20 grams of rucksack is enough: a supermarket bag taped to the body with packing tape. You can fit everything you need for an Alpine crossing in it, and the ultralight pack is waterproof to boot. Sounds daft? It is. But the idea is a continuation of what is happening on the bike backpack market: the parts are becoming more and more specialised. Designers have tailored a special luggage rack for every type of bike between carbon hardtail and downhill iron. The range in the test extends from 700 to 1700 grams, with prices varying between 90 and 200 euros. What is suitable for whom?
A sober look at your own needs makes the selection easier. The largest models in the test form the first category. According to the manufacturer, they can hold up to 30 litres, of which just under 25 litres are usable. Packed with clothes, accessories and a half-filled hydration bladder, they can easily add up to eight kilos - more than that makes little sense on long tours. Backpacks of this size are okay for Alpine crossings without a luggage service or with bulky accessories such as protectors. For backpacks of this calibre, a stiffened back and comfortable hip belts are a must.
You can find the test results of these backpacks in the PDF download below:
Camelbak Blowfish 20 (BIKE TIP)
Dakine Apex
Deuter Trans Alpine 25 (BIKE TIP)
Deuter Attack 20 with protectors
Ergon BC3
Evoc Freeride Tour 30 with protectors
Gregory Miwok 22
Jack Wolfskin Moab Jam 32
Osprey Escapist 25 (BIKE TIP)
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