I don't have quite such a sweaty back, and the Osprey has a massive spiel about the clever technology it has implemented to reduce soggy backage, but if it's hot, you still get a bit of a soggy back. As Heltor said, though, if it is your thing the Osprey quality is top notch.
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I don't have quite such a sweaty back, and the Osprey has a massive spiel about the clever technology it has implemented to reduce soggy backage, but if it's hot, you still get a bit of a soggy back. As Heltor said, though, if it is your thing the Osprey quality is top notch.
RoadRider400
Some bloke that likes cycling alone
Might be a little late to the party but somebody else might be looking for suggestions in future.
No need to spend more than £30 for a bag that meets your goals.
I have a 2 Karrimor backpacks for commuting, and pick the size depending on how much im carrying that day. Not one for the brand snobs but I have had them for about 4 years and still going. The Urban 30 should be big enough for you if the laptop isnt huge. I dont think its sold as waterproof but I have commuted in some heavy rain and never had any issues. You could also buy something smaller for days you carry less.
Suggest leaving shoes at work. Why carry them back and forth?
No need to spend more than £30 for a bag that meets your goals.
I have a 2 Karrimor backpacks for commuting, and pick the size depending on how much im carrying that day. Not one for the brand snobs but I have had them for about 4 years and still going. The Urban 30 should be big enough for you if the laptop isnt huge. I dont think its sold as waterproof but I have commuted in some heavy rain and never had any issues. You could also buy something smaller for days you carry less.
Suggest leaving shoes at work. Why carry them back and forth?
9 times out of 10 i do, but occasionally i have to commute to another site (e.g. Dundee to St Andrews) for work meaning i need to pack full kit, wash stuff and towel.
Also, Thursday I go straight to my young lad's football from work so need to have boots in my bag!
vickster
Legendary Member
How big a towel? 
What type of material for trousers? Long or short sleeved short?
Come on, if you can’t be arsed to do your own research, at least provide all the required info
Oh and assume you mean sweaty back or are you worried about the bag getting sweaty...if the latter, you need a rack and panniers...not something worn against a sweaty stinky bloke body
What type of material for trousers? Long or short sleeved short? Come on, if you can’t be arsed to do your own research, at least provide all the required info
Oh and assume you mean sweaty back or are you worried about the bag getting sweaty...if the latter, you need a rack and panniers...not something worn against a sweaty stinky bloke body
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I think I got my Deuter for £58 and it does all that you've noted above. Just keep an eye out on: https://www.deutergb.co.uk/products/clearance/
Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
vickster
Legendary Member
How big a towel?
Come on, if you can’t be arsed to do your own research, at least provide all the required info
Oh and assume you mean sweaty back or are you worried about the bag getting sweaty...if the latter, you need a rack and panniers...not something worn against a sweaty stinky bloke body
Trousers are standard office M&S malarkey, towel is big enough to cover a 14st bloke
Genuinely though, I've functioned with Aldi specials for years but I think coming up for my 10 year commuting anniversary I should be treating myself to something with slightly more longevity!
I was looking through the Osprey collection and, honestly, i think this might be the one.
I have a lot of dhb kit which i'm really keen on (hats and tops) for value for money but the frame is the kicker, otherwise i'd be kitted out head to toe in dhb!
I had a good look at Deuter bags; honestly? they look awesome, they seem functional but the price per square inch is exorbitant. That said, if folk here can hand or heart say "Worth the money, totally and utterly" i tend to take fellow CCer's advice on board!
vickster
Legendary Member
£32 for the Osprey with a 20% off code at Millets
(Possibly plus postage)
https://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/241622-osprey-daylite-plus-20l-daysack-black.html/880601/
(Possibly plus postage)
https://www.millets.co.uk/equipment/241622-osprey-daylite-plus-20l-daysack-black.html/880601/
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I can say that I'm really happy with mine that I purchased around 3 years ago now. I'm raging though that I've got a big dirty oily mark on the front of it after winging it into the boot with my bike one winters night. I've taken it on week long trips, overnighters and regularly commute with it. The guys that I went to Holland with for a tour had Osprey bags and they were happy with them too and to be honest, they seemed like cracking bags but I think they paid more like £80 for the same 'spec' if you will.
vickster
Legendary Member
Deuter here ... more than Osprey but in budget
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/accessories/bags-luggage/deuter-bike-1-20l-backpack_455251
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/accessories/bags-luggage/deuter-bike-1-20l-backpack_455251
vickster
Legendary Member
Which one?It is done...Thanks all!
lazybloke
Considering a new username
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
Another one who is dissatisfied with a Lomo product. I've got one of their panniers. Oh, it's waterproof alright. The seams are absolutely fine despite stuffing the thing full of laptop, charger, clothes, an occasional bottle of wine, and so on.
But the fixings might as well be made of cheese: self-tapping screws into plastic hex nuts. The first one failed in a week or two. I thought it was an assembly error, retightened it, but a month later had problems with most of the fixings working loose.
Had to replace them all with M4 bolts, washers and nuts; all metal. Not a hint of a problem since, but the initial experience was terrible.
