Cheap Backpacks
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Affordable Backpacks: A Comprehensive Guide
Summary:
Discover various ways to find or create affordable backpacks that suit your needs.
Making Your Own Backpack
While crafting your own backpack is possible, it's a challenging task unless you're highly skilled at sewing. Even experts may find it more efficient to work extra hours and purchase a backpack with the earnings. However, if you have an old backpack frame, you can repurpose it into a budget-friendly option. By attaching a simple nylon duffel bag to the frame with the zipper facing out, you can create a functional, lightweight backpack. I achieved this by using small bungee cords to secure a $15 duffel bag to an old aluminum frame, resulting in a spacious, two-pound external-frame backpack.
Purchasing Affordable Backpacks
There are several strategies for purchasing budget-friendly backpacks:
1. Look for Sales: Waiting for discounts can lead to great deals.
2. Buy Used Online: Websites like eBay or outdoor forums such as whiteblaze.net often have listings for used gear at lower prices. Forums offer the added benefit of asking questions about the gear before buying.
3. Explore Rummage Sales: Keep an eye on ads for outdoor gear sales. You might even be able to negotiate a purchase before the sale officially begins. For example, I recently found a beautiful Kelty frame-pack for just $15 at a garage sale.
4. Visit Thrift Stores: While thrift stores often have day packs, you might stumble upon larger backpacks. If you find an old frame pack, consider using the frame with a duffel bag as mentioned earlier.
5. Opt for Lightweight Packs: Lightweight backpacks are generally more affordable than their larger counterparts. Ultralight options, often weighing less than two pounds and without frames, can be found for under $100. These may require using a sleeping pad as a makeshift "frame."
Brands like Go-Lite offer packs around $100, and they occasionally have sales with even lower prices. The Granite Gear Virga Ultra Light Packer, for example, often lists for under $100 and can sometimes be found for less than $80. Weighing just 21 ounces, it's an excellent choice for those seeking both affordability and minimal weight.
By exploring these options, you can find or create a backpack that meets your needs without breaking the bank. Whether you opt to buy or make one, remember that a practical, cost-effective backpack is within reach.
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