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Need New Backpack!

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Aug 9, 2008
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Need New Backpack!

Looking for a backpack - MEC is too expensive but don't want some garbage ... anybody know any deals on other backpacks or some recommendations?!?!

Thanks in advance.
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What is your price range and what type of backpack are you looking for? (Weekender, alpine, activity, day trip, etc)

I think MEC have really good value bag considering the quality.
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I just need a regular backpack since i bike to work now, so nothing too big but big enough for dress shoes, work clothes, etc.

I've had alot of MEC bags, but they jacked up their prices! Just wanted to know if anyone knew of any deals elsewhere, otherwise i'll most likely goto MEC again ~
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MEC is pretty cheap.... well the last time i went there about 5 months ago. Not sure now. Buy root or swiss bags for a cheap decent durablity bag.
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congeetime wrote: MEC is pretty cheap.... well the last time i went there about 5 months ago. Not sure now. Buy root or swiss bags for a cheap decent durablity bag.

+1

Swiss bags are pretty good but often I find that they have too many "contraptions" attached (waterbottle, various hooks, loops, etc). I've found them on sale at Costco, and have seen them at luggage/bag stores like Bentley. Bentley often has sales (e.g. 50% - 75% off, so one can score a not bad quality, cheaply-priced bag there); they also accept SPC cards.

Personally I love MEC because they are durable; before my first MEC bag I was going through a backpack a year. I've seen tons of people with the MEC Deluxe Bookbag Daypack which is about $40.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_deta ... 1807508632

Keep in mind MEC has one of the most liberal return/exchange policies. If the bag starts falling apart on you, you can easily bring it in for an exchange.

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