11-25-2008, 04:56 PM
Peter, you might also take a look at http://www.spireusa.com
I have had a couple of their bags the past 8 or 9 years and they are also unbeatably solid and utilitarian. Logo is not obnoxious, either.
Hear you on the North Face stuff, that also drives me batty. I purchased a softshell jacket of theirs not knowing there was a huge TNF logo on front AND back. Gee, I didn't realize I was gonna PAY to be a sandwich board for their annoying company. That one got returned.
I have had a couple of their bags the past 8 or 9 years and they are also unbeatably solid and utilitarian. Logo is not obnoxious, either.
Hear you on the North Face stuff, that also drives me batty. I purchased a softshell jacket of theirs not knowing there was a huge TNF logo on front AND back. Gee, I didn't realize I was gonna PAY to be a sandwich board for their annoying company. That one got returned.