5 most interesting sports backpacks

Deuter GoGo 25 L from 2 320 up to 2 680 ₴ →

Manufacturer: "Deuter Sport GmbH", Germany

It is no secret that the products of the German company "Deuter" are considered quite expensive. But there are quite low-cost models in the line of compact sports backpacks. One of the most popular and affordable backpacks is the legendary "Go Go" model. The first participant of our review has the following parameters:

• urban backpack of the middle class;
• the suspension system is not rigid anatomical;
• the total volume of internal valves is 25 liters;
• dimensions 46x33x21cm;
• net weight 640 grams.

According to the information from the manufacturer's official website, the backpack is designed for use in everyday urban life. The model is perfect for high school students and students. It can also be used by office workers and private entrepreneurs to carry business papers and documents.

"Deuter" honestly admits that the "Go Go" model is not intended for active use for tourist purposes or simple cycling. But as for using a backpack as travel luggage, the manufacturer is clearly exaggerating here. The volume of 25 liters will allow you to take only the minimum necessary set of things on a trip, and the frameless suspension system does not provide proper comfort when carrying a backpack for a long time (more than 2 hours).

Despite the relatively narrow specialization (urban conditions of use), the model is very popular. The "Go Go" backpack has earned the trust of consumers due to its good manufacturing quality. It is the reliability and durability that made the backpack very popular among schoolchildren and students.

The network has reviews of owners who have been actively using it for 4-5 years. For such a long period of operation, the only thing that was damaged was the carabiner for keys. At the same time, there are often reviews that the appearance of the backpack does not deteriorate even after several years of wearing.

With a volume of 25 liters, the Deuter Go Go weighs only 640 grams – this is a very good indicator. Elastic front ties can also be considered a clear plus. Under the puffs, you can easily fasten a windbreaker or even a skateboard.

Terra Incognita Dorado 22 22 L

Manufacturer: Terra Incognita LLC, Ukraine

Over the past few years, the products of the Ukrainian company Terra Incognita have managed to take a leading position and compete on an equal footing with world-famous high-profile brands. The advantages of all the company's products are affordable cost and decent quality. In this review, we want to focus on the Terra Incognita Dorado 22 backpack, its main characteristics:

• sports backpack of the middle class;
• the suspension system is not rigid anatomical;
• the total volume of internal valves is 22 liters;
• dimensions 41x32x19cm;
• net weight 910 grams.

Describing this backpack, the manufacturer focuses on the suspension system "AIR DIRECTOR Carry System". The anatomical suspension system easily takes the shape of the back and unloads the shoulders due to the thoracic and lumbar braces with fastex. Ventilation channels are provided between the pillows on the back of the backpack, which should provide good ventilation. But there is actually no ventilation of the back, and precisely because of the anatomical suspension system.

In pursuit of wearing comfort, Terra Incognita engineers forgot about ventilation. Even the special mesh fabric "3D Airmesh", which covers the back cushions and backpack straps, helps poorly, according to user reviews on the web.

But this did not prevent the Dorado 22 from becoming one of the most common models of backpacks in our country. The convenience of wearing and the ability to securely fix the backpack on the back minimize the unpleasant sensations from a wet back. Of course, it is not worth using the Terra Incognita backpack as sports equipment, but it handles with the tasks of a city backpack for every day "perfectly".

With the claimed 22 liters of volume, a laptop can easily fit into a backpack. The internal valve is divided into several compartments so that even when carrying various things, the "gentle" technique will be protected by a partition. A good solution was four tightening ties on the sides. They not only allow you to fix something on the outside of the backpack, but also prevent the seams from spreading when carrying oversized and massive loads inside.

Lowe Alpine Edge II 22XL 22 L

Manufacturer: "Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd", UK (USA)

The first backpack under the Lowe Alpine brand was made back in 1967. The founders of the trademark were three brothers named Low. At that time, the brothers were professional climbers and wanted to apply their rich experience to the manufacture of sports equipment. The company was developing rapidly and at the end of the last millennium was already one of the leaders in the US market. In this review, we will introduce you to the Lowe Alpine EDGE II 22XL model. Here are its main characteristics:

• high-end sports backpack;
• the suspension system is not rigid anatomical;
• the total volume of internal valves is 22 liters;
• dimensions 41x30x18cm;
• net weight 548 grams.

The EDGE II 22XL model is one of the most compact and lightweight in its class. The minimum dimensions and weight refer this backpack to high-level sports equipment. Lowe Alpine is designed for snowboarders and skiers, perfect for mountain trekking, multi-racing or orienteering.

What else, besides size and weight, does a sports equipment make of a simple, at first glance ordinary urban backpack? The answer is ergonomics. The design and construction are made in a minimalist style, with special attention to detail. All fittings, zippers, seams and dusters are of very high quality. Even the carabiner for keys is made of metal and fastened with a strong cord.

But the main thing in any sports backpack, of course, is the suspension system. The EDGE II 22XL model is equipped with sufficiently rigid arched straps and two ties. The chest tie has a large range of height adjustment and elastic fastening. This attachment reduces the pressure on the chest when running or skiing slalom.

The waist tie plays the role of an additional retainer. Unlike classic hip straps, it does not unload the muscles, but only tightly presses the backpack to the back. During active recreation or sports, a backpack dangling in the belt area can rub the skin or even bruise. This won't happen with the Lowe Alpine backpack.

Additional pleasant advantages of the model are: a pocket for a hydrator, a convenient headphone output, a universal mount for ski or trekking poles, additional puffs on the sides.

Deuter Spider 25 2015 25 L

Manufacturer: "Deuter Sport GmbH", Germany

A German company with more than a century of continuous production of equipment for the army, sports and tourism. Another representative of the company "Deuter" deservedly takes part in our review. The "Spider" model has the following technical parameters:

• high-class urban backpack;
• the suspension system is semi-rigid anatomical;
• the total volume of internal valves is 22 liters;
• dimensions 50x28x20cm;
• net weight 720 grams.

The backpack got its name due to the elastic puffs on the front part, resembling a spider web. In earlier versions, the puffs had a different shape, but in the end the manufacturer found the optimal location, for today it is already classic. However, tightening for external fixation is not the most interesting thing that the "Spider" model has.

The suspension system "Deuter Airstrips System Daypack" is the trump card with which the Germans beat their competitors. For small sports and urban backpacks, the main difficulty is the implementation of high-quality ventilation of the back.

The original solution of the German engineers was the diversion of warm air flows through special channels in the back cushions. The pillows themselves are made of a two-layer porous material of various densities. A denser layer supports the shape of the backpack back, and a porous field provides air exchange. It is fair to note that such a "breathing" system cannot be compared in efficiency with systems based on a rigid frame. But for the tasks solved by a city backpack, ventilation works very well.

In addition to good ventilation, the Deuter Spider suspension system perfectly handles with its main task – the comfortable location of the backpack on the back. Fairly wide straps, chest and lumbar ties allow you to carry a weight of about 10 kg in a backpack without experiencing the slightest inconvenience.

It is also worth noting the lower pocket, very convenient for carrying dirty or wet things. The valve of the inner pocket is separated from the volume of the lower one by a waterproof membrane that protects the things inside from unwanted contamination. It's a pity, but the side mesh pockets are not as practical as the main ones. With a full backpack, you can put a candy wrapper in a mesh pocket.

Osprey Momentum 30 30 L

Manufacturer: "Osprey Company", USA

The Californian brand "Osprey" is not as widely known as German brands, but it is quite popular among professional tourists. In our country, many athletes have become adherents of this American company for two main reasons. The first is the quality of materials and the general culture of manufacturing. The second is a bright, unusual design inherent in the entire line of equipment produced by Osprey. The last participant in our review is the backpack "Osprey Momentum 30" with the following characteristics:

• high-class travel backpack;
• the suspension system is soft anatomical;
• the total volume of internal valves is 30 liters;
• dimensions 47x30x27cm;
• net weight 1.04 grams.

The multifunctional backpack of the company "Osprey" will be difficult not to notice. The unusual design combined with a bright orange or deep black colour not only pleases the eye, but also well indicates a backpack in the snow or in a wooded area.

A lot of elastic fasteners and side puffs allow you to turn an urban 30-liter backpack into a fully tourist one. Among the reviews left online by the owners of this model, there are often positive statements about the convenience of fastening for a helmet. Due to its ease of use, in addition to its main purpose, it is often used to fix tracking sticks, a raincoat or a baseball cap.

A useful design solution could be the placement of a stationary eyeglass case on the strap. But, as experienced tourists write, the glasses in the outer pocket will not last very long, sometimes they break even in the train on the way to the forest. Of course, the pocket can only be used when the backpack is on the back or adapted to carry a walkie–talkie, but still for glasses - this is not the best place.

The suspension system is made very simply, the anatomical shape is achieved by bending the backrest. The backpack fits on the owner's back like a glove, but if you carelessly put things inside, your back will have a hard time. And the ventilation system works only conditionally, after an hour of continuous walking you will feel that your back is wet.

Despite the shortcomings, in general, the suspension works well. Wide and not very soft straps evenly distribute the load. And the chest and lumbar ties do not allow the backpack to hang out even when running fast. Judging by the reviews of the owners, a fairly simple design of the suspension system provides a sufficient degree of comfort both when walking normally and when cycling or snowboarding.