Basil SoHo

"The SoHo bike rucksack from Basil initially looks like a conventional rucksack. Basil hides the rack mount behind a small compartment with a zip on the back. Underneath is Basil's self-developed system, which has a much simpler design than the holders from Ortlieb or Vaude. It is slimmer so that it does not press on the wearer's back when the SoHo is used as a rucksack...

Ortlieb offers the best overall package of flexibility, comfort and robustness with the Vario. It has everything you need for both purposes. And with the best workmanship. However, I think beautiful is different. An alternative is the differently designed but almost functionally identical Transformer from Vaude...

"You get the best overall package of flexibility, comfort and robustness from Ortlieb with the Vario PS. It has everything you need for both purposes. And with the best workmanship. However, I think that beautiful is different. The Vaude CityGo Bike, the Deuter Xberg 25 or the Paramount Hybrid from Thule are more stylish and only have to make small compromises when used as a rucksack or carrier bag...