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Commute Bag Recommendations?

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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I still commute with a backpack but I only go around 5km each way at the moment. Have you considered looking into panniers? Would keep weight off your back which makes for a much more enjoyable cycle.


  • #3
    keith_d99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Haven't really looked into panniers Donal - my commute is approx 10km each way, so I would say backpack would be fine!


  • #4
    fletch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,423 ✭✭✭fletch


    I do a 14k commute...if you buy a good back pack (such as the Deuter) it shouldn't hurt your back too much. I'm doing a 14k commute and it's fine (I did the wicklow 100k with it on my back too!). Bear in mind that 18L is quite small. I've a 20ltr Deuter bag and its a struggle to get everything in to it some days.


  • #5
    keith_d99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Would 20 litres be ok without change of shoes fitting in there??


  • #6
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    I have this one and it's perfect.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35345
    I can squeeze a pair of shoes in with clothes, just about. But I always leave shoes in work.

    Edit: it can be expanded to fit a bit more, handy.


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  • #7
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18421 I have this one. It's very light but after 8-10kms with it my back gets sweaty and it's kinda annoying. With a lot of effort i can squeeze trousers, shirt, and a pair of shoes.. but i ll have to leave my lunch at home :p So i just leave the shoes in work.


  • #8
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18421 I have this one. It's very light but after 8-10kms with it my back gets sweaty and it's kinda annoying.

    That's why I like my Deuter. It has that air-strip thing going on. Keeps the bag off your bag.


  • #9
    Civilian_Target
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,618 ✭✭✭Civilian_Target


    Frankly, panniers are just awesome. I wouldn't go back to backpacks.


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