Why You Need A Commuting Backpack (and how to pack it)

Commuting backpacks are pretty essential as most of us head back into the workplace. We give you our top tips on how to pack your backpack and why they're absolutely necessary to ensure a smooth a hassle free commute.
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Features
00:44 - How to pack your bags
02:40 - More features
03:43 - Outro
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[@jonathanbenn2241]

40 year bike commuter. If you are going to commit to bike commuting, a rack and panniers is the way to go.

[@AJ-iu6nw]

but what about average speed and aerodynamics

[@matthewcole931]

Go Sam! Awesome video dude - looking forward to the next 💥💥

[@MikesVlogss]

@Cycling Weekly Great video, i prefer to put my walking shoes in a plastic grocery bag to keep other items in my backpack clean from dirt as well.

[@cyclingweekly]

Great tip!

[@helvettefaensatan]

But that won't highlight the features camelback wanted. I'd want some content initiated by Cycling Weekly soon.

[@thatwebbloke]

Leave as much stuff at work as you can and/or go in via other means once a week and drop a large bag off with all your clothing for the week (and bring back the dirty stuff). Join a local gym and just pop in before work for a shower. Lots of cheap Gyms around even in central London, mine cost be £20 a month, so the cost of a couple of train journeys.

[@robstanley7247]

Did I really just watch someone show me how to pack a back-pack??

[@zcarfanatic]

I bike-commuted for a couple years. 11 miles each way. I found the best way to deal with shoes is to not pack them! I have a brown-ish pair and a black-ish pair at work in my drawer. I just wear mtb shoes with mountain cleats from bike locker to shower and to my desk, then change into normal shoes. I"ve been using my wenger Ibex backpack, but it's not an ideal choice in the rain. Been looking at the camel-backs lately, so this helps.

[@RoninCycling]

I use the Showers Pass Transit Backpack. It is bombproof and has lights on it.

[@TheMcMonster]

Black cycling bags, black cycling clothes, black helmets and bikes. Small (if any!) LED lights on "commuter" bikes with no factory light options. Can someone explain me why?! I see those kind of people riding at night and in the rain. I'm head to toes in reflective clothes and gear, additional lights and reflective gear on the bike and still don't feel comfortable at night and in bad weather.

[@Mr.T.12345]

Because as you have stated, even wearing all of that and making yourself look like a tacky Christmas tree, it doesn't make a massive difference.

[@trollobite1629]

@@Mr.T.12345 Don't be stupid it's called Hi Vis for a very good reason, I've lost count of the number of times I've not seen cyclists because of their dark gear

[@semih4270]

Does anyone know what jacket that was?? I loved it!

[@25inspector]

Some riders don't like backpacks and prefer bags on their bikes...but if you own multiple bikes, a backpack is the most economical and easiest option.

[@misterlove6225]

Until you develop a backpack obsession and start blowing 200 bucks on one

[@valfoor]

How much for a daysack?. I have an old 20ltr HAWG (2010) cost £40-50.... Still going strong.

[@fisharefriends598]

150 quid far too much

[@simonkavan4996]

No, you don't. Any backpack can be a commuting backpack if you commute with it on your back...

[@BenSawtell]

Yeah - i’ve used lots of different generic backpacks, but also no harm having something specifically designed for cycling. Some of the features of this definitely appeal to me.

[@waynecremlock]

If I am commuting to work, I'll leave my lock at the rack

[@manuelcalleja92]

cool but only colour is black???

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

I wish they have bigger like 40L

[@radziklbn]

#sponsored

[@jr5389]

🤨…£120 Bang 💥 🤪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

[@SecwetGwiwer]

No I don’t.

[@bikepackingadventure7913]

But black…..🙄🙄 that’s a no from me I hate hi viz, however, drivers will divert blame onto cyclists and I don’t want to wearing a black bag and that maybe it could risk me accepting mitigation of me being hit? Thus reducing drivers full responsibility?

[@cyclingweekly]

Even though they're black, they have 360 degrees of reflective material. Another good option is to use a reflective backpack cover.

[@grahamriley8124]

Drivers always have responsibility, unless it is night and you do not have lights. Besides, I always see cyclists and find myself wondering why on earth they wear hi viz. I commute to work by bike and car.

[@theskazeez]

Lunchbox next to shoes ? 🥴🥴

[@chrisdavis8399]

Actually you need panniers…..

[@stephenacquah9053]

100% agree about panniers. Leg the bike take the weight not your back! I have 2 Ortlieb panniers which are amazing 👍🏿

[@admiraljamster]

What the fuck. You tell me people are willing to wear fresh underwear that have been fermenting inside a shoe?

[@alainpryt9641]

👍👍👍👏👏👏🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@jaimealejandrocifuentesrui9393]

I ride with a 40lt backpack

[@zeviheller5628]

first

[@ModgeDonkey]

First comment, but not first view, that belongs to me. But I'm surprised to see this, because the 'first comment' phase died out back in the noughties 😁

[@ryand141]

You can get a 11.99 dry bag from mountain warehouse and it will 100 keep your gear dry. 100 quid for this? Rip off.