Apidura Metropolis Backpack Grows to 20L with extra On a regular basis Bike Commuter Versatility

Apidura has up to date their bike commuter Metropolis Backpack with a bigger 20l model tweaked for improved on a regular basis usability. Whether or not you have to carry a change of garments in your trip to the workplace, packing a selfmade lunch, or have to swap out road sneakers once you get to your vacation spot by bike, the larger and extra adjustable bag is solely extra versatile.

Apidura Metropolis Backpack 20L

We reviewed Apidura’s first Metropolis Backpack two years again, as they tailored their bikepacking expertise to an on a regular basis bag for the city bike commuter. With its boxy form, waterproof supplies, and loads of storage inside, that first 17l again proved helpful for my common rides to the European Bikerumor Tower workplaces (a co-working house in Prague). Nevertheless it’s true that whereas it safely ferried my laptop computer, skinny sneakers & a change of garments, I didn’t carry lunch and a bulkier pair of sneakers wouldn’t match.

So, beginning with the 17l bag, Apidura made it 17% larger… and extra adjustable.

What’s new?

It’s 3 liters extra storage. That’s not quite a bit, however simply sufficient. And the brand new bag is extra adjustable. Whereas the unique was primarily fastened at 45cm (17.7″) tall, this new 20l bag is a bit wider and might differ from 50-56cm (19.7-22″)tall due to a brand new easier-to-use cinch-down closure with a fast magnetic clasp.

The brand new larger bag additionally encompasses a simplified inner organizer primarily based on person suggestions, inserting a single zippered inside pocket on the fuzz-line padded laptop computer pouch. And nonetheless with a shiny yellow inside to assist discover small objects. The bag’s construction has been tweaked a bit too so it conforms extra to the form of your again whereas pedaling, vs. the slightly inflexible authentic.

Exterior, the remainder of the backpack may be very a lot the identical. You continue to get an extended waterproof zipper pocket, padded shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap, padded again panel, taillight attachment loops, and easy detachable webbing hip belt. What’s new is much more reflective detailing for improved visibility. Now The shoulder straps get reflective strips to be seen from forward whereas on the bike, plus extra reflective stripes throughout the rear.

Apidura Metropolis Backpack – Pricing, availability & choices

The brand new 20l Apidura Metropolis Backpack is obtainable now for $169 / 152€. The unique 17l model will stay within the line-up too for a bit much less, for individuals who don’t want fairly as a lot house. Get yours right this moment direct from Apidura, or from one in all their retailer outlets.

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