Backpack query

[Flakey]

Hi there. I have a commute that consists of a cycle, train journey then a run. As such I need to carry a backpack. My problem is that my back gets drenched in sweat during the cycle leg of my journey. Can anyone recommend a backpack that let's air flow between it and your back.
Sorry, but because of the run part of the journey panniers are not an option.

 

[vickster]

Deuter or Osprey have an airflow solution. Look at Evans website. How big do you need?

 

[simongt]

Any backpack that has a 'standoff' frame helps, but as all of said frames have a padded rear waist support at the bottom of the frame, you will get sweaty there. can't be helped. These types are my preference to the airflow type, but as I only use them when walking and not cycling, slightly different application possibly.

 

[Flakey]

Deuter or Osprey have an airflow solution. Look at Evans website. How big do you need?

Probably get by with 25 to 30L. Cheers, I will check out Evans.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Osprey. Beauty in rucksacks personified.

 

[Gekko21]

I also have a train / cycle commute (thankfully without the run part ). I was using my partner's Osprey Hikelite, which was a great lightweight bag with great mesh separation from the back but too small. I then started using my Osprey Talon 22, which is my daypack for hiking. I fully intended to replace it with a dedicated cycle pack so as not to wear out my hiking gear. However, I've found the Talon so comfortable that I haven't got round to it yet. I don't have a long cycle but I notice a big difference from when I first started cycle commuting and was using a more fashion-oriented Sandqvist rucksack. The Talon has a helmet attachment so I can keep my helmet on the outside of my bag for the train commute, leaving more space inside for my cycling bits and bobs, lunch and laptop when needed. If I was buying a dedicated cycle backpack, it would be the Osprey Synchro 20.

I hear great things about Deuters but having had solid experiences with the Ospreys have never found a reason to deviate.

 

[vickster]

JE James have some Osprey on clearance
https://www.jejamescycles.com/accessories/bike-travel-and-storage.html?p=1&manufacturer=2115

 

[mangid]

Shoutout for Ortlieb, I used a Flight for years, and have now got a PackMan Pro. Totally waterproof, and even in the summer after a 2 hour+ for mile commute no issues with a sweaty back.