Comments on: Panacea Backpack

By: Aphirath

Aphirath — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:25:19 +0000

I sell a new product called HybridBackpack that allows the rider to take their existing backpack, laptop bags or shoulder bag. Even better is the fact that it carries other items like a case of beer, pet carrier, rubbermaid tub and more. It also acts as rear fender and has a triangular reflector in the back.

Check it out on my website, http://www.hybridbackpack.com
Those who I have sent it to review keep saying that it’s just an engineered bungee cords.
Just a note: Bungee cords works best when it’s stretched to it’s maximum length. It has a tendency to slip and does not come with reflectors.

My item is unique and there’s nothing like it out there in the market.

The beauty of it is that you as a rider will be able to take your existing bags or items off your back.
Thus reducing the strain on your back and reduce sweating.

my motto
“you have it, take it off your back and take it with you”

By: Adam Q

Adam Q — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:12:48 +0000

I commute with this computer backpack . However, my bike ride is only 1.5 miles to a train and then I walk 4 blocks. I am comfortable for the 30 min it is on my back but am not sure how it would feel on a century ride. One positive is that CODi makes their bags with ballistic nylon.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:18:00 +0000

Not sure if it'll fit a laptop, but check out the Tout Terrain Sherpa pack.

By: Steven Vance

Steven Vance — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:45:56 +0000

I bought a Deuter after returning a super large Ogio. The Deuter backpacks have an awkward shape (because of that plastic support piece inside), but my MacBook still fits.
If you want comfortable, though, the only thing that meets that criterion is a pannier. A backpack will only bring you sooner to back pain, especially if you ride hunched over on a road bike.

By: Joel

Joel — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:15:03 +0000

I just got an Arkel Bug. http://www.arkel-od.com/panniers/backpack/overview.asp?fl=&site=
It is a pannier that turns into a backpack. You can get a laptop case for it, or just get a sleeve. The only annoying thing so far is that the hook kinda pokes you in the back. You can move it, but makes the bag slightly less convenient. I definitely like the pannier approach since I don’t arrive somewhere with a sweaty back. If you go the pannier route, make sure your foot has enough clearance….hitting your foot every revolution gets old really quick.

By: Donavan

Donavan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:15:57 +0000

Have you checked out Mission Vandal Bags?

http://www.missionworkshop.com/vandal-cargo-pack.php

It felt pretty comfortable to me when I tried it on. But I have not given it a 15 mile test ride, so I do not know. It is expandable and will carry as much as you need, yet be mostly compact when you are carrying just a little.

You may want to consider panniers as well. This would give you function and comfort, although it is not what you were asking for.