Decent waterproof backpack

[Dog Star]

I know you're sorted OP, but when you want to get a proper replacement - another vote for Kriega here. I use the new R30 and it's excellent; the straps are very cleverly arranged so that the weight doesn't fall on your shoulders. A couple of weeks ago in Belgium I rode in the worst rain I've ever been in; it was thundering, lightning, roads like a river. All my stuff in my R30 was dry as a bone.

[Wildfire]

I paid the premium and went for the Kreiga R30. Best money I have ever spent. Done 20,000 miles in it, all weathers, it's spacious and really comfortable. Most importantly the main compartment is totally waterproof.

Mine needs a wash with some proofer to make sure the other bits remain water resistant after 3 years, but I would buy another again. I am actually considering buying a R20 for a day to day rucksack off the bike.

[Johnny50]

I use a Knox K Pack Rucksack.
Whilst it isn't waterproof i much prefer just having a waterproof inner bag instead, if the bag gets wet it doesn't take long to dry.

Has a decent 25L capacity and no silly straps flapping about like some do.

[Mr OCD]

toxgobbler said:

In the R25's defence it only leaks when it's proper heavy rain.

Agreed... I've used one for 7yrs in all kinds of weather. In that time it has only leaked once and that was in monsoon weather with water flowing across the roads ... even then it didn't affect the contents as they were still dry. Just the inside of the rucksack was slightly damp.

As an all-rounder it is superb.

Although these days I use a Kreiga US10 or US20 which is 100% waterproof and saves carry stuff on your shoulders.

[Rutter]

I've got a Kriega R30 which is great for keeping big things dry, then when just out for a blast I look super cool with my Kriega R3 bumbag. Such good kit and great quality, I had a Knox back pack but the straps broke off, i did like the helmet carrying bit on it though.

[smithyithy]

I'll definitely look into the R30 as a replacement in time then, sounds good.

[13aines]

The Lomo drybag rucksacks are superb for the money.

[Wedg1e]

This reminds me that I bought a Kriega R8 waist pack in a PH group buy a few years ago and have never used it!

[Dog Star]

Purity14 said:

an empty wallet

Ah, you've met my missus then

I could do with one of those cubes; I think I'll invest.

[smithyithy]

Need some actual waterproofs now.

I have some waterproof boots, they're not the best sports boots but for the TT they'll probably fare better than my Alpinestars which are heavily ventilated.

As I've only got leathers I'm looking at an oversuit, this seems good VFM and the reviews are favourable, any comments?

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/c...

[Prof Prolapse]

yammyfan said:

I use a kreiga R35. Its generally nice and waterproof but I have been known to use a wet sack when carrying my laptop to work, just in case!

It isn't designed as waterproof.

The R30 is the only waterproof rucksack in the Kreiga range. It also isn't as good a rucksack as the R35.

I have the R35 and a waterproof liner.