Recommend a backpack....(How exciting)

[AngelGrinder]

As the title says really, I would like one that has a bit of space(enough to fit trainers and a few clothes in), but is comfortable, and not too bulky.

Have had a look around -

this one looks tiny, but the picture is awful....
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This looks pretty good....
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But trying to get an idea from anyone if they've had anything particulaly good..

Sorry for the most boring topic ever......
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[J.K.R]

I'd be looking at hikers rucksacks, I've got a big one (yeah i know its not what your looking for) but its comfy. Also has a waterproof cover that is hidden away in a pocket underneath that i never noticed until after getting it soaked many a time.
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[pwntifex]

Ditto,
if you want a very light but competent daysack I'd look at the OMM Jirishanca. Might be a bit expensive for you though. I use the MSC and swear by it.
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[divuk83]

Kriega stuff is ment to be really good.

https://www.kriega.com/

I have an X-Over bag (sorry I can't find I link to it) thats does a pretty good job of being large, waterproof but not annoying as you move about on the bike.

I also have a Lowepro one for the camera, great at low speed but at high speed the straps flap about and whip you which is pretty painful (unless your into that kind of thing)

Dave

[feef]

Another vote for Kriega. British designed, by bikers for bikers.

Not cheap tho.

Also worth looking at Vango, again, a British coompany, and decent quality outdoor kit.

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[LeeR]

The Knox Areopack got a good review in RiDE recently and unlike a traditional walking backpack it is designed to keep the weight low, off your shoulders lowering the centre of gravity. A traditional walking sack will center the load between your shoulder blades using shoulder/chest/waist straps to stabilise the load, this is not necessarily the best way to carry a load on a bike. Personally I think it's far better to use a tank bag or tail pack in that order of preference.
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[TeddyCanuck]

I don't like using a backpack riding, I find backpacks give me back aches as you support the weight on your back, not to mention the make my back too warm.
I use an Ortlieb Xpress bicycle courier bag. It sits lower on the back, and actually rests on the passenger area of the seat when riding. It's also fully weatherproof, something many backpacks aren't.
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[AngelGrinder]

I see Kriega are going to be at the MCN show at the end of January...what's the chance these backpacks will be cheaper? Worth waiting or not?
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[daz_d_biker]

I'd say don't get a hiking rucksack as they tend to have lots of flappy stringy things which can REALLY hurt when travelling at motorway speeds!
What is the point of getting a rucksack thats made for bikers anyway? Seems like a waste of money to me but hey what do i know.

Daz.
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[m0l0t0v]

I have a Joe Rocket Blaster backpack and it can hold 50 or 60 litres. It's huge, comfortable and easily fits in a spare helmet, trainers and milk (tested by me )

I got mine for £50 from an online shop and I can't remember which but if you google it it'll come up. Can't fault it apart from the fact it has no shield against the rain.
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[Mr Nice Guy]

Cant you just put the carrier bags on the bar ends like when we were all kids???
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[matlow]

Another shout out for the kriega, all the fetaures have been mentioned but i cant big up enough how comfortable it is when full.
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[Kitten]

I love my Knox Aeropack. It is comfortable and fits so much in if you need it.
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[trevoriv]

Ive always used Berghaus backpacks, my current one is just a tradtional 25 litre trekking or whatever they're called. It's fine for me, just get a bit slack over time so needs the straps tightening every now and then but does the job, not waterproof as standard but i fit a waterproof liner inside.

Before that I had another berghaus which was only 20 litre but had heavy duty shoulder straps that were comfy and never budged and two straps across the front, also had a waterproof cover and a rigid frame with a mesh layer across against your back so the weight of the bag was away from your back, always felt like there was no rucksack on your back.

Both my bags have been through several spills as well and have never ripped or torn
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[hmmmnz]

i use either my macpac 30 litre or fairydown 70litre depending on what im doing, i can't fault either, and both have travelled around the world with me and done months of tramping in the nz bush.
in fact i would be surprised if you could buy better packs with a lifetime warranty,
when i crashed my dirt bike and fliped over and hit a tree, and bent the internal spaceframe, i sent it to them and they fixed it and paid postage both directions, quality
but very expensive over here
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[gusto]

It's not a boring topic

I just bought the Kriega R15 from their web site as I only need a bag to chuck a few things in for work or to pick up a bit of shopping on the way home and the messenger bag I used to carry was getting in the way. It would fit a pair of trainers and a bit more stuff in it no problem.

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[Walloper]

[_Will_]

I have a Trust one, got a laptop pouch in back, nice and rugged its done me well for about 2 years now and still in good nick, cheapish too.

https://www.pcrus.co.uk/acatalog/trust_600b_15_notebook_packpack_14035_big.jpg
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[The Tot]

I usually used my samsonite backpack - got it from the bicester village outlet for 25 quid - one of those laptop bags, but very cavernous and easily holds your contents. well padded and non-intrusive. Waist straps are a must on a bike since they allow your bag to hug your body.

I can't recommend my boblbee megalopolis for your purpose since the profile of the bag is too big but it's a trendy fashion statement and back protector rolled into one.

Eastpak should be good and so should Jansport. Ideally get something that's waterproof or has a liner inside it to make it at least showerproof - 30L capacity.
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[Grendel]

Call me a cheapskate if you like but i just use a EuroHike 35L back pack from millets waterproffed with tent waterproofing spray and does the trick great.
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[fenton]

Dont like rucksacks on bikes. I think there have been a couple of people on here who have had an off with bags on theyre backs and its created complications. Broken spine and stuff. Would rather grab a tank bag or a rucksack and some bungee cords.
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