Commuting Bag

dario28

I need a new backpack for my commuting

Any one recommend a decent one , my biggest problem is the back heat sweat factor so need to get a mesh type one

All I need to fit in is, 2 tuba-ware boxes , shower gel - hair stuff - deodrant and shirt

ED E

Satchel.

Raam

Deuter Race Exp Air

That is what I use. Minimises the sweaty back syndrome for those adverse to panniers, which I am.

Jip

I had the same issue last year, also settled for a Deuter, a Superbike, as back sweat was an issue with previous back packs. You still get a little sweat but I'd get that anyway with nothing on but I find it offers great support with little strain or pressure on my back.

petethedrummer

Deuter AC Lite 16 is what I use.

dario28

Think I'll go for this one -

Deuter Race Exp Air

Nice one Gents

Raam

dario28 wrote: »

Think I'll go for this one -

Deuter Race Exp Air

Nice one Gents

If you wanna see it in person you can check my one. I think you commute along the Clontarf-Sutton track?

dario28

Raam wrote: »

If you wanna see it in person you can check my one. I think you commute along the Clontarf-Sutton track?

Im moreso fairview-Malahide Road-Portmarnock - only go clontarf sutton for a bit of a rip if i feel like it

Thanks but I think i'll just get it, got a few google images and the back mesh looks good

dario28

Deffo gonna buy it here

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/8055.html

I like the finance options...8.64 over 36 months , perfect, i considered 12 months but the re-payments were a bit high !!

GlennaMaddy

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

Satchel.

Satchels can be a PITA, but they're definitely the only way to beat a sweaty back. I have one of those mesh rucksacks and haven't noticed any difference, as long as the mesh is pushing clothes onto your back you'll sweat.

Go commando!

dario28

GlennaMaddy wrote: »

Satchels can be a PITA, but they're definitely the only way to beat a sweaty back. I have one of those mesh rucksacks and haven't noticed any difference, as long as the mesh is pushing clothes onto your back you'll sweat.

Go commando!

Ill pass on a satchel for just under 30kms a day I dont think it would work but thanks anyway !

beans

I've used my Ortlieb Zip City on spins around 60k, and it's been rather comfy throughout. Sits toward the lower back and doesn't tax my shoulder. 100% immersibly waterproof too, nice on days like today!

My commute is only 7 km each way though, so can't comment on how it feels day-on-day for 30km, but I'm guessing it would be ok.

ED E

GlennaMaddy wrote: »

Satchels can be a PITA, but they're definitely the only way to beat a sweaty back. I have one of those mesh rucksacks and haven't noticed any difference, as long as the mesh is pushing clothes onto your back you'll sweat.

Go commando!

Thats the funny thing, the more sh1t you have to carry the better a satchel performs. Empty the move around all the time and are a complete pain, but once laiden mine doesnt shift at all and its low enough to have no sweating problem.

If you stopped for 30 secs and swapped shoulder half way then I'd say a satchel would do fine for 30K.

beans

That Ortlieb has a strap that keeps it steady no matter how much stuff you have in, and it's built like some kind of rubbery tank

ED E

beans wrote: »

That Ortlieb has a strap that keeps it steady no matter how much stuff you have in, and it's built like some kind of rubbery tank

I'll be carrying a laptop(possibly two:p) to college from September so waterproofing will be very important. £60 isnt cheap, but its probably a worthwhile investment. Cheers for the link:)

Doc_Savage

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags.html

i've had a citizen for two years now... can't fault it!

uberpixie

Doc_Savage wrote: »

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags.html

i've had a citizen for two years now... can't fault it!

+1 on the chrome citizen. Got one recently.

Courier style bags are a good compromise between rucksacks and statchels:handier shape for packing in odds and sods and clothes than a rucksack and a good comprimise over a traditional rucksack as you back doesn't get as sweaty as whne wearing a rucksack. Better than a statchel as the bag sits on your back as opposed to your lower back/hip.

SerialComplaint

Would you think about carrier & panniers as a complete alternative to the backpack - no sweaty back ever again.

tomasrojo

I generally use panniers, but for a quick spin down to the shops to get bread I use a small Deuter backpack. I'm very happy with it, but I've never taken it on a long cycle.

cdaly_

A 10l Deuter rack bag lives on the bike and a clip-on pannier for bringing in work clothes on a Monday...