Cheap, tough, non-military/tactical 25-30 litre commuter, waterproof rucksack?

[Paul_B]

Just realised there's a few slash like holes in my third alpkit Gourdon drybag rucksack. It somehow doesn't leak but time for a replacement.

Anything else put there?

Light, waterproof enough to trust it with devices, comfortable, basic single compartment or no more than a lidpocket and flask sized side pockets. It sounds like am alpkit Gourdon fits the bill but I'm looking at anything else.

 

[Laurence Milton]

Osprey stuff? Snugpak stuff?

(with a liner........)

 

[JB101]

Have a look at the Lomo ones

 

[nigelp]

Only know of Lomo and Alpkit Gourdon (which you had). Decathlon have some in there sailing/water sports section but they are not that cheap.

 

[nigelp]

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-waterproof-rucksack-25l-1

 

[gibson 175]

aquapac

 

[Erbswurst]

Waterproof ?

Ortlieb !

Cheap only in the long run as their products last very long.

 

[Paul_B]

Alpkit and decathlon bags are both £42. Since alpkit Gourdon lasted me over 10 years and cost me about £32 I think I might stick with it.

The mesh pockets are great for flasks/bottles of which I carry two plus an insulated mug. One that doesn't leak inside then the flask and mug which have leaked when not closed right on the outside. You get used to something and it becomes what you think you need.

The lomo stuff looks good but alpkit seem to be the only ones with decent sized external pockets of any kind.