Weight: 690g (weighed with 3L Camelbak reservoir) / 13.1L cargo capacity / Colours: black, black-grey / Contact: www.propelbike.com, 01726 825038. [left-hand pic].

With no organisers, fleece lined pockets for MP3 players or fancy accessory straps you could be forgiven for thinking the Wingnut has taken a step back. We had the same thought, until we put it on and went riding. The hugely adjustable back system is great to wear on the bike. We loaded it up way beyond the usual cargo, adjusted the harness to put the weight low on our back as recommended and took it out for a 40km epic. We were amazed how comfortable and stable it was. Having three main compartments also proved more than enough.

Lightweight and waterproof SailCloth construction combined with waterproof zips kept our kit dry in all but the most persistent rain.

Mbr rating:9