Best bike-specific cargo backpack?
05-26-10, 10:43 AM
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i got my hemlock small for $48! whoo! i did post up that sale link couple months ago. Anyway, every couple of weeks I have to ride a very short distance (1.5mile) to carry over 10lbs of cat litter. My mess bag used to make this trip very uncomfortable. The strap will really dig in to my collar bone with 10lb+ weight. But the hemlock is great. Kitty litter + some other groceries + Fahgettaboudit U-lock, no pain.
I'm just saying.......
I rode home for lunch with 2 fifty foot rolls of Chicken wire today....much more comfortable than my messing bag
05-27-10, 12:55 PM
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Got this email today
GODDOMMOOOOOOOT! 
Whatever, might as well just wait for it
Unfortunately, we are temporarily oversold on the item above that you ordered. However, it is on order with the manufacturer and we expect it in within the next 5-7 business days. We will ship it immediately upon receipt. If this is too late, please let us know and we will refund your purchase.
Whatever, might as well just wait for it
05-27-10, 01:30 PM
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05-27-10, 02:04 PM
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i have a NWT CHROME IVAN for sale in san diego. here's a link to my ad on CL
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1761715061.html
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1761715061.html
05-27-10, 02:05 PM
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i have a NWT CHROME IVAN for sale in san diego. here's a link to my ad on CL
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1761715061.html
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1761715061.html
05-28-10, 10:41 PM
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just got my hemlock small in the mail yesterday and i really love this bag, especially the bottle opener ahaha
heres a pic next to my old northface backpack
heres a pic next to my old northface backpack
05-29-10, 12:35 AM
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I've got 3 in different sizes. I use them all for different things.
Small: T2 Swig (size small). It just came in today and looks fantastic for the summer when I carry a computer, a lock and not much else.
Medium: Blicks Custom backpack. This is my workhorse, cuz it's totally water proof and a good size of most of the year. I got caught in a serious rain storm that lasted 14 miles. Even after a year of use, the cotton shirt at the bottom of the bag was totally dry.
Large: Chrome Backbone. I got this when it was in the Chrome Backdoor Sale. It's fantastic in the winter when I carry a stupid amount of stuff. It's also great when I need to grab a week's worth of groceries.
Small: T2 Swig (size small). It just came in today and looks fantastic for the summer when I carry a computer, a lock and not much else.
Medium: Blicks Custom backpack. This is my workhorse, cuz it's totally water proof and a good size of most of the year. I got caught in a serious rain storm that lasted 14 miles. Even after a year of use, the cotton shirt at the bottom of the bag was totally dry.
Large: Chrome Backbone. I got this when it was in the Chrome Backdoor Sale. It's fantastic in the winter when I carry a stupid amount of stuff. It's also great when I need to grab a week's worth of groceries.
06-02-10, 12:34 PM
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VANDAL for sale in san diego.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1769741606.html
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/1769741606.html
06-03-10, 05:18 AM
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I see a of of packs in sporting goods stores with mesh on the back for air circulation but none of these seem to have that. Is that not important for cycling?
How is the vision over the shoulder on these backpacks?
Wouldn't a chest strap and a waist strap be important for holding the pack in place.
How is the vision over the shoulder on these backpacks?
Wouldn't a chest strap and a waist strap be important for holding the pack in place.
06-03-10, 12:41 PM
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I see a of of packs in sporting goods stores with mesh on the back for air circulation but none of these seem to have that. Is that not important for cycling?
How is the vision over the shoulder on these backpacks?
Wouldn't a chest strap and a waist strap be important for holding the pack in place.
How is the vision over the shoulder on these backpacks?
Wouldn't a chest strap and a waist strap be important for holding the pack in place.
- vision over my hemlock seems fine
- depends on how the backpack fits. I have bags that slides around unless I secure sterum/waist strap. The hemlock bag has none of those but sits in place.
06-10-10, 10:27 AM
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FINALLY! After what felt like an eternity, the damn Hemlock arrived today.
If anyone's wondering about size, this one's a Medium. I put my 15" macbook pro in the laptop compartment and it looks like there's space to fit in a 17" and then some.
I dig the side pocket, but kind of wish there were two, to be able to carry the U-lock in one and a bottle in the other. Minor thing, though.
The inner compartment, needless to say, is quite sizeable.
OOOOOM....
... NOMNOM...
...NOMNOMNOM...
Very happy with it. It'll see a lot of abuse from now on
If anyone's wondering about size, this one's a Medium. I put my 15" macbook pro in the laptop compartment and it looks like there's space to fit in a 17" and then some.
I dig the side pocket, but kind of wish there were two, to be able to carry the U-lock in one and a bottle in the other. Minor thing, though.
The inner compartment, needless to say, is quite sizeable.
OOOOOM....
... NOMNOM...
...NOMNOMNOM...
Very happy with it. It'll see a lot of abuse from now on
06-10-10, 10:38 AM
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06-10-10, 10:39 AM
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None of the backpacks posted have suspension harnesses. To me, that is an essential feature.
One I did for an online friend named Candice a little while back.
One I did for an online friend named Candice a little while back.
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06-10-10, 10:51 AM
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by any chance could these be made with a waterproof interior? like the chrome bag shown in the first page?
06-10-10, 11:04 AM
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Chrome has some sort of ultrasonic welder that they use to seal the seams. I'm still looking into heat-activated adhesives that will accomplish the same thing. It would be cool to do that but it's not at the top of my priority list. 
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I should add, when I've tried to think about the logic of filling the main compartment of your bag up with ice I've always come up a little short. Like, I'll pack a 12 pack in a thermal bag sometimes inside my backpack but I can't imagine wanting to fill the whole thing with ice! I keep too much stuff in my bag. But that's just me.
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