Comments on: Review: Banjo Brothers Waterproof Commuter Backpack

By: Portland Biker

Portland Biker — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:21:09 +0000

I’ve been looking for a waterproof backpack that I can rely on to actually be waterproof. I need to carry my laptop and keep it safe – just like you, this is my business. I’m a graphic designer. Your blog posting has convinced me to purchase this bag over Timbuk2, Overboard and Ortlieb. Banjo Brothers should be happy that you contacted them! Thanks for the detailed posting.

By: jd

jd — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:29:58 +0000

This back pack is MADE IN CHINA…can you say, Bejing Brothers? I checked one out after brief email correspondence with company rep via their web site. company rep responded quickly and with useful info, but when i went to buy the backpack i saw that it was made in china. this might not bother people some folks, and probably accounts for the decent price. but the website is so down home small town just 2 good ole guys from minnesota that i expected better.

By: Randy H.

Randy H. — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:12:41 +0000

I bought BB bag a few months ago. Within two week, the velcro on the pocket came apart. Emailed BB but they never replied. I like bag though and still use it during foul weather. It is 100% waterproof and holds plenty for my 10 mile RT bike ride per day. Quality is lacking a bit, but you get what you pay for. I believed I paid $59.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:31:44 +0000

PushingWind, I sold already, sorry.

By: PushingWind

PushingWind — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:01:59 +0000

Eric (Jun 15th, 2007 at 2:52 pm). Found my note (really old) to followup on your offer of the BB backpack. Did you ever sell it? Let me know.

By: Noah

Noah — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:45:38 +0000

I have the Banjo Bros. Saddlebag panniers. They withstood a blast from a pressure-washer and have survived plenty a light rain without so much as a drop inside. If their non-waterproof stuff is this good, I can only imagine how awesome their waterproof bags are.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:52:15 +0000

I bought one of these, and it is a terrific pack, only my 32 round trip commute with many steep hills puts too much strain on my shoulders. I went with panniers. I don’t care what they look like. I’ll be putting a light on my helmet soon. T’heck with geekiness… I’ll sell the BB backpack to anyone who wants it… I only used it once.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:53:53 +0000

I second getting the bag off your back (though I have no doubt that this is a good product). If regular panniers are too geeky and don't fit the bill for carrying the bag when you're off the bike, check out the Arkel Bug.

By: Tim Grahl

Tim Grahl — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:26:19 +0000

Yeah that’d be my bad… link added.

By: jeff

jeff — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:59:34 +0000

Hey: how about a link to the product being reviewed? I’m sure it’s google-able, but a link would be, you known, handy.