Rucksack for commuting with Laptop ?

[MickL]

Does any body have any recommendations for a rucksack that can carry a laptop while commuting ? My current rucksack is ok just is has curved plastic backplate in it so makes it hard to carry any thing else. I will be commuting on a mountain bike and road bike.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Does this search help any?http://www.google.co.uk/search?sour...gc.r_pw.&fp=19dfaa99603bf17b&biw=1244&bih=604

 

[Angelfishsolo]

How about something like this

 

[srw]

I have a company-branded freebie made by Umates (Top protector). That said, I'd prefer to use a pannier.

 

[007fair]

I bought a cheap one (from Lidl maybe?) and it does Ok It has an airflow system so the weight of the rucksack is not directly on your back which helps to reduce sweaty backs. The back of the rucksack it stengthened but not 100% rigid so the laptop can sit flat in it. Plus make sure you have a good waist band so yo can take all the weight on your waist and not your shoulders. I would prefer a panier but cost wise a £10 rucksack is alot cheaper

 

[Norm]

Before strapping anything sharp and / or heavy to your back, think how it will be if you land on it.

A solid back-plate would be a requirement for me, a chest strap for stability, compression straps to stop it flapping and keep weight tight to the back, narrow spine so it doesn't restrict arm movement and below the neck so you can still look over your shoulder. TK Maxx had a good one I bought for my son last week.

 

[david1701]

vaguely hunting for one that takes a decent amount of camera kit too, I have 2 bags that take both but neither are really suitable....

 

[StuAff]

From time to time I carry my MacBook (itself in a protective sleeve) in a Deuter Bike 1. Very comfortable, well made- bit pricey (retail £50) but worth it. I got a great deal on a new one from Leisure Lakes on eBay, so bargains can be had from time to time...

 

[buggi]

http://www.laptopstu...p_Backpack_.htm

THIS ONE!!!

i love this one. its made of neoprene, i've ridden 25 miles in a torrential downpour (all the way) and i had wrapped my laptop in clingfilm in case the bag got wet. after 25 miles of torrential downpourt (did i mention it rained torrentially all the way?) there was only a slight teensy weeniest bit of dampness just inside the zip, so pretty much about as waterproof as you can get (wish i could say that same about my waterproofs!!) and haven't felt the need to wrap my laptop in clingfilm since.

The whole bag is neoprene and once you are wearing it you can hardly feel the weight of the backpack, the straps are wide neoprene too and don't dig in or anything, comfiest rucksack i've ever worn. Honestly, i forget it's there and it doesn't shift around. i got a medium and my laptop is 17 inch, i'm a six foot girl but i would recommend if your a big bloke (rugby player build) get a large as it will fit your back better, if your a skinny (cyclist build) bloke get a medium.

only downside is that you can only get your laptop and powerlead/mouse in, you can't carry much else in it but that is what i wanted (i didn't want to have the option of weighing myself down over 25 hilly miles so i opted for a bag where my only choice was to keep items to a minimum). so if you are only planning on carrying your laptop and power lead/mouse, go for this bag coz its brilliant. Also acts as a bullet proof vest (joking! but it does kinda look like one... you won't get shot in the back ha ha). has a secret pocket on the back and a pocket in one of the straps for your phone/keys (won't fit iphone tho, slim phone only)

can also be worn under your jacket... demo here from youtube by quite an annoying guy (so not obvious your carrying a laptop to wouldbe thieves if you cycle through dodgy areas ... http://www.youtube.c...h?v=uAtSH0T14-A

Edit.. forgot to say, if your a girl the chest strap can be folded away and still the laptop doesn't shift around on your back. its brilliant.

further edit, after watching the youtube vid, i disagree with the guy on one thing, it does fit 17 inch laptops as mine is 17 inch. if you're unsure go for the large

 

[Seigi]

What size the laptop is would be helpful, for instance I have a Deuter Bike 1 also but I wouldn't be able to fit my 17" monster in there. When I used to walk I had the Targus XL 17 - 18 inch backpack and I found it used to make my back sweat profusely, but was comfortable.

 

[MickL]

Its a 17", it wont be for every day. I don't mind sweaty back as I sweat regardless, even thinking about cycling I get a sweat on. It has to big enough so I can my lunch box as well, but thanks for all the advice so far peeps.