Spec me a back pack

[Deleted User 298457]

Guys,

I need a back pack that works in two scenarios: biking, and general baby duties. Bonus points for expanding width-wise to grab some groceries on very limited occasions.

I have an old North Face Surge that expands but it is super clunky/got a billion pockets which I don't need.

I am quite keen on a roll top dry bag type setup as a style choice.


Top choices at the mo:
Rains - https://www.rains.com/collections/b...campaign=c7a3cc84-31fa-43ff-85a9-588b4dbf8f3b

Chrome MG - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HSEW...695176fe8cd4114eef1796c0514501b&tag=bonv04-21

Any obvious choices in this category?

 

[Deleted User 298457]

That's interesting!

I'm a bit concerned there are so many direct to consumer brands popping up, I have no idea who to believe on how good they are.

 

[Deleted User 298457]

Thanks chaps! Have had a look at the Oxford and the EFH army bags.

The one that got me hooked was a classic direct-to-consumer marketing company trading as Stubble&Co:
https://www.stubbleandco.com/collections/all-products/products/the-roll-top

Although I'm not sure 20l will do and £105 quid for an unknown company seems a bit farfetched. Reviews seem too good to be true, with the only 1 star review being an error (the text contradicts the 1 star) and a 2 star review about Brexit delivery issues.

I'm therefore thinking of going 'big' and returning to a classic brand I have owned stuff from for years (and plan to keep for life):
https://www.tombihn.com/products/shadow-guide-23?variant=33013608906815