need a larger back pack

swod1

hello another newbie to this section of the forum, i have been riding to work and back since april this year.

I currently use a vaude trail light 16litre back pack for my riding to work and back, this seems to be getting too small for what i need to carry and think i need a larger back pack around 25litre capacity.

Can anyone recommend a good value back pack that is cycle specific and ideally waterproof if possible.

I was looking at larger vaude cycle bags but just wondered what people are using ?

I have seen on on ebay this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271297061667? ... 1#shpCntId

thanks

goonz

http://www.bigxtop.com/

And British made...

tilt

Not sure what you're after by 'cycle specific', thse are good bags though (and cheap)

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=251

Personally I'd get a pannier though.

wandsworth

Take a look at Ortlieb: http://www.ortlieb.co.uk/messenger/velo ... black.html

swod1

tilt wrote:

Not sure what you're after by 'cycle specific', thse are good bags though (and cheap)

http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?tar ... ory_id=251

Personally I'd get a pannier though.

i prefer a backpack as i'm not riding far its 7 miles each way and i've got used to using my mtb bag but this seems a little small for carrying things i need.

ViperS15

Just had a look at CamelBak options and the Blowfish looks to be in their 'bike' range and it's huge!

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/p/7095 ... tAodrn0AGA

As is the Octane 22 and Octane 18 models (both on Leisure Lakes website too..)

jockywilson

Got one of these a couple of months ago (although I got new for £20 due to a pricing error...)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/timbuk2-phoenix-backpack-35l/

Very comfortable on the bike and huge capacity with various storage pockets. Have used it a few times in heavy rain without getting any water ingress.

friedpizzainbatter

I got one of these a couple of years ago. It's been great, very comfortable, holds my laptop and a change of clothes easily:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/osprey-escapist-20-rucksack/

jimmypippa

This thread has discussion of similar stuff

I sometimes use an alpkit gourdon 20(20L rolltop drybag rucsac) Great customer service and £22.50 including postage.

As you can see, the one below is slightly larger but a similar price.

TimothyW wrote:

rubertoe wrote:

jimmypippa wrote:

rubertoe wrote:

I want to check this "bag" against the Alpkit Gourdon .

On outdoorsmagic, people have mentioned Lomo.

hero.

That is the one.

Any reason not to get this?

Not that I can see - mine arrived, looks good (like a stormtrooper!) and a good size.

Its a little big for my usual commute load and the weather has been dry so I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but can't see anything wrong with it.