Combined rucksack/pannier
05-19-24, 04:37 PM
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Combined rucksack/pannier
Can anyone recommend one?
Is there anything new on the market over the last few years?
I‘m after a pannier that I can pull off the rear rack and throw on as an all-day rucksack.
thanks in advance!
Is there anything new on the market over the last few years?
I‘m after a pannier that I can pull off the rear rack and throw on as an all-day rucksack.
thanks in advance!
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Not really a solution to your question, but…
I found that I can fix (almost) any type of backpack to my rear rack, in the same manner that a pannier is placed. However, the more I pack, the more off balance I may ride.
Have you tried playing around with options/ positions with your current ruck?
I found that I can fix (almost) any type of backpack to my rear rack, in the same manner that a pannier is placed. However, the more I pack, the more off balance I may ride.
Have you tried playing around with options/ positions with your current ruck?
05-19-24, 10:34 PM
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I just got an Ortlieb Vario for my birthday. It's a better pannier than rucksack.
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05-19-24, 11:07 PM
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Red Rebane, a German company, makes some bags that can be used both as a backpack and saddlebag. I got one in Munich some years ago. Not cheap alas. https://red-rebane.de
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Ortlieb makes one as mentioned above also my favorite company Arkel makes a nice one but I haven't tried it as I personally don't need it:
https://arkel.ca/collections/commute...nnier-backpack
https://arkel.ca/collections/commute...nnier-backpack
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This one looks pretty cool. Check out the video: https://www.amazon.com/Sheyd-Bags-Do...c1df98776&th=1
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I just rack my pack:
05-22-24, 09:10 AM
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What do you (and OP) plan to use this combination pannier/rucksack for?
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I got the 26 liter bag, which is big enough to carry my clothes and laptop when visiting; it's medium-sized for a backpack but really big for a pannier. For short trips and lightly loaded, the backpack is fine, but for heavier loads and longer distances, it's just ok. I wish they had installed a stiffening sheet on the backpack side to help distribute and transfer the load better.
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https://ortliebusa.com/product/carry...-for-panniers/
https://ortliebusa.com/product/front...sibility-pair/
05-23-24, 03:50 PM
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All of this requires compromise of one kind or another. Panniers are lousy to carry by hand. A backpack on the bike ain't great, but I use one often anyway. Lately, I have a basket on my rear rack, attached with zip ties. I put my backpack in the basket and secure it with a bungee.
That Ortlieb system might be the best of both worlds, but it's a bit complicated and expensive.
That Ortlieb system might be the best of both worlds, but it's a bit complicated and expensive.
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Topeak Trolley Tote
Have you guys seen this?
It is purpose-designed for shopping on a bike.
They also make a simpler detachable basket that is quickly detachable to take into the store and use as a basket there too.
The Topeak stuff is not cheap, but not expensive either.
It is purpose-designed for shopping on a bike.
They also make a simpler detachable basket that is quickly detachable to take into the store and use as a basket there too.
The Topeak stuff is not cheap, but not expensive either.
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Ortlieb makes a "carrying system" for their Sport-Roller and Back-Roller panniers:
https://ortliebusa.com/product/carry...-for-panniers/
https://ortliebusa.com/product/front...sibility-pair/
https://ortliebusa.com/product/carry...-for-panniers/
https://ortliebusa.com/product/front...sibility-pair/
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