Has anyone taken this on a backpack? How sturdy and light is this to carry around?
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I have been really surprised at how sturdy this thing is. I find it very rugged and also had an issue with the ballhead that Dolica replaced since it has a 5 yr warranty. It's relatively light - it's no carbon fiber, but I don't find it any heavier than a standard tripod. Definitely worth it for the price.
1619919
It may be a little heavy for a backpack, but I would chance it. Like everything there is a minimum of care required, but I think it will hold up quite well.
1244328
Its is a little bigger than the usual student backpack. If you will it with books it will weigh a lot. But it is a sturdy pack.
260351
Seems very sturdy to me...I have one in my van camper, I weigh 210 pounds and I have been using it for 2-3 months with no problems....
316804
I've had mine for about 2 months and I've used it everyday to lug around my laptop, binders, and a whole lot of other things, it gets pretty heavy for me but I don't feel like the straps are thin at all. I'd definitely choose this one over a similar one that I had seen at Target. The one I had seen at Target was definitely something that wouldn't probably have lasted and it was more expensive..
14672
Very light, maybe 12 oz. I would not recommend as zippers are low quality and stopped closing properly almost as soon as I purchased the backpack. Find something else. Good luck.
881317
yes its super light.. i normally strap it to the top of my backpack myself.
2247398
I've taken this on several 3 day backpacking trips and it's great. My pack has loops at the bottom and I carry it there, but sometimes I tie it on vertically along one of the sides. It's bulky but weighs practically nothing so it's worth it to have a soft place to to crash at the end of the day.
419579
Yeah, it'd do fine. It's a little on the heavy end, but assuming there's any muscle on your body, you should be able to carry it. Not to say there isn't something lighter out there that would work better, but this one it pretty solid and light.
155882
I wouldn't recommend it. If you'd really like to take it backpacking, I'd suggest making a PVC tube with end caps and a strap. Even in it's folded up condition, it's a little bulky for a backpack. PVC is light, cheap, and extremely tough.
1212345
Yes. It is holding up quite well. I haul my small laptop to and from work every day and have been very pleased with this backpack. It is strong for being so light. The padding is just right for me. It is comfortable but not overpadded.
1761563
It's very light, I can carry it no problem and id say it's pretty sturdy, I've dragged it up and down curbs, carried a hug thing of cat liter in it along with groceries.
1889547
Yes, I carry it in my backpack all the time. I have not really dropped it deliberately to test it. I think it should be able to withstand minor accidental drops.
753076
It is light compared to other backpacks of the same thread. Also, with the 70+ miles of mountainous terrain I've put this thing through, it has proven resilient and has not given me any problems.
80211
It's sturdy. Can't sit on it, but is fine for being tossed around in backpack.
1270138
It is not very strong or durable. I would only recommend it for light use. If you use it daily keep the weight in the bag very light.
406207
I've been using this backpack for a couple of years, with no stitching problems. No frills with this one. That makes it built for speed. Has just enough pockets for what you need, so you can't make it over weight. Empty, it is super light. I think my Tule bag weighs as much by itself, as this bag with my laptop in it.