Is this comfortable for biking? I know there are Osprey backpacks for biking but this is the most affordable one and it seems lite for biking.
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I have not worn it biking, so I have no idea. But it is comfortable walking around all day in Europe and is lightweight.
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I ride with mine and it is very comfortable. I do sometimes not fasten the chest strap because it can "ride" up and get a little irritating. Hope this helps.
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I have used it for hiking only, but I think it would be fine for biking. The water bottle holders are small, however, and it would be best to carry water some other way.
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It is very comfy for biking. The side pockets are designed horribly though and any water bottle would fall out. There is a spot for a water bag though.
826759
You mean if the back of the bookbag is padded? I guess so? It's not too thick. It's comfortable for me. Very. But that's because I don't try to carry a body worth of weight in there. So if you do that, Idk if this is a bag for you.
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I've worn it through a few activities (football games and school plays, etc.) and found it more comfortable than a conventional backpack. The shoulder pad is thick enough not to "dig" into your shoulder and the hidden waist straps secure it to your body. The plus side of the shoulder style is that it's easy to swing around from your back to get to your equipment. That would be a plus on some of the rides at Disney (like the safari), you won't have to take it off each time.
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If you are looking for something like a bike carrier or small rack for totes, I wouldn't be afraid of it. But as the first person said, the further back you go, the less weight you can carry. I have one of these and it is awesome, but I only use it as it was designed. Even though it is on a farm pickup.
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It is light compared to other backpacks of the same thread. Also, with the 70+ miles of mountainous terrain I've put this thing through, it has proven resilient and has not given me any problems.
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I personally think it is great for the road... but I am no biking expert! I have done a few 20 milers... but that is about it, mostly just 5 or 6 miles at a time. But, the seat is very comfortable to me.
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I'm a 30-ish woman in pretty good shape. I find that kind of load in my bag is not comfortable for long periods. A backpack would distribute the weight more equally.
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I just went hiking with it this past weekend. At the end of the hike, I was sweating, and felt a lot of sweat on my back. But its a very comfortable pack. However, it lacks space for TONS of camera gear for long trips. So, be warned that if you want this trip to go cross country, its not going to store much more than a camera and a lens in the padded area. In the main compartment, stuff will move around quite a bit. So, plan carefully.
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Sorry, man I just use it for cycling. However, I can tell you it does a okay on the bike. It's been a while since I used it. I use to ride; so, I can tell you most likely some air will get through...hey, but it cheap. Hope, this helped.
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Yes . That is exactly the way I wear it and I am a small person. I do not use it for biking. I have a old small bag and decided to buy this custom new small size bag which is a little bit larger having more room which is great for traveling and walking around. I picked the colors so it took a couple extra days to get. I do love it and glad that I purchased my second bag from Timbuk2
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With a heavy load it might become uncomfortable, I keep about 25 lbs (Almost 11 kg) worth of stuff in mine normally, that includes the 3L camelbak (Which weights about 8 lb's full). I can wear it a long time without issue. I'd say one of the reasons I got it was because if I needed something it's mega easy to access. I've not felt need to switch shoulders like with my old messenger bag. The strap is wide and padded a bit. But your hip shares the weight, not enough to be uncomfortable or to put your back at risk of pain or unnecessary stress.
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It is fairly comfortable as is but you can definitely feel it. I have not been on a bike in years but it is bearable.I am considering a gel cover but have not really found one as yet.
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yes this bag its very comfortable, I use in Mountain Bike, put my dry clothes inside when I finish my ride, took my dry clothes and ride again, if you use in swiming will be usfefull highly recommended
1831430
I didn't find the bag to be too hot. We overnighted at just above an 8,500ft summit in Southern California with windy conditions and it kept me warm. It's light weight material allows for good night sleep in most conditions. It should be comfortable to use in both situations.
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I own this pack. I carry a highly compressible sleeping bag (Lafuma Lightway 45) hammock and fly, clothes, food and stove, as well as the water bag. It all fits fine. When I camp i don't carry everything under the sun though. I use this pack for bike camping as it is a good size for mountain biking. If your sleeping bag does not compress down very much you should skip this pack.
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Hi Raquel, yes you can wear it like a back pack while finding a bike. The straps are respectably padded. Don't rub in that you live by a beach! :)
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As a bike commuter, i do notice when padding is too thin. The Atlas has been comfortable. Support is thicker (~0.5" extra pad) in the lumbar region. Works for me.