to commute 20 miles with once per week (with a 17" laptop) in?
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Would an Alpkit Gourdon be uncomfy
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Posted 3 months ago #
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I found a courier bag with a laptop in it too much for even a 12 mile commute and had to switch to pannier.
it's down to how strong your back is in the end.
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Nope, I use mine for a 10-15km commute each day.
Full with lappy, clothes and food. XPS at about 1.8kg
Posted 3 months ago # -
It's all about pannier(s).
Posted 3 months ago # -
they are ok but very basic padding. you need to be careful when packing.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Laptop in a neoprene case is my padding
Posted 3 months ago # -
No, should be fine I think. I use mine if I'm going for a cx ride after work and want to carry work stuff straight back home after - much better than using my usual courier bag.
Posted 3 months ago # -
Just bought the 30L version - watch out for it on teh classifieds!!
Posted 3 months ago # -
i am on my 3rd one (orange this time) commute 16m e/w - simple, robust and waterproof - only issue is if you fill it, put an a4 document in it etc.. the strap / loop can catch on the back of my neck. good product for the price.
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i rate my gourdon as a dry bag, with straps to carry it when you need to, but as a dedicated rucksack probably not. used it to do the woodcock coast to coast so i could put it on the pannier on the road/flat sections and wear it on my back in the lakes (as its pretty rocky/steep in places...). i find the straps are too close together and they chafe really badly on my neck, but i'm a broad build with a fat neck
bargain for the price when compared to similar bags thoughEDIT: forgot to add i put a few holes in mine but alpkit sent me some iron on patches which seem to be holding up fine
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Straps and other "bag" features aren't wonderful and it's not particularly stable on my back I find. But as a commuting rucksack it's perfectly adequate, I've got the 30L one and it takes quite a bit of stuff. I did get a hole in it after much abuse and if you really over fill it the roll top might open up a small gap. But as I chuck another drybag in to protect my stuff from wet swimming kit the last two don't really matter.
Iain
Posted 3 months ago # -
Think you'll be fine once a week, but I find for a daily 10km commute with the weight of a 15" laptop+lunch+other random stuff that accumulates, it has started to give me a bit of jip over the last year - although I do have a dodgy thoracic spine prone to muscle spasm. Just ordered a more fit for purpose deuter rucksack with ergonomic design and with room for circulating air at the back, I'm looking forward to a less sweaty back
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