With its clean looks and versatile functionality, this streamlined backpack does double duty for weekday commutes or weekends in the city. It’s made from coated polyester that looks and feels like woven fabric but is also waterproof. The wide-mouth lid is easily accessible but secures with a security-conscious magnetic closure that also has hidden locking levers to deter would-be thieves. Inside, there’s a handy laptop sleeve, while a zippered outer pocket is the perfect place to stash a smartphone, keys or wallet. Plenty of attention has gone into carrying comfort too, with ergonomic shoulder straps, a chest strap and hip belt. The 25-litre size makes this the ideal daypack for work, uni or leisure, with the ability to handle an overnight trip or grab-and-go weekend away too
| Dimensions | 47 x 36 x 31 cm |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Volume | 25 L |
| Max Load | 10 kg |
Life in the great outdoors is unpredictable, which is why it’s wise to be prepared. Basically, if your adventure goes from dry to downpour, you want your kit to stay safe and protected. Ortlieb’s durable, waterproof bike bags and backpacks are the ideal solution.
The first Ortlieb bag was invented in Germany in 1981, after founder Hartmut Ortlieb got back from a very wet bikepacking adventure in (you guessed it) Southern England. Inspired by tarpaulins he’d seen lashed on the truck beds of lorries, he fashioned a pair of bike panniers from red truck tarp, which he stitched at home on his mother’s sewing machine.
A year later he founded his own company, buoyed by early success and positive feedback from friends. In the following years, young Hartmut came up with a series of innovations that would define the modern drybag, using high frequency welded seams and roll-top closures. He even developed the first self-locking mounting system to attach panniers to bike frames.
Today, Ortlieb remains the first and most trusted choice for adventures and expeditions on land or sea – a brand name synonymous with waterproof protection and super-tough, outdoor-ready gear.
