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- Four-piece Ortlieb bikepacking set (Seat-, Frame-, Fuel-Pack, Velo Sling) with 19 litre volume, 1 kg weight, 420 €, overall rating 1.6
- Very good waterproofness and secure hold, especially with the Seat-Pack; roll-up fasteners provide better protection against moisture than comparable competitors
- Weaknesses: short Velcro straps, little internal organisation, wobbly top tube bag, possible knee chafing and low volume of the handlebar bag

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the test: waterproof and robust

- Four-bag set from Cyclite: 29.8 litres volume at 0.9 kg weight, set price 525 euros, overall rating 1.3
- Saddle, frame, top tube and handlebar bags are waterproof, lightweight and well equipped, some require practice with assembly and zips
- Individual marks: Saddle Bag 1.3; Frame Bag XT 1.1; Top Tube Bag 1.3; Handle Bar Roll Bag 1.4

Cyclite in the test: When every gram counts

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- Four-piece Acid bikepacking set offers 33.7 litres of volume, waterproof core parts and a fair price of € 285, set score 1.5 with a weight of 1.9 kg.
- The saddle bag and handlebar bag score points with their roll-top fasteners and good waterproofness, the only drawbacks being the heavier weight and complex straps.
- The frame and top tube bag are well equipped, but not waterproof enough; the top tube bag also suffers from weak fastening.

Acid Pack Pro bikepacking bags in the test: lots of volume, fair price & a but

- Eight bikepacking sets (handlebar bag, top tube bag, frame bag, saddle bag) with a wide range of price, weight, volume and handling were tested.  
- Roll-top fasteners proved to be more reliably waterproof than zip fasteners; assembly effort and hold differed significantly in some cases.  
- Topeak offers the cheapest set, Tailfin the most expensive and most stable; Cyclite and Restrap set the standard for low overall weight.

Test bikepacking bags: 8 bikepacking sets for your next gravel tour

- Urban daypack with strong pocket management, integrated bright rear light, waterproof materials and a real volume of around 15 instead of 22 litres
- Carrying system with soft side padding, firm centre padding and no chest or waist strap only mediocre, weight relatively high at 1527 grams
- Very good marks for handling, safety and weather protection, but high price of 229 euros and overall test rating of 2.4

Commuter rucksack: Stowage master - The Unit 1 Torch commuter rucksack

- City Pack 22 is an affordable, lightweight 22-litre commuter backpack with excellent handling and a practical knapsack design.  
- Water-repellent material protects the contents well from the rain, but zips allow some moisture through in heavy rain.  
- Weaknesses: simple laptop compartment, moderate carrying comfort without chest/stomach strap, lack of reflectors; overall test score: 3.0.

Commuter backpack test: Stylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

- Nemo offers a bikepacking set with lightweight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and pillow, focussing on low weight and compact pack size.  
- The editorial team praises the tent, mat and pillow as lightweight and reasonably priced, but criticises the high weight of the Forte sleeping bag.  
- Many components are made from recycled materials, are PFAS-free and in some cases completely recyclable, with comfort features such as Spoon-Shape and Spaceframe.

Bikepacking equipment: Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

- At the Bike Festival Riva, awards will be presented in the categories Innovation, Sustainability and Gravel; the winners will be announced on 1 May.  
- The festival includes numerous mountain bike manufacturers with test bikes, an MTB marathon, an e-MTB challenge and other challenges.  
- Mountain bikes, accessories and the growing gravel trend will be presented in the exhibition areas; all award contenders can be seen in a picture gallery.

Bike Festival Awards 2026: These products are in the final of Riva

- Deuter Amager 25+5 impresses with a very good carrying system, weather protection and an overall score of 2.0 in the BIKE test.  
- Measured volume is around 20 litres instead of the stated 25+5; high price of 200 euros leads to criticism.  
- Few external compartments, lack of bottle pockets and limited storage space for equipment are criticised, safety only rated 4.5.

Commuter backpack test: Expensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

- Simond transfers ultralight alpine technology to bikepacking: tent, down quilt and sleeping pad significantly reduce weight and packing volume.
- Dyneema tarp tent (510 g, pack size 30x10 cm) offers high wind stability, 20,000 mm ground water column, set up with poles or spare poles.
- Quilt (640 g, 0 °C, RDS down) and MT900 sleeping pad (9 cm, R-value 5.4, 570 g) combine freedom of movement, insulation and compact pack size.

Decathlon on the hunt for grams: Ultralight equipment for bikepackers

- Bike rack for trailer coupling with four ISO 17386 parking sensors, provides acoustic and visual warning via radio unit when reversing
- For 2 or 3 bikes up to 30 kg per bike, 25 cm distance, suitable for various types of bikes up to 29 inches and 1350 mm wheelbase
- Tiltable with mounted wheels, foldable, 3-bike version with castors; accessories such as repair holder, lock, loading ramp; price: 1,499.95-1,649.95 euros

Beep, beep, beep!: Thule Epos ParkSecure with integrated parking sensors

- Thule RoundTrip MTB Duffel 70L offers 70 litres of volume, flexible dividers and a spring wire opening for easy packing.
- Separate compartments for helmet, protectors, glasses, dirty shoes and socks as well as a fold-out, waterproof changing mat.
- Transport with robust handles or rucksack straps; robust, bluesign-certified materials, price 149.95 euros.

Thule RoundTrip Duffel: The best bag against chaos when mountain biking

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Backpacks & bags for bikers in the test | BIKE

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the test
Waterproof and robust

Cyclite in the test
When every gram counts

Acid Pack Pro bikepacking bags in the test
Lots of volume, fair price & a but

Test bikepacking bags
8 bikepacking sets for your next gravel tour

Commuter rucksack
Stowage master - The Unit 1 Torch commuter rucksack

Commuter backpack test
Stylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

Bikepacking equipment
Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

Bike Festival Awards 2026
These products are in the final of Riva

Commuter backpack test
Expensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

Decathlon on the hunt for grams
Ultralight equipment for bikepackers

Beep, beep, beep!
Thule Epos ParkSecure with integrated parking sensors

Thule RoundTrip Duffel
The best bag against chaos when mountain biking

Backpacks & bags for bikers in the test | BIKE

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the testWaterproof and robust

Cyclite in the testWhen every gram counts

Acid Pack Pro bikepacking bags in the testLots of volume, fair price & a but

Test bikepacking bags8 bikepacking sets for your next gravel tour

Commuter rucksackStowage master - The Unit 1 Torch commuter rucksack

Commuter backpack testStylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

Bikepacking equipmentReady for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

Bike Festival Awards 2026These products are in the final of Riva

Commuter backpack testExpensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

Decathlon on the hunt for gramsUltralight equipment for bikepackers

Beep, beep, beep!Thule Epos ParkSecure with integrated parking sensors

Thule RoundTrip DuffelThe best bag against chaos when mountain biking

Ortlieb bikepacking bags put to the test
Waterproof and robust

Cyclite in the test
When every gram counts

Acid Pack Pro bikepacking bags in the test
Lots of volume, fair price & a but

Test bikepacking bags
8 bikepacking sets for your next gravel tour

Commuter rucksack
Stowage master - The Unit 1 Torch commuter rucksack

Commuter backpack test
Stylish & practical: Tatonka City Park 22

Bikepacking equipment
Ready for a micro-adventure: tent, sleeping mat & sleeping bag from Nemo

Bike Festival Awards 2026
These products are in the final of Riva

Commuter backpack test
Expensive but test winner: Deuter Amager 25+5

Decathlon on the hunt for grams
Ultralight equipment for bikepackers

Beep, beep, beep!
Thule Epos ParkSecure with integrated parking sensors

Thule RoundTrip Duffel
The best bag against chaos when mountain biking