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Recommend me a commuting laptop rucsac please

14 posts & 12 voices | Started 8 months ago by Marmoset | Latest reply from rewski

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Marmoset - Member

I'm going to be commuting into work on the bike down here in Perth, WA when the bikes land in a few weeks time. I'm after a smallish rucsac that will take a 15" laptop (either in it's own pocket in there or in a neoprene sleeve) if I need to take it around with me. It'll also need to hold some lunch and a clean shirt/socks every day so I could use something with a bit of room in it that's not too bulky.

Something that's got a good venting system over the would also be handy and it'll have to be able to stand up to a monsoon every now and then, from what I've seen of the weather over teh past few weeks

Cheers

Rich

Posted 8 months ago #
AndyRT - Member

UK firm, called Kriega.

Nuff sed

Posted 8 months ago #
Marmoset - Member

Any other options out there, what else are people using?

Posted 8 months ago #
soulboy - Member

I've used a Deuter, with an internal compartment for a laptop, for the past three years. It's comfortable and nothing has broken, particularly zips and other fastenings. It has 'airstripes' to cut down sweatiness (up to a point!) and is reasonably water resistant, although I put anything I want to keep dry in plastic bags anyway. Overall, it's a great product and I can't envisage the need to ever replace it.

Posted 8 months ago #
Ishouldbeworking - Member

I also used a deuter, it isn't laptop or even bike specific but worked ok. I did get a sore back towards the end of the week though, i'm considering starting to commute again and looking at panniers as a much better solution.

It may be raining now but it's going to get hotter soon and i've found rucksacks and hot climates are not a great combination. (i'm also in Perth)

Posted 8 months ago #
cove-transition-genesis - Member

I have a camel back one that has a padded laptop section, cinch straps-lots of pockets -sunglasses pocket-chest straps..... was cheap ,

Posted 8 months ago #
qwerty - Member

http://www.ortlieb.co.uk/index.php/backpacks/velocity.html

Very waterproof, probably not the best venting.

Posted 8 months ago #
chrssmale - Member

Been using my NorthFace Bigshot for the last few years. Has done me proud for commuting, around town. Also I work offshore and its protected the lappy well (though thats most probably just cursed me)

Posted 8 months ago #
jamest - Member

Dakine dispatch, been using for a couple of months, very happy with it so far, more info and review here http://www.adventure-journal.com/2010/12/gear-review-dakine-dispatch-backpack

Posted 8 months ago #
djaustin - Member

I'm using a Deuter Race EXP. it's a bit small and won't hold lunch, but I do squeeze a 15" laptop inside plus charger, shirt and underwear. Comfy, but I find it heavy and with a broken collarbone, it makes my shoulder sore. Having looked at panniers, I'm moving to an Ortlieb Downtown, which has the advantage that I can use it when I can't cycle as well.

Posted 8 months ago #
greggparker9 - Member

http://www.crumpler.com/AU/Laptop-Bags.html?LanguageCode=EN

Crumpler is a cool Australian brand that make awesome camera, laptop and commuter bags. Should be able to find them in Perth.

Posted 8 months ago #
singletracksurfer - Member

pakuma bag here. very good and still going strong.

Posted 8 months ago #
Marmoset - Member

Thanks all, some more options to investigate. I'm wary of panniers due to my large feet and a desire to perhap ride a few differing bikes in, dependant on weather/what route I want to ride.

Posted 8 months ago #
rewski - Member

Check out swissgear - fits a 17" Macbook

Posted 8 months ago #

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