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  • 23-06-2021 3:35pm
    #1
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,099 ✭✭✭


    Hello,

    So my old rucksack (Hi Gear Active 28) is on it's way out- virtually all the zips are broken, side mesh pockets are worn & loose. . The company don't do this rucksack anymore. What I love about it is the support system which means the back of the actual rucksack sits on your back and makes you sweat....

    Rucksacks like this seem hard to find these days. Any recommendations- looking for between 15 and 30L, 2 sections (at least), doesn't have to be waterproof. I won't be using it regularly so ideally an inexpensive one would be preferred.

    rucksack2.jpg

    rucksack1.jpg

    Thanks,
    Pa.


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  • #2
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Deuter Race Exp Air
    https://www.deuter.com/ie-en/shop/backpacks/p225969-bike-backpack-race-exp-air

    I've used em for years


  • #3
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,948 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    dinneenp wrote: »
    ... What I love about it is the support system which means the back of the actual rucksack sits on your back and makes you sweat.....
    What's to love about that? Or did you mean the opposite?


  • #4
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    What's to love about that? Or did you mean the opposite?

    Haha, I must have misread cos the one I recommended doesn't sit direct on your back.


  • #5
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,099 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    What's to love about that? Or did you mean the opposite?

    What can I say, I love pain and sweat....no, you're right I meant to say "that doesn't.."


  • #6
    wheelo01
    Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭wheelo01


    The recent Aldi or LIDL ones had a frame with a mesh similar to that to keep the bag off your back, you might find one in your local Aldi


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  • #7
    byrnem31
    Registered Users Posts: 874 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    wheelo01 wrote: »
    The recent Aldi or LIDL ones had a frame with a mesh similar to that to keep the bag off your back, you might find one in your local Aldi


    I bought one and they are a great bag. Wire bar in the back to keep the rusack up off your back. Dirt cheap too.


  • #8
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,099 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    byrnem31 wrote: »
    I bought one and they are a great bag. Wire bar in the back to keep the rusack up off your back. Dirt cheap too.

    Hi. How long ago did they have them in? Sound decent.


  • #9
    wheelo01
    Registered Users Posts: 678 ✭✭✭wheelo01


    It may have been 4 weeks, at a guess, but cant remember is the specific answer


  • #10
    byrnem31
    Registered Users Posts: 874 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Hi. How long ago did they have them in? Sound decent.

    Yeah few weeks back. I'd say they'll have them again soon.


  • #11
    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,732 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    Raam wrote: »
    Deuter Race Exp Air
    https://www.deuter.com/ie-en/shop/backpacks/p225969-bike-backpack-race-exp-air

    I've used em for years

    I use a Deuter one too when I am using one


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  • #12
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,099 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Weepsie wrote: »
    I use a Deuter one too when I am using one

    Cheers. A very similar model here for €60. If there's no sign of the Aldi one in the next month of so I'll get this at some stage.


  • #13
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,818 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Also use a Deuter, find it very good.


  • #14
    68 lost souls
    Registered Users Posts: 3,979 ✭✭✭68 lost souls


    I use this, picked it up on sale a few years back for £55 and find it great. Separate internal compartments if you want for dirty clothes and clean, helmet attachment and also can take a hydration pack if you are so inclined.


    https://www.ospreyeurope.com/shop/ie_en/escapist-32

    Good reviews here https://road.cc/content/review/170543-osprey-escapist-32


  • #15
    Whyner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭Whyner


    What size backpack would you need if you were cycling out to say, a club league race and just wanted to store some bits like gilet, arm warmers, snacks, etc...


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