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About a month ago, I bought a new backpack that was primarily intended for cycling. Those who know me know that I love gear that can be used for multiple purposes. In this case, it is indeed a cycling backpack, but it is absolutely no problem to use it for one or two-day hiking trips. Now I'm probably all over it, but I managed to buy this backpack for CZK 960, even though its standard price is around CZK 1500. angel. However, I would pay even the 1500 for it, because it is definitely worth it. I'll tell you why right now. wink

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Basic description of the R2 Trail Star 12L backpack

R2 is my favorite company and they make a lot of stuff that I use for both cycling and hiking. After the helmet, it was time for the backpack. I was a little worried size 12 liters, but upon delivery from the online store, I couldn't believe my eyes, because the R2 Backpack 12l seemed as big and roomy as my original one from the "No name" sports house with a volume of 20 liters. indecision The definition on the internet was that it is spacious and has a ventilation system for venting, with a helmet mount and such. Everyone knows it, full of commercial bullshit, but only when I saw a lot of side pockets, a nice compartment for tools, mobile phone and other small things, I grunted with happiness. wink

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Practical use of the R2 backpack

As I mentioned above, I like multipurpose things. I'm a backpacker used on the bike and in rather unfavorable conditions. It was still raining or I went out and caught a few showers. However, the backpack also includes a raincoat, which I used later. Unfortunately later, in the meantime, I got the backpack covered in mud and mud, and hand washing is not my hobby cheeky. I cycled around 200 km with a backpack and climbed over 2500 meters. In the meantime, I also completed two one-day courses walking tours - a total of 30 km. I think that was enough as a test. cool

 

The main characteristics of the backpack

  • volume 12 l
  • part of the backpack is also a raincoat
  • contains reflective elements
  • lumbar and chest belt of course
  • compartment for a water bag
  • a water bag must be purchased
  • helmet mount
  • sufficient number of side pockets (2x on the waist belt, 2x side with a fastener, and one smaller front

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The backpack stays on the back in every position.. blushsmiley

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Final evaluation of the backpack

I think this information is more than enough, so I will move on to the general evaluation of the backpack. Of course, you can't ask such a backpack to fulfill all the functions for a universal tourist or a lover of outdoor activities in general wink. But for comparison, we bought my wife a "more branded backpack" from Osprey for less than 3.000.-, which is 2x more than my R2 and a comparable volume, but without a raincoat, which really pissed me off. indecision

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The benefits of a backpack

- lots of compartments (including pockets for tools + carabiner for keys)

- practical use both for cycling and hiking

- water repellency (drizzle resistant)

- raincoat as basic equipment

- very good price-performance ratio

- compartment for a water bag (I use it for a thinner jacket wink)

- reflective elements, which are also suitable for hiking

 

Disadvantages of a backpack

- hand wash only

- the waist belt loosens slightly and sometimes I have to tighten it

 

As I wrote at the beginning. I managed to buy it for less than CZK 1000, but even for the average price of CZK 1500, it is definitely worth it. Here I am attaching a link for comparison and other specifications that I didn't have time to talk about... cheeky

 

 

 

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Honza Petroušek's picture
Honza Petrousek (unregistered) 16. September 2021 - 7: 54
I recently bought it and also satisfaction :). I can only recommend.

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