Rucksacks/wearable luggage

Now I'm back on 2 wheels, and the weather is no longer fine, I'm in the
market for a new rucksack that's suitable for use when riding.

Must be waterproof and preferably in the one true colour, are the only
major stipulations I have.

Any recommendations?
anyone got the one by Knox (makers of back protectors) ?

 

Kriega

 

bless u(rl?)

 

Ride faster. The rain only gets your back when you go slowly...

 

Thanks Will, two things:

1) riding fast enough to avoid weather/traffic like I encountered the
other day will negate the need for a rucksack - I won't be alive to use
it the other end.

2) see sig.

 

I would recommend mine, but your current offering offers a far greater
capacity (I can't even get a lid in mine). Have you considered getting
luggage (oxford/other), rather than strapping it all to your back?

 

Slider wrote:

which is?

Indeed but it's not overly waterproof (but not bad considering it's made
by Carlton). It's also far too big for casual use. Great for a long
weekend, but only because it's tall enough that it sits on the pillion
seat thus saving my shoulders from much weight.

Umm, no, mainly cos I wouldn't have thought I'd get it mounted on my
steed very easily? You reckon otherwise?

 

Yes, thanks.

I normally use my ObBaglux, but when I ride the SO's bike, or travel
somewhere and need to carry my lid, the Knox bag is good for that.

Ummm... it's probably waterproof, but I don't think I've used it in the
rain that much. I'm not /that/ keen on the placement and type of the
zips, as they're a bit awkward to get into and only open from one end.
The extra straps in the little pouches on top are handy for carrying all
sorts of stuff: waterproofs, sleeping mat, broadsheet newspapers, etc.

Mind, I think they've redesigned it since I bought mine, so I wouldn't
take too much notice of anything I say.

Overall, especially for commuting purposes, I'd rather use the Baglux.
It Rocks.

 

Have you tried skiwear? I use a Salomon rucksack. Waterproof,
waistband, chestband, about 20 litres.

http://www.salomonoutdoor.com/uk/home.asp

.... but be warned, it's a shit interface.

 

Don't, fit a bag to the bike.
If you end up sliding down the road a rucksack can flip you over.
What you you rather slide on, your back or your face ?

keep the shiney side up
Fred

 

Get a tail pack.
I have a nice black Oxford one.
It can also convert to a back pack.
Dead handy , I carry laptops in mine.
But be prepared to use a cargo net over it, especially if you haev one of
those new fangled bikes with single shocks.

 

This may not be your 'bag', but it shows the sort of thing I mean:

http://www.accessoryinternational.com/saddlebagtbag.htm

 

/me nods, uh huh - well it's certainly more my bag than gash cruiser
style paniers etc.

I've always wondered as to how well they stay on the bike when expanded
to be at their tallest, any ideas?

unfortunately it's substantially expensive vs a rucksack

 

Fred Stacey wrote:

earlier I would have said that's unlikely (without using gash cruiser
panniers) however as Slider has pointed out, there are better products
available.

BTDTGTTS, at the end of the day, life is too short to try and plan
around every eventuality, and I can't justify the expense of expensive
bike luggage at the moment.

This is my intention! Thanks for your input...

 

err...

www.kriega.com

Not fucking difficult, is it?
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Not good if a) you're a tiny person, or,
b) you're a huge bloater

Suze is in bracket a) and even with the straps set to their icklest, it
was way too big. I'm rapidly approaching b) and have to accept that I'll
need to shed some kilos to be comfortable in my R35 once more[1]

[1] or stand a chance of ever getting back into my leathers. :-(

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Wik wrote:

Heh! I'll be okay then....

Oh bollox. So I take it there's no point me looking at the URL you
graciously provided then?

cheers

 

Tassles for the bar ends sir? Ohhh, suits you.

Not a bloody clue mate, sorry. Having said that, it's got a sort of
sissy-bar arrangement behind it to keep it upright, so it's probably fine.

Mmmm...that's what's stopped me getting luggage, although I'm thinking about
getting some Oxford pannier-esque stuff for next year.

 

I've met you and you don't fall into either category so you should be ok.

They do sell via shops, y'know? Go check them out, first.

Alternatively, they're usually at "the Show" so if you're going...

Not waterproof per se, but come with a "roll sack" thingy which is. Has
worked perfectly for me for 3 years, now.
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aww flattery will get you everywhere

shall do - ta.