Boblbee Rucsacks

[wildernessrob]

Hi all Im considering buying a new rucksack and was being drawn towards the 'Kriga R25', however I was lalso looking at a 'Boblbee' rucsack in Hein Gerike recently. Ive Googled them and there appears to be quite a range of them available.

These are hard shell rucksacks which have a EU certification as a back protector, which I quite liked the idea of, for my commute through London traffic.

Has any body any experience of them ? What are the differences between the Megapolist models. They are fairly expensive I wouldnt want to waist my money. Cheers

http://www.boblbee.com/eu/technology.asp

 

[Shagley]

I have owned a Bobblbee for many years after reading about them in a newspaper. I have been riding for about 9 years and found them ideal for bikes. They are great bags and very comfortable to wear for long journeys. I have a Megapolist and its is a good size to put in gloves, waterproofs etc but they are not the biggest bags in the world!! You can get a various optional extras for them such as a net which would possible carry a helmet (although I have never tried).The bags are waterproff to a extent, but it is mainly the top cover that lets it down but that is after a lot of rain. Its also great that these bags are not everywhere and I still get asked "what the hell is that". Bear in mind they can also be used for other than on the bike as they have laptop compartment and various attachments such as snowboard/ski holder.
They are pricey but they are cool.

 

[Dave Barrett]

The only experience I have of these rucksacks is from the Intermot Bike Show in Cologne last year. As a demonstration of their performance, I was "encouraged" to wear one of these, whilst an assistance on their stand hit me on the back as hard as he possible could with a baseball bat.

Results:

Me: I was almost knocked flying, but that was it!
Rucksack: Absorbed all impact and looked like new.

Top kit if this is what you're looking for.

 

[andyclift]

No experience of Boblbee but one problem I have found with all "hard" luggage is the lack of flexibility to fit odd shaped items. Either they go in the fixed dimensions or they don't. With soft scaks there is a lot more flexibility. If, however, you are drawn towards Kreiga you won't be disappointed.

My wife and I have used them for a couple of years after using "general purpose" sacks and the difference is amazing. The shoulder stap system is just right for bike use and without bothering with the waist belt they are rock solid on your back. The manufacturing quality is second to none and I have never had any leaks.

I also have Kreiga bum bag, hydration pack and tool roll. All the same high quality, the roll over opening system with the removable welded seam liners really keeps the water out. Highly recommended.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Great bit of kit IMHO.

I've been using one for over five years now. It gets used on the bike (and has been down the road twice!), as a flight bag and is whacky/smart enough to use for work.
It's a bit tatty round the edges now but has a bit more life in it yet

I find the height of it to be perfect for the bike as the base of it just sits on the bike seat meaning very little weight is carried through the straps.

It also has a padded compartment for a lap top which I find useful

IIRC Suzuki used to offer a branded one as a back protector although, TBH, I'm not sure how good a back protector they would make - there's an awful lot of bulk on your back to get thrown around - could actually end up causing an injury

Andres

 

[Deleted Member I]

I have had one of these rucksacks for 8 years now. Bought it because it looked trendy

Good rucksack but HEAVY compared to a Kreiga. I think they improved on the "lid" since my version and they way it closes shut.

I think I might give it a go on the bike.

Very rugged.

 

[Mav]

Like a lot of the others have said here - very robust, nice to have a bit of extra protection for your back, cool in a "What the hell is it" way I have also found mine to be totally waterproof, and just the right size for three bottles of plonk

As was also said - can be a little annoying if what you want to carry is just the wrong shape FYI - The net is really useful, but I really don't think you could/would strap a lid with it.

The kreiga kit is super well made ( i swear by the tailbag I have from them) but the ruck sacks aren't waterproof and they suggest using a liner. For me, this is what has stopped me buying one.

 

[wildernessrob]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I think that I am tempted to give one a try, Ive got another old 'soft' rucksack that I use for gym kit, so in the worse case I could always end up with the worlds most expensive gym bag.

I think with the added side pockets it could be very useable.

I like the idea of have the means of protecting the laptop, and especially like the ldea of being able to convey the bottles of plonk safely!