rucksacks

Mark Alexander

can anyone rcommend a rucksack for riding without rstricting head movement? I've currently got a Lowe Alpine 35L that needs replacing.

I don't want lots of little pockets. simple is good

thanks

Random Vince

i've got a karimor spike 20

main bag compartment with a little pouch at the top for a cd player or whatever (phone and wallet personally)

pocket on the front will take a large D lock with a little net pocket for the keys, there's also a little clip for keys if you prefer.

doesn't restrict movement, the grab loop on the top did catch on the helmet at first but its got used to being tucked down out of the way with age (had it about 6 months at least)

two net pockets on the sides, multi tool fits great in them

Bikedevil

I'd recommend the Rockrider rucksack that you Decathlon sell. 20 litres. Sits flat to your back, no restriction to movement. Mesh pockets on both sides with draw cords (they can also be used to hold everything inside in place. Inside zip pocket for wallet etc..

There's also a pocket on the front that's fairly big and elastic strapping and flaps to allow you to attatch a helmet/pads securely. Even got a full face to attatch to it once and there's also a pocket on the hip strap marked with "First aid/rescue card" - I keep my ID in there incase I'm found
There's also a hydration system pouch on the back (usually comes with Decathlon's finest bladder)

They're £25/30

dudi

I highly recommend a berghaus twentyfourseven rucksack. http://www.aktive8.com/p/Berghaus/Day-P ... 62613.html

They're just the right size for a commute, you can fit an A4 file in quite comfortably, it has a main section for your clothes, shoes etc and a slim section to keep documents in for the commute.
Also if you want to use it for a day-hike, the small document section is actually designed to carry a water bladder. The rucksack also as a hole in the top for either a water hose or a set of headphones... and there is a tiny pocket on the inside the right size for an iPod.

It has a small pocket on the front for your mobile/wallet/anything else & it has little loops on the back which are handy to clip extra lights to.

the only bad thing is the mesh pockets on the side do not have drawstrings, so they never get used on mine.

the most I have carried in mine is my A4 work diary, a pair of shoes, a full change of clothes, a lunchbox and a jacket.

highly recommended.

fossyant

I've got a decathlon forclas 25 - fine, one inside pocket, one internal zipped pocket and an external zipped pocket. Also had pads on the back to raise the bag off your back for increased ventilation.

richardast

Overboard - one big cavity with a couple of zip-up pockets. Simple, comfortable, inexpensive and totally waterproof.
http://www.over-board.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=30_28&osCsid=a45cfaf45bf2d896d4e851b504e7c7a8