Backpack straps

houghamnick

I'm commuting around London for a year now with a fairly hefty load on my back (a musical instrument actually!). One of my back straps has just split, just wondering if anyone has any recommedations? Had a look on some hiking sites but can't see any suitable ones without buying the rucksacks that they come on!

Nick

mike kluge

Your usual outdoor shops won't sell what you'll need. I would suggest finding a soldier of fortune or some other "military" based outfitter if you need spares.

As well as catering for military fantacists and loonies, I was surprised to find that they actually do get the odd actual professional soldier using them so they stock a wide range of webbing, buckles, harnesses and quality gear amongst all the hunting knives and SAS badges.

Have you tried the backpack manufacturer? If you have a recognised brand (Karrimor, Berghaus etc) they offer repair services which are very reasonable. See their websites for details

franklin pierce

Ask some law students maybe?

alaric@epicmtb

Try Lancashire Sports Repairs.

They've been very good when I've used them.

Alaric.

adifiddler

id suggest binning that sack and going down the army surplus store and by a second hand army issue one. They are a lot stronger and designed to carry heavy loads. You will be surprised the number of different sizes that are on offer.

Keithp88

If you're in London (where is that, a small village in Essex? ), try Silvermans in Mile End, they have a good reputation (or did have) with the Army.

adifiddler

Keithp88 wrote:

If you're in London (where is that, a small village in Essex? ), try Silvermans in Mile End, they have a good reputation (or did have) with the Army.

Expensive though, there are a lot cheaper on line.

Suerdusty

Suggest you might try a yacht Chandlers, most will supply strap buckles needles and twine, and will post out to you