I know theres been other threads like this in the past but i decided to start a new on because my requirements are probably a bit different and i want to know if theres anything new out there…
So. My Ortleib Messenger has given up in one of the straps after 3 years of everyday use/ 4 months backpacking through Nepal/ India with it.
Whatever i buy needs to be waterproof, strong and durable, around 30-40L, and most of all a pack other people have found comfortable to ride with on longer rides (messenger used to get uncomfortable after around 2 hours)…
I can’t really remember if I’m honest, Dave gave me a bit of a ginger bro discount from memory. mention you’re on FOA, might help a little. he’s been in NT recently so if there’s a delay that’ll be why…
here’s my bag all dusty in the Grand Canyob the other week. goes good.