>>1485651I feel you. Some cope in nostalgia, some by trying to leave it behind. I'm just the type who grows hair and beard, finds religion, then takes the piss out of everything.
The Modular I got is laser cut, so I can take the pouches off and pretend to be normal. TT is owned by Tatonka. Big German outfit, so I trust the quality and they make all kinds of overengineered gadget packs.
https://www.tatonka.com/en/BackpacksAlso checked REI, just to see if I could find one in person. No dice, but a Patagonia retro caught my eye.
https://www.patagonia.com/product/arbor-classic-pack-25-liters/47958.html?dwvar_47958_color=CNY&cgid=luggage#tile-28=&start=1&sz=48Too expensive for me to compromise on a vision, but you may like.
