Back pack

Hi

I'm looking to get myself a comfortable, waterproof and 'safe' back pack that will be able to hold a laptop and other stuff and I was wondering what any of you guys are using ?

cheers

Ian

Ian,
I previously had an Oxford "humpback" rucksack, but now have a Joe Rocket rucksack. Can recommend both for being waterproof. Can recommend the Oxford for being "safe" as it actually broke my fall from a "highsider" (I was actually carrying my Oxford Revolver lock in it too!) and never injured my back at all. The Oxford also came with a waterproof inner bag (which kinda suggests that the rucksack in itself is not 100% waterproof, but I never found that to be the case even riding through some very heavy downpours last winter). I've found that the main compartment on both rucksacks has been water-tight enough for me, although the outer pockets are the ones that tend to get a bit damp/wet so don't stick anything water-sensitive in those pockets. The Oxford had to be cut away following the accident, so I had to replace it and would have liked another Oxford, but couldn't find one in time, so ended up with the Joe Rocket one. I wouldn't particularly recommend EITHER for carrying a laptop though (although to be fair, I've never actually tried).

HTH,
Pete

[Stu]

Knox £30
Kreiga £90
HTH

Thanks both !!

Guess I'll have to have a look around !!

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by iane

Thanks both !!

Guess I'll have to have a look around !!

Your current Laptop bag + Carrierbag + Bungee Net to the pillion seat = £7 (ish)

I hate having to ride with a backpack - with or without back protector.

I can't understand why all back packs arn't water proof (apart from cost of course). The same could be said about bike luggage. A waterproof knife resistant tailpack for £60 - can't be that hard!

[JamesMio]

Is this the same as the Oxford Humpack you were suggesting? Seems a pretty good price if it includes the back protection?

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...p?prod=OXOF574

If it's like their bike gear it will be bloody heavy. Sorry, but it's going to be kreiga when I need a new one.

[G]

I have an Alpinestar rucksack....its the perfect size for what you are describing as I was in a similar situation. I looked at the knox ones etc and they were all to small or funny sizes that wouldnt except a laptop.

It was £30 from pidcocks nottingham.

Originally Posted by JamesMio

Is this the same as the Oxford Humpack you were suggesting? Seems a pretty good price if it includes the back protection?

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...p?prod=OXOF574

Yup, that's the one I had ... good little rucksack. Mine came with a waterproof inner bag too (think 'waterproof carrier bag' but much stronger). Not sure what you mean about "back protection" tho It doesn't give you any back protection at all ... all I meant by my post was that the rucksack possibly saved me from landing hard on my back.

Pete