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Choose your Men’s Urban Bike Backpack

The importance of choosing the right men’s urban cycle backpack will become apparent as soon as you start cycling. Designed to carry and protect not only your work gear but also a change of clothes, your bike backpack will quickly become an indispensable companion. If it’s impractical, not adapted to your needs or doesn’t match your body shape, it will soon cause you more problems than it solves, if it doesn’t become dangerous. So think of the velotaf backpack as your best friend for the months ahead. Here’s some advice on how to choose the right one.

A bag tailored to your needs

The first thing to check is that the backpack you choose suits your needs. It shouldn’t be oversized or undersized. In one case, you won’t be able to fit everything you need in it. In the other case, you’ll either have plenty of room left over and be walking around with a half-empty bag, or you’ll give in to the temptation to always carry more stuff ‘just in case’ and you’ll end up with a bag that’s too heavy.

The backpack should therefore be able to hold your work gear, laptop, one or two notebooks or files, a few pens and, of course, your phone. But it will also need to hold a change of clothes. Unless you’re cycling a very short distance, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to wear the same clothes for the journey as for work.

Separate storage compartments are preferable to a large central pocket

Carrying your stuff is great, but separate compartments are even better. Having compartments and pockets both inside and out will help you get organised. Who wants to carry work stuff and clothes in the same pocket? Specialised compartments are essential. A reinforced, padded one for your computer, another for your files, one for your clothes and zipped pockets for pens and other accessories are the minimum. Ideally, the compartments for clothes and shoes should be separate from the others and waterproof.

Take your physical abilities into account

Not all men’s urban cycling backpacks are suitable for everyone. Naturally, you need to take into account your body type and physical ability. Cycling can already require some effort. Carrying a rucksack is bound to require a little more effort and cause fatigue. So don’t choose a model that’s too big or too heavy, which could not only hurt your back but also throw you off balance and potentially cause you to fall.

Karkoa Smarbag 40, the urban cycling backpack for men

The Karkoa Smartbag 40 is particularly well-suited to cycling. Neither too big nor too small, its 34-litre capacity lets you carry everything you need. It can hold a laptop up to 15.6 inches, has a spacious compartment for your change of clothes and its shoe compartment can hold up to a size 46.5.

Reinforced, padded shoulder straps and a back panel enhance carrying comfort. Made from high-density polyester fabric, the Smartbag 40 is particularly hard-wearing. It’s also water-repellent, so it can easily withstand a light shower. However, in the event of heavy rain, you can combine it with the Rain Cover rain cover. Its polyurethane-treated fabric will protect your bag and its contents from rain and dust.

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