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1 HN user recommended this in 2017, in one comment.
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I had a SwissGear backpack that lasted me about 9 years (or thereabouts). I recently needed to replace it; looking for an everyday pack myself. I didn't want to get the same type of backpack because that type of SwissGear backpack normally goes for about $70 (I originally got it in a 50% off sale, so was worth it at $35!)...But this time I got the following military type of backpack (got it about 2 months ago): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071VV1Y1W/ref=oh_aui_deta...
I am quite abusive with my packs, and tend to hold onto them well beyond what most others might consider the expected lifecycle. And, because i don't often replace my packs, I am very choosey in what i end up going with. But, so far, this orca backpack that i bought recently is holding up fairly well. Because it has the MOLLE webbing/strips, I can expand it by buying add-on components (like small packs/kits, like water bottle holder, etc.), and strapping them on the pack itself. This is the first military type of pack that I've gotten because I find the more devices i need to carry, and the more durable that i need a pack to be, the more expensive the options are for non-military (civilian) style of backpacks (like my old SwissGear) pack. I don't know, maybe you can find an inexpensive non-military backpack for every day use...but nowadays, it seems like (some) military packs are being designed with civilian use-cases (like carrying numerous electronic devices) in mind. You might want to consider looking at such packs. Good luck!!