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Have you contacted Thule? M not even joking. I have an 11 year old Thule laptop backpack, the little rubber covers on the zipper handles perished. I called them to ask if there were replacements available and they said to bring it in and then replaced them for free.
Can’t hurt to ask.
Looks like they have a lifetime warranty. Definitely wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Meanwhile, me asking for spare parts for a few years old bike trailer: lol that’s the old model we don’t have the parts for that one
What's proprietary on a bike trailer?
I'm new to trailers, own a 14' enclosed tandem. The only thing that's kinda fucked is the quad-square screw drive on the self-drilling screws from floor panel to frame.
I went with Trash Bags when picking a new bag about 6 years ago. No complaints. It's one of the best things I own. I've ordered other small stuff from them and it's always been superb quality.
I would legit shill this company for merch.
Do you hate money but love backpacks? Then check out Hillpeople Gear. I have a Connor, but Umlindi might be up your alley. They're not light backpacks, but they're sturdy and the load bearing system is second to none. Super comfortable even without a hip belt.
Also check out Mystery Ranch. If you can find a used one that's be best, but even after getting bought by Yeti they still make really good shit.
Lots of people mention Osprey. They're not so good if you have long hair. I recommend Gregory.
I've got a victorinox that I've had for almost 20 years. I got it in school, and it lasted several years with almost 50lbs of books in it (yes, really. It was a private school).
One strap gave way in the first year, but my mom restitched it and everything else has held since. Only other people I have is that it smells kinda funky because I can't figure out how to wash it.
My Vicorinox was a daily carry for ten years. I only gave it up because my wife needed a pack and I wanted a new feature. She's carried it for another couple years. The pack is made better than my Osprey hiking pack and the 5.11 that replaced it.
I wouldn't call 8 years a great backpack. I have a North Face backpack that has seen heavy abuse and is still good to go after 19 years. So maybe check out North Face, assuming they're still making them like they used to.
I’ve had a chrome brand backpack for about 10 years and it’s still going strong with medium use. Chrome has a lifetime warranty on their bags also.
Mine is nine with fairly intense use and it's still in great condition.
I'm satisfied
