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espo
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
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 Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: Buying a backpack for travelling |
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| Anyone know where I can get a decent on from in Seoul or on line???? |
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Donkey Beer
Joined: 20 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Itaewon (towards Noksapyeong) has a lot of vendors trying to sell bags and suitcases.
There is also North Face, Columbia, etc. |
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drunkenfud
Joined: 08 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Lots of places in Namdemun market too. |
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climber159
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't buy in Itaewon; they will rip you off. At Namdaemun there are a bunch of outdoor gear retailers near the Hoeyheon bus station. You can find Arc'teryx, Black Yak, Gregory, and others there. You can also go to the main entrance of Bukhansan National Park. There are a bunch of outdoor retailers there too, and they often have some deals. |
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sistersarah
Joined: 03 Jan 2004
Location: hiding out
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't buy in Itaewon; they will rip you off. |
Yeah, I second that. Both backpacks I bought there from vendors (yeah, I know, but I was trying to save money) broke. I would try Namdaemun as well... |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Bought my honey a backpack from Namdaemun, too. We went together to make sure it was the right fit. The best area in the Namdaemun market is on the road that runs to Myeongdong and Chungmuro. I think that would be the south side. |
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Tiffany0413
Joined: 15 Mar 2008
Location: seoul
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:55 am Post subject: Re: Buying a backpack for travelling |
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If you know your exact size, or if you only need a daypack, that's a good option. If you need an overnight/multi-day big bag, it's important to make sure it's the right size for weight distribution. |
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espo
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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What are some good brands I should look for? I will be travelling for about 2 months, and need something that won't rip.
Thanks guys! |
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
Location: The Shelf
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What are some good brands I should look for? I will be travelling for about 2 months, and need something that won't rip.
Thanks guys! |
Some Korean needed.
http://www.berghauskorea.co.kr |
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clyde
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:51 am Post subject: |
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| I have a super tough Arctyryx I could sell you, it needs a bath though. Bought it in Vancouver last year. |
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The Bercho
Joined: 01 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I can't post new ones yet.
I'm looking for a dependable backpack for probably month long trips, max. So I guess around 60 liters?
My criteria are:
-under $250
-comfortable
-available in Seoul
-reliable
Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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