ETX80 rucksack advice ?

[Big Eyeball]

Hi all, I was wondering if you could give me some advice.

I bought a Meade ETX80 backpack package a few months ago (with a rucksack as part of the set) however I found the rucksack to be very flimsy - it hasn't lasted very long at all.

I have seen a Meade rucksack that can fit my scope, from Telescope House :

http://www.telescope...fo_4974000.html

although it looks identical to the one from the set that I already have.

Has anyone bought this rucksack separately and can reassure me that it is better than the free package version ?

Or is there a better version that you can recommend ?

Thanks for your time everyone

[onesmallstep]

Hi

Have you spoken to the dealer? Either they can advise on the replacement rucksack or help out with the one supplied with the scope. Depending on when you bought the scope maybe you're covered by some sort of warranty or consumer policy as the supplied rucksack sounds unfit for purpose.

HTH!

[dwc]

I had a similar issue with an ETX-60 Backpack. I contacted the retailer who got Meade UK to send me a replacement.