Hi-vis backpack?

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

One option is to look for a high vis rain cover.

I bought a 'One Valley' rucksack which came with a bright orange rain
cover.

I have Googled briefly but can't find this item online - I bought it in a
craft outlet in (I think) Yorkshire.

However a reflective cover would work for any backpack.

A slightly tacky variation would be to fit one of those cheap, lightweight
reflective waistcoats around your backpack, or even a Sam Brown belt.

This would at least give some reflection to aid visibility, although I
think the belt would only be really effective at night.

HTH
Dave R

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

Howies make a backpack with a big blue "keep right" arrow sign, in
reflective material.

Richard Bates said:

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

I cannot remember the name of the company but a leaflet arrived with my
latest copy of the CTC mag, which somebody here may be able to lay their
hands on easily...

The company is called Vissi, they do a fluorescent backpack cover with a
range of reflective designs for £8. Contact details on
http://www.vissiwear.com/ or you can buy online from
http://www.bikedock.co.uk/

Helen

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passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

Use panniers, not a backpack. Far easier and more comfortable.

Failing that, have you contemplated whether one of those bright yellow
stripes could be suitably attached to your pack?

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Nick Kew

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

I've sometimes worn my jacket over my backpack - mainly to keep the rain
off it and to stop the sweaty bit where the backpack presses the jacket
onto your back. It would also solve your problem.

Tony

Doki said:

Howies make a backpack with a big blue "keep right" arrow sign, in
reflective material.

Which is a monumentally stupid thing to wear on your back, and I'm
surprised the powers that be haven't stopped them selling the things.

Two questions:

What happens when you want to turn right?

Do you really think it's a good idea to dress up as an item of
street furniture?

regards, Ian SMith
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Ian Smith said:

Doki said:

Howies make a backpack with a big blue "keep right" arrow sign, in
reflective material.

Which is a monumentally stupid thing to wear on your back, and I'm
surprised the powers that be haven't stopped them selling the things.

Two questions:

What happens when you want to turn right?

You pray lots.

passing tyke said:

Does anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material?

Get a backpack that you like. This is itself hard.

Then sew some 3M reflectolite strip to it. This stuff is expensive
(few quid a yard), but easy enough to find from a haberdasher's.
Another source (which may be much cheaper) is to find a hi-vis jacket
and cut it apart.

The sewing isn't hard. Finding a good backpack is.

Or, given that you're quite small, try a backpack aimed at schoolkids.
Many of these have reflective panels.

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passing tyke [email hidden] opined the following...

Quoted message said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

The Edinburgh Bicycle Stow rucksack is pretty good. I have the previous
year's model, which was a smaller capacity, but it is pretty reflective
to start with and comes with a fluorescent yellow raincover.

Go to http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk

Then http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=19100

(The first link will set up the cookies so you can jump straight into
the catalogue!)

The previous model (Less reflective stuff and a smaller capacity but
still includes the yellow raincover is at

http://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/catalogue/detail.cfm?ID=17364

Jon

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

I use a normal hi-vis running tabard (?) and strap it over my backpack.

Steve

Quoted message said:

Then sew some 3M reflectolite strip to it. This stuff is expensive
(few quid a yard), but easy enough to find from a haberdasher's.
Another source (which may be much cheaper) is to find a hi-vis jacket
and cut it apart.

I've got metres of the stuff lying around somewhere. I'll see if it I can
find it, if anyone wants it.

Cheers

Blippie
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of ordinary rain in a month.

Quoted message said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

If you go to www.wiggle.co.uk & from the menu on the LHS, click on Bags -
backpack, have a look at

Howies Bike Bag Backpack - 2004

Or... buy some reflective strips and sew/stick them on your backpack.

Cheers, helen s

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Hel said:

Richard Bates said:

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

Quoted message said:

The company is called Vissi, they do a fluorescent backpack cover with a
range of reflective designs for £8. Contact details on
http://www.vissiwear.com/ or you can buy online from
http://www.bikedock.co.uk/

I can fully recommend these.
I regularly use one myself.

John B

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Richard Bates said:

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

I cannot remember the name of the company but a leaflet arrived with my
latest copy of the CTC mag, which somebody here may be able to lay their
hands on easily...

The company is called Vissi, they do a fluorescent backpack cover with a
range of reflective designs for £8. Contact details on
http://www.vissiwear.com/ or you can buy online from
http://www.bikedock.co.uk/

There's also the Respro Hump.
http://www.gearshift.co.uk/acatalog/Safety.html
More expensive, but looks more reflective (and is orange and yellow not just
yellow, which might or might not be more visible).

passing tyke said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

They exist, but often the case it's much better to get rid of the
backpack and hang your luggage on the bike. You have a nice strong,
supportive frame, why do the work of holding up your bag when you don't
need to? It makes cycling /so/ much more comfortable.

Pete.
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Quoted message said:

I wear a high visibility jacket for cycling. Unfortunately, once I've
out my backpack on, most of it is covered up (I'm very small). Does
anyone know where I can get a backpack made of the same flourescent
material? I've Googled in vain.

My bike bag is almost completely made of fluorescent material. I think I
got it at Wheelie Serious in Covent Garden (it's gone now), and it was
very expensive.

It's made by Catherine Newell. Google found this:
Catherine Newell Courier Bags
435-437 Coldharbour Lane
London SW9 8LN
020 7274 8427

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