Good Backpack for daily commute
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Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby aussieorchid » Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:40 pm
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby Pax » Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:04 pm
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby goldy_commuter » Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:27 pm
Looks small but I can fit everything in including size 13 shoes, lunch, jeans, work shirt, tools, wallet etc. Has lots of small pockets with side mesh and helmet holder plus, and there's more, a yellow rain fold out cover.
Has two straps and vented section sitting away from your back.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby Max » Sun Aug 01, 2010 3:54 pm
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby aussieorchid » Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:41 pm
Vaude BIKE ALPIN AIROFLEX 30+5
http://www.woolyswheels.com/shopping/pr ... ts_id/1097
Vaude Bike Alpin Vent 30+5
http://www.woolyswheels.com/shopping/pr ... ts_id/1098
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Postby eezz » Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:46 pm
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby rkelsen » Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:36 pm
Believe it or not, the chest strap takes most of the weight off your shoulders.Pax wrote:I've never had one with a chest strap and have never had any trouble in 10s of thousands of commuting k...maybe I'm missing out on something and should try one??
Personally, I use a High Sierra hiking backpack which has a fold out fluoro rain cover. Works well.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby fenn_paddler » Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:35 am
Sorry no experience with those specific models, but I've commuted with a Vaude Splash Air 20 +5 for the past 2-3 years and would say it's by far the best cycling backpack I've ever owned.aussieorchid wrote:I have been loking around the net a bit and found these two that took my fancy. I also saw a few of the Deuter range that looked pretty good. I am travelling overseas soon so plan to pick up something good at a better price than we can get on OZ. Anyone had any experience with either of those two.
Vaude BIKE ALPIN AIROFLEX 30+5
http://www.woolyswheels.com/shopping/pr ... ts_id/1097
Vaude Bike Alpin Vent 30+5
http://www.woolyswheels.com/shopping/pr ... ts_id/1098
Good points:
- so comfortable I sometimes think I don't have it on & have to look down at the waist strap to check
- Back venting system comes into its' own in summer
- little sign of wear after 2-3 years
- storage: nice mix of pockets and storage
- waterproof cover works well and can be installed quickly (at traffic lights during sudden downpour for example).
Bad points:
- Cost. I bought mine at Burwood cycles in Sydney & it wasn't too expensive but they've gone up a fair bit since then.
- I drive my shirts into work & don't carry shoes, but if you need to do that the next size up would be the go
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby Thoglette » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:09 pm
Deuter 28 as discussed in this threadaussieorchid wrote:I am after a new backpack to replace my current one which has seen better days. Can anyone recommend a good cycle backpack for carrying change of clothes/lunch and the odd pair of shoes or jacket to work each day. My current one has a waist strap but no strap across the chest which allows the bag to move a little too much on my back so any opinions on bags with the extra strap would be good too.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby ginz » Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:22 am
cheap, has reflective strips all over the place, carries my shoes, change of clothes and other bits and pieces no worries. comfortable and reliable.
had it for a year and i half and can't speak highly enough of it.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby murrum » Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:44 pm
I have a Cross City and its great esp if you have to lug a laptop. My Mrs has the Trans-Alpine 26 SL. Both are fantastic packs. I have also not seen a bad word said about the Cross Air EXP mentioned above. The latter two are shown off here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psJC5-AhgeY
I'll be honest, my favourite feature is the key fob!
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby AUbicycles » Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:14 am
Very comfortable fit plus waterproof and chest strap (no waist). Can also fit on the bike rack (as a pannier).
Contact is importer Allegro Bikes or try Ortlieb to get details.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby willyroo » Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:47 pm
1. The shoulder straps have a pivot point, which makes it easy to move your head around (especially when in traffic on the commute)
2. The weight is transferred to the hips, the shoulder straps are more for balance and support than anything else
The weak point is the poor internal organisation, however the hugely improved comfort makes this a winner. For those who camel their fluid it looks like it can take bladders.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby kunalraiker » Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:26 am
Should look cool, also have decent capacity for usual things one would take while commuting.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby Mulger bill » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:04 pm
You missed a younger one HERE...kunalraiker wrote:All, I'am bringing up an old thread, but wanted to know what is a good commuter bag, I do sweat quiet a bit on my back when I've got a backpack on so ventilation is a key.
Should look cool, also have decent capacity for usual things one would take while commuting.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby RideLikeTheWind » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:31 pm
Plus, I get to use it when I go hiking with the family
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Postby Warnesy » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:45 pm
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby kunalraiker » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:15 pm
Might get this!
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
Postby Bob_TAS » Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:09 pm
Stripped of its velcro partitions, not only does it have plenty of padding for my laptop, phones, etc but also has a built in rain jacket that can be pulled over it on a wet day.
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Re: Good Backpack for daily commute
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