Mini Backpack needed - recommendations please

[chris222]

Any recommendations please for a cycling rucksack/backpack that is big enough to hold a DSLR camera?
(some level of waterproofing would also possibly be handy)


Thanks

 

[akb]

Just a DSLR, or with lenses and accesories.
Do you also want to be able to carry any cycling related kit with you?

 

[chris222]

well, very minimal dslr kit - i.e. perhaps with 2 lenses at most.
Cycle kit - just a mini tool kit

 

[defy-one]

Any small rucksack will do. I usually put my dslr with case inside a freezer bag. All good

 

[akb]

Im a bit anal when it comes to carrying my DSLRs about especially if I am on the bike; so would recommend a camera specific bag as they give extra padding and usually have quite a high level of waterpoofness to them, via either the material used or pull out rain cover. I used to have one of these but got annoyed with the single strap. I then upgraded to one of these with the added bonus of carrying an extra lense and monopod.

 

[luckyb**]

Not come across a waterproof DSLR rucksack apart from the branded makes with a raincovers which don't look to me to do the job!
My previous rucksack used to get saturated on the ride in....so I got one of these:

http://www.play.com/Sports-Outdoors...urce=0&searchtype=allproducts&urlrefer=search

They do not have a padded interior but are waterproof!!

 

[chris222]

ok, I'll have a look, I don't think I need a padded one or something specifically made to carry a camera, just needed one that was just large enough

 

[ufkacbln]

I like the "Exped" rucksacks for touring with a camera

Small compact and easily folds small for storage in a pannier, but then will take a waterproof, and camera in the evening, or when exploring off the bike

I place the camera in a protective case, then inside the rucksack

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

The Vango Rapide is an okay small backpack without costing the earth

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Vango Rapide&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=P2c&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=UQWsUK7nGMrK0QWB-YDgBA&ved=0CD4QrQQ

It has a waterproof cover inside a zipped pocket too, comfy enough for me as a backpack-cycling-hater to wear happily, and central so no flopping to the side. I would put some foam or something at the base of it if carrying a DSLR though.

Comes with a hydration bladder but only a cheapie, so I wouldn't consider that a "feature" - I put a Platypus Hoser in it's place if using it for hiking

 

[zophiel]

Craghopper active are ok too.