is compatible with most 17 inch laptops. Large secondary compartment has organization and polyurethane (PU) zip. The backpack also features sturdy top carry handle, removable hipbelt and X-bungee lash points on front with reflective hits.
8. Condor 3 Day Assault Pack
List Price: $173.95
Price: $121.96
You Save: $51.99 (30%)
- 600 denier Nylon construction
- Heavy-duty carry and drag handle with D-rings for equipment attachments and MOLLE webbing on three sides
- Grommets on all compartments for drainage
- Two large pockets on the back with three elastic closure mesh pocket and zipper mesh pocket
- DIMENSIONS: 22″ x 17″ x 11″
With a generous capacity and a separate pocket to fit up to two 3L hydration bladders, the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack is the essential bag for any mission while saving you money. The primary features of the Condor 3-Day Assault Pack offer contoured shoulder straps, padded back panel, sternum strap and waist belt which offer a comfortable, stress-free way to carry your gear during your long treks. In addition, the 3-Day Assault Pack offers multiple compartments, and some examples of these are the main compartment with gear straps to secure gear with two extra mesh pockets while the second compartment contains three map/document pockets, two radio pockets and penholders. Lastly, but definitely not least, there’s one compartment to store up to 6L hydration bladder(s) for your hydration needs. So while preparing for your next mission think, “Condor 3-Day Assault Pack…the essential pack to store all of your adventuring needs.” Imported. Available in Multicam, ACU, OD, Coyote Tan, and Black.
9. Military Inspired Stylish Backpack Canvas Day Pack Brown
List Price: $36.99
Price: $29.99
You Save: $7.00 (19%)
- Made from heavy duty durable washed canvas.
- 1 large compartment with 4 pockets. 1 inside pocket for valuables.
- Adjustable padded shoulder straps for carrying comfort
- Color: Brown
- Dimensions: 18″x13″x 8″.
If you are looking for a backpack with casual style and multifunction at a reasonable price, this backpack is perfect for you. This military-inspired daypack is fashionable as it is functional. Traveling, hiking, camping or hunting, bring your this fashionable pack wherever you go. Key Features and Benefits: -Made from durable sturdy canvas. -1 large compartment with 4 pockets. -1 inside pocket for valuables. -Adjustable padded shoulder straps for carrying comfort. -Full inner lining. -Color: Brown. -Dimensions: 18″x13″x 8″. Many stylish backpacks are available now and you are welcome to visit my store to check these wonderful items.
10. Large ALICE Field Pack with Frame and Full Outfit LC-1 Green
Price: $72.50
- Includes large ALICE field pack, huge and durable
- Also includes ALICE pack frame
- Also includes full set of green LC-1 shoulder straps with quick release belts
- Also includes full kidney waist pad with belly strap and connecting belt
- All components are genuine U.S. military issue
Large, durable and practical, with many compartments for easy organization. Genuine military issue, manufactured to spec for U.S. armed forces. Part of the All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (“A.L.I.C.E.”) system, which was introduced during the Vietnam War. Complete with pack, frame, shoulder strap set, kidney pad and all necessary belts.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters