35-ish litre cycling rucksack

El Selb
El Selb Posts: 137
edited December 2011 in Commuting general
Can anyone recommend a large rucksack that I can cycle to work with that has ample room for work gear, gym stuff, lunch, bike spares etc etc....and maybe a bit of room to pick up some food on my way home!

Around the 35L mark give or take, would like to use if off my bike also when going away for the weekend, or go hiking or whatever...

Ta!

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  • andrewlwood
    andrewlwood Posts: 224
    See other thread very near this one. I like my Osprey Manta 30L - has a hydration kit that you can remove, comfy harness, light and strong. Good bike pack, great hiking, loads of space, straps and pockets.
  • Wooliferkins
    Wooliferkins Posts: 2,060
    Rixen Kaul Freepack Meta is 26L, a bit smaller than OP but with adapter will fit on seatpost so no rucksack induced sweaty back
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  • Dan_K
    Dan_K Posts: 19
    Not cycling specific but Sports Direct have got a 35L Karrimor rucksack in store for £19 or £18 online:

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-trail-rucksack-716125

    I got one yesterday for a bit of everyday use and hiking/cycling when I head to France in a couple of weeks.
    Plenty of different pockets/compartments including a bit for a hydration pack and a section to feed the tube through. Got a vented back section too so think for the money it'll be very good value.
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  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    Another vote for Osprey. Great straps - sits well on the body and the airscape system keeps air flowing so you don't get too sweaty (compared to the alternative backpacks).
    35 litres is huge though. (I have a Talon 22.)
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  • El Selb
    El Selb Posts: 137
    Dan_K wrote:
    Not cycling specific but Sports Direct have got a 35L Karrimor rucksack in store for £19 or £18 online:

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-trail-rucksack-716125

    I got one yesterday for a bit of everyday use and hiking/cycling when I head to France in a couple of weeks.
    Plenty of different pockets/compartments including a bit for a hydration pack and a section to feed the tube through. Got a vented back section too so think for the money it'll be very good value.

    Didn't buy that one but while i was looking at it on Sports Direct I did see this one which I've just bought - should do me until i've got enough money for the Osprey!

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-ur ... e=71612291
  • dilemna
    dilemna Posts: 2,187
    35l ruck sack on your back whilst cycling, this is heavy and uncomfortable. I would get a rear rack and good panniers.
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  • El Selb
    El Selb Posts: 137
    Just a quick one to say I still love this:

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-ur ... e=71612291

    Might buy another one now for when it eventually breaks down!
  • CraigTheBiker
    CraigTheBiker Posts: 18
    dilemna wrote:
    35l ruck sack on your back whilst cycling, this is heavy and uncomfortable. I would get a rear rack and good panniers.

    100% agree with this. A few years ago I started commuting to work with a heavy rucksack on my back. 6 months later and I developed back problems, and my back hasn't been the same since.

    Panniers are the way to go if you want to regularly carry heavy loads on a bike.
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  • leodis75
    leodis75 Posts: 184
    I bought the Osprey Talon 33 for commuting and hiking. Very comfy pack and tightened correctly will not give you back problems, also the benefit of having the Hydration Reservoir as well for summer.

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