Bag Suggestion

[krisgoss]

Hi all,
I am after a bag to carry my stuff to work....basically!

I commute 6.5 miles each day, and I need a new bag. I am currently using my old school backpack, which is ok for now, but I need to start carrying shirts in my bag, and there isn't much room for that kind of thing at the minute.

So what sort of bag would be good for me do you reckon?
Thanks for any advice
Kris

 

[Alembicbassman]

Sports Direct have some Karrimor backpacks at reasonable prices. Around 25 litres should do. They have stores in most towns

http://www.sportsdir...-sack-94-716016

or

http://www.sportsdir...olcode=71600322

 

[stevieboy378]

Check out Topeak's rear racks and packs - they do packs of various sizes, and they're a whole lot better than having a bag slung across your back . . . .

I use these :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_MTX_Trunk_Bag_DX/5360039784/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Super_Tourist_DX_Rear_Rack/5360022940/

They aren't cheap, but they are excellent, and you'll feel liberated by not having to wear a backpack - no more sweaty backs ! !

 

[Norm]

They aren't cheap, but they are excellent, and you'll feel liberated by not having to wear a backpack - no more sweaty backs ! !

By coincidence, this morning was my first commute with that exact set up. Much more comfortable riding and better when stopped, as I didn't have to strip my bike when I arrive.

Because of the risk of injury, I don't like carrying anything solid in a rucksack so I used tail packs and bottle cases to carry my tools, phones, spare lights etc, with just clothing going in the rucksack. It meant that, on arrival, I'd have to take five pieces of kit off the bike to put it into the rucksack for the walk into the office. Now I just unclip the bag and front light and I'm ready to roll.

 

[krisgoss]

Hmmm, the pannier system does seem to have a lot of advantages!
Doubt I would get the linked ones mind, cost far too much for my tastes, sorry.

Have seen a couple of cheaper set-ups about though - I am still undecided about how long I want to commute by bike for, so don't want to spend loads....if that makes sense?

Thank you for your help guys! GIven me plenty to think about.

 

[Megsy]

Apologies to Kris for sort of hijacking his thread, but I like to ride all luminous for visibility. I need a snall backpack for commuting to work, but would like one in a really bright colour, so as not to hide my bright clothing. Any ideas where such a thing exists?

 

[krisgoss]

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4768

There we go! =]
They seem to be popping up everywhere when I am looking for bags and things, so they might be ok, could be cheaper ones out there though.
Hope this helps

 

[krisgoss]

http://www.brandsclothing.co.uk/shugon-hi-viz-rucksack-p-410.html

or even one of them!