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Cycling Backpack

  • 02-05-2011 01:47PM
    #1
    Torque
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what type of backpack to get thats good for use on a bike for a long enough commute that wouldnt really make ones back too sweaty. It would need to be big enough to carry towel, shoes and a change of clothes. I've seen the deteur selection and they seem pretty good anybody have experience with them? Also ive a price limit of around €50.

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    The deuters that have the meshy bit to keep it off your back are probably the best, unless you fancy using panniers


  • #3
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Rack and panniers.


  • #4
    kayaksurfbum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 700 ✭✭✭kayaksurfbum


    The Deuter is the best alright, the Furtura 28 or 32 would suit pretty good, but they will cost a bit more then €50 im afraid.


  • #5
    Torque
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84 ✭✭Torque


    Has anybody any personal experience with this ?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deuter-bike-1-rucksack/


  • #6
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    I have used a Deuter Speed Lite. 15L.
    Small. But I have fit in a small towel, shoes and a jeans & shirt.
    It won't take much more.
    As comfortable as a rucksack gets. I have done some 50-60km cycles after work with it On.

    Also have a nice Gelert which was really cheap. A little bit more bulky than the Deuter.


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  • #7
    nitrogen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭nitrogen


    I also recommend the Deuter - best backpack I've ever bought. I have the 10L and fit clothes & lunch (No shoes & towel), so the 15L should satisfy your needs.


  • #8
    murph226
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭murph226


    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vaude-bike-alpin-air-25-5-rucksack/

    great rucksack, loads of room and frame keeps the bag away from your back!


  • #9
    thebouldwhacker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,565 ✭✭✭thebouldwhacker


    Like Blorg said, get a rack and bag, one for audax would do you fine, say 7 litre top peak and seat post rack.


  • #10
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Torque wrote: »
    Has anybody any personal experience with this ?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deuter-bike-1-rucksack/
    Plenty of positive reviews on the site.

    It doesn't have the mesh bit which reduces sweatiness that other deuter bags have.


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