Ideal backpack for a road trip

Ideal backpack for a road trip

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carboy2017

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704 posts

84 months

Wednesday 19th October 2022
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I'm looking to buy a back pack for a road trip lasting about a week ,it would need to be able to carry approximately at least 2 pairs of jeans,towel,about 3-4 tshirts ,2 pairs of shorts and toiletries

any idea where I can get a decent one,I tried Argos, Sports Direct and Trespass but they only had smaller ones

Bill

53,936 posts

261 months

Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Go outdoors or Decathlon are generally good value.

xx99xx

2,196 posts

79 months

Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Even a small one should fit those items in surely?

Road trip so assume you'll be in a car? If so, and the comfort and practicality of carrying your bag on your person is secondary, then extend your search to holdalls or even small suitcases.

TKMaxx, John Lewis, Amazon, Blacks, North Face etc so many places sell bags. I guess you need to define 'decent' if you want more targeted recommendations.

Phil.

5,097 posts

256 months

Wednesday 19th October 2022
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My son has backpacked across several countries this summer with one of these, and he was very happy with it. Well made and some good features.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07NDF2W4N/ref...

carboy2017

Original Poster:

704 posts

84 months

Wednesday 19th October 2022
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xx99xx said:
Even a small one should fit those items in surely?

Road trip so assume you'll be in a car? If so, and the comfort and practicality of carrying your bag on your person is secondary, then extend your search to holdalls or even small suitcases.

TKMaxx, John Lewis, Amazon, Blacks, North Face etc so many places sell bags. I guess you need to define 'decent' if you want more targeted recommendations.
Road trip on this occasion but also for short business trips (trains and an occasional flight) later on,the backpack I had was a good one but wore out after using it for almost 10+ years

r159

2,320 posts

80 months

Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Berghaus, something around 30L

I’ve had a Vercors 25L for over 16 years (sadly not made any more) some of the lining as started to flake and a couple of clips have been replaced but from the outside it looks mint. Used as a daily bag, carry on luggage and everything else between (even going up a mountain or two) The external side pockets, net and top cover compartment really helps.

The Arrow looks about the nearest thing now.

Truckosaurus

11,906 posts

290 months

Thursday 20th October 2022
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I have recently bought one of these: https://rab.equipment/uk/expedition-kitbag-50

A Rab 50 litre holdall that matches the airline carry on dimensions - a lot of similar holdall/duffels are cylindrical so don't 'fit' - which you might also find useful.

It has backback straps and normal handles.

Only downside is no external pockets.

Fitz666

655 posts

148 months

Thursday 20th October 2022
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If it is a road trip why does it need to be a backpack?