Waterproof Cycling Ruck sack / Rucksack / Back pack / Backpack / Backpacks

http://www.e-eastpak.com/site/eastpak.php#section=bags;234;2508,fromWhere=floatmenu

I use this, coupled with one of the laptop sleeves that you can get, the padded neoprene jobs.Works well, dropped the bag the other day, everything fine.
Not ideal to cycle with as it has no chest strp, but ok for everything else.

dito Kata bags, very well built and good value. check eBay for a bargin.

I use one of these when I am not carrying my camera gear and just my laptop:

http://www.e-eastpak.com/site/eastpak.php#section=bags;234;2507,fromWhere=floatmenu

similar to the oneused by mdizzle but thinner which is ideal as it stays close to your back and does not catch on things.

Chrome rolltops have a second pocket that is v waterproof and will fit a laptop nicely.

Timbuk have a shit load of laptop based bags not sure about comfort and padding though.

I'm thinking about getting a Dakine bag, pretty good space and laptop pokets, or maybe an Ogio bag.

Gravis bags are damn sweet. The metro range is pretty functional.

Timbuk2's large bag has a great laptop case in it.
Have it myself and its well padded and is lined with corduroy.
The bag itself is completely waterproof(tested by Irish weather) once the flap is closed well.

Scotts bags have a laptop compartment. If you put it in a padded/neoprene sleeve it would be perfect.

Thanks mate! ;)

Erm.....buy a northface backpack and forget the Grobag.

Better?

ok after spending a good hour searching i can not find shit! im looking for a cheap (sub £50) bag (backpack) to cycle to school with, doesnt have to be waterproof just fairly comfortable and be able to hold a change of clothes shoes and school books, any good recommendations please?

Cheers!

oh and if anyones looking for karrimor backpacks, i bought a few here today :D
http://www.sportsdirect.com/Products/Department/Outdoor/Outdoor+Equipment/Rucksacks/Default.aspx?DisplayAll=True&OrderBy=
bloody good value!

Check out Ellis Brigham and if you are in London then I may be able to get you 30% off list price.

(looking on the website now) not in london :( looks like a good shop, could you possibly recommend a bag at all?

http://www.ozzys.co.uk/product/Eastpak_Bags_Eastpak_Floyd_K201_Varsity_Grey_3805_77_157_1.html

love Ozzys and that is a nice bag at a nice price!

I have the North Face Borealis and Surge ruck sacks pretty good and sweater at 30% off Osprey are worth looking at as well.

If you already bought a 'few' today why do you want advice on which one to get?

cause they were for my sister :P and there for camping

well why didn't you get one for yourself? If it doesn't even need to be waterproof then there are hundreds out there.

cause the karrimors have stiff backs and i didnt want to buy one and then find it sucked riding on a bike and then realising i cant return it due to me being on holiday there and ive come back now. . . . . .
im asking for advice, im sure there are hundreds out there, i want one of the best out there . . .

There's camelbacks on there too...designed for cyclists....i saw loads on there that would be fine...you already said it doesn't need to be waterproof and only fairly comfy.
There comes a time when we all have to figure some things out for ourselves ya know! :)

A cheap rucksack is usually more than enough mate, after all you're going to school, which I assumed isn't that far away on a bicycle.

when I was a kids, my parents made me ride to school (which is 3 miles away), because at the time they were struggling, I have to use those really old canvas rucksack my father use when he was trekking Africa like this;

I'm sure you can just find a small lightweight rucksack, or cycle slower instead of being Eddy Merckx sweating from every orifice of your body.

also there's another option - saddlebag, you can get a good one easily for less than £50.

Paul Michel must be turning over in his grave*. Rucksacks indeed.

:D

*The grave of the banned. Its really dead there.