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.