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Rucksack

Anyone got a half way decent rucksack they would like to sell or lend? My son needs it for an inter-rail trip, so probably best if it's an item you don't want or need any more as it might not be in a pristine state afterwards.

Clare Gittins ● 5154d15 Comments

I saw some decent rucksacks for sale in the charity shop at the south end of the shopping parade on South Ealing Lane near the jct. with Popes lane.

Keith Iddon ● 5154d

Thanks that's helpful. Just to clarify - apparently I should have said back-pack instead of rucksack. Any idea which charity shop it is and which side of South Ealing Lane?

Clare Gittins ● 5154d

Is there a difference?It's the charity shop on the north side of the jct. with Popes Lane near Pearce the butcher.

Keith Iddon ● 5154d

No difference - would have made it easier to spot, but now we know which way to go. Thanks again.

Clare Gittins ● 5154d

I meant is there a difference betwen a rucksack and a back pack?I can only think 'back pack' is an Australian word.No matter.Hope he enjoys his travels.The rucksacks were in the back section of the shop btw.

Keith Iddon ● 5154d

Sports Direct in the Oaks Shopping Centre have some cheap ones on sale

Tony Crumpton ● 5154d

How large does it need to be?  I have a new, unused one which you are very welcome to.  It's the size school children use as school bags.  Any good?

Maria Pettit ● 5154d

Thanks Maria but he needs a big one to carry on his back instead of a suitcase. We found an excellent one for £30 at Sports Direct so thanks Tony for your most helpful post in the nick of time!

Clare Gittins ● 5154d

I bought a black army issue 30 litre field pack daysack (NATO spec frameless backpack) on ebay for 14.99 plus 6.50 p&p

Chris Bell ● 5154d

Sounds a bargain Chris but it gives me the hump when so much is charged for p&p.You're paying close on 50%.

Keith Iddon ● 5154d

It is a well made strong bag, and required a large package for posting, so the P&P cost was high, either that or complain about the postal service going bankrupt.

Chris Bell ● 5153d

I still think it's 2 quid too much.Whatever...

Keith Iddon ● 5153d

Did you find one? I could lend you mine.

Mark Bird ● 5152d

Yes but thanks for the offer. Found one at Sports Direct. Cheap and cheerful but seems up to the job and is made by Karrimor.

Clare Gittins ● 5152d

I broke a rear waist level back stand-off strap on my Karrimor framed rucksack a couple of weeks ago, but it is the first strap to fail, it has carried lots of very heavy kit, and it is about 50 years old.

Chris Bell ● 5152d