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The ladies' handbag is one of the mysteries of our civilisation. According to a survey, it weighs an average of three kilos and its dark interior conceals many surprises. They are usually packed according to the chaos principle: simply put everything in them, as practical compartments and dividers are usually sought in vain. Bad conditions for a quick make-up check at a red light, although most women find their way around their handbags surprisingly well even without looking.
Mountain bikers, on the other hand, prefer to keep things organised. They reach for the mini-tool in the hip belt pocket of their daypack, which also weighs a good three kilos, to tighten the bolts on the stem of their bike. Tidiness is the great strength of the Eleven models with 12 to 21 litres of storage space in this test. In addition to the practical pockets on the hip belt, which you can easily reach even while riding, most models offer a large main compartment with dividers, a clearly organised tool compartment with space for a pump, tube and spare parts as well as a soft padded compartment for glasses or a smartphone. Ideally, the hydration bladder is protected and ready to hand for quick refuelling stops in a separate compartment.
The test packing for this test proves the advantages of this classic division: The test equipment (Click here for the packing list for MTB day tours) can be accommodated here particularly intuitively, quickly and conveniently.
You can find the complete test of these eleven MTB daypacks with all data and grades as a PDF in the download area below:
- Camelbak H.A.W.G. LR 20
- Cube Edge Trail
- Deuter Compact EXP 16*
- Ergon BA3
- Evoc Stage 18l
- Gregory Drift 14 H20
- Osprey Raptor 14
- Scott Trail Rocket Evo FR 16
- Shimano Rokko III 16
- Thule Alltrail 15
- Vaude Ledro 18
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Our test load weighs a good three kilos, which we use to pack all the daypacks. Some models have already reached their capacity limit, while Camelbak and Scott can easily swallow double the load.
Ideal pocket layout: The Minitool (1) is ready to hand in the hip belt pocket. Air (5)- and Damper pump (4), Inner tube, tyre lever (12) and small parts (9) in the wide-opening tool compartment. Rain jacket (7) and Change shirt (6) and provisions (13) and First aid kit (11) are stored in the main compartment. An extra compartment makes it easier to fill the Hydration bladder (8). Wallet (10) and mobile phone (3) are well protected in the valuables compartment with clip for the key ring (2).
You can find the complete comparison test including all data and ratings in BIKE 9/2019. The comparison test costs 1.49 euros as a PDF. Why not free of charge? Because quality journalism has a price. In return, we guarantee independence and objectivity. This applies in particular to the tests in BIKE. We don't pay for them, but the opposite is the case: we charge for them, hundreds of thousands of euros every year. You can read the entire digital edition in the BIKE app (iTunes and Google Play) or the print edition in the DK shop reorder - while stocks last:
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Stefan Frey
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