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[Closed] How to improve back protection of backpack? Foam inserts?

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Recently fell on my back on pavement at high speed, beat my back up real bad, backpack took some of it but not much. Are there plates you could add inside your backpack to improve protection from such falls?


 
Posted : 12/07/2018 9:19 pm
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Get an Evoc bag?


 
Posted : 12/07/2018 9:31 pm
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Have a look at the Scott trail protect bags on Startfitness.. Can't get much better for the price and they come in various sizes

https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-trail-protect-fr-16-cycling-backpack-yellow-241603-5431.html

https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-trail-protect-fr-12-cycling-backpack-red-241604-5432.html


 
Posted : 12/07/2018 9:35 pm
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I have a 65L backpack and I need it to be this size to get groceries, so I'm looking for a way to upgrade it. This is primarily for protection commuting/riding street.

The Scott one looks like a great deal though at 40 pound, just not suitable for my use.


 
Posted : 12/07/2018 10:52 pm
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You can buy D3o pads the right size to fit a backpack on the bay of e. They're meant for motorcycle use but good enough for MTBs.

Think mine was about £15.


 
Posted : 12/07/2018 10:56 pm
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65 litre backpack?

If I fell on that and it was full of groceries I’d expect to snap my back in half.

If get panniers.


 
Posted : 13/07/2018 12:05 am
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