Oxford Aqua V 12 Backpack

The backpack is pretty minimalist - one main compartment with a roll top, a single zipped pocket and a couple of lightly padded straps. Its real USP lies in the waterproof materials and construction; there really is very little chance of any water ingress.There are two minor shortcomings. It can sometimes obscure your rearward vision if you simply turn your head to see behind. It’s not an issue if you take a hand off the handlebar and turn your upper body though. The other issue was my assumption that the silver panels and stripes were reflective - they aren’t. The reflective material is limited to the zip surround and a small central patch near the bottom of the bag.Overall though, a strong, simple and waterproof bag with enough space for a change of clothes, keys, phone, etc.

Initially got the bag which I felt looked well made. The zip broke within the 2nd week of having it. Used super glue to glue the zip back on the bag. Lack of pockets is a bit of an issue although I knew this bag only had one pocket when I bought it. Would have been nice to have some compartments inside. I find the plastic material against my back whilst cycling makes my back quite sweaty whilst cycling, it would have been nice to have a bit of material on the back of the bag to prevent this a little. It looks ok and has good reflectors on it which is mainly what I wanted and is waterproof (apart from hole in my front pocket). Opens in a wired way at the top which doesn't involve a zip which is probably for the best as this may have broken as well. Disappointed I had to do a DIY job to fix the front pocket within the 2nd week of having it but felt if I sent it back the quality of the next bag will probably be the same and felt my super glue did the trick. A disappointing buy really.

Bought this bag ~1.5 years ago for cycle commuting, wanted something as light as possible and being prepared to trade that off for limited carrying capacity. This just about fits a change of clothes and compact toiletries for showering on the other side, and it's so light it almost feels like I'm not wearing a backpack when cycling. Design is simple and minimal - you get a main compartment and a small front zipped bit that can fit a smartphone. Material is tough and build quality is robust - mines still going strong. Very happy with my purchase and was great value at £29. I have a heavier £100 osprey backpack for when I need the organisation and capacity but I feel much happier, lighter and more free riding with this one whenever I can get away with it

Fantastic bag! Very well made. Also the bag straps are very strong and comfortable. Perfect size person 1.60m tall. It has also a good capacity, I carried laptop in special cover, one pair of jeans, food shopping, wallet etc. The look is also a plus as it is very smart and robust. The small zip out side pockets is also big enough for keys wallet and phone as well as been totally hermetic.

I bought this bag for commuting up and down to college and has served me well as the Irish weather can be wet at the best of times. The bag does exactly what it says it would do and keeps my laptop and books dry, and I also have room to fit my bike helmet, jacket, and rain leggings. Only downside is I would love if the bag had an extra compartment as there is only one large compartment to fit the essentials, and trying to separate wet rain gear and books is a bit of an issue. The little zip pocket on the front is big enough to fit my phone, wallet, and keys. Overall this bag is very good for commuting and you wont be beaten on price.

So far so good. Good reflectivity and therefore visible on the road. Came home in an absolute downpour today and kept everything dry. The 12l model carries my laptop fine with a couple of other bits - but not a huge amount of internal space.

Good quality, very reflective, easy to clean and 100% water proof. Not a lot of space, maybe a pair of jeans, a shirt and trainers (nike flyknit racers). But perfect for motor biking

Great backpack V12 bought for cycling its ideal size not too big nor too small.not exactly light weight but waterproof.