[Closed] Recommend me a commuter rucksac

im going with a pannier for commuting next.

hth

the 2010 hawg nv i have fits your requirements pretty well.

Funny ... when I saw the title of this thread I was going to say the Deuter Bike 1, ticks all your requirements so, yes, another one of those! But mine is like the 2nd one down [url= http://www.p2d.co.uk/acatalog/bike_backpacks.html ]HERE[/url] and not the pic you have.

Alpkit, waterproof and great value.

Alpkit, waterproof and great value

It's a dry bag, with some straps stitched on. Cheap, yes.... comfy, no (IMHO)

I wore out a Bike 1 and replaced it with another as well. There was a thread the other day covering similar ground

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/new-bag

I have a very old Deuter Cross Bike, I love it, in fact I love it that much I replaced my 40L trekking pack with a Deuter.

I now have about 3 different Deuter packs and doubt I will buy another brand again.

+1 for another Deuter 😉

@ Kojaklollipop - Thats the new version - looks nice - hmm - I think maybe another Deuter then 🙂 CHRS 🙂

camelbak hoss ticks most of those boxes.

The Alpkit Gourdon 20 is pretty comfy.... unless you're carrying rocks on your back.
[url= http://www.alpkit.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16379&category_id=251 ]Clicky[/url]

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op's bags are made by Vaude, very similar, and cheaper.

Result!

+1 for another Deuter

Twas in exactly the same situation as you a year ago, I loved that bag 😥 zip finally went. Did look into getting it replaced but bought a Superbike to replace it. I do miss the pocket configuration on the old Bike 1 though, the superbike has a larger internal and only one external which is higher up.

Yeh I forgot AA - looked back at my last post - Good info about the Superbike - was just looking at that 🙂

Dakine Heli packs (in their various sizes) are awesome.

Mine (A Heli Pro 2 - the biggest, i think) is 8 years old, used for daily commuting since the day i bought it, also been on serious snowboard missions, big day hikes, and on proper MTB rides. I ram it full of stuff frequently - the kind of over-packing that in the past has knackered zips, torn seams etc. on respectable brands, and yet there is still not a stitch out of place on it.

It is bladder ready, comfy, amazing build quality, looks good, and will last you a lifetime

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Hmm like this one 🙂

Deuter Trans Alpine 26 SL Backpack - it has a large volume but is compressable 🙂

don't understand why so many companies use zips on the main compartment when they can be such a weak point?
a draw-cord top with a flap over is a much better system. bah, and indeed, humbug.

I commute with the alpkit Gourdon and rate it. Used it over long distances too. Otherwise something by orleib?

I use (daily) a berghaus freeflow 25+5.
It's got the 'air back' thing so less of a sweaty back, and it has draw-string top for chucking stuff in and out with ease!

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Can pack up pretty big, but as it's a 'flap top' you can pull the lid down to make it a bit smaller......

DrP

Ive got a TISO airflow one which is essentially a copy of a berghaus model, wasnt expensive and also have a bright orange reflective raincover that tucks in the bottom!

I've commuted with a [url= http://www.ldmountaincentre.com/product.aspx?id=4135&aid=2 ]Deuter Cross City[/url] for the past few years - it's been excellent, truly cavernous and has been bombproof thus far.

Not the lightest of bags but I've put that down to the laptop padding.

Interestingly, I also recently bought a fairly large Wingnut backpack, which is loads - like, ridiculously - better to ride with.
Don't like commuting with it though due to the lack of internal organisation.

I've the 25l version of that berghaus one, great design, but a rubbish bag as the freeflow bit takes up all the room and still leaves you sweaty where it contacts your bag. I can fit almost as much in my lezyne smart pack.

+1 For panniers and a rack if you cn fit them, makes a huge difference being able to ride without a pack, especialy on a cold morning when you want to set off wearing evey layer you own and strip them off one at a time as you warm up.

Cheers guys I bought the Deuter Trans Alpine 26 SL Backpack. I can't use panniers as I use a road (race) bike or HT MTB without mounts. Sorry My volume requirements were way off - Didn't know the Bike 1 is actually 22 lites 😉

1. As it was sl bigger than the Bike 1 but you can compress it using the straps.
2. Airflow is great on the Deuters.
3. Quite light
4. My last one lasted for 5 years but I have ripped it (biking off road) but zips etc are still going good 🙂

Thanks for the recommendations though 🙂 Nearly went for the Camelback and the

Also like the "MOss" colour as well 😉