Recommend a backpack for commuting to work

talkabout

I'm thinking about cycling to work a few days a week, its about 12 miles each way and was wondering could anyone recommend a backpack for carrying a change of clothes? I'd prefer something waterproof but shower proof would probably do.

Cheers

Idleater

I know you said back pack, but if your bike can take a pannier rack, I'd recommend that.

For waterproof backpack, my 25 year old sporthouse is still going strong.

Otherwise, I put water sensitive bits in a bag in a bag.

talkabout

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119094658#Comment_119094658

Thinking more like something along these lines:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZC17XQX/ref=asc_df_B07ZC17XQX1652958000000/?creative=22374&creativeASIN=B07ZC17XQX&linkCode=df0&tag=monetizer-amazon-bikeradar-21&ascsubtag=post-bikeradar-371997-pcm-bel-rev&th=1#

Idleater

I use Ortlieb panniers, they have equivalent backpack https://www.ortlieb.com/uk_en/products/backpacks#

Breezer

This:

https://www.deuter.com/int-en/shop/backpacks/p225960-bike-backpack-race-air

or if you need something slightly larger, this:

https://www.deuter.com/es-en/shop/backpacks/p225968-bike-backpack-race-exp-air

I use the smaller for exactly the same purpose and can’t recommend it enough. It’s not waterproof but comes with a waterproof cover that you just pull out of one of the pockets and fold it over the bag (it clips onto a toggle in the pocket).

Pomodoro

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058246826/recommend-a-backpack-for-commuting-to-work

Is it just a change of clothes? Bike packing bags are another option. https://eu.alpkit.com/collections/bikepacking (not necessarily alpkit - just there for example. I use an ortlieb bikepacking bag.)

at1withmyself

I use a deuter back pack and have so for many years, perfect for change if clothes:

https://www.deuter.com/int-en/shop/backpacks/p225923-bike-backpack-bike-i-20

68 lost souls

I use an Osprey Escapist on my commute, 22km each way with a decent amount of climbing. Some days it has 2 laptops, keyboard power supplies etc and clothes, other days it just got my lunch in it.

I have been tempted to get panniers but I’d need to make adaptations as my bike won’t take them normally.

it’s a great bag also for lugging to site or travelling. I have have got an unending amount of gear in it going on an industrial site and there’s a handy helmet clip on the outside plus separate dirty and clean gears compartment.