Folding backpack

[Quixoticgeek]

I would like to get a small folding backpack that I can leave in my pocket, but which can be used to carry a small amount of shopping home if I accidentally purchase something when out and about. Needs to be able to take a 5-7kg load, whilst being small enough to fit in a jeans pocket.

Has anyone got any experience of such packs?

Thanks

Julia

 

[zornt]

I have one that I bought many years ago. It folds up and stuffs up into a built in zipper pouch that becomes a small outside pouch when pack is fully opened.
I think I bought it at K-Mart. I am sure you might find one at whatever the British equivelent is.
It is a very handy thing , lightweight has the capacity of what uou are looking for, and when folded up it is about the size of a mans wallet.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I have one that I bought many years ago. It folds up and stuffs up into a built in zipper pouch that becomes a small outside pouch when pack is fully opened.
I think I bought it at K-Mart. I am sure you might find one at whatever the British equivelent is.
It is a very handy thing , lightweight has the capacity of what uou are looking for, and when folded up it is about the size of a mans wallet.

I had something similar from a supermarket, it fell apart very quickly. Wasn't impressed.

J

 

[tent peg]

they have them in the pound shop at the min. unsure of the quality

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

i have one from decathlon and its stood up well. just a keyring type but its been good.

 

[Graveworm]

For a jeans pocket the Silnylon ones from Sea to summit will be about as big as you want too go. I expect they will be ideal. I don't have any experience of them but I have the shopping bag as an extra bag as does SWMBO in pretty much every bag I carry and they do a good job.

 

[kard133]

I have one of these: http://www.karrimor.com/karrimor-packable-rucksack-794040?colcode=79404003 folds up smaller than an apple and it is well made of a lightweight coated ripstop material. Alternatively, as mentioned above, poundand do a similar pack, but you might want to check the stitching every now and then.

 

[neoaliphant]

I use an Onya bag, mag of recycled parachute silk, have regularly carried 10kg+ in it, about size of small apple/clementine, bit bigger than carrier bag. had mine 6+ years, no wear and tear yet. Not backpack tho

 

[Teepee]

Ikea do some for around £2, only weighs 30g odd and plenty strong enough for that amount of weight.

 

[mountainm]

Maxpedition do the rollypoly - no idea if it's any good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxpedition...TF8&qid=1397727314&sr=8-11&keywords=rollypoly

and this

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/ROLLYPOLY-EXTREME-Backpack-p474.htm

 

[Corso]

keep meaning to get a Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Pocket Daypack - they are tiny and could be easily carried on a key ring

at the moment I use one of those drawstring sports bags but its seen better days

 

[peaks]

+1 for the Sea to Summit + the Onya backpacks - I have both (one was a pressie) and both are excellent, very durable. The Onya side bag is good too.

 

[oldtimer]

I have been carrying one bought from Decathlon in France for about three years for the purpose you suggest. It lives in my jacket pocket so on hot walks I can take the jacket off and stuff it in the bag. Ideal when not carrying a pack or daysack. It's one of my best purchases ever. It si very like an Onya bag but cheaper.

 

[janso]

Live venture do a travel 'bum bag' which has a daypack stuffed integrally; quite handy but that's been overseas mainly.
Bum bags in the UK tend to be laughed at!


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[Laurentius]

I have had one of these for ages http://www.kathmandu.co.uk/pocket-pack-v2-black-charcoal.html?___SID=U whilst it does not pack as small as anything from poundland, (which I would not trust for long) or the decathlon example, it is comfortable to carry on your back all day and you can stuff a surprising amount in it.

 

[Blaidd]

A little off topic, Sainsburys do a really small packed shopping bag. Holds loads, tough fabric.... I've been eyeing mine to see how I could convert it. At £1 each, two would supply enough material to make a sac with a flap if anyone is handy with a sewing machine.

 

[bilmo-p5]

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88385&p=1066160#post1066160

 

[spiritwalker]

http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/less-than-30-litres/UA106-7.html

 

[Mick721]

I have one of these: http://www.karrimor.com/karrimor-packable-rucksack-794040?colcode=79404003 folds up smaller than an apple and it is well made of a lightweight coated ripstop material. Alternatively, as mentioned above, poundand do a similar pack, but you might want to check the stitching every now and then.

I've got one of these and it's a cracking little pack.

 

[MikeLA]

What about an Alpkit pack good prices too.