My octane scudo is too small, uncomfortable, 10 years old, and just a bit shite.
Like the osprey raptor 18, osprey escapist mostly but looking for ideas.
£100 budget. No need for a bladder as got lots!
Coat and gilet, tools, sarnies, phone, keys, 2-3l water
I like lower profile packs rather than "sticky outy" ones
Airflow ESSENTIAL
Evoc Stage 18 has been good for me
Dakine Nomad, had it ages, does the job, don’t know if they’re still available.
Osprey Raptor in whatever size you need. I have the 10L and it is a fantastic, well-thought out bit of kit.
I've got a USWE pack, a small one though. I don't like waist straps so the cross chest arrangement is great, for me. Check them out, there's all sorts available, but only you'll know if they're for you or not.
+1 for the Osprey Raptor, really well thought-out, good hydration reservoir too. I also have a very old Escapist, but the Raptor's a much better, more comfortable / lower profile / stable design unless you really need to carry a lot.
Evoc CC 16
Loads of space - stable and comfy whether it’s partially empty or full.
I've the Osprey Escapist. It's ok. But not worth the premium. It's over featured and over designed, while not getting a few basics such as fit or compression straps right.
My son has a Scott, which was significantly cheaper and is better by being simpler and really comfy.
Other son has a POC which he rates, but still thinks his old Deuter was even more comfy, better cut and more useful a space.
In bigger day or hiking packs, Mrs_oab has a Gregory, and we've 5(!) Lowe Alpines in the house that all of us think are great.
How the hell are you lot getting stuff for a long ride in 14/16 litres....😁
I love my Lowe Alpine Aeon 27, but realised I needed something bigger for longer winter rides.
Actually I've just googled the Lezyne pack that I've just replaced with the USWE one. I think they stopped making it a long time ago, but there's one available on Amazon! It's a brilliant bag, loads of pockets, well laid out compartments, good zippers, comfy, loads of space, removable back protector, removable waist strap. Only reason I've replaced it is it's starting to look a bit tatty and I've got my money's worth out of it. Ten years old I think now?
Lezyne adroit
I have a 20 litre Henty waterproof pack. Vertical roll closure so it compresses to fit. Works for commuting and epics. Super simple, fits a 3 litre bladder.
Looks like this, but smaller and I’m not sure this one has the bladder compartment.
https://henty.cc/shop/suit-and-garment-bag-ranges/compatible-inner-bags/26l-sports-backpack/
And it was a third the price bought in Hobart at the market…
I've an Osprey Seral bumbag for my own wee rides, then I've a Camelbak Skyline 10 for slightly longer rides that I can strap a jacket to. I've just done a MTB Leadership award and have an Evoc Freeline 20 backpack for my longer days out with kit - I suspect that'll be tight on space for leadership rides but it seems to be working for now (had pretty much everything but the bothy shelter in).
All are comfy, but all for slightly different reasons, but they all work well.
Ditto Camelbak Skyline.
Perfect for longer days where it sits lower on the back. Higher up ones make my neck and shoulders ache.
Good airflow too!
@thegeneralist - *high fives* for my carrying too much kit buddy...
FWIW, on my own in winter the Osprey + tools and inner tube on bike is barely enough. I usually end up with the jacket stuffed into the netting.
For group rides I have frame bag, saddle bag and that Osprey. Biggest thing with groups was getting a smaller Kisu/shelter.
When it's Winter I'm normally on the Fatbike and that sports a wee Lomo framebag so my backpack is the same as my Summer one - a Source 18L thing. I general I much prefer having stuff strapped to the bike when it's an "all day" ride. Three or four hours is OK but then that's just a lighter pack anyway.
Getting water onto the bike and off the back obviously helps.
Evoc FR Trail Blackline here, it’s 20l and has a protector. Bought it for my MBLA L2 when a lot of kit is required to be carried. Very good bag, balances weight well.
For me its a Camelback Chase Vest.
I love my Lowe Alpine Aeon 27, but realised I needed something bigger for longer winter rides.
I assume that's because you're carrying a 3 man tent, 4 season sleeping bag and food and fuel for several days?
In winter I might stick a spare pair of gloves in a jersey pocket if the weather looks really fowl....