what backpack?

[vickster]

I use one of these, excellent, comes with a yellow cover hidden away that is bright and waterproof. But still get sweaty like with all backpacks. Holds a fair amount of stuff.

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/deuter_c...urrency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=106151

I have the blue one. Looks like it's been discontinued to perhaps be quick if you like it

You may need a handlebar bag too for socks Why do you need to take a whole week's worth of stuff? I just take trousers and top daily

 

[barongreenback]

I have the old version of this:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ortlieb-couriermessenger-bag/

Spectacularly waterproof, big enough for clothes, packed lunch, wash kit etc. I team it with a ResPro hi viz cover. Not cheap but the quality shows.

 

[dellzeqq]

I've got a Deuter backpack that is about twelve years old and is something like this

http://www.deutergb....pact_EXP_12/25/

the clever thing is that it has zipped pockets on your hibs, so you can put the heavy stuff like a lock where it's most comfortable to carry it. It's far superior to a rack and panniers - it doesn't sway around, and it's way more convenient.

I'm using it for the FNRttC to Paris this weekend in preference to a seatpost mounted Carradice job that I bought last year and turns the bike in to mush.

 

[StuAff]

I've got a Deuter backpack that is about twelve years old and is something like this

http://www.deutergb....pact_EXP_12/25/

the clever thing is that it has zipped pockets on your hibs, so you can put the heavy stuff like a lock where it's most comfortable to carry it. It's far superior to a rack and panniers - it doesn't sway around, and it's way more convenient.

I'm using it for the FNRttC to Paris this weekend in preference to a seatpost mounted Carradice job that I bought last year and turns the bike in to mush.

+1 for the Deuter bags. My Bike 1 is excellent, bigger capacity than that one though it lacks side pockets. I rather like my Carradice SQR Slim, just not the way it makes the bike handle when it's full!