Where to buy good quality rucksack in Pattaya?

[champers]

Any ideas welcomed. I want one that is genuinely waterproof. Thanks in advance.

[Anythingleft?]

Any ideas welcomed. I want one that is genuinely waterproof. Thanks in advance.

Shopping center behind harbour mall off second road (the original) 1st floor to the left of the sports shop there is a small shop which sells all sorts of outdoors equipment including good bags

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[thaibeachlovers]

If you want a waterproof one, just buy a good one from any stall/ shop selling them and waterproof it yourself, or do like most people ( at least when I did tramping ) do and use a big plastic bag inside it.

[JamJar]

Try Decathlon at Tesco Lotus North

http://www.decathlon.co.th/en/

[champers]

7 hours ago, Anythingleft? said:

Shopping center behind harbour mall off second road (the original) 1st floor to the left of the sports shop there is a small shop which sells all sorts of outdoors equipment including good bags

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Just run that location past me again, please, Anythingleft?. Harbour Mall is nowhere near 2nd Road.

[scubascuba3]

Central festival, 1st floor sports shop, loads of choice there and major makes

[Anythingleft?]

Just run that location past me again, please, Anythingleft?. Harbour Mall is nowhere near 2nd Road.

Yes sorry wrong name, it's the recently redone BigC centre, has the new frontage onto second rd with the new restaurants

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[NormanW]

Dzone in the Welcome Town just past Foodland on Klang has top quality rucksacks.

[craigt3365]

There's a sports store in the Outlet mall near Tesco Thepprasit.  It's got an OK selection.  Several stores in Central Festival, but in my experience, it's been hit and miss. 

 

Just don't get a knockoff.  Yes, they are cheap, but fall apart quickly.  I've been on trips and had them give in.  Forcing me to look for alternatives while on the road.  No fun!

[ricklev]

Decathlon as suggested above!

[kdrayong]

Some models from 'The North Face' come with a rain cover stored in an extra compartment.
Maybe that's the kind you are looking for. I'm very happy with mine.

[craigt3365]

Champers: why do you need a waterproof bag?  I traveled for a few years with my REI bag and only one time used a waterproof cover I bough for it.  I did the backpacker route all over Asia.  The bag as it was, was fairly waterproof.  Never had anything get wet.

[JSixpack]

13 minutes ago, craigt3365 said:

Champers: why do you need a waterproof bag?  I traveled for a few years with my REI bag and only one time used a waterproof cover I bough for it.  I did the backpacker route all over Asia.  The bag as it was, was fairly waterproof.  Never had anything get wet.

If I have to go out in the rain on the bike, I take off the backpack, put in in a large garbage bag, and then tie it to the back w/ bungee cords.

 

+1 on buying quality. Money well spent.

[craigt3365]

21 minutes ago, JSixpack said:

If I have to go out in the rain on the bike, I take off the backpack, put in in a large garbage bag, and then tie it to the back w/ bungee cords.

 

+1 on buying quality. Money well spent.

The new North Face bag I bought is 100% waterproof.  Even the zippers.  I just bought it in Europe.  Hard to find here.  The selection is hit and miss at their stores.

[gjoo888]

There is a North Face shop in the Central Festival Mall, and Super Sports also sells North Face items.

http://www.thenorthfacethailand.com/TNF/store_locator.php

[champers]

2 hours ago, craigt3365 said:

Champers: why do you need a waterproof bag?  I traveled for a few years with my REI bag and only one time used a waterproof cover I bough for it.  I did the backpacker route all over Asia.  The bag as it was, was fairly waterproof.  Never had anything get wet.

It got very wet when I was caught in heavy rain and water seeped in. The zipper is broke on the main compartment, so I need a new one. I am happy to pay for good quality if it lasts me years. I use almost every day.

[scubascuba3]

I think its better to buy one of those waterproof covers you can slip over if it rains. My Berghaus comes with one. They are £2 on ebay

[NickJ]

I bought a Maxpedition sling bag in a camping shop at the Emporium in Bkk. Very well made.  Will outlast me. Not in Pattaya I know. Just thought I would throw the name out there.

[kopite]

Dive shops in pattaya usually have waterproof rucksacks

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[Xaos]

Central f. Big sport shop

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