Hi Vis Rucksack

Ray Bloody Purchase

Any recommendations for a hi vis ruck sack? Not going to have much in it. Would be handy to have two compartments though.

I'll be using it every day commuting so would need to be waterproof.

Hurrache

Deuter have, or had when I last bought one, a range in which a rain cover unfolded from a compartment at the bottom to cover the whole bag and the cover was high vi's.

mcdonrob

Workgear shop at the top of Capel St, D2
http://www.phillipsworkwear.ie/hi-vis-backpack-c2x16585371

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Hurrache wrote: »

Deuter have, or had when I last bought one, a range in which a rain cover unfolded from a compartment at the bottom to cover the whole bag and the cover was high vi's.

Have a deuter one with a high viz rain cover.
It's comfy, not over big

What Username Guidelines

Been pleasantly surprised with this "temporary" backpack I got from amazon about a year ago. Old messenger style bag broke and I needed something quick so ordered this, at the time is was £25. Was meant to go looking for something better/long term but this has been great.

Its small and light and can fit a change of clothes, runners and a 15" laptop all at once, at a squeeze. Comes in multiple colours, some fluorescent, but all have a waterproof cover in high-viz yellow.

Decent number of well place pockets and compartments, kidney pockets great for keys, etc.. and then strap bag is handy for wallet and phone.

As commuting bags go, I've had loads through the years but this one is the best yet. No idea how long it will last, but it seems to have held itself together well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOMSHOO-Cycling-Backpack-Waterproof-Bicycle/dp/B075WSTWLX/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=tomshoo%2Bbag&qid=1553518442&s=gateway&sr=8-10&th=1

Wishbone Ash

Hi viz back packs show up dirt easily and are hard to clean from my experience. Better with a hi viz cover that you can throw in the wash.

(You can also then use the back pack for non-cycling activities where a hi viz one might look a bit out of place).

jethrothe2nd

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Hi viz back packs show up dirt easily and are hard to clean from my experience. Better with a hi viz cover that you can throw in the wash.

(You can also then use the back pack for non-cycling activities where a hi viz one might look a bit out of place).

I'd agree with that - I just use a North Face backpack with this on:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hump-5027726379000-Deluxe-Waterproof-Rucksack/dp/B00OTDUF4U/ref=asc_df_B00OTDUF4U/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309944223565&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11465069997625207662&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=2826&hvtargid=pla-676885601437&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

AmberGold

Edit As above, had this written, cheaper in ROI in orange..

You need a hump

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=93242

Pricey but well made IMO.

odyssey06

Have seen a lot of these rucksack covers around, free from the RSA site?
https://www.rsaorders.ie/orders-online/?ProductID=RUCKCVR

Wishbone Ash

odyssey06 wrote: »

Have seen a lot of these rucksack covers around, free from the RSA site?
https://www.rsaorders.ie/orders-online/?ProductID=RUCKCVR

I have one of those. I think I may have got it in a 'goody' bag at a sportive.

Peter T

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/eu/iso-viz-rucksack-rain-cover-20-35l-p12057.aspx/yellow/

I use this for mountain biking. Keeps my pack dry and clean and easy to wash

Ray Bloody Purchase

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

Been pleasantly surprised with this "temporary" backpack I got from amazon about a year ago. Old messenger style bag broke and I needed something quick so ordered this, at the time is was £25. Was meant to go looking for something better/long term but this has been great.

Its small and light and can fit a change of clothes, runners and a 15" laptop all at once, at a squeeze. Comes in multiple colours, some fluorescent, but all have a waterproof cover in high-viz yellow.

Decent number of well place pockets and compartments, kidney pockets great for keys, etc.. and then strap bag is handy for wallet and phone.

As commuting bags go, I've had loads through the years but this one is the best yet. No idea how long it will last, but it seems to have held itself together well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOMSHOO-Cycling-Backpack-Waterproof-Bicycle/dp/B075WSTWLX/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=tomshoo%2Bbag&qid=1553518442&s=gateway&sr=8-10&th=1

Cheers WUG, that's a decent looking bag. I had a look at the Deuter bags and they were a little too small and a bit pricey for the dogs abuse i'll give it.

What Username Guidelines

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

Cheers WUG, that's a decent looking bag. I had a look at the Deuter bags and they were a little too small and a bit pricey for the dogs abuse i'll give it.

No denying deuter are excellent quality. I have one for hiking but the air mesh versions are uncomfortable on a road bike (the frame digs into the neck a bit) if you are going that route.

Lots of the lower reviews on that amazon bag mention quality of stitching and zips failing pretty quick, but I’ve stuffed the sh*t out of it and been fine, though YMMV.