A good back pack

Rallymad

Hi i often cycle to work a 40km round trip with a backpack strapped to my back and i hate it catches the wind is sweaty and uncomfortable any one find a good back pack that cuts down on these problems?

Darkglasses

Rallymad wrote: »

Hi i often cycle to work a 40km round trip with a backpack strapped to my back and i hate it catches the wind is sweaty and uncomfortable any one find a good back pack that cuts down on these problems?

Are panniers not an option? That's quite a long trip, and they may be more appropriate.

Budget? Cycling-specific backpacks are stupidly expensive sadly.

And last question, how much do you need to carry? Clothes? Laptop? More?

Rallymad

Darkglasses wrote: »

Are panniers not an option? That's quite a long trip, and they may be more appropriate.

Budget? Cycling-specific backpacks are stupidly expensive sadly.

And last question, how much do you need to carry? Clothes? Laptop? More?

No panniers not an option only have the lunch which is often a full dinner as i work 12hour shifts which can be bulky at times spare socks and jocks thats it really.

Roselm

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/rucksack-guide

Number 8 here-an airflow system might cut down on the sweat problem. Would still catch the wind tho.
Be careful with this type of backpack. I have one and the metal frame that the mesh is attached to (to create the air space) digs into the bottom of my back unless I'm wearing a few layers which obviously isn't ideal. Just check in the shop that it's comfortable-I didn't think!

Popoutman

Camelbak MULE. Should be good enough. Pricey but well built and very very comfortable. Aerodynamic too...
I got a Camelbak Lobo for wearing on the road bike on spins, a habit from the MTB side of things. Always nicer to have the repair stuff handy if anything does go wrong.

TheBlaaMan

You could do worse than check out back-packs designed for motorcyclists. They are shaped to fit snugly when crouched over the 'bars, so will work equally for cyclists, and they tend to have any loose straps etc minimsed, or even with individual tie-downs, thus reducing any flapping about. etc. I dont know if they will reduce sweating though....

Here's a review of some: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Products/productsresults/Parts-accessories/2008/October/oct3108-top-5-biking-backpacks/

I use a Hein Gericke pack (a model no longer made) that is good. Polo is a German m/c accessories retailer that also stocks good kit. Check out the bags here: http://www.polo-motorrad.de/en/reisen-camping-und-gepaeck.html?cat=2979 (they do mail order)

el Bastardo

Popoutman wrote: »

Camelbak MULE. Should be good enough. Pricey but well built and very very comfortable. Aerodynamic too...
I got a Camelbak Lobo for wearing on the road bike on spins, a habit from the MTB side of things. Always nicer to have the repair stuff handy if anything does go wrong.

The backplates on the Camelbak HAWGs are pretty good too - Of course, you'll still sweat, but it's pretty comfortable with the airflow/ventilation.

El Vino

I have a Vaude North Shore which is great, lots of nice features, takes a bladder. has a bright orange rain cover, not too sweaty and I seem to be able to wear it doesnt cause my back to give me gip - which is a miracle.