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Which backpack to choose for bike, motorcycle and scooter mobility?
In the city, the car continues to gradually give way to new forms of mobility such as the bicycle or scooter. Even skateboarding! The rise of the velotaf has pushed brands to create bike-friendly work models to carry your laptop or work stuff by bike. Motorcycles and scooters are also the preferred means of getting around town and avoiding traffic jams. These types of mobility require the use of appropriate equipment, and a practical and comfortable backpack.
Which backpack for which uses? How to find a comfortable backpack?
A backpack for work or study
The backpack is a practical and comfortable accessory used by many freelancers, students and employees. These backpacks are suitable for carrying a laptop and/or tablet. Their shape and rigid fabric are perfect for storing documents, notebooks and A4 size books. The work backpacks then have numerous compartments to organize your contents and distribute the weight for optimal comfort. At least water-repellent, if not waterproof, work backpacks provide excellent protection against the rain. Waterproof, the rolltop closure borrowed from the world of bicycles now equips many work backpacks.
What are the best work backpacks suitable for smooth mobility in the city?
The Able Carry brand offers work backpacks with an urban style. Their backpacks are hyper functional. They have many storage, pockets and compartments (laptop, pen, documents, water bottle).
Ucon Acrobatics, Sandqvist and Rains are making a name for themselves with trendy models in many colors, sizes and styles. Most of their work backpacks have a laptop compartment and are rainproof.
Pinqponq, the brand with the two dots, has designed a whole range of solid backpacks for work. On the menu: a minimalist design and timeless colors (black, khaki, burgundy, blue, green).
The advantages of a backpack for motorcycle travel
Easy to carry, a motorcycle backpack takes up less space than a motorcycle trunk. Once your motorcycle is parked, you are ready to go. Keep your essentials with you and don't worry about your stuff being stolen from your motorcycle trunk. This carrying solution is also more versatile, as its use is not limited to the motorcycle only.
A lightweight, properly sized motorcycle backpack doesn't interfere with your position while riding your bike.
How to choose a motorcycle backpack?
Choose a waterproof motorcycle backpack rather than a waterproof one.
Choose a comfortable model with wide adjustable straps, a sternum strap and compression straps that keep your belongings as close as possible to your center of gravity, your body.
Choose a lightweight backpack and check the weight of the model.
Buy a backpack made with materials that are tear and abrasion resistant, such as the HT500 from Mission Workshop backpacks or Cordura®.
Which backpacks are best for soft mobility (bike, skateboard, scooter)?
There are practical and comfortable rolltop, messenger bag and shoulder backpacks for getting around town on a bike, electric scooter or skateboard. Clearly, you have the choice. Numerous brands have made their mark in the game with designer backpacks and trends. And terribly effective.
The qualities of a backpack for soft mobility in town
The best backpacks for soft mobility are practical, comfortable and resistant in time. These backpacks should also improve your safety on the road with reflective accessories and strips. To increase the visibility of cyclists, there are also bicycle backpacks equipped with turn signals. We don't stop progress...
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Which brands to choose for a bike, skateboard or scooter backpack?
Chrome Industries, THE reference among cyclists and bike racers, for comfortable, practical and durable backpacks. In addition to its bike backpacks, the brand even offers a model to carry your skateboard.
Blahol, a more confidential brand that manufactures its messenger bags by hand in its workshop in Poland, available in different liters and sizes. Approved by professional couriers.
Inside Line Equipment, an American brand that designed the Default, a solid urban backpack available in several sizes, colors with or without reflective stripes. Bonus: all ILE bags have a compartment to store a 15' laptop!
North Street, a nice American brand that offers durable and versatile bike backpacks (some of them convertible into panniers!). The brand has designed some small -3 liters panniers that can be transformed into fannies thanks to additional accessories and straps.
Some Rains backpacks, like the Buckle Rolltop or the Rolltop Rucksack. Unlike the iconic Rains Backpack, they have wider, adjustable shoulder straps and a breathable mesh back. Which is not an accessory when cycling!
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