Sure, you can keep a pannier on your bike and a backpack strapped to your shoulders. If you spend most of the day either on a bike or on your feet, though, why not just pick up a convertible bag that can quickly shift from one to the other? That’s exactly what the Blackburn Wayside Backpack Pannier brings to your gear stash.
Described as “the perfect pack for carrying cargo on and off the bike,” the stylish-looking bag looks like a regular backpack that you can strap on to haul your gear around town. Except, of course, you don’t have to keep it strapped on your back during bike transit, saving you from the hassle of sweaty backs and a heavy pack pulling you down from behind.
The Blackburn Wayside Backpack Pannier is a 19-liter backpack with a rolltop closure, with a design that allows you to expand it slightly to accommodate extra gear. Made from waxed canvas, it should provide durable protection from the elements, ensuring your gear is safe even while encountering light rain and road splashes. For mounting on a bike rack, it comes with a zippered pouch on the back for hiding the straps, along with a hook and loop webbing that lets you easily secure it to most bike racks with no extra hardware required. Features include a laptop sleeve, two large external pockets out front with built-in organizers, and daisy chain loop webbing for attaching lights and other bike accessories.
Available now, the Blackburn Wayside Backpack Pannier is priced at $79.99.