Water proof back packs

[metalsteve]

Can any one recomend a good water/shower proof cycling back pack. Typical use will be commuting to work carrying lunchbox and change of clothes etc.

Cheers

[donfisher]

Alpkit Gourdon.

[shouldbworking]

Rack + ortlieb pannier. or ortlieb backpack, or a non waterproof backpack and a drybag inside.

[Disco You]

Panniers is my first choice. If you really want a rucksack, try the altura night vision cover over any rucksack.

[T350 Al]

I've been looking at the Polaris Aquanought for the winter. A bloke at work has one and swears by it, and hasn't had to use bag liners or anything to keep his kit dry. Bit pricey, but not as expensive as some bags I've seen.

[Fluffsri]

Another here for the Apkit. Its a dry bag as a backpack. Ive been bloody drenched a few times this year and my kit has been bone dry! The only downside is no external pockets or storage.

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product...

[Smartboy]

I'd love a waterproof backpack.

Currently use old carrier bags to 'waterproof' my office gear when I bung it inside my camleback. A Night-Vision backpack cover also doesn't help much in a downpour. Guess it helps with spray from the back wheel, but after an hour in heavy rain, it seeps through from the space between my back and the rear of the camleback.

[bakerstreet]

Smartboy said:

I'd love a waterproof backpack.

Currently use old carrier bags to 'waterproof' my office gear when I bung it inside my camleback. A Night-Vision backpack cover also doesn't help much in a downpour. Guess it helps with spray from the back wheel, but after an hour in heavy rain, it seeps through from the space between my back and the rear of the camleback.

I'm also a fan of the shopping carrier bags to waterproof the individual bits and let the rucksack just get soaked. If I have to cycle with the laptop, then I use a slightly posher river island or next bag instead of the tescos or asda variety and usually double up for extra protection

[Smartboy]

Haha - I have a work laptop so it takes its chances in a Tesco bag along with my socks and pants!

[Fluffsri]

LOL, I can get my 17.5 laptop in the Alpkit bag with lunch box shoes, undies, trousers, tool kit, tubes, pump and a decent lock. At £25 it is a tad better than a Tescos carrier bag hehehe

[ewenm]

Ortlieb would be my default answer but it sounds like Alpkit are good too.

[marting]

I really want some Ortlieb panniers. A few places have the Ortlieb backpack (Velocity) reduced at the moment if you're after a backpack.

[Gumstabber]

Just bought myself a 30ltr backpack made by OverBoard. Submersible too in case I whould end up in a rather deep ford. nice build quality, £50.

[bakerstreet]

Fluffsri said:

LOL, I can get my 17.5 laptop in the Alpkit bag with lunch box shoes, undies, trousers, tool kit, tubes, pump and a decent lock. At £25 it is a tad better than a Tescos carrier bag hehehe

I always opt for carrier bag for lunch, as that can be squeezed into a gap in the rucksack. Only use lunch box if I'm taking in something like left over chilli for lunch. I keep a weeks supply of pants and socks at the office underneath my desk My phone waterproofing system consists of a freezer bag and a little clear bag from the LBS. Works well

My wife actually suggested I get a new rucksack yesterday. All my kit is colour co-ordinated with the bike (Sad I know), but apparently the red and grey rucksack clash! Maybe Father Christmas will get a North Face one

[Fluffsri]

bakerstreet said:

Fluffsri said:

LOL, I can get my 17.5 laptop in the Alpkit bag with lunch box shoes, undies, trousers, tool kit, tubes, pump and a decent lock. At £25 it is a tad better than a Tescos carrier bag hehehe

My wife actually suggested I get a new rucksack yesterday. All my kit is colour co-ordinated with the bike (Sad I know)

Not at all, most of mine is colour coded.


I was put off the carier bag years a go by my best mate, he was carring his swim kit and the bag went into the front wheel and threw him off on Zig Zag hill in Dorset, he still has the scars now and that was 25 years ago! My camelbak isnt water proof and couple of weeks ago I filled it up and it leaked before I set off. Didnt want my wallet to get wet so ploaced it in a Zip Lock bag. 20 miles into a 30 mile ride the heavens opened. I was drenched but my wallet was bone dry, cheap and cheerfull works LOL.

[ewenm]

Fluffsri said:

I was put off the carier bag years a go by my best mate, he was carring his swim kit and the bag went into the front wheel and threw him off on Zig Zag hill in Dorset

People aren't suggesting only using a carrier bag (over the handlebars for example), but using a carrier bag inside the rucksack to keep stuff dry.

[Fluffsri]

ewenm said:

People aren't suggesting only using a carrier bag (over the handlebars for example), but using a carrier bag inside the rucksack to keep stuff dry.

I have realised that as well mate, it just reminded me that was all.

[oyster]

Fluffsri said:

LOL, I can get my 17.5 laptop in the Alpkit bag with lunch box shoes, undies, trousers, tool kit, tubes, pump and a decent lock. At £25 it is a tad better than a Tescos carrier bag hehehe

Carrier bag is free though? So how can it be worse?

[Fluffsri]

oyster said:

Carrier bag is free though? So how can it be worse?

Carrier bags aren't good for the environment? Back packs last longer unless you buy a carrier bag for life, then your waterproofed till ya die