Where To Buy A Good Quality Backpack?

[Ohyesuare]

I have a Timberland backpack that has lasted me forever but I think its time to replace it, is there a Timberland store in Pattaya somehwhere? Or another place to get a good quality backpack? Not looking for something where the zipper will fall off in a week, etc..

[easyride]

Even some of the bigger stores along Beach Road frequently get collared for selling fake goods. Caveat emptor.

[JaiLai]

there use to be a timberland shop on the ground floor in Royal Garden Plaza, not sure if it's still there?

There is a north face shop in Central Festival that has good quality bags and also big sports shop in Central will various brand names.

[craigt3365]

SuperSports is in Central Festival, as mentioned above. As is North Face. Might be a few others also...you'll just have to walk around. SuperSports also has a store in the outlet mall on Suk, next to Tesco.

If you want better options, head to Bangkok. Timberland has a store in CentralWorld and SS has a huge store there. Lots of other stores in that mall also that sell outdoor goods. And plenty of other options in the various malls nearby. Mega Bangna has a few stores. And I've heard of a large group of stores in the Erawan area. Outdoor Unlimited Zone on the 2nd Flr of Amarin Plaza.

And yes, be careful with fakes. I bought a North Face backpack several years ago for cheap at MBK mall in Bangkok. Lasted me one trip....it just fell apart.

[JSixpack]

SuperSports is in Central Festival, as mentioned above. As is North Face. Might be a few others also...you'll just have to walk around. SuperSports also has a store in the outlet mall on Suk, next to Tesco.

+1. SuperSports at Central Festival has a current 20% off sale on Deuter backpacks, high quality, have a compartment inside for a laptop as well.

Edited August 20, 2012 by JSixpack

[Ohyesuare]

Thanks for the great info guys! Very helpful.