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Backpack for commuting. Advice please...


Spirog

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So the EcoMobility Festival in Sandton has inspired me to try my hand at commuting.

 

I've got about 12km from home to my office and I have a shower available. I need a backpack to carry my work clothes, towel, etc. Any suggestions? I'd rather not spend a fortune becuase i'm a little concerned that the experience of dodging taxi's in Sandton might not be as sexy as it sounds...  :whistling:

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Just a note. K-Way back packs are sturdy and they have a life time guarantee on their zips. 

Any Cape Union Mart will also repair any fair weather damage. 

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I have an Oakley that's been all around the world and suffered some serious abuse; I bought it about 12 years ago. I thought a zip was stuck yesterday.

 

But it wasn't.

 

 

I also have a waterproof KWay with a raincover which I didn't attach properly and it nearly pulled me backwards off the bike when it became caught in the wheel

 

Luckily it was dark and no one saw me.

 

The KWay is excellent and has a curved back with a channel between the padding which helps with cooling airflow.

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Just a note. K-Way back packs are sturdy and they have a life time guarantee on their zips. 

Any Cape Union Mart will also repair any fair weather damage. 

 

+1 K-Way

 

They also have rain coat that you can pull out from a zip at the bottom of the bag. Have had mine for years and commuting in all weather, colours have faded but bag works as good as new

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My thoughts:

 

Crumplers are made for cycling and are basically indestructible. There are three in our household.

 

Get a back rack if at all possible. Will make you safer because cars can see your bright bib and will make you sweat much less.

 

Good luck. If you pick a quiet route I don't think you'll be back in your car anytime soon.

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My thoughts:

 

Crumplers are made for cycling and are basically indestructible. There are three in our household.

 

Get a back rack if at all possible. Will make you safer because cars can see your bright bib and will make you sweat much less.

 

Good luck. If you pick a quiet route I don't think you'll be back in your car anytime soon.

Pricey!

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Also been looking for a decent commuter myself, I need it to hold my laptop in the week, my outdoor stuff on weekends, and be suitable for airport travel for work.

 

I've looked at the thule enroute escort , and triumph 2. According to the salespeople at most stores, thule have an unlimited guarantee in their bags, which includes zips, stretchy pockets, and the bag itself. May be something to consider in the long run?

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