BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
What rucksacks are you using and is it any good?
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So what's the best cycle rucksack then?
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smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
DHB Elsted 30L, great rucksack IME. Plenty big enough, more pockets than I know what to do with, takes a 2 litre bladder for hydration and it's comfortable to wear as well.
I can't quickly find a link to the Elsted 30L. It may be NLA TBH, I don't know, shame if it is though as it's a cracker, although I suspect it may have been replaced by the SLICE.
I can't quickly find a link to the Elsted 30L. It may be NLA TBH, I don't know, shame if it is though as it's a cracker, although I suspect it may have been replaced by the SLICE.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
- Location
- Manchester way
depends what you want it for really. My favourite is a targus padded laptop and A4 files one. because that is what I tend to carry most often on my back. it has a good yoke and padded straps too so is comfy as a normal rucksack but space is limited and badly proportioned for non worky stuff.
vickster
Squire
I have one of these http://www.evanscycles.com/products/deuter/cross-bike-18l-bike-backpack-ec026661
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BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=9461
I like the look of this one, although it's pricy, but it does come in colours other than black which is a plus.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-luggit-slice-15l-rucksack-free-hydration-pack/
This is cheaper buy much...only it's black...equals invisable at times..
I'm going to use it on a Le Jog ride ..it only needs to carry spar cycle kit, jacket, toothbrush etc and maybe a pair of civi jeans..
One concern I have is the waist straps...are they big enough...guess I need to get into a shop and try these on somewhere.
I like the look of this one, although it's pricy, but it does come in colours other than black which is a plus.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-luggit-slice-15l-rucksack-free-hydration-pack/
This is cheaper buy much...only it's black...equals invisable at times..
I'm going to use it on a Le Jog ride ..it only needs to carry spar cycle kit, jacket, toothbrush etc and maybe a pair of civi jeans..
One concern I have is the waist straps...are they big enough...guess I need to get into a shop and try these on somewhere.
400bhp
Guru
FWIW I have a Deuter Race EXP air which I'm very happy with. It has a mesh which eits on your back with a gap between the mesh and the rucksack back which means far less of a sweaty back.
If you're doing LEJOG, might I suggest ditching the rucksack idea and seeing how much you can fit on your bike. It will be much more comfortable. Get a front (and possibly rear) triangle bag for the frame, a big saddle bag (or get a seatpost rack) and, if needed, a handlebar bag.
I travelled back from edinburgh to manchester over 3 days using my rear cycle pockets, a front triangle bag and a big saddle bag. I took a spare pair of duds, a toothbrush and paste, a pair of shorts, a cycling top and my general cycling stuff (tools etc). I washed my kit each night in the b&b's.
If you're doing LEJOG, might I suggest ditching the rucksack idea and seeing how much you can fit on your bike. It will be much more comfortable. Get a front (and possibly rear) triangle bag for the frame, a big saddle bag (or get a seatpost rack) and, if needed, a handlebar bag.
I travelled back from edinburgh to manchester over 3 days using my rear cycle pockets, a front triangle bag and a big saddle bag. I took a spare pair of duds, a toothbrush and paste, a pair of shorts, a cycling top and my general cycling stuff (tools etc). I washed my kit each night in the b&b's.
