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I bought a Thule Crossover eight years ago and the zip on it has finally gone. Short of getting a local seamstress to fit a new zip, I think it's time for a new one, and am a bit tempted by the Thule Crossover 2 30l. Are Thule still good? Is there anything else of the same sort of size that I should be considering?

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[–] aniki@lemm.ee 17 points 6 months ago (2 children)

[Looks at the price...] Yeah, for 300 dollars you could get something custom made with double stitching . I've spent less on a hyper specialized mountaineering Osprey pack.

[–] Rooskie91@discuss.online 7 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I came here to recommend Osprey as an alternative haha. Their bags all have that guarantee. They'll fix or replace your bag no matter what.

[–] 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Didnt osprey recently get bought by a private equity firm?

Are they still honouring their lifetime support?

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 2 points 6 months ago

Jupp, got an osprey as well.

[–] Noit@lemm.ee 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Where would one go to get a custom made backpack with double stitching?