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I am after a new one since I left me last one on the effing train grrrrrrrr. I had a Dakine Apex and it was fantastic, although the fact that the space was spread over a number of pockets made it difficult to pack.

Looking at new ones: I like the Dakine Amp 25L: Does anyone have any experience of this one? Any other suggestions?

It will be used for mainly road-riding, including 15-30milers after work, as well as more general carrying stuff duties, and needs to take gym gear, smallish lunchbox, pump, spare tubes etc.


 
Posted : 08/11/2010 10:41 pm
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There was a similar thread a week or 2 back - some suggestions in [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/rucsackbackpack-advicerecommendations ]there[/url]


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 8:10 am
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I use an alpkit gourdon
Great wee bit of kit and most importantly, fully waterproof... and almost as important, dirt cheap


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 8:26 am
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Thanks folks. I do fancy another Dakine as they seem to be made very well, but are pretty pricey. I like the look of the Amp as it comes with a rain cover, but can't find any piccies of what it looks like inside (all pockets or one big space?).


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 12:57 pm
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The DHB from Wiggle does me OK, think it is about 25 litres, no frills but comfy.


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 12:59 pm
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Just got an email from Cyclesurgery, they've got a few offers today.

Vaude Northshore 28 - £70~ down to £45
Vaude UltraTrail 20 - £60~ down to £30

'TT63' code at checkout if you want (today only)


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 1:04 pm
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lol, just spotted this thread after starting one on a very similar subject ref. fitting a 15" laptop in a 20L gourdon!


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 1:10 pm
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I recently got a Deuter Futura 28l which I supremely impressed with. Its light and comfortable with a mesh sprung back and seems cavernous for change of clothes, pack up, ride kit plus anything else I feel the need to drag 15miles to work with me.

[url= http://www.fieldandtrek.com/deuter-futura-28-pack-716063?src=google ]CLICKY[/url]


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 1:25 pm
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I really like the look of that Vaude Northshore 28, but at 51cm high, I fear it may be too tall.


 
Posted : 09/11/2010 1:34 pm