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Evoc’s Bike Travel Bag Pro is what the German brand refers to as their “high-end” solution for bike transport. It’s a soft/hard-sided hybrid case with multiple integrated bells and whistles designed to keep bikes safe and secure in transit. I’ve used the Travel Bag Pro on a few flights this year and, while I’m not a big fan of air travel nor checked luggage in general, this bag has been a pleasure to use.

Let’s check it out in detail below!

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

For those riders and racers who don’t like hydration packs but need to carry extra water, Hydration vests make a lot of sense. They don’t get as hot, since they ventilate better, and vests like Evoc’s HYDRO PRO, utilize a series of small pockets to hold your essentials. These vests come in 1.5 or 3L capacities, feature two 150ml mesh pockets on the shoulder straps for gels, snacks, or your keys, and more.

Further convenient features:
-HYDRATION BLADDER 1,5 included
-Mesh ventilation
-Body Hugging system for better fit
-Compression straps that prevent the load from jumping around inside the pack
-AIRO FLEX belts for flexible, yet firm fit
-Compartment for hydration bladders up to 1.5 litres
-Clip to attach hydration system hose
-Height-adjustable chest strap with clip to attach hydration system hose

Retail is $115 at your local Evoc dealer.

Evoc prides itself in making backpacks that fit incredibly well. Truth told, their camera bags are hands down the most comfortable bags I’ve used. Yet fit is just one facet of the discussion. A bag has to be durable, look good, and in the case of the new Trail Pro bags, have built-in protection. The pack weighs in at 900 Grams in the 10L design, making it one of the lightest TÜV-certified level 2 protector backpacks on the market. This is due to the 168g super-lightweight and ergo-dynamically flexible Liteshield Plus insert. It offers excellent level 2 impact protection properties and absorbs 95% of the impact energy in a crash. Should the protector be damaged in a serious crash, EVOC will replace it free of charge with their FREE PROTECTOR CRASH REPLACEMENT guarantee for any 10 ($220), 16 ($240), 26-liter ($260) Trail Pro packs.

See more at EVOC USA.

These days, just about every portage company has developed some sort of bikepacking bag line, yet in this sea of strap-on bags, Evoc has done something truly unique. Their new bikepacking lineup utilizes a Boa fit system to ensure a stable and versatile attachment. This system is unlike anything else on the market, allowing users to build out their bikepacking setup with ease. Included in this launch are a Boa Fit Seat pack, a Boa Fit Handlebar pack, a multi-fit bag, and a top tube bag. The Boa line will be available in August of this year, while the top tube and multi-fit bags are available now, so keep an eye on Evoc for more information. See some more product sneak peek photo and specs below.

Evoc just dropped a whole lot of new camera packs for 2020 and while the camera backpacks and travel bags look great, my eye was drawn to their new camera hip bag, the Hip Pack Capture 7l.
The 7l has Lots of storage space, with a separate padded compartment for a mirrorless or small DSLR camera, with several mini-compartments, and external lashings for water bottles and a tripod.

Because putting a camera in a hip pack can mean a lot of weight around your waist, the gap between the wearer’s back and the pack can be adjusted using the VENTI FLAP system. There are also ventilation gaps in the padding provide a comfortable fit and allow air circulation.

These packs come in heather grey or light olive and will retail for $100. Expect more information soon from EVOC.

Camera bags for cyclists are a lot harder to design than you’d expect and very few get it right. I’ve used many and never felt inspired to write a review for one reason or another yet over the past few weeks I’ve been using the Evoc CP 18l bag and here I am, inspired enough to share it with y’all.