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test winner SALTS Triplete M Reflective Grey |
EUR 349.00 |
1.2 (very good) |
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ORTLIEB Commuter Daypack High Visibility |
199.99 EUR |
1.2 (very good) |
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RYZON Casual Backpack |
EUR 129.00 |
1.3 (very good) |
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Rapha Roll Top Backpack |
EUR 120.00 |
1.3 (very good) |
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Ergon BC Urban |
EUR 169.95 |
1.3 (very good) |
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Aveor Bike Pack |
EUR 149.90 |
1.4 (very good) |
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Chrome Bravo 3.0 roll top |
EUR 200.00 |
1.4 (very good) |
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EVOC Commuter 18 |
EUR 139.00 |
1.6 (good) |
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9. Value for money |
Value for money Basil Soho Northern Lights |
99.99 EUR |
1.8 (good) |
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VAUDE CityGo Bike 23 |
EUR 140.00 |
1.9 (good) |
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BROOKS England Coated Remade |
EUR 260.00 |
1.9 (good) |
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MAMMOTH XERON 25 |
EUR 100.00 |
2.1 (good) |
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Winner in the BIKE BILD bicycle backpack test: Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility
The daypack shares the test win with Salzen. Both appeal to different target groups – Ortlieb the hardcore cyclists. Not only that the backpack will not capitulate to any downpour. It is also a bench in the dark because the entire surface is reflective. The main compartment offers a padded laptop compartment, another zippered compartment is accessible from the outside. There are more compartments and storage space on others, but no comparable water protection and visibility. In the test, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility achieved the grade “very good” – with 31 out of 35 points.
Value for money winner Basil Soho Northern Lights
In addition to Vaude, Basil is entering a backpack that is equipped with a carrier mount. The hooks are hidden behind a zip pocket, but could do with a little more protection. The testers expressly praised the soft, padded shoulder straps. Less good: If water hits the zip seams of the main compartment at a 90-degree angle, it quickly becomes damp in the main compartment. The water-repellent laptop bag (up to 15 inches) can be removed. In the test, the Basil Soho Nordlicht achieved the grade “good” – with 25.5 out of 35 points.
This is how BIKE BILD tested bicycle backpacks
In the waterproof test, the backpacks had to complete a 3 x 3 minute protocol. Under equipment we score the number of pockets, compartments, reflectors. Handling includes, among other things, how accessible pockets are. Under comfort we consider padding, shoulder straps, adjustability. In terms of weight, we put four stars in the range between 1100 and 1199 grams. Five editors discussed the design.
The test results at a glance
By the way: careful packing improves carrying comfort. Heavy items like laptops should be close to your back. Light objects such as a change of clothes belong in the bottom and small items in the top. The better the loads are distributed, the safer you can steer through curves. Clearly: Real everyday joy will only arise when the back and backpack really fit together.
Let’s talk about capacity for a moment. We have accommodated the helmet, laptop and drinking bottle in the 18-liter model from Evoc. For this reason, the range between 20 and 23.9 liters is rated four stars (good). That should be enough for most cyclists.
