Rucsacks for the Commute

GrantyBoy
GrantyBoy Posts: 166
edited August 2007 in Commuting chat
hi Guys

After working my way though various rucsacks for the daily commtue I've finally find a good bag. Got myself a Revolution Stow Expert from my local Edinburgh Bike Shop.

So I'm wondering what rucsacks you guys use?

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  • BentMikey
    BentMikey Posts: 4,895
    Glad you found one that works for you. I don't like carrying stuff on my back, so I use either a saddlebag or a tailbox.
  • DavidTQ
    DavidTQ Posts: 943
    I use panniers, deeply uncool but they have magic car repellers that mean I get given far more space on the road, and my back stays drier :D .
  • Keithp88
    Keithp88 Posts: 58
    Just bought a Jack Wolfskin daysack with an airflow back. Doesn't make a blind bit of difference, still sweat like a pig. That may be just the evil leaving my body though....
  • homercles
    homercles Posts: 499
    I use a North Face Borealis. Not really cycling specific but it does the job and it keeps everything bone dry (I use plastic bags on clothing inside as a precaution but could probably save myself the bother). It's also got a handy laptop divider (usually used for d-lock), bungee cord stowage and the hooks etc for hydration pack if needed.

    Sweat's definitely an issue but then that makes feel like I'm working hard!
    Nail Trail
    Pompino
    CF SLX
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,691
    Inuse a courier bag......total fakenger me!!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • andrewc3142
    andrewc3142 Posts: 906
    I don't like carrying stuff on my back and on my road bike don't want a rack, so got a Carradice Slim with an SQR clip. For me, the perfect solution for commuting and I put a second clip on my MTB as well.
  • njc97
    njc97 Posts: 184
    bagaboo courier bag. Like ddraver I'm a fakenger, but I don't care is it's much bigger and more comfortable than my old rucsack.
  • donnie murdo
    donnie murdo Posts: 986
    When out mtbing I use a Camelbak M.U.L.E and sometimes a Rimrunner if I am going somehwre that I need extra kit.

    For my daily commute I use a Chrome Citizen

    http://www.chromebags.com/products/bags/show/13/

    It's perfect for commuting and is really comfy to wear. I don't care if I am not a messenger :lol:
  • dazzawazza
    dazzawazza Posts: 462
    DavidTQ wrote:
    I use panniers, deeply uncool

    Panniers are extremely uncool, but just so useful for carrying loads.
    I have one uncool day a week, usually a Monday, when I carry all my work gear in a pannier. The rest of the week I use a small rucksack and ride the fast bike, if it's not raining.
    I got the cycling specific rucksack from Lidl, it's a really well known brand PRO-X. It even came with a 1L water bladder and reflective bits.
  • 2wheelzgood
    2wheelzgood Posts: 373
    I use a bog standard Regatta rucksack and as mentioned sweat like a pig.
    Are cycle-spefici bags really worth it?

    on the MTB I use the Lidl (or was it Aldi) Camelback copy. 2.5L water holder and enough space for a few things. Still sweat mind!
    FCN4: Langster Pro
    FCN8 Dawes Audax
    FCN13: Pompetamine dad and daughter bike

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    FCN6 Fixed beater bike (on loan to brother in law)
  • Massimo
    Massimo Posts: 318
    I don't haul much around so I use a Dueter Attack. I was seduced by the blurb about an integral back protector - it looks the business but I'm not convined it will save my spine in the event of me going 'over the top' :wink:
    Crash 'n Burn, Peel 'n Chew
    FCN: 2
  • bigease
    bigease Posts: 86
    I use a Haglofs InCase 15, as this is a good comfortable day sack and has a sleeve and protective compartment for my laptop.
    Specialized Single Cross: FCN +4 IMAGE

    Trek Madone 5.2: FCN +3 IMAGE
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,967
    I use this rack bag here: http://www.rutlandcycling.com/ProductDe ... a993548625

    My comuter has full guards and a rack - really nice not to have something on your back :D I wouldn't go back now.

    Dan
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • baudman
    baudman Posts: 757
    edited August 2007
    I used a Kathmandu bag that they don't make any more. think it's called a mirage, but they're now up to Mirage v3 and it's quite different. Mine has this big external pocket/flap thing which is great for your helmet/shoes/whatever.

    One of the best things about it is that it is made of a fabric which is highly reflective (they call it "illuminite"), so the bag basically glows at night if car headlights hit it. If you are contemplating a backpack, I'd highly advocate some sort of reflecto-stuff.

    I've recently moved to a Topeak MTX system, but still use the backpack occasionally.
    Commute - MASI Souville3 | Road/CX - MASI Speciale CX | Family - 80s ugly | Utility - Cargobike
  • Ben_H
    Ben_H Posts: 10
    I use a Deuter Futura 22 - can recommend - has one of those aircomfort things, holding it away from your back. Also has a fold away rain cover, but I tend to use one of those Respro hiviz covers in all weathers.

    Its big enough to hold a small laptop but not too big that its annoying to have on your back.

    I hated wearing rucksacks at first, but now used to it.

    Ben

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