ISLINGTON Rucksack

ISLINGTON Rucksack

Volume  23-33 l
Width   38 cm
Height  44-62 cm
Depth   14 cm
Weight  1600 g
 
MADE IN ITALY
 
The Islington Rucksack features innovative shoulder straps, which can be easily adjusted to stabilize the bag whilst riding. This can be achieved by either crossing both straps diagonally over the chest, or alternatively securing one of the straps laterally around the waist.
 
Water Resistant Cotton Fabric and Vegetable Tanned Leather from Europe

*330.00 €
278.77 £
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Written by Méla jérôme from France 11/3/2012

Hi ^^^^^^
For me yesterday was the first of a long trip with this beautiful bag! Comfortable and very practice i feel like a parachute man flying in the town of my dream...Now i can transport my house on my back
Thanks for all
Jérôme

Written by Michael Chum from Hong Kong 9/25/2012

I really like this rucksack, when I saw the video I know I want to get it ASAP. Sadly the shipping cost a lot. Maybe I should come to Get this lovely rucksack in UK.

Written by Roar Pilevad from Demark 7/21/2012

Hello fellow-cyclist

I just went to my favorite dealer this very day to get my Islington.
Never ever have i spent so much time just looking at pictures and reading comments about this
incredible piece of a rucksack.
Anyway... i couldn't wait any longer, it was a must have for me.
To any one out there, who spend as much time as i did before the conclusion to make the deal.
BUY IT !!

Ys Roar

Written by Michael Firn from United States 7/12/2011

I've been commuting by bicycle for over 12 years and have never worn a more comfortable pack. The straps and harness are versatile, particularly useful when crossed over the chest. When loaded, the pack is balanced and seems to relish being used to capacity. When riding, the pack doesn't push into the back of my helmet and offers good peripheral vision when checking over my shoulders in the city. Aesthetically, the bag is singular and has been a conversation piece on more than one occasion.

Written by Alberto Martinez from Mexico 5/6/2011

Just got my Islington Rucksack. It's just about the most pefect backback I've owned.
(and I've had many)...Got a interesting comment from a friend: If that backpack came in plain black or brown without the faded/aged look I'd buy it tomorrow....Heed the advice. I think you could sell a few of those...Keep up the good work.

Written by Rahul Sharma from USA 12/23/2010

Please make them available fast. I have already fallen in love with it !!!!!!

Written by Sophie R. from France 1/25/2012

Good evening,
I was looking for a huge, solid, esthetical sack, fore I can't bear anything in my hands. I've seen the Islington past summer... But, this period, I was workless and the necessary was to find job, recover a good health and enjoy times as much as I could with my son.
In Autmon, (ah, le bel autmone à Paris...), les lignes de l'Islington sont revenues me chatouiller... (Oh, Sorry. I write in French when I'm excited...). I went to my favorite spot, once, twice, many, may times. No money, no dream !!! Suddenly, a wednesday, I jump on my Motobécane 1973 (jantes Mavic, freins Mafac, selle Idéale (sorry, we're in France ;-(, pédalier et transmission Huret...) and I bike to the spot... In one minute, the Islongton Rucksack became mine. MY DREAM CAMES TRUE.
It was one month of a daily use, I can tell you : it's perfect ! The only "hic" (as not only Bretons of Belle-Île say, is the closing-system wich is not good when the sack is 2/3 or 3/4 empty. In french : la lannière glisse trop, l'ouverture est moins serrée. Now, I turn the strips extremity before clipping it and it's OK. All what I need to work finds it place and, it is the most important, the rucksack don't move when I clip it on my shoulders. I commute in Paris, I sometimes go fast (35 km/h/38), and the Islington is perfect. I do not feel it !
What's bad in this bag ? Nothing (except what I say about the strips.)
I already run about 200 km and I am happy and very proud to "wear" this Islington Rucksack...Thank you very much !

Written by Russell Blank from USA 6/25/2011

I'd like to add my voice to those requesting a version in honey. It would go nicely with the Criterion jacket.

Written by Sean Kim from South Korea 6/1/2011

I like this^^

Written by Jason Wasiak from Canada 4/10/2013

I bought the Islington Rucksack to replace my vintage salt and pepper Swiss Army rucksack, which is probably 40 yrs old. The Swiss Army rucksack is extremely well designed ergonomically and very study in construction. I was somewhat skeptical that the Islington could deliver similar value (those Swiss Army Rucksacks sell anywhere from $50-200 USD on ebay). There are certain things I still like better about the Swiss Army Rucksack (e.g. overall shape, leather straps, easy access to front pouch, etc.). However, there is no doubt that the Islington is a top quality bag.

Pros of the Islington: Sturdy construction, heavy duty hardware, quality waxed canvas that keeps things super dry in some serious rain, versatile straps that really do help distribute weight, easy access to main pouch, relatively lightweight, etc..

Cons: I find that the fold over top can create a bit of a blind spot while riding; the shape in general could stand to be more streamlined (it is a bit wide at the top especially when not very full); the strapping can be a bit awkward at times.

Overall, however, as with anything I've owned from Brooks, the quality is undeniable.

Written by Anders Akesson from Switzerland 12/18/2012

Dear all,

got my freshly ordered ISLINGTON this afternoon and it is a really wonderful rucksack, with the new lock on the back, of course. Cannot stop smiling, though I have not tried it on yet (except before the mirror - an hour or so). Have adjusted the straps so that they fit, and now I am only looking forward to trying it on for real.

Anders

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Written by Simon Bracken from Australia 3/14/2013

I have the same issue as several other Islington owners, the bag just doesn't stay closed when you use it. Unless you fill it up and it's straining against the little clip on the front... as soon as you swing it onto you back to ride, it pops open. I've had several cyclists stop me to tell me my bag is open, it's a seriously compromised design and very poor for such as expensive product. Like others giving feedback I would like to see Brooks offer a supplementary clip like the new design to those of us who purchased the previous version and now regret it.

Written by john loudon from usa 11/30/2012

I sweat like a lady of the evening sitting in church. Will your islington rucksack smell like sweaty gym socks after six months of riding?

A> Most materials will smell like their user after prolonged use.

Written by Kai-Bertil Vilppula from Finland 11/20/2012

I've had my islington rucksack for 6 months now and I like it a lot. Because I'm always travelling light so it fits perfectly in the airplanes top shelf, so I don't need to take huge luggages. It has proven it self more than capable as a travel companion.

When I'm cycling, it carries my stuff tightly in my back comfortably and it really doesn't matter if it rains or shines, it simply works.

It has the little flaw that people have been complaining in the "critics" section, the closing of the bag needs serious improvements.

long story short: best backpack out there. Simple, elegant, durable. Thank you Brooks for doing this rucksack.

Yours,
K-B

Written by Jan De Kezel from Belgium 11/8/2012

I'm the happy owner of this rucksack and really like it. It's practical and beautiful.
I second the one piece of criticism here, which is that the small strip to close the rucksack doesn't hold. Can you please suggest a solution - other than buying the new design where you've replaced the small strap with a big hook. Good for the future customers, but I'd like to enjoy me current one.

Is there anything you can suggest? Or sell an additional piece of hardware or better replacement spare part? I've tried with an additional knot but thats cumbersome.

Written by Jonathan Minguez from USA 9/23/2012

I think the Islington Rucksack is an amazing, stylish yet very practical bag. My only suggestion would be to ad another adjustable strap to secure the closing of the bag.

Written by siavash rahbari from USA 7/25/2012

Great bag, except for the clasp. I'm happy to see that it is being redesigned. It is a major pain. I have tried looping the extra bit of strap through the same loop, which works decently well, but it is a very imperfect solution. I will likely have to purchase some hardware and rejig the thing. I would wait until the new design to purchase one of these. I consider it a major design flaw and wonder how its not a big deal to the folks calling it the best bag ever.

Written by Oliver Knight from France 7/8/2012

I've seen examples of this rucksack both with and without the large Brooks logo on the outer flap, are the examples with the logo older models? I'm very interested in the bag but would prefer it without the logo as currently shown on your site, if I order it directly from you am I right in thinking that it will be the model without the large logo?

A> This year's model is without the logo, if you have seen one with a logo, you are seeing last year's model. Thanks!

Written by Chris Tragos from USA 4/12/2012

A front clasp that slips out seems like a bad idea for an active biking backpack. Is that something you are going to fix with the other commenter's idea = a locking clasp similar to the shoulder clasp? Or do you have some other way of making the product function better?

A> The Islington is currently being redesigned, but by tightening the slack on the loops you should be able to get a snug fit.  

Written by Martyn Gasson from Australia 5/18/2011

Now what parts are leather, and what parts are waxed cotton?

A> The leather parts are on the base and front of the bag, also the straps and strap attachment points.

Written by ryan prasad from usa 2/7/2011

Q> will you be making this in honey color?

A> Not yet, but a version coming out next year will be in moss canvas with brown leather.  Thanks for the feedback!

Written by bregan faika from england 1/26/2011

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