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Pondering a new backpack as the one I use is wearing out, and wondering about one of these as I really like the reflectivity when I see people in the jackets.

Any users on here? How's the fit on the bike? How waterproof? Any better value alternatives?

Thanks in advance


 
Posted : 21/11/2019 8:03 pm
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I had one a few years ago
It was sh1t3
The waterproofing inside all peeled away in about 5 rides
I got a Howie's one with the pull over cover with the big arrow on now. It's bombproof


 
Posted : 21/11/2019 8:15 pm
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Well, thanks for the honesty!


 
Posted : 21/11/2019 9:05 pm
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Buy a good pack and then add a reflective and/or waterproof cover instead.


 
Posted : 21/11/2019 9:17 pm
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I’ve been using this LOMO waterproof one for a few years now.
http://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/drybag-daypack.html#SID=83

Really good. 100% waterproof. Has a not 100% waterproof pocket at the back for stuff you need to hand. Great price too. They do a high viz version but doesn’t have the external pocket, otherwise it’d be perfect.


 
Posted : 21/11/2019 9:23 pm
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I found the Lomo site earlier - how reflective is that one? The pack billed as the cycling one seems to sit very high and I thought might catch a helmet on a bike


 
Posted : 21/11/2019 10:14 pm
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Add a hump to your pack of choice


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 9:20 am
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Add a hump to your pack of choice

😎 Correct 😎


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 9:23 am
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I've used this for a few years now:

https://www.over-board.co.uk/products/pro-vis-waterproof-backpack-20-litres-1

20l, IP66 waterproof, hiviz, reflective, light loop, internal & external pockets, & comfy. Seems a pretty heavy duty build.

Can be found for £50


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 9:49 am

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