Blackburn Zayante Mini pack Review

Reviewer: Stuart Bowers

24-Aug-2011 | 0 Reviews

Rating:

£12.99 (at time of review)

Pros

Good size
Water resistant
Side opening

Cons

No reflective surface on rear of pack

See verdict and spec

Compact-sized saddle pack with a surprisingly Tardis-like interior

Two tubes, a CO2 inflator plus spare canister, two tyre levers, a multi tool, emergency tyre boot and patches, is what we fitted in the Zayante mini - it's a little Tardis.

That's largely thanks to the vertically-zipped design, which means the side opens out for really easy access and packing.

Size is spot-on and crucially the shape is narrow - under two inches wide - so it tucks really neatly under the saddle and behind the seatpost, with no overhang to potentially catch your inner thighs on.

The mounting is a simple strap over the seat rails, so nothing fancy but very effective, plus there's a rubber o-ring to stretch around the front of the seatpost too, so it stays firmly in situ.

Verdict

It's water resistant enough to keep things dry in all but constant drenching. Reflective piping on the sides is a worthy addition, but nothing on the rear is a shame.

Contact: www.madison.co.uk