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DYFI
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So I've had the same backpack since freshman year of high school and I'm lookin to get a new one. It is a blue and grey adidas springs bag. Things I look for in a backpack are as such:

-holds a lot of stuff - I carry my bag with me everywhere, and I usually have my camera, sketchbooks/notebooks, art supplies, books, computer etc. it would need to be able to hold a lot of weight and still be comfortable.

- Good support straps
- lots of little pockets and slots
- waterproof
- side holder for smaller items and water bottle
- stays flat and compressed when I'm wearing it instead of bulging out and weighing me down
-darker earthier tones
- really padded and protective

I'm not sure if certain backpacks are made for different sized people but I'm 5"7 and 140lbs. I'm looking to spend around 80-100$. Any ideas?

Thanks doods.
Dec 9 2012 2:55PM
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bighomieflock
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Armada ar7
Dec 9 2012 3:06PM
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GaryColeman
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dakine
Dec 9 2012 3:11PM
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Chief.Queef
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ill sell you a burton one for 50 + ship.
Dec 9 2012 3:11PM
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Chief.Queef
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or a north face one if i can find it
Dec 9 2012 3:11PM
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ryano
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dakine, ogio, oakley, herschel(overpriced but kids like em).

i personally would recommend ogio, i have one, its super solid, and quality as far as straps/sewn-ness.

and if it breaks, or whatever, i've had friends that've had really good experiences with their customer service and warranties. fast, easy and got their bags replaced.
Dec 9 2012 3:12PM
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oil.
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Check out the dakine pro II, there is no water bottle holder, but its still a solid backpack. i use it for school, skiing and travel. for school, ill usually have a laptop and a couple of binders. comfortable to carry. for skiing, ill have my 7d, 70-200, 18-135 and 10-24. ill have room for a gatorade bottle and sometimes ill squeeze an extra layer in there. for travel, ill have a laptop, camera and lenses, wires/chargers, and some other miscellaneous stuff.

the awesome thing about it is that it has a very slim profile as well, so the weight isn't tugging at your shoulders super hard like some of those absurdly fat bags.

around school, i also see a lot of oakley, under armour, and north face backpacks. might wanna check those out, but i lvoe my pro II.
Dec 9 2012 3:17PM
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BeefiestExpert
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You will have so much swag
Dec 9 2012 3:44PM
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Cotter
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Dakine has a lifetime warranty, I got it after I was walking home and the bottom part of my ogio bag fully ripped and all my books fell out.
Dec 9 2012 3:51PM
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