Waterproof Back Pack

beduffrich

Hi all, I'm looking for a waterproof solution for carrying my clothes to work on the commute, Can anyone suggest a cheap sensible option?

Cheers Rich

davet2

Yeah, I use an a Gourdon from alpkit (www.alpkit.com) great kit

bails87

Got a Gourdon too, kept my stuff bone dry in a rainforest thunderstorm, so it can cope with the commute

beduffrich

That looks pretty sweet. Nice bright colours for keeping me visible to cars. Cheers lads.

okeydokey79

look good may have to put one on my christmas list

beduffrich

I've been reading and some people reckon the 30ltr is too big for Cycling, what have you guys got?

rubertoe

I got a 25L that is use with a waterproof Hump

beduffrich

Why use a hump with the Gourdon?

tomwardill

beduffrich wrote:

I've been reading and some people reckon the 30ltr is too big for Cycling, what have you guys got?

I have the 25L for moving my gym kit around. Can get trainers, towel, shorts, t-shirt + swimming shorts and goggles in it, with plenty of room to spare.
Seems to be plenty big enough, but might not take a jacket or anything bulky like that for carrying work clothes.

beduffrich

I've gotta get Trousers, Tshirt/Jumper and my lunch (lunch box) in. Shoes if i can spare the room, alternatively I could leave these at work.

king_jeffers

I have two packs;

Deuter Race EXP Air - comes with waterproof hi-vis cover, very comfortable on my back but need to pack carefully due to limited space - no probs carrying what you have mentioned, except shoes, usually try to leave those at work.

North Face Borealis - usually use when I've planned badly and need to carry a fair bit of kit. Use this with a waterproof hump cover.

However I think the Gourdon from alpkit looks like a better alternative, not sure if it has a chest strap...? I'm tempted for the 25L but not sure if I can justify another pack in the house

beduffrich

I think I'm going to go for the gourdon. Those prices are fantastic too. Gourdon 25L in Chilli Red it is.

tomwardill

King Jeffers wrote:

I have two packs;
However I think the Gourdon from alpkit looks like a better alternative, not sure if it has a chest strap...? I'm tempted for the 25L but not sure if I can justify another pack in the house

The 25L has a chest and waist strap. I'll try and take some photos of mine with stuff in when I get home.

cougie

That does look neat. does it have any pockets on the waist straps at all ?

Mr Plum

Forgive me for boiling this down to the simplest solution, but get one of these...



Put your clothes inside it then put it in any existing backpack that you currently own and it will remain 100% dry in the most shockingly torrential downpours. It's the cheapest and easiest solution to keeping your stuff 100% dry. Been using the same one for about 2 years in an old JanSport bag. Perfect.

Monty Zoncolan

The post above beat me to it - a sturdy poly bag inside a Camelbak has served me well for the last 3 winters (admittedly not the same bag throughout).

Slurp

Another user of Deuter Race EXP Air. It's about 12liters (with an extra 3liter expansion if needed. Plenty of room for shirt, socks and underwear (all wrapped up in a plastic bag), lunch, waterproof overtrousers, small handpump, various electronic gadgets. It would be a squash to add shoes to that mix, but I've got a pair of jeans or folded waterproof jacket when needed.

It's not especially waterproof as is, but has a pullover cover does a fine job. Biggest boon is the webbing that keeps it off your back and really improves airflow and reduces sweating.

phy2sll2

Ortleib velocity, 20L, works for me.

http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/ortlieb_velo ... dle=123853

jonnyboy77

I use a Deuter Race EXP Air which holds clothes, waterproof jacket and few other bits n pieces. I also bought a Lifeventure waterproof bag to go inside the Deuter, to ensure dry kit when I get to work (failsafe).

Koncordski

The Deuter Race EXP air is excellent. Keeps everything dry if you deploy the included rain cover. So comfortable compared to my old Camelbak and the webbing keeps the pack off your back for cooling. 8/10 from me (can't really fit shoes in but leave these at work now). 8)

joelsim

I've got a zero degrees lat. 20C.

Bought it in the Lake District, it's light, comfortable and waterproof. And seems well made and sturdy. I'd deffo get another when it wears out.

Aerozine50

I use an Osprey Momentum 34.

It's really well designed, has the exterior pouch for your shackle lock and a nice load of pockets for storing clothing, Laptops and similar yuppie accessories, (if only I was a yuppie).

The only downside is like all backpacks they cause your back to sweat quite a bit.

It comes with a rain tarp in the bottom pouch which is used to shield the backpack from the elements.

Expensive = Yes , because I'm worth it.

king_jeffers

Aerozine50 wrote:

The only downside is like all backpacks they cause your back to sweat quite a bit.

Don't have that problem with Deuter Race EXP Air, unfortunately its not the biggest pack in the world.

I recently purchased http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=251 hopefully arrive today. Another pack to add to my collection, time for an ebay sale I think.

davidjohnson

I use a Deuter Race EXP Air. The bag includes a rain cover that will keep everything dry. Highly recommended.

t4tomo

get a crumpler messenger bag, that way you avoid a sweaty back too.