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With the Trail Rocket 20 Scott has a light but spacious touring backpack in its programme, which is particularly impressive due to its versatile attachment options. In addition to the protector straps stowed in the base, there are also straps for a full-face helmet on the side and there is an attachment for a spare battery in the main compartment. A front compartment, a hip belt pocket and a rain cover are also part of the equipment.
That doesn't sound too bad at first, but the rest of the Trail Rocket's structure is a little sobering: you won't find a tool compartment and the large main compartment doesn't have any drawers that could help you organise your touring equipment. Does this mean that chaos is inevitable on tour? At least Scott has provided a compartment for a smartphone on the side, but that's it. The shoulder straps, hip fins and back system are merely good standard.
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Scott Trail Rocket 20 - Info & Price
- Price: 139,95 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
- Weight: 849 gram
- Back systemContact back, structured upholstery with mesh cover
- EquipmentRain cover, protector straps, full-face holder, battery compartment
- Hydration bladderno / 2 litres / 39,95 Euro
- Volume measured / specified: 18 / 20 litres
Plenty of space, but little structure
With its 20 litre volume, the Scott also offers enough space for extensive touring equipment. Protectors and a full-face helmet can be easily attached to the existing lashing straps. Your mobile phone can also be quickly stowed away in its own compartment. Glasses or valuables can be stored in the front compartment.
But then you stand in front of the Trail Rocket 20 and ask yourself: haven't they forgotten something here? There are no drawers in which you could store small parts or tools. So you have two options. Either you go to the trouble of packing a separate tool bag or you stuff all your accessories loose with your hydration bladder and change of clothes - which is likely to cause a lot of chaos on tour. Purely in terms of bag management, we have to say: unfortunately a fail.
Good ventilation, but pressure on the shoulder and hip straps
The Trail Rocket is relatively long and should therefore suit taller bikers. Despite the stable back plate, it adapts well to the riding position. The foam padding with mesh covering also ensures noticeable ventilation.
With its wide hip fins, the Scott sits stably on the back even in technical terrain and stays cleanly in position on technical descents. Only the loosely stowed contents can dance a little in the large main compartment.
Less comfortable is the somewhat inflexible construction of the shoulder and hip straps, which also have hard edging on the right. On longer rides, the shoulder straps put pressure on the neck and collarbone in particular, while the hip straps can press on the hip bones and rub - not quite as comfortable.
Review & Conclusion - Scott Trail Rocket 20
| Category | Grade |
| Carrying system (40 %) | 2,5 |
| Handling (30 %) | 3,0 |
| Weight (15 %) | 2,0 |
| Equipment (15 %) | 3,5 |
| BIKE NOTE | 2,7 |
Conclusion: Scott Trail Rocket 20
The elongated Scott fits tall riders in particular and, thanks to its stable back system and wide hip wings, also sits firmly and securely in enduro use. The ventilation is good, but the organisation system is poor - there are no pockets or zipped compartments, so clutter is inevitable. The shoulder and hip straps are only lightly padded and can cause slight pressure points over time.
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