Bike Packs

The bike backpack is a relatively new development in the world of rucksack design and it is following the growing trend which has seen an explosion in the number of people cycle touring, road riding, cycling for leisure and of course mountain biking. It means that the cycle backpack has been specifically designed with features that cyclists want. They are close fitting with a mesh covered airscape back system (Osprey Raptor 10). All will come hydration compatible, Scotchlite flashes or logos, rear light attachment points. Most will have a lid latch and specific slots for keeping bike tools in their place. Compression straps are essential on these packs. They help to keep the backpack balanced evenly. If you are out with a group then you will have a group shelter, spares and a bigger first aid kit in your rucksack. If you are out alone or with your mates then less group kit and fine tuning with the compression straps is easily done. The Vaude Bike Air 30+5 is a bigger bike pack that has an expandable 5 litres. It is a fully featured bike specific pack that is big enough to keep overnight gear in. The sort of pack that would suit a hostel to hostel cycling trip. Running repairs, basic change of clothes, water and food. Lightweight biking trips are a the latest thing. For a quick there and back blast on your bike, whatever your style, then the Osprey Verve 4 is big enough for water, a chewy bar, a wind shirt and a spare tube and pump. Sunday morning blast. For the courier, the Vaude Messenger 45 is all about function. Roll top, waterproof, reflective patches and made from indestructible 1000D Polyester Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Get to work.