I absolutely love my TNF Basecamp Citer and I took it all over the world. I recently claimed the lifetime warranty on it because the TPU shell is peeling off in many places. This bag is bomb-proof and is still going strong after years of constant use. It's. Comfortable to wear, stand on its own when loading and has a massive top opening with small organization in the pack's brain.

I haven't found a bag like this and it's driving me crazy. The closest I've found is the TNF Cinder (a mountaineering bag), but I don't like it's design very much. I truly believe TNF has peaked with the Citer and I can't seem do find a worthy replacement.

Let me know if you know of any bag with the same features / durability.

1 points Biohakkr

RYU has a bag like this

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1 points AnEroticTale

My wife worked at RYU some years ago. She suffered so much harassment from working there we would never buy anything from that brand lol. That italian CEO (and family) is so incredibly delusional lol.

Thanks for chiming in though !

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1 points ohboyoh-oy

How about the Patagonia fieldsmith? https://www.patagonia.com/product/fieldsmith-lid-pack-28-liters/48548.html

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0 points AnEroticTale

Hm... The shape is there, the capacity is half of what I'm after. Shoulder pads look thin and uncomfortable too :( Thanks for your suggestion !

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1 points Sola_Bay

Have you looked into Tom Bihn?

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1 points Rabbit-meat-pizza

Dakine Infinity top loader 27l

You might like: Similar overall shape and opening. A brain lid over draw string cinch with a zipper on the side that you can get to main compartment or laptop. Really nice magnetic clasps, unbelievably comfortable. Looks great, very stylish backpack. Crazy cheap.

You might not like: Super thin material, like school backpack thin. Self stands ok only when packed with that in mind and even then not great at it. Fairly rain resistant but nowhere near waterproof.

https://www.steepandcheap.com/dakine-infinity-toploader-27l-backpack

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2 points AnEroticTale

Thanks for the detailed suggestion! I will try to find it in a store nearby so I can have a look

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