Waterproof Backpack Recommendations

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  1. Greg Fyans

    Greg Fyans Well-Known Member

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    #1 Greg Fyans, Aug 22, 2018
    I am looking for a new backpack for the daily commute, because between my gym gear and my lunch, my current 15 litre Riut (https://www.riut.co.uk/collections/all-products/products/riutbag-r15-3) is just a little too small, but a great backpack.

    I was thinking about getting the 25 litre version, but at £150 plus £12 for the waist-strap, it's a bit much. I've also had a look at the Kriega R30, which looks great, but it's even more expensive.

    So does anyone have any waterproof* backpack recommendations, 25-30 litres, for < £100?

    * The bag itself has to be waterproof, not just some waterproof cover as I don't want to have to be taking it on and off all the time. That's the good thing about the Riut, and the thing that makes me think I should just splash the cash on the bigger version.
     
  2. steve lovatt

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    #2 steve lovatt, Aug 22, 2018
    My guess is that you'll be lucky to find a truly waterproof one for under £100.
    Kriega stuff is expensive (I only have a 10 litre tail bag) but you get what you pay for as they say. :cool:
     
  3. Greg Fyans

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    #2 Greg Fyans, Aug 22, 2018
  4. steve lovatt

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    #3 steve lovatt, Aug 22, 2018
    Forgot about Lomo! I have a 30 ltr Lomo holdall and that is definitely waterproof. (tested on the back of a Bonneville in 2015). Luckily seems I was wrong about the price for once! :cool:
     
  5. crispey

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    #4 crispey, Aug 22, 2018
    Don’t go for motorcycle one have a look at the overboard website, I’ve had one of their rucksacks for 5 years now
     
  6. Tiglet

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    #5 Tiglet, Aug 22, 2018
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    Had a lomo motorcycle daysack for quite a few years that I sometimes strap to the pillion seat when there’s not enough room in my top box.
    Excellent quality and price.

    As your in Glasgow give them a call to see if you can pop round to feel the quality :)
     
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    #6 Greg Fyans, Aug 22, 2018
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    #7 Greg Fyans, Aug 22, 2018
    I had no idea they were a Glasgow company. I think I will pop round to their shop. Cheers.
     
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  9. steve lovatt

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    #8 steve lovatt, Aug 22, 2018
    There's never enough room in your topbox Dave! :eek::eek:
     
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    #9 Tiglet, Aug 22, 2018
    I know I always take to much makeup :kissing_heart:;):)
     
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  11. Greg Fyans

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    #10 Greg Fyans, Aug 22, 2018
    Decided to head out at lunchtime to have a look at the Lomo bag. Pretty decent. Good size, comfortable, not too much of a faff to get in and out of. I bought one. Can't really argue at £30.

    There was also a 40l one aimed at hikers that I might go for as well. Same price too.

    Good shout.
     
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    #11 ElectrAbigail, Aug 22, 2018
    Last weekend to Lyon I used my Duffel bag from the North Face. It's not completely waterproof, I can tell from experience.
    It works perfectly during the ride when you have an hour of heavy rainfall. But a night ouside (still on the bike) that was not a good idea. At the seams, the rain seeped through anyway. I will use it for now, but when something better comes along....

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    #12 ElectrAbigail, Aug 22, 2018
    That's my AlterEgo, Abigail in Dutch is pronounced differently. And my name is Abi or Aab for short (for family and good friends :p). But in Dutch Aab means Monkey.
    But I'll give the little monkey a diaper and a helmet. Maybe she feels better than. :joy:
     
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    #13 David Cooper, Aug 22, 2018
    You can spend a fortune on waterproof bags, but heavy duty plastic rubble bags and tape from a D.I.Y store works for me,
     
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    #14 ElectrAbigail, Aug 22, 2018
    I am a woman, and like to present me and my motorcycle in a more charming way...
    Men are so practical :p
     
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    #15 David Cooper, Aug 22, 2018
    Then put your gear in a rubble bag and put the rubble bag in the charming bag, gear dry, charming bag wet, problem solved.:)

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    #16 dilligaf, Aug 22, 2018
    Get yourself a trailer :p A46951A1-EE7B-4DFE-87C8-EC142151412C.jpeg
     
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    #17 dilligaf, Aug 22, 2018
    So practical :grinning: 7EB1BE19-A227-485B-8F94-8BB8433B2C42.jpeg
     
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    #18 TEZ 217, Aug 23, 2018
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    REALLY USEFUL WHEN SOMEONE CUTS YOU UP OR ANNOYS YOU,
    ITS ROAD RAGE MADE EASIER PRESS A BUTTON, THEN THIS DAFT BUGGAR POPS UP
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    #19 crispey, Aug 23, 2018
    can you get one that fits in a topbox?
     
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