Waterproof Rucksack...

[roboxm3]

Can anyone recommend me a waterproof rucksack for taking my clothes to work when commuting by motorcycle.

No particular requirements other than being big enough to carry my work clothes and must be 100% waterproof.

Thanks

Rob

[Cara Van Man]

Not sure you'll find a 100% waterproof rucksack.

i always put a bin liner inside my bergen and then my stuff inside it.

[andy400]

Ordinary rucksack with waterproof canoe bag inside is what I use.

[just me]

Try waterproofing spray on any rucksack?

[anonymous-user]

get a top box - I find it much easier than the rucksack.

Then add some bar muffs, and then possibly some gaffer tape(ideally black) to hold together the fairing, for that elusive courier look.

[hondafanatic]

Or you can get a waterproof cover that fits over your existing rucksack.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wa...

[kieranbennett]

I use something simelar to this



inside a rucksack.

Not sure where to get them, i got a few from Aldi for £7 each

[Thudd]

just me said:

Try waterproofing spray on any rucksack?

Never worked for me, even on allegedly already fairly waterproof rucksacks.

The plastic bag liner option is the best answer. Survival bags are pretty sturdy, and cheap.

[AngryS3Owner]

Some of the northface backpacks are pretty good, the one I bought has covered zips etc. so should be fine in pretty much anything other than if you go for a swim! Blacks might be a good place to start!

[elster]

Thudd said:

just me said:

Try waterproofing spray on any rucksack?

Never worked for me, even on allegedly already fairly waterproof rucksacks.

The plastic bag liner option is the best answer. Survival bags are pretty sturdy, and cheap.

If you use the paint on stuff rather than the paint it is better.

But best way is for dry bags.

look at any decent outdoor supplier, they will have them. Just pop them in any old rucksack.

[andy400]

kieranbennett said:

I use something simelar to this



inside a rucksack.

Not sure where to get them, i got a few from Aldi for £7 each

That's what I use! I was told they're called canoe bags, but don't quote me on that. Got mine from an army surplus type shop in Exeter.

[randlemarcus]

Kriega.

Get the little 10 litre clippy on thing as well, as that small enough to be a nice little tailpack for fags and phone during the nicer weather.

100% rainproof, even in the nastiest bits of winter, and if used with a waterproof laptop inner thingy, is perfect.

[Cara Van Man]

Bin liner!!!!

cheaper than all these options.

[tallbloke]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LG-CANOE-DRY-BAG-SACK-50L-RU...

[ewenm]

Very very difficult to make a waterproof rucksack. I'd recommend, as others have said, using some sort of canoeing bag inside the rucksack.

I have a Vango cycling rucksack (Cyclo 30 I think) that has a waterproof cover stowed in the base. It's quite effective but not perfect.

[cottonfoo]

Can't waterproof rucksacks effectively because of all the seams. Have a look here,

http://www.outdoorgb.com/c/yachting_bags_sailing_h...

If you don't need a fully waterproof one, the Tatonkas are quite good, some have a built-in rain cover.

[roboxm3]

Thanks all

I shall venture down to my local (if there is one) outdoorsy shop this weekend and pick me up a rucksack and a canoe/dry bag.

[randlemarcus]

roboxm3 said:

Thanks all

I shall venture down to my local (if there is one) outdoorsy shop this weekend and pick me up a rucksack and a canoe/dry bag.

Bear in mind that carrying a bunch of weight on a bike tends to encourage hooliganism of the one wheeled variety

The Kriega ones spread the weight differently, so its as comfy tucked in and flying as it is commuting. Worth every penny, promise. Good shout on the canoeing bag as well though.

[Rich S]

check out AlpKit.com
I have a couple of their waterproof rucksacks and find them great.
should be just what you need for the ride to work

[krap]

I've got a north face bag which is pretty waterproof (no bag is 100% proof) and it comes with an over sheet type thing which is 100% proof. Got mine from Go Outdoors in Coventry, think it was £90 - I used it for my motorbike too