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A place to share practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last, with an emphasis on upcycled and sustainable products!

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Bicycle backpack (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 months ago by scrooge101@lemmy.ml to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net

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Any recommendations for a bicycle backpack which can be easily clipped on a bicycle tray in the back?

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[–] maltfield@slrpnk.net 1 point 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I recommend buying a brompton bicycle.

https://www.bromptontraveler.com/2013/09/backpack-on-brompton.html

The rack being super low means the distance between the rear rack and the saddle is almost the exact height of a good backpack. IMHO, it's the best way to carry a backpack on a bicycle

Edit: Brompton's small front O-bag is actually made by Ortlieb. I wouldn't recommend their bags as backpack replacements. They work great on bicycles, but not so much on your back (where the weight should actually be on your hips)

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