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...
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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 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.
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.
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/
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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?
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.
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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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.
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.
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
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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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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.
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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.
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).
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.
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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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