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While you’ve always admired the classic look of vintage backpacks, you’re not going to spend hours rummaging through a thrift store for a bottomed out bag. Built with vintage style in mind and enough high quality appointments to make room for your modern lifestyle, the Archival Roll Top Backpack gives you timeless aesthetics and contemporary convenience Read More

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Aug 17, 2015

i wish they were mission workshop bags http://missionworkshop.com/products/bags/backpacks/rucksack/fitzroy.php

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robert.harris

147

Nov 22, 2014

Frost River have a bunch of excellent packs in a very similar style material, for much less. e.g. https://www.frostriver.com/shop/book-pack/ I've got one similar to this one https://www.frostriver.com/shop/congdon-park-daypack/ (I can't seem to find my exact one), and I love it. Significantly cheaper, but extremely well made, with leather bits and brass buckles.

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Awk34

Nov 20, 2014

Das one expensive backpack.....

Dinerenblanc

107

Nov 20, 2014

Awk34Yep, a bit overpriced for waxed canvas. You're really paying for the novelty of having something that's made in the US. I was able to pick up a handmade leather messenger in the Netherlands for $300, directly from the craftsman. No way this basic rutsack should be $250. It's not even like the brand is notable.

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TomZ

Nov 18, 2014

To the Massdrop team: Do these bags have an interior laptop sleeve?

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ChristopherJ

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Nov 19, 2014

TomZNo, there is no laptop sleeve, however there is an internal pocket on the front side of the bag.

Dinerenblanc

107

Nov 18, 2014

Incredible rutsack, but expensive for what it is. Want better options?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IABTL1U/
http://www.amazon.com/Dakine-Sojourn-Backpack-Black-30-Liter/dp/B00HMCYNNE/
http://www.amazon.com/Duluth-Pack-Roll-Top-Camouflage-4-Inch/dp/B00IXW9D5K/
http://www.amazon.com/Dakine-Dover-Pack-Moss-18-Liter/dp/B00HNCTAV8/

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TomZ

Nov 21, 2014

You're right about the made in the US point. I'm not qualified to speak to the durability of the materials, but my usage is light enough that I doubt I would wear either material out. My comment about the straps was about the carry straps - the Duluth has 1" straps and the Dover has a review saying the straps were too thin. I disagree with your assessment of the Archival straps - the wide part is attached to the top of the pack, so it seems the load will be distributed fine.
I should explain my use case - I'm looking for a simple bag made of natural materials (because I like how they feel) with metal hardware (because I've had too many plastic bits break on me) that closes with a flap or roll top (for expansion, and because I don't like the aesthetic of zippers) and has external pocket(s) for a u-lock or a bottle. Also, I don't want a stiff bottom (so that the bag can be flattened if the load is slim). I'll be using it to commute by bike and sometimes train. So far, I've found this bag and various Frost River bags to fit my desires, and this one seems like the best option. I'm open to suggestions.

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robert.harris

147

Nov 22, 2014

TomZTry Frost River - I posted a bit more about them above. Lots of great packs.
EDIT: Errr...ooops I'm obviously tired, didn't see you'd already found Frost River. They really are excellent bags. I love mine

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matey

i wish they were mission workshop bags http://missionworkshop.com/products/bags/backpacks/rucksack/fitzroy.php

robert.harris

Try Frost River - I posted a bit more about them above. Lots of great packs. EDIT: Errr...ooops I'm obviously tired, didn't see you'd already found Frost River. They really are excellent bags. I love mine

robert.harris