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 10:45PM]

A sack for my sac

[BigOrangeSU Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

Does anyone actually win any of this stuff? How many years have people been putting entries in?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Yup. I really need one!

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

i need a new bag.

[gerbick Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

needs

[coreyasl Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

is there an air ticket to europe inside???

[Phris Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

Something to carry books around in, eh?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

Eco me baby!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

ok

[thisisragtime Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

this will be mine, i know it.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Why not.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 2nd 2009 8:25PM]

Yo!!!

[goinskiing Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

please pick me

[mosammey Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:09PM]

want

[syntax Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

I want my en-gadget! *Cue guitar riff*

[PDA131 Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Hey! That's what I'm doing! (studying in France for the fall semester) So obviously this item belongs to me.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Hook it up

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

this back pack looks awesome thanks so much.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Lets see I do need a new backpack

[troylim Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

maybe this time?

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

here's hoping!

[mrdavidpayne Posted Jun 29th 2009 1:31PM]

hey guys, gimme some love and some eco pack

[suspecterrain Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

engadget rawks!

[GuyWithDogs Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Could use this!

[pouwerkerk Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

please?

[murph17 Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

yes please!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

h

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

I need a new backpack.

[specialsyco Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

yay!

[Horibu Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

yay!

[mastman26 Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

Could always use a new backpack

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

I could really use one of these.

[tatertoten Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

I can't believe I have won 30 of these giveaways

[AgrippaJimSlade Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

Can always use more packs

[Unclegeek Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

and one that goes "BING"

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

yes

[amw1972 Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:14PM]

Yes, I'd love a new backpack...thnx!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

This would let me drop the raggedy old Targus bag! Yay!

[skrtcsr Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

This is awesome, For even more awesomeness visit: ClassyCribbage.com

[uShak Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

carry my stuff

[zoobcool Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:10PM]

What is so special about these bags?

[thors1982 Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:24PM]

one day i will win...

[jayf Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

Send it right this way.

[Spiffydude Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:16PM]

Ohhhh, luggage-ey xD

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

Would be great!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

how weird, tomorrow i leave for a trip across Europe from which i may not return...

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

Pretty please?

[aoctavio Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:11PM]

I don't really need it but I'll take it.

[GregJ Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:12PM]

Yes please...

[chesterinny Posted Jun 29th 2009 12:12PM]

pick me! pick me!