Engadget's recession antidote: win an Ecogear Genus backpack!

This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff / companies stop sending things. Today we've got an Ecogear Genus 'Black Rhino' pack on offer, perfect for those of you stuck in summer school or gearing up to backpack through Europe (and never return). Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Check after the break for some photos of the prize!

Major thanks to Ecogear for providing the gear!

The rules:

• Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
  
• You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
• If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  
• Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
  
• Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive an Ecogear Genus 'Black Rhino' pack. Approximate retail value is $59.99
  
• If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
• Entries can be submitted until Monday, June 29th, 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
• Full rules can be found here.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:02PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:18PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:18PM]

this backpack will make me smurter

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:21PM]

Yoink!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:29PM]

I want to win one :)

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:31PM]

looks nice

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:32PM]

backpack! w00t!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:31PM]

iWin

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:33PM]

I'm on your side! I hate Godzilla! He destroys cities! I hate Godzilla!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:40PM]

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[Streetfights Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:44PM]

I need a backpack!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:45PM]

u have been first everytime i post and u still havent won? I CALL SHENANIGANS!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:47PM]

I want one too!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:08PM]

In for this!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:06PM]

Mmm... black rhino... reminds me of some other stuff with that name you can pick up in BC...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:08PM]

I want one. I need a new bag for my gear for when I go on my honeymoon.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:09PM]

free stuff!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 30th 2009 7:54PM]

Universal $1 swear jar!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:35PM]

i can has backpack?

[WiiFTW Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:23PM]

I'm a Genus!

Hit me with one of these!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:31PM]

cool ;) i'm down for a backpack! when i travel to australia, i'll bring this if i get it for free :)

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:37PM]

nice

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:48PM]

my old backpack is crusty!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:48PM]

Free backpack good! Thanks Engadget.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:00PM]

shiney

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:56PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:06PM]

No... no its not. It can be... but its not. but it could.

[simbadogg Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:11PM]

gimme

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:13PM]

Backpacking!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:17PM]

I beg to differ......

MINE!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:18PM]

WRY

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:20PM]

me me

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:26PM]

i really need a new bag

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:32PM]

Okay, I'll take one. Thanks.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:34PM]

Me wants the bags!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 3:34PM]

What a lovely backpack!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:46PM]

I need a new backpack thus, my luck won't hold out for this. But I'm trying anyway!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 4:04PM]

nuke 'em all

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 3:26PM]

yes, please.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 3:35PM]

FREEE!!!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 3:44PM]

MeMeMe

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 3:44PM]

Yes please!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 3:50PM]

me please

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 4:23PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 4:33PM]

no, mine!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 4:41PM]

Yes please

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 5:03PM]

gimme?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 5:31PM]

Please, oh please?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 6:53PM]

I could use one of those!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 8:19PM]

...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 9:46PM]

me too

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 11:03PM]

Me too

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 30th 2009 3:49AM]

Bag me

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 30th 2009 5:58AM]

I wanna win backpack :-)

[mmmlinux Posted Jun 30th 2009 11:09AM]

this would fit my eeepc and my thinkpad!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

woooo

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

Why not. It's free.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

please please please!!! :D

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

i want one

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

why not!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

right here son

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

win baby :]

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

I love you engadget.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:07PM]

I guess I'll take it

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

My turn now..

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

I love you engadget

[Steve Miller Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

I could put some microsoft products in this?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

Thanks for the opportunity

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

that bookbag would look mighty fine on my back!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

For carrying my stuff.....great

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

I'm in.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:03PM]

Oh yes, I would love one of those, I could totally put all my (en)gadgets in it :)

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

I want it...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

Want.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

Yep!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:23PM]

hey

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

i need to carry some stuff

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

When you're homeless a backpack is essential.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

HOOK IT UP, ENGADGET!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

YA BOI

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

Am i ever going to win anyone of these contest?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

yea!

[Turd Ferguson Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

I'll take that thanks.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

I didn't win the lottery, so maybe I can win this.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

Sign me up.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:04PM]

I NEED A NEW BACKPACK!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

i really need this

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

pack me

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

want

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:06PM]

pick me!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

Sweet

[Giga Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

In for one.

[NotEd Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

Still not first post!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

so sick!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:20PM]

Yes I want this.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:05PM]

I am absolutely positively IN >> Thanks Engadget!!