Affordable (~$50) Backpack Recommendations?

YeemaiI on 17/08/2022 - 19:03
Last edited 17/08/2022 - 19:03

Looking for a budget backpack for daily usage around the $50 mark. Need at least 40L in size (three compartments), preferably black or grey colour scheme.

I did buy one of these cheapo ones off of eBay, straps kept falling off and there was a large hole in the bottom after less than a year of usage.

Any recs? TIA!

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  • SlowCarSlow on 17/08/2022 - 19:26

    It lasted a year? Honestly just buy that again.

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 17/08/2022 - 19:33

    There were a few cheap Dell backpack deals posted recently. Few different models too.
    Here are some of them.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/dell%20backpack

    Might be worth checking Dell AU and see if they are any deals.

    Sorry I just read "under $50" and thought of the Dell backpacks, but according to your link you need something big.

  • coffeeinmyveins on 17/08/2022 - 19:54
    +1

    Get a Kathmandu backpack in last seasons colour. You will find the clearance store at Birkenhead Point (and some Kathmandu stores).

    I have a large backpack that I bought from them for $60 12 years ago. I used it as my daily for almost a decade and it's still going.

    • YeemaiI on 17/08/2022 - 19:58
      +1

      Thanks, will see if I can pop instore

    • coxjon on 17/08/2022 - 20:07
      +1

      My Kathmandu is nearly that age, still looks new. It’s my motorcycle backpack too so it gets shoved against leather and hiked up at traffic lights regularly too.

      +1

      • coffeeinmyveins on 17/08/2022 - 20:13
        +2

        Are you me

        I use mine as a motorbike bag too haha

  • plmko on 17/08/2022 - 20:02

    Get Tigernu from Aliexpress

    • YeemaiI on 17/08/2022 - 20:11

      Do you have any personal experience with those bags? They look pretty good

      • coffeeinmyveins on 17/08/2022 - 21:02
        -1

        good
        AliExpress

        Pick one.
        I doubt it'll last long

  • ozbs25 on 17/08/2022 - 20:13

    May be better off buying something better quality that lasts a long time. I have a Deuter bag that I've had since 2006. I haven't used it every day that whole time but it has taken some beatings. A couple of the zips have seen better days, but they still work. Just need to be careful how I use them.

    I have bought a backpack to replace it (Osprey) but I'm still using the Deuter bag as a rucking backpack. Like dchuch1 has said try to get one or something of similar quality that is in last season's style/colour.

  • garetz on 18/08/2022 - 00:54

    You are not going to get anything good at that price, pay $50 and it lasts a year or pay $250 and it lasts 10-20 years.

  • thriftysach on 18/08/2022 - 00:56
    +1

    Local vinnies/salvos. Under $20 you can get a backpack that is in very good condition.

    • mskeggs on 18/08/2022 - 09:03

      Ebay and Gumtree sell brandname bags secondhand too. I've had two Crumpler backpacks bought around $50 delivered that were in basically new condition.

  • cashless on 18/08/2022 - 07:44

    45 Litre (according to comments) for $69 same day delivered (Prime).
    Good reviews

  • BargainCowboy on 18/08/2022 - 08:55

    Almost all stores (e.g. Kathmandu, Macpac, Paddy Palin, etc.) have a decent clearance page. Some bargains can definitely be found there.

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 18/08/2022 - 16:32

    This deal was just posted. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/719627

    Not sure if they have anything your size.

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