Seven of the best: Riding Bags

Reviewer: Ben Smith

28-Jan-2010

Whether you’re an all-weather commuter or an urban trendy, read on to get the sack

Group test introduction
Product: Howies Chevron bag
Product: Banjo Brothers medium...
Product: Ergon BC3 bag
Product: The North Face Fausto SE
Product: Rapha Fixed backpack
Product: Lezyne Powerpack
Product: Ogio Mastermind bag
Group test verdict

The verdict

There are bags here for every taste, but two really stand out as winners. If you favour a conventional rucksack then the Rapha Fixed is an excellent choice. It’s well designed, well made, comfortable and, although not cheap, won’t break the bank. If messenger-style bags are more your thing, the Howies Chevron is for you. Both are excellent bags but the extra comfort the rucksack offers means it wins by a nose.