Osprey Radial II Cycling Backpack

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However, since this pocket has a ton of volume, even for large aviator sunglasses, we threw in other everyday carry items like a Zippo, wireless earphones, and our Anker PowerCore Lite 10000mAh Portable Charger. Osprey should have spent the extra pennies here to get them all secured, otherwise the others are sort of a waste. The chest closure integrates an emergency whistle in the male portion of the clasp too, which is ingenious. But, once you’re off… you probably want to take it with you to empty/refill or just to keep it safe. Some bags in the neighborhood of the Radial’s size feel floppy, but the good news is that’s not the case here.

Roll down the top of this high-quality PVC-free 21-litre bag and it will keep the dirt and rain out. Camelbak’s Mule Commute 22 is a lightweight, low-volume cycling backpack and a shrewd choice for the sprightly commuter. There is a water-repellent treatment should you get caught in a shower before you have time to unroll the cover.With a lifetime guarantee upheld for any reason, you can assume that Osprey makes packs that are meant to last. Besides being very well thought out in terms of organization, the Radial is also very comfortable to wear. However, Osprey isn’t the first company that comes to mind when most people think of a bike commuting bag. The AirSpeed™ ventilated trampoline suspended mesh backsystem will keep you cool while on the move and the integrated Kickstand will keep your pack upright and easy to access. Osprey Radial | This 500D Nylon Packcloth is more abrasion-resistant than the lighter 210D Nylon Dobby.

The ‘LidLock’ allows you secure your helmet to outside of the bag, there is a plethora of pockets including a padded laptop sleeve and also a useful rain cover for our all too often brilliant weather. By our testing, those with bigger builds among the Pack Hacker crew felt comfortable with the second topmost slot, while those with smaller builds felt more comfortable with the bottom two slots. Bicycle engineers, expert cyclists, bike mechanics have joined me to bring you the best content possible. But it’s still committed to its core purpose and that core purpose limits its flexibility in a very specific way.

It’s still a solid and beastly bag to carry around, with the right features to back it up for those looking for a backpack to take on a bike. The overall carrying experience is comfortable, but we miss a few features present in their other packs. As a person of little physical talent, he has a keen interest in any tech which can help him ride faster and is obsessed with the tiniest details. Two secure pockets on the bag’s arm straps make items easy to grab when the Mule Commute 22 is strapped to your back. The durable YKK zippers have super smooth travel as well as very comfortable loops for one-finger operation.

The padded laptop and tablet sleeve keep your tech safe and the built in high visibility raincover can be deployed when conditions take a turn for the worse.Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. There are built-in strap keepers to take care of the inevitable flapping straps you will run into when you are carrying a pack while cycling. The quality of materials selected and the build quality also reflect the high standard to which the Radial has been designed. Each of the three pockets is also subdivided into two, adding up to effectively six pockets in total, though you’ll be stacking items together.

While the minimalist clip leaves the helmet exposed compared to bag/sling type storage solutions, it grips helmet polycarbonate very securely and retracts away neatly, becoming unnoticeable when not in use.On the opposite side is the water bottle pocket that’s cleverly angled, so bottles are easier to grab while biking. Osprey is well-known for making excellent quality bags, and the Radial and the Metron are no different. The Osprey Transporter Roll is a smart-looking rucksack that is comfortable and practical, but not fully waterproof. It isn’t wise to leave the best road cycling helmets locked to your bike, so consider if you can fit your lid in too.