Back Pack help
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Back Pack help
I have road bikes. I am going to ride it arounf 122 miles, stay the night, maybe two and head back home. I want a decent backpack that will be comfortable with waist and chest straps and be able to hold a pair of shorts, tshirt, underwear and a couple of tires.
I looked on Amazon but there are dozens of packs so I figured I would ask here as I know someone here has done this before. I am not looking to pay a fortune either.
I looked on Amazon but there are dozens of packs so I figured I would ask here as I know someone here has done this before. I am not looking to pay a fortune either.
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Shimano Unzen 10
Even if you don't use the bladder, the Unzen series is worth it. I have an Unzen 6 that I use for similar purposes, and it is exceptionally comfortable. Unlike most other bags, the Shimano bags are designed specifically for cycling.
Even if you don't use the bladder, the Unzen series is worth it. I have an Unzen 6 that I use for similar purposes, and it is exceptionally comfortable. Unlike most other bags, the Shimano bags are designed specifically for cycling.
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Shimano Unzen 10
Even if you don't use the bladder, the Unzen series is worth it. I have an Unzen 6 that I use for similar purposes, and it is exceptionally comfortable. Unlike most other bags, the Shimano bags are designed specifically for cycling.
Even if you don't use the bladder, the Unzen series is worth it. I have an Unzen 6 that I use for similar purposes, and it is exceptionally comfortable. Unlike most other bags, the Shimano bags are designed specifically for cycling.
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I wan't either until I found mine. Nashbar also has the Shimano Rokko, their "all around" backpack, which is a bit cheaper, and comes in simply horrific colors, like blue/orange and electric green.
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I wan't either until I found mine. Nashbar also has the Shimano Rokko, their "all around" backpack, which is a bit cheaper, and comes in simply horrific colors, like blue/orange and electric green.
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But a tastefully restrained one.
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I have two backpacks for commuting, one a lightweight casino give-away and the other a $150 tactical style for toting my laptop.
I paid $6 for each of them on eBay...
I paid $6 for each of them on eBay...
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Go to the Closeout, bargain Bin, and Returned pages of Performance Bike and Nashbar. Yo will eventually find everything you want, andf half or two-thirds off.
Or, go to Ebay. Plenty of hydration packs from off-brands with plenty of carrying capacity.
Or, go to Ebay. Plenty of hydration packs from off-brands with plenty of carrying capacity.
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For no more than you're saying you need to carry, you don't need a $39 backpack. You need one of these: https://tinyurl.com/gnth5oy
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Osprey Manta 36.
It's much larger than a lot of packs, but cinches down nicely and will easily hold a enough stuff for an over-night. It's a taller pack which means it comes down lower and curves along your pack so it's not bad while riding.
Honestly, go to REI and try a few packs. The problem with most biking packs is that they're oddly shaped, and don't hold very much. A 15L pack sounds like a lot except the bladder takes ~3L, and funny pack shape means you only have a ~8L left to work with. My ~12L Camelbak is basically full with only tools (just basic kit, medium seat bag worth), water, and a light jacket.
It's much larger than a lot of packs, but cinches down nicely and will easily hold a enough stuff for an over-night. It's a taller pack which means it comes down lower and curves along your pack so it's not bad while riding.
Honestly, go to REI and try a few packs. The problem with most biking packs is that they're oddly shaped, and don't hold very much. A 15L pack sounds like a lot except the bladder takes ~3L, and funny pack shape means you only have a ~8L left to work with. My ~12L Camelbak is basically full with only tools (just basic kit, medium seat bag worth), water, and a light jacket.
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Osprey Manta 36.
It's much larger than a lot of packs, but cinches down nicely and will easily hold a enough stuff for an over-night. It's a taller pack which means it comes down lower and curves along your pack so it's not bad while riding.
Honestly, go to REI and try a few packs. The problem with most biking packs is that they're oddly shaped, and don't hold very much. A 15L pack sounds like a lot except the bladder takes ~3L, and funny pack shape means you only have a ~8L left to work with. My ~12L Camelbak is basically full with only tools (just basic kit, medium seat bag worth), water, and a light jacket.
It's much larger than a lot of packs, but cinches down nicely and will easily hold a enough stuff for an over-night. It's a taller pack which means it comes down lower and curves along your pack so it's not bad while riding.
Honestly, go to REI and try a few packs. The problem with most biking packs is that they're oddly shaped, and don't hold very much. A 15L pack sounds like a lot except the bladder takes ~3L, and funny pack shape means you only have a ~8L left to work with. My ~12L Camelbak is basically full with only tools (just basic kit, medium seat bag worth), water, and a light jacket.
I have the Osprey raptor 10 for cycling. Amazing bag, cool on the back and just enough room for the essentials plus some bits.
Osprey has the best warranty around also
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