VentaPak

If you commute on your bike to work, you will surely find that biking with a backpack is a challenge, specially when it comes to a sweaty back. VentaPak is a back panel that works to stave off the dreaded sweaty-back, it moves your backpack away off your back, hence improving airflow and reducing the dreaded sweat buildup after riding in warm weather or anytime you pedal uphill. The accessory also improves your posture, making your shoulders stay more horizontally, gently tugging them back, and also reduces back strain and pack sway, by keeping your backpack weight distributed more evenly across your back by the mesh.

DOUCHEBAGS BIKE TRAVEL BAG

Douchebags are an up-and-coming travel bag brand from Norway, owned by professional freeskier and alpine ski racer Jon Olsson. Their new offering is this cool and innovative bike travel/storage bag, it features a protective hard shell and a lightweight soft shell, as well as a rib cage and fully collapsible construction that enables the cyclist to safely travel with a bike, and minimizes the storage when the journey is over. Two options are currently available, a mo...
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Fjallraven Just Reinvented Its Classic Backpack for Lighter Treks

Fjallraven takes its well known Kajka platform and strips it back for a lighter, more efficient approach to multi day trekking. The Kajka X Latt 45 is built for those who want to reduce weight without giving up support, durability, or comfort on longer routes. - If you are looking for another serious hiking pack, the Yeti Skala Hiking Pack is worth a look. Instead of going fully minimal, Fjallraven keeps a structured carrying system built aroun...
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RVCA Backpacks

We were snooping around the RVCA website and found they have a very cool line of backpacks. In this feature we highlight their Surf Backpack and Camera Backpack. Both water-repellent backpacks are loaded with function and are perfect for traveling. The RVCA Surf Backpack ($95) features 400d coating and a roll top to keep the water out, plus a mesh padded back torso support, a multifunction exterior pocket that houses internal pockets, and padded adjustable shoulder ...
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