Everyday Work/School Backpack

JStol5

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Apr 9, 2022
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Looking for suggestions for an “EDC” style backpack. I currently use a Mystery Ranch Coulee 25- has been a great pack for 5 years.

Need a larger pack for work on the ambulance and books for school- I like internal/external organization, good quality, something that will last me another 5 years. Looking for the 30L-40L range for books, laptop, spare uniform shirt/sweater, extra gear, food, bottle sleeves, and a budget up to around $200. Removable hip belt is a must if it comes with one.

Looking at an Eberlestock Switchblade, 5.11 Rush 37L (lack of external water bottle pockets is a turnoff and it’s a bit too “tactical” looking for me) or a small Kuiu daypack like a Venture 2300. Love SG and use their packs for hunting but the Avail is out of my price range.

Appreciate any suggestions for what you like.
 
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tony

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Alpha one niner

Greenroom 136 - you can build your own.

Both top shelf. Don't let Maylasia scare you on GR136. Shipping is stupid fast and Pat the owner is as stand up as they come. He will email or text on occasion to see what's happening or how my GR bags are holding up.
And if he can do it, he is open to ideas not listed on his site.

For 2 bills and under I had good luck with 5.11 Maxpedition, Vanquest.
 

nnmarcher

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If you are not opposed to used, I see the SG Avail pop up in the classifieds here fairly often for $200-225. /r/EDCexchange and /r/manybaggers are other good places to shop for used packs.
 
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