Ha, cool to see some appreciation for this bag! I was just sort of admiring mine, which I think I got in 2012-ish (?), around when I started college. Crazy to think it's been my daily school/work bag for about a decade now - my oldest surviving bag/luggage. That silvery lining tore out of the front pocket ages ago (it was supposed to be for wet gear, I think?), and one of the leather loops for the cinch strap ripped out when I strapped a camp chair to it. Other than that, still going strong - all the zippers still work, and I can't even find any loose stitching.
I swear, this is the best backpack from Jansport. I have one of the first ones and it does show its age, wanted to buy a new one but sadly they stopped making em. It's so spacious and one thing I found to be absent from my other backpacks, is this one actually cant stand on its own with its flat bottom. Quite an underated feature i learned i actually wanted when I started using other bags. I hope they bring it back! And great video sir! It is indeed a holy grail level backpack
@@ThePerfectBag Likewise sir! And just realized, the colorways that the Watchtower had was just a treat to see. So many choices and probably the best colors JS has ever realeased. I currentlty have the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30, which is a pretty nice alternate, but I can't lie, it still cant beat the watchtower hahah
I would love to find one of these bags and have also been looking. I had given up for awhile but am not re-obsessed😊. Anyone that can point me in the right direction it would be a Christmas miracle!
The Watchtower (got one in 2014 in Desert Beige) was the bag that *really* made me fall in love with bags. Have a whole collection now and while some get close, none of them make me feel the way this bag did.
That’s an absolutely magical bag. The first bag that sent me down this rabbit hole was a maxpedition jumbo versipack. It’s not a perfect bag but it got me intrigued about the world of everyday Carry
I have been searching for this bag for a long long time, I had a black one years ago and loved it, but must have been accidentally donated, because I can't find it anywhere in the house. The size of the bag for me was perfect, stopped me from overpacking, and all the pockets were exactly what I wanted/needed. The side pockets were deep enough to carry small tripods or large bottles. I'm still questing for this bag.
I have been trying to find one these for YEARS in the color "buckthorn brown." At this point I would purchase any color but the search has been fruitless... If you ever want to part with that one PLEASE reach out and let me know.
So I've had this bag (in Black/Brown) for idk probably close to 10 years. And I need another one now. Looks like I can't find it anywhere. You have any leads? Anything close to it, that you would recommend? Can I buy this one from you?
I don’t have the blue one anymore. I do have a yellow one and a blue and red one. I’d. be willing to sell the blue and red one. Hit me up on IG if you have it (KlintFromTH-cam)
Ha, cool to see some appreciation for this bag! I was just sort of admiring mine, which I think I got in 2012-ish (?), around when I started college. Crazy to think it's been my daily school/work bag for about a decade now - my oldest surviving bag/luggage. That silvery lining tore out of the front pocket ages ago (it was supposed to be for wet gear, I think?), and one of the leather loops for the cinch strap ripped out when I strapped a camp chair to it. Other than that, still going strong - all the zippers still work, and I can't even find any loose stitching.
That’s so fun to hear! I’m glad you love yours. I wish that Jansport would reissue this bag with some heritage materials!
I swear, this is the best backpack from Jansport. I have one of the first ones and it does show its age, wanted to buy a new one but sadly they stopped making em. It's so spacious and one thing I found to be absent from my other backpacks, is this one actually cant stand on its own with its flat bottom. Quite an underated feature i learned i actually wanted when I started using other bags. I hope they bring it back! And great video sir! It is indeed a holy grail level backpack
Thanks Luis! This is a good one and I’m glad to find a kindred spirit who understands that this one is different and special
@@ThePerfectBag Likewise sir! And just realized, the colorways that the Watchtower had was just a treat to see. So many choices and probably the best colors JS has ever realeased. I currentlty have the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30, which is a pretty nice alternate, but I can't lie, it still cant beat the watchtower hahah
The Hippytree collab was the best looking one but so expensive on the secondhand market now
I would love to find one of these bags and have also been looking. I had given up for awhile but am not re-obsessed😊. Anyone that can point me in the right direction it would be a Christmas miracle!
The Watchtower (got one in 2014 in Desert Beige) was the bag that *really* made me fall in love with bags. Have a whole collection now and while some get close, none of them make me feel the way this bag did.
That’s an absolutely magical bag. The first bag that sent me down this rabbit hole was a maxpedition jumbo versipack. It’s not a perfect bag but it got me intrigued about the world of everyday Carry
very durable corda material
I have been searching for this bag for a long long time, I had a black one years ago and loved it, but must have been accidentally donated, because I can't find it anywhere in the house. The size of the bag for me was perfect, stopped me from overpacking, and all the pockets were exactly what I wanted/needed. The side pockets were deep enough to carry small tripods or large bottles. I'm still questing for this bag.
You can do it! I’ve found three on the second hand market over the years!
This bag is still available in China, black and grey, two colours. Around 90-100 USD.
I didnt know that! Interesting
do you have a site?
@@FanmLakay Yes but I'm not sure if you can buy from your country if you are not in China.
@@qianbin4897 where in China?
I have been trying to find one these for YEARS in the color "buckthorn brown." At this point I would purchase any color but the search has been fruitless... If you ever want to part with that one PLEASE reach out and let me know.
Brady ping me at bitofawander@gmail.com
So I've had this bag (in Black/Brown) for idk probably close to 10 years. And I need another one now. Looks like I can't find it anywhere. You have any leads? Anything close to it, that you would recommend? Can I buy this one from you?
I don’t have the blue one anymore. I do have a yellow one and a blue and red one. I’d. be willing to sell the blue and red one. Hit me up on IG if you have it (KlintFromTH-cam)
My blue and red one has some condition issues, but we can talk about it.
Weird, mine a pocket on the front on the inside
There are likely a few versions of this over the years - I have two Jansport Hatchets with slight interior differences.