Back Pack

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  1. Dark46

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    I'm looking to get a new one as the one I have had seen better days. I have a budget of about £50 or just over. It has to be waterproof and I do 66 miles a day on the bike to work. You read reviews but they can be biased. Cheers in advance
     
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    Drybag daysack

    I got one of these for christmas. Great bit of kit!
     
  3. Dark46

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    That's one hell of a start soooooo tempting and a great price too. Cheers bud
     
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    Knox do a good one , can't remember the model though sorry. I have one and although I don't use it every day I did come all the way up from donington one year to Central Scotland in heavy rain most of the way and stuff was bone dry.
     
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    Thanks guys , I've just been told of a site called military 1st so will have a look there too.
     
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    Don't make the mistake thinking a military rucksack will be waterproof take it from me there not (20years in the forces full and part time)! You'll still need a canoe sack/waterproof liner, if you do get one remember they are designed to sit differently on your back also!
     
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    The military daysack are designed usually to sit on top of webbing(beltkit) so may sit higher! Also it will only be shower proof I've had army issue daysacks costing 3 times as much that still need a waterproof liner!

    The lomo Drybag rucksack looks your better bet as will be waterproof
     
  10. Dark46

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    Thanks sps170373 for input
     
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    Yeah I use lomo bags for kayaking, they are very good.
     
  12. Remal

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    I have bought and used from this place Waterproof Bag

    top stuff and well priced

    I use the dry bags for the kit car and bike and case for phone. always been 10% waterproof
     
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    Not sure id like those bags if only 10% waterproof :D
     
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  14. Dark46

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    I think Remal has been on the sauce again LOL
     
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    I use the Knox K Pack, all good so far - well my cash is still dry and my phone still works!
     

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