A couple months back, we posted our first impressions of the Ergon BD1-M Team Edition backpack. I’ve had a chance to ride with this pack for all the time since (about 300 miles worth) in all weather and carrying a wide variety of loads.
First, a bit about the bag:

Gender • Male / Female [...]

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12″ Sub inside my OYB bag.
Some of you may remember this little bag from Outyourbackdoor.com, but since my post was a casualty of Mr. Hacker, I think it’s worth mentioning again.

This little $35 bag is a saddle bag, handlebar bag, pannier, or a man purse.

It’s 10″x8″x4″ and is great for carrying all manner of daily-use [...]

Popularity: 51% [?]

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With the recent rains that Southern California had experienced, I wanted to see how well the Banjo Brothers Commuter Back Pack’s ability to keep things dry over a long period of wetness exposure.
So I set up the bag in my back patio where it gets pretty wet during the rains. Rather than standing in [...]

Popularity: 31% [?]

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Our friends at Ergon Bike Ergonomics recently sent us a backpack to check out. This model is called the BD-1M “Team Edition” backpack, and it is sleek and packed with features.

Originally, RL was slated to test this backpack…but with his husky, macho physique, the harness system was a bit too snug. We needed [...]

Popularity: 24% [?]

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Product Tested: Banjo Brothers Commuter Back Pack
As described on the site.
COMMUTER BACKPACK (waterproof) - Messenger bags are great, but with two straps to distribute the load, a backpack is often a more comfortable option for longer rides or heavier loads. Unfortunately your options have either been student backpacks that leak like [...]

Popularity: 18% [?]

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