Oxford Aqua B25 Back Pack - Black / Grey / Fluo Yellow

As I spent several years working for an outdoor goods company, I know a bit about back packs. Wanted a replacement. This one being fluro yellow was a bonus, as I work nights. The material looks & feels tough. There is a useful outside pocket for items you want to get to in a hurry, & a couple of very small mesh side pockets. Too small for most drinks bottles. There is also a pocket for a hydro pack. The rollover top secured by straps should keep the rain out. I don't like the waist strap being held on by velcro, however. There is also a strap for a light on the back, useful if you cycle or walk.

Once again sportsbikeshop.co.uk deliver on price. Been using these bags for years now. Always my go to . Good capacity and waterproof,importantly, especially in Ireland!
Only improvement it needs is the back zipped pocket to be waterproof also. Got caught out storing my flashlight and puncture kit in there on my first bag. Turned to chunks of rust. Lesson learnt.

I purchased this for my wife, it was bigger than I thought, very spacious.
She has worn it a number of time in the recent rain and the large main compartment is great all dry.
Only negative there is a pocket in the outside rear which we put keys into and that pocket got soaked.
But the bag as a whole very impressed with the straps are comfortable and doesn't pull with the various strap chest, waist and shoulder very secure. If your looking for a computing bags you can load up with a laptop some clothes and your lunch you can't go wrong with this bag.

Great backpack. Barely aware It is on my back. Comfortable. Plenty of space.

Back pack has ample space for a short weekend away, waterproof and plenty of straps to keep in place on your back whatever your activity is

This bag is built solid - great stitching, solid welds, it feels like it will last a long time.

Pros:
- Completely watertight, it feels like you could ride this bag through a monsoon.
- Amazing value for money, feels as good as bags that cost twice the price.
- Really good size - 25 litres is large enough for pretty much anything you'd want to carry on your back while riding.

Cons:
- It would be nice if it had a more solid chest clip (more like the Kreiga or USWE system) to pull the weight ff your shoulders and onto your chest.
- There is no back padding/lining, so anything lumpy in your bag will stick you in the back, or a laptop slid in there without a soft padded sleeve will feel like a plank up against your back.
- There are no internal pockets so everything just gets lumped into the main compartment.
- Unless it is at least half full the bag can lack structure and slumps a bit (I stuff my puffer jacket in which works well to hold the shape and weighs next to nothing).

Overall I'm really happy with this purchase and would buy again if needed - the cons are all pretty minor, especially considering the price!

The color of this bag is darker than it appears in the photos, and the yellow a lot more striking. I think that it looks better in person than in photos. The strap around the waist gives you excellent support for carrying lots in the bag and adds security and stability when you're riding at speed. Only thing missing would be a laptop compartment, but the spaciousness of the bag more than makes up for it.

Does exactly what it says. Plenty of room and comfortable when wearing on a bike if you use all the attachments provided.

It's perfect. It's light, waterproof and does the job intended perfectly

Does exactly what I need. Robust, good size and waterproofing seems to hold up. Really speedy delivery too!!

Very well made, nice thick material that keeps all bad weather out. Very unlikely to rip or tear and should last a long time.
Bright colours will help with visibility too.

Good product from Oxford at a good price. I returned it in favour of the QBag which was half the price but did as good a job. Oxford product definitely made from a meatier material than the QBag - I'd have kept the Oxford if there was not the difference in price.

Got this to use for the motorbike but also general hiking and camping. Aside from the normal shoulder straps it comes with chest straps and a removable waist strap, both of which are fully adjustable. It's waterproof, comfortable, carries a good amount of gear. It's got a roll top and a separate pouch for a camel back.

Plenty of space for everything you need especially for commuting. The roll top works really well and no rain gets in.

Unfortunately the front pocket zip is not waterproof so need to be mindful when it starts raining

Great dry bag. The front pocket is very useful as well. Straps are comfy and the removable waist strap is a good feature.