My experience with Jansport has been solid. I think I’ve had the same J bag for over 20 years now, daily pack ala manpurse. Been through the washer/dryer a couple times, but I try to minimize that.

I can’t speak for “most Americans”, my income is pretty median but I highly value travel and tourism so I make it happen from time to time. If you like parks and museums there is a shit-ton to do in and around DC, and it doesn’t have to be any more expensive nor unsafe than visiting any other urban cultural center like NYC or Miami.

Don’t engage, just report

How the Internet feels when you abandon Reddit, Meta and Xitter entirely

Lots and lots of people, actually. Many identify with the tough-talkin’ images being projected, believing it’s just what the world needs and that the magic sorting hat will assign them to the privileged class when the dust settles.