What pack to buy?

“I have an approach pack I got in 1997. It is an Osprey Escapist, 2000 cubic inches. It's got the YKK #10 zipper all the way around for easy access. No extra straps, no silly water pouches that don't hold a bottle, no useless inner compartments that limit the capacity. It's just simply the best bomber daypack ever.
Osprey no longer makes it. What pack do you all reccomend that would be similar? The only 2 brands that seem to come close are Arc'teryx and Deuter. Any other reccommendations? Cost is a non issue, if it works right. Probably in the $150.00 range...”

“May want to look at some packs from ula?”

“it's all matter of preference. they sure don't make them like they used to... they make them a lot better if you ask me.”

“also the GoLite Jam² Backpack is out now. you might want to check that out... very popular.

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“Lowe Alpine Cotour 30 iffin they still make it. I've had mine for a very long time and I will try to find another when thissun wears out!

Actually I looked it up and the new version is called the Contour Trek 30 and Campmore has it on sale for 49.95 MSRP of 69.95 I think I may go ahead and get one.
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