HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Hi Guys I know a few of you cycle to work, so Im looking for some advice looking at a resonably prices (max. £50) laptop backpack, which would be good for cycling to work wearing. All suggestions will be gratefully recieved and also Panniers being the best option are not viable as its a 29er MTB and panier racks dont fit over my back wheel/tyre Thanks everyone
synaesthesia Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Best one I ever had was swissgear, solid, ample room for bits and bobs, padded section for laptop, section at top with headphone passthrough, drinks holders - awesome http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swissgear-GA-7301-14F00-Hudson-Laptop-Backpack/dp/B000VSDLR0/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1395050435&sr=1-4&keywords=swissgear+backpack
sparkeh Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Best one I ever had was swissgear, solid, ample room for bits and bobs, padded section for laptop, section at top with headphone passthrough, drinks holders - awesome http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swissgear-GA-7301-14F00-Hudson-Laptop-Backpack/dp/B000VSDLR0/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1395050435&sr=1-4&keywords=swissgear+backpack I have that exact backpack and can highly recommend it.
HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 Best one I ever had was swissgear, solid, ample room for bits and bobs, padded section for laptop, section at top with headphone passthrough, drinks holders - awesome Swissgear GA-7301-14F00 Hudson 15.4 Inch Laptop Backpack: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories Looks good...quick question about it..does it have a sternum strap, cant tell for definite from the pictures
Domino Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 I can highly recommend these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fusion-Orange-Laptop-Attachment-Backpack/dp/B003VY3EZA/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1395051122&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=fusion+laptop+backpack Slightly more than your budget, but a lot of storage for a small bag, lots of cubby holes, a laptop sleeve/pocket and reflective straps. Had mine ~3 years of use every day and it's been great
sparkeh Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Looks good...quick question about it..does it have a sternum strap, cant tell for definite from the pictures Ah no, it doesn't.
HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 I can highly recommend these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fusion-Orange-Laptop-Attachment-Backpack/dp/B003VY3EZA/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1395051122&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=fusion+laptop+backpack Slightly more than your budget, but a lot of storage for a small bag, lots of cubby holes, a laptop sleeve/pocket and reflective straps. Had mine ~3 years of use every day and it's been great Ooh I like fusion stuff...they make musical instrument backpacks got one for my cornet. May have to see if i can push the budget a bit
hardtailstar Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 +1 for Swissgear, I've got a slightly larger one then posted above, I wouldn't recommend it for cycling but anything made by them is good.
HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 @hardtailstar have you had any experience of the bags that have a seatpost attachment? Like this
hardtailstar Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 @hardtailstar have you had any experience of the bags that have a seatpost attachment? Like this Sorry I dont, just from a look at it I cant see it being strong/grippy enough.
HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 I looked at it again after I posted, and can see it being in the way of your bum if you sit towards the back of your saddle
LosOjos Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Swissgear bags are excellent - bought one very similar to the one linked above in a sale for £20 6 years ago, still going strong and get's used almost everyday for work, has been on every holiday I've been on in that time (abroad and camping), acts as my day bag at weekends when I'm out walking, holds all my clothes when I go off to stay with family oop north for the weekend every couple of months - it's had some serious use, so I highly recommend them!
HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 I think the swissgear bag is the winner...looking at the green one rather than the black one...pretty much the same style though. Going to send the link to my wife now, she told me she would buy me it as a present for being good (doing everything she cant becasue shes pregnant)
plexer Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Going to send the link to my wife now, she told me she would buy me it as a present for being good (doing everything she cant becasue shes pregnant) As you should be pregnant lady's slave good good. Does the green one also have the awesome £0.49 off it too? Ben
Domino Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 doing everything she cant becasue shes pregnant you're ovulating?
HaleStorm Posted March 17, 2014 Author Posted March 17, 2014 you're ovulating? Well I do have cramp like pains in my lower stomach...but I think that is more to do with last nights Indian take-away
Oaktech Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Laptop Digital Bags | LAPTOP | BOBLBEE OFFICIAL HOMEPAGE FTW... Don't ever buy a new one though... keep an eye on ebay for them!
rich_tech Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Oneill make some decent large sized laptop backpacks also, I have a £25 one here that you can easily fit a 17" laptop into as well as a load of other gear and its outlasted every other backpack or bag I have had, still going strong here after three years+
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