Waterproof backpack

[Kevoffthetee]

Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm going to do the short commute to work throughout the winter and need something for my work clothes and lunch.

If my MTB doesn't sell that'll be the workhorse and don't want to fit a rack so a backpack is the way forward

Cheers, kev

 

[Profpointy]

I'd not worry unduly about the backpack, but just stick the vital stuff in a poly bag. Or put a bin bag size bag inside the rucksack.
Waterproof is a bit of "depends what you mean by" thing - other than (say) ortlieb stuff, very few items are really waterproof

 

[Lilliburlero]

I use a draw string bag and wear it under my waterproofs.

 

[paulb3375]

LOMO

http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/drybag-daypack.html
http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/high-visibility-drybag-cycling.html

Highly regarded amongst the motorcycling fraternity

 

[bianchi1]

I use one of these:

https://www.alpkit.com/products/gourdon-20

No nonsense, cheep and cheerfull.

 

[HorTs]

I use one of these:

https://www.alpkit.com/products/gourdon-20

No nonsense, cheep and cheerfull.

I too was going to recommend an Alpkit product - https://www.alpkit.com/products/airlok - choose one to line your bag, probably the 20L for £8.

 

[MartinQ]

Use a high viz / waterproof backpack cover, something like
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/osprey-high-vis-raincover/rp-prod81228
some backpacks have them "built in".

 

[The Rover]

I've got one of these although it's not been tested in the rain yet, it's comfy with loads of space.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/accessories/bags-baskets/proviz-nightrider-rucksack-30l

 

[vickster]

I have a Deuter bag, has a rain cover built it. Don't use really as prefer panniers but when I did rarely it seemed to keep the rain off. Still put stuff inside a placcy bag though

 

[Drago]

If the filthy lucre is an issue just use whatever cheap rucksack you fancy and shove all your kit inside a carrier bag.

 

[Alun]

Another option is to put things in a "rubble" sack and then in a rucksack, it's like a bin bag but a bit smaller and very hard wearing.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Water tight or waterproof?

My TIMBUK2 messenger bag is waterproof, but not water tight.

 

[vickster]

If the filthy lucre is an issue just use whatever cheap rucksack you fancy and shove all your kit inside a carrier bag.

And hope the colour doesn't leak too much

 

[fimm]

A waterproof cover for your rucksack is unlikely to be good enough. (DAMHIKT.) Go for the Gourdon or the drybag if you want to spend some money, otherwise a plastic bag or two (one inside the other) will probably do the job.

 

[luckyfox]

I use Karrimor trail back pack, I take quite a lot daily and it has a rain cover.

http://www.jjbsports.com/karrimor-trail-35-rucksack-792022?colcode=79202203