Tumi Alpha 3 Brief Pack - This backpack tops the list with its superior ballistic nylon construction, extensive organizational capabilities, and a sleek, professional design
you know what i've been to asia vietnam in particular and almost every trip i buy a backpack.some of the north face ones are very nice and it's hard for me to tell if t's a fake or not. however i've used them for years on trips at least 3-5 times and i've never had any issues with them. they cost about $20-$50 and i've yet to have one fail on me. To pay $400 or more for a backpack it just crazy. with that said, do not buy clothes , they're quality is just crap and they will shrink like hell when you wash and dry them back in the US.
I have two other Tumi Alpha Bravo backpacks - one small, on med. Many years old now, still look brand new. Bought one at the outlet, the other at a Nord. Anniv. sale. Love them both. There is no other brand of men's professional-style backpack that compares for style and build-quality. I seem to recall seeing them for less at the outlet recently if you are looking for smaller styles. I would pass on the leather ones. They are heavy and wear quickly. The nylon ones will look new for years if cared for.
BTW items made specifically for Tumi's outlet don't have the leather area for initials. That's how you can tell if it's "real" Tumi or just branded Tumi. If you buy a product that has the leather area you can take it to any Tumi retail store to have your initials stamped on it. It doesn't matter where you bought it or how much you paid. Also the leather is just glued on. You can get blanks at the Tumi store to if you ever hand it down or sell it.
There is no other brand of men's professional-style backpack that compares for style and build-quality.
I've been using the Tumi Alpha Bravo backpack for several years now and like yours, it still looks brand new. However, I had an older model of Tumi backpack and the stitching of the straps failed after 5 years of use but this newer one seems to be fine so far.
People on online forums often recommend Briggs and Riley as an alternative to Tumi ever since they discontinued their lifetime warranty and been acquired by Samsonite, but I don't have any experience with them personally.
I have two other Tumi Alpha Bravo backpacks - one small, on med. Many years old now, still look brand new. Bought one at the outlet, the other at a Nord. Anniv. sale. Love them both. There is no other brand of men's professional-style backpack that compares for style and build-quality. I seem to recall seeing them for less at the outlet recently if you are looking for smaller styles. I would pass on the leather ones. They are heavy and wear quickly. The nylon ones will look new for years if cared for.
BTW items made specifically for Tumi's outlet don't have the leather area for initials. That's how you can tell if it's "real" Tumi or just branded Tumi. If you buy a product that has the leather area you can take it to any Tumi retail store to have your initials stamped on it. It doesn't matter where you bought it or how much you paid. Also the leather is just glued on. You can get blanks at the Tumi store to if you ever hand it down or sell it.
I have a couple of Tumi bags, not backpacks however, and their quality is very high. But Tumi is awfully proud of their items too, hence a price that is for something that should last many many years. If a person is young and needs a bag to last 15 years or more and can swing the price, they are great bags to have.
Tumi is a popular luxury item; especially in Asia. It is like wearing a Rolex or Persols sunglasses, many people just know you have a $500 bag or $1200 carry-on. Even the airport/airline staff treat you differently.
I bought into the hype and I have to say, after a few years, their stuff is worth it. But you also put a big mark on you with pick-pockets and brazen thieves abroad.
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BTW items made specifically for Tumi's outlet don't have the leather area for initials. That's how you can tell if it's "real" Tumi or just branded Tumi. If you buy a product that has the leather area you can take it to any Tumi retail store to have your initials stamped on it. It doesn't matter where you bought it or how much you paid. Also the leather is just glued on. You can get blanks at the Tumi store to if you ever hand it down or sell it.
https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/tumi-brief-pack/7776481?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadc... [nordstromrack.com]
I'm afraid that they are all fakes. Some of the listings even share pictures.
I've been using the Tumi Alpha Bravo backpack for several years now and like yours, it still looks brand new. However, I had an older model of Tumi backpack and the stitching of the straps failed after 5 years of use but this newer one seems to be fine so far.
People on online forums often recommend Briggs and Riley as an alternative to Tumi ever since they discontinued their lifetime warranty and been acquired by Samsonite, but I don't have any experience with them personally.
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https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/tumi-brief-pack/7776481?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadc... [nordstromrack.com]
It doesn't say ballistic nylon either
BTW items made specifically for Tumi's outlet don't have the leather area for initials. That's how you can tell if it's "real" Tumi or just branded Tumi. If you buy a product that has the leather area you can take it to any Tumi retail store to have your initials stamped on it. It doesn't matter where you bought it or how much you paid. Also the leather is just glued on. You can get blanks at the Tumi store to if you ever hand it down or sell it.
I have a couple of Tumi bags, not backpacks however, and their quality is very high. But Tumi is awfully proud of their items too, hence a price that is for something that should last many many years. If a person is young and needs a bag to last 15 years or more and can swing the price, they are great bags to have.
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I bought into the hype and I have to say, after a few years, their stuff is worth it. But you also put a big mark on you with pick-pockets and brazen thieves abroad.
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