It’s easy to get caught in a rain shower, whether you’re on foot or on two wheels. Which can make it tricky to keep your kit dry – especially as most backpacks aren’t waterproof. The robust Packman Pro Two is an exception though. With a welded construction, waterproof coated fabric and rolltop closure, it will keep your stuff dry and protected, whether you’re hiking or biking – without needing to worry about attaching a rain cover or keeping the contents in pack liners and dry bags. It also boasts a padded harness system and waist strap, plus useful added extras like a stowaway helmet flap, an integrated pocket for a hydration system and two lateral reflectors for visibility in low light or bad weather.
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.
