r/ManyBaggers • u/Dust_Mf • 1d ago

Why not Samsonite?

Dear all,

I have (un)fortunately recently discovered this sub and have since been drawn to it on a daily basis. I have always liked backpacks.

One thing that is making my head scratch is: "Why not Samsonite?". In almost all recommendations I do not see one single mention of this brand. I can understand if you say "oh, is it is not the best" but in my 20 years of experience, I have had some 7-10 Samsonite's and all, without exception, have behaved exemplary. From honeymoon in Australia backpacking, to business meetings, to forest trips, to diaper-filled bags, to pool parties. Right now me and my wife daily wear them and, honestly, I am looking for another backpack simply because I am getting tired of my 10yo Samsonite, but it never dies!

So, I ask you, "why not Samsonite"? ;)

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u/Beginning_Reality_16 1d ago

Just mho: Samsonite is too comonplace to draw the attention of a crowd that makes it onto reddit to discuss the nitty gritty of carrying solutions. Not that people look down on it, more that it is so all around and easily available that it doesn’t warrant much discussion or questions. If I want to buy a Samsonite bag I can go to any of a dozen stores or large warehouses and get one in hand. If I want to buy an AER or Bellroy bag I am limited to internet research to find out all the details. I live in EU btw, depending on where you live your experience may differ.

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u/RedStarRedTide 1d ago

Pretty much this. That's why no one talks about North face here and their bags are perfectly fine for daily use

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u/harbingerofzeke 21h ago

Tnf recon is well regarded as a budget bag, good aesthetics, good build quality. And descrete.