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My trusty Quechua trail is.dying(decathlon don't sell it anymore). What's not mega expensive, around 15-20l, has a rain cover and is comfortable?

Or am I after the moon on a stick?


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 4:15 pm
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I bought an overboard ultra light 20 litre pack a couple of months ago and I'm very happy with it.

I got it for £45 on wiggle.

edit: Just checked wiggle and they don't have it for sale anymore.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 4:32 pm
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[url= http://www.ewetsuits.com/acatalog/high-visibility-drybag-cycling.html ]Lomo Drybag Backpack[/url]


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 5:05 pm
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some options here:
[url= http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-backpack-options-for-commuting ]http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/waterproof-backpack-options-for-commuting[/url]


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 5:14 pm
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Alpkit Gourdon.

APF


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 7:10 pm
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Camelback HAWG, waterproof cover, comfy, plenty of room for stuff+lunchbox and has a bladder. £130 I think rrp but I paid 60 for mine, just keep an eye on merlin and crc


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 7:13 pm
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I usually wait until Lidl or Aldi have generic rucksacks for sale (usually around £15-20) and use a seperate hi-viz rain cover like the Hump one (again from Aldi for £7). Current one has been going for three years used in all weathers.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 7:21 pm
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Used Alpkit Gourdon for 2 years now.
Waterproof and cheap.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 7:27 pm
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Alpkit gourdon is the best I have used for commuting. No faffing with rain covers and no zips to jam or break.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 8:27 pm
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+1 Alpkit Gourdon. Use mine for commuting 4 days a week. Comfy and waterproof.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 8:56 pm
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Deuter Air Race EXP. 18L Use mine daily with the road bike. Not big enough to carry shoes regularly, but will take laptop, charger, shirt and underwear.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 9:49 pm
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Another Alpkit Gourdon user here. I also use an Eaglecreek packing thing to keep my shirts nice when in the rucksack.

Other option I've used is an Exped cloudburst its a similar type pack but they do a smaller 15L one and they are lighter than the Alpkit Gourdon.


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 10:22 pm
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Been using this for 4 months and I can fit everything in it!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-luggit-slice-25l-rucksack/


 
Posted : 08/04/2014 11:24 pm
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Would second above - DHB slice is excellent, have done up to 30 miles each way with it. I also have a gourdon and think the slice is more comfortable to ride with and more useful pockets etc.

Not waterproof but drysac for laptop sorts that


 
Posted : 09/04/2014 7:01 am
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Decatholon's [url= http://www.decathlon.co.uk/tilt-5-backpack-id_8243997.html ]Tilt 5 backpack[/url] looks like a good option to me, although I've not used one.


 
Posted : 09/04/2014 11:09 am
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Just in case DryBag for example...
They started sale now.
My friend used it even for kayaking
http://finoak.com/products/SKU1370-Waterproof-Rucksack-14.7L
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Posted : 01/05/2014 11:26 am
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I bought the DHB slice 25l (good old BC discount) and it's brilliant!! I was out for a good while in a downpour last week and the raincover works!!!


 
Posted : 01/05/2014 11:38 am