Commute backpack recommendations

[thefollen]

That's the one that I use, and it takes laptop, clothes, locks, files & paperwork, drinks, tool bottle and three local newspapers without a problem. I love the stability and the Airzone, which works pretty well, and I love built-in rain cover, although I usually use a hi-viz Humpback-type thing on it. Mine cost me £50 from a store in London back in 2008.

Aha I recognise that avatar, it was your post on the other thread I saw recommending it. It's definitely the frontrunner for me- really like the 'slate' colour. Under physio orders to do no exercise for two weeks (strained IT band) and my current contract has no bike parking (aaaaargh the tuuube!). Soon as I'm around and about again I'll be making 1 x purchase.

 

[jajacob]

Looks pretty decent!

From the other thread, these could have potential also:

https://www.gearhunder.com/backpack-with-charger/

Good idea, I like backpacks with this feature. A more practical design that looks good and I will review it.

 

[HLaB]

I squeeze my laptop and laptop bag in my waterproof ortlieb pannier. I use it with their backpack converter. Ortlieb do larger bespoke waterproof backpacks. If I get fed up with squeezing them in I'll get my self one

 

[MahatmaAndhi]

I was going to suggest exactly as HLaB has. I have the Ortlieb pannier and the rucksack converter on its way from Rutland Cycles (£32, but flipping ages to be delivered).
And, coincidentally for me, I am also from Peterborough. Small world.

 

[Gunk]

I’d recommend a Kreiga, they’re expensive but super-comfortable and great quality. I’ve had my R15 for 10 years now and use it on both motorcycle and bike. The R20 would be ideal.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/206840