Been looking for a new backpack.... just for everyday use....change of clothes....extra medicine... a few nick-nacks. Really want something simple but rugged....last forever type quality.....oilskin....canvas...something like that. Haven't found one yet.... here is the b!tch.... why does EVERY maker feel the need to add 12 million pockets and damn LAPTOP sleeve? That is all.

Frost River

Laptop compartments are handy for sliding a level 3+ plate into it.

Tough Traveler.
https://toughtraveler.com/

Because it's tactical, man, and everyone needs a tactical backpack.

High_Noon nailed it - Waxed canvas, made in the USA Frost River

https://frostriver.com/products/knapsack

https://frostriver.com/products/north-bay-daypack

https://frostriver.com/collections/day-packs

CamelBak has some fine back packs that would fit the bill

https://www.camelbak.com/recreation/shop/packs/

I like Maxpedition

Some day packs are designed specifically for wearing diagonally across your back and tailored for either left or right shoulder. I have their Sitka model and it doesn't get in the way of the butt stock when I shoot. Highly recommend them.

They have larger bags too and won't break the bank.

+1 ... Make it a soft plate and it goes thru a scanner. If you are not looking for "tactical" or "camo", Swiss Gear is what 95% of the road warriors I worked with used. Took me ~8 years of everyday use to wear out my first one. The one I have now will last until they bury me. Not cheap. But worth it...

I use a Kifaru antero v1 for what you describe.

Over night trips. Etc.


Made in USA.

The Wenger and Victorinox brands have decent reputations with me but you should avoid their stuff that has leather handles. They don't use the best leather for these.

Red oxx makes great products, I see they have a railroad ruck that might be worth checking.
We have a dozen of their bags that have been very good.

I’ll second the Red Oxx recommendation. Check out the C-Ruck backpack. These are very well made, simple and rugged. Keep in mind this is not a back-country pack, just really great all-purpose luggage.

Best of Luck.

Mystery Ranch

Do people read what the OP specifically posted, or just start naming off backpack companies?

I have a Frost River daypack.
Handmade American quality.

+3 on Red Oxx

Yes.

NEVER

LOL. Never fails on the Campfire. Folks just read the last post and start typing. 🤪

Thats the chance you take by asking questions that you could easily answer yourself.

Thank God he didn't ask about a chainsaw.

Stihl doesn't make backpacks to my knowledge.

bought the mini rucksack for a trip to Africa....+4....bob

I read the title.


Well most of it.

Check- red oxx makes a quality ruck.


Check The red oxx is canvas as the op sought and high quality.


I cannot quantify the extent of the op’s Bitch about pockets or whether the ruck sack has pockets, my suggestion was along the line of quality.

Buy a military surplus backpack: Italian, Swiss, German.....

Frost River is American made and is all you will ever need!!

We were doing a lot of overnight and two night trips this year. I wanted something big enough to carry my stuff, but not a full fledged carry on size suitcase.

I bought this one on Amazon. Yeah, it’s Chinese. Yeah it’s embarrassingly “tacticool”. Yeah, it’s probably not up for a lifetime if use. But it’s sized perfect for what I want and enough pockets to keep my stuff separated. I even added a MOLLE pouch in each side for eye glasses and cleaner.

If this one fails, I might buy a name brand one of similar sizing.

Laptop sleeves don’t have to be used.

Military Tactical Backpack Army 3 Day Assault Pack Molle Bag Rucksack https://a.co/d/0MqQSjg

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist/military-surplus/military-backpacks-bags?d=122&c=163

Too easy.

https://agilitegear.com/products/amap-iii-assault-pack