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I'm going to be traveling for work a bit and could do with a new piece of hand luggage. Rough requirements are I need to carry laptop, phone, e-reader, cables, chargers, travel docs, some toiletries maybe one change of clothes in case of lost luggage and my bike helmet as I'll have riding kit with me for a few rides I should be able to fit in.

What do people recommend?


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:02 pm
 km79
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Osprey Farpoint 40


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:11 pm
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Timbuk2 Large in plain black.

Doubles up as a work bag/day trip bag at the other end.


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:20 pm
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North Face Surge. Holdsi loads, easy to carry


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:24 pm
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It's the helmet that's a problem. Helmets are quite bulky so might fit, but not in the wrong bag

I prefer soft bags and travel hand luggage only, but once clothes/shoes/laptop/notebook are in there a normal helmet might be a problem. A roadie helmet is smaller, folding helmet would fit fine though


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:44 pm
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I tend to strap the road helmet on the outside or hang it from the strap at a push. I've seen, for example, Rapha have a backpack with loops for helmet straps which is acceptable.


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:46 pm
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I use a soft sided hold-all I bought at uniqlo I think it was seven quid, seems to work fine.


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:48 pm
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Problem is that's not easy to take into meetings on arrival. Something with some division between stuff stops me pulling my spare pants out with my laptop.


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 12:56 pm
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Osprey + 1 - MrsP has one, very adaptable bit of kit.


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 1:10 pm
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Also... CFH, a courier bag? With those shoes?


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 2:15 pm
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Yep.

Footwear in to LHR this morning was a pair of Dubarry Kerry boots, if that's OK.


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 2:20 pm
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*glitchy*


 
Posted : 06/10/2017 2:20 pm
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either getting the chrome vega transit or hightower. Similar bags, both convertible as backpacks and normal carry bags. Size is the main difference.


 
Posted : 08/10/2017 8:46 am
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I've a Osprey Farpoint 80 which I've used once (cheekily probably) as hand luggage, great bit of kit.


 
Posted : 08/10/2017 8:58 am
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stops me pulling my spare pants out with my laptop

Packing cubes make it easy to avoid that issue with any bag. Also good for keeping your bag tidy.


 
Posted : 08/10/2017 9:02 am
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Always used my Chrome courier bag as it’s is deceptively massive and I’ve never had a problem taking it on board even with Ryanair.


 
Posted : 08/10/2017 9:12 am
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Eastpak Transverz S

As always


 
Posted : 08/10/2017 9:17 am
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Anyone know the internal dimensions of the Osprey Farpoint 40??


 
Posted : 13/11/2017 9:29 am