column: gear_
trip Length: 1 hour Destination: Work Pack Contents: laptop, Filofax, house keys, gym clothes, wallet Desired Volume: Depends on how much you like to lug, but a bag between 850 cubic inches and 2,000 cubic inches should eany what you need.
Pack Contents: bike lock, notebook, water bottle, yoga mat, clean shirt, sandwich Desired Volume: Anylhing from 1,000 to 2,800 cubic inches will work for urban excursions.
r
tn m r
m c O .... J-IV m --t Volume: 1,900 cubic inches -E-R-U -S-A-N- M- L -R
tn Weight: 1 pound, 11 ounces ••
other stuff. • From: K2, 800-666-2579, www.k2snowboards.com
Weight: 2 pounds, 12 ounces Cost: $89.95 Notes: Holds up to 65 12-inch records (vinyl!!. Interior velcro flaps secure a laptop, Playstation or paper work. External pockets hold CD players, sunglasses, cell phones. From: Burton, 800-881-3138, www.burton.com
ZOOM Volume: 850 cubic inches Weight: Approximately 2.5 pounds Cost: $120 Notes: A computer pocket holds a laptop suspended off the back for comfort and pro- tection. From: Spire, 303-444-9454, www.spireusa.com
- U-r -I--PA- K - C-'
Cost: $69.95 Notes: A padded sling pocket holds laptops or disc players; mesh side pockets hold
r
c
m
til m
CRITICAL MASS BAG Volume: 2,400 cubic inches Weight: 38.5 ounces Cost: $99
-
Notes: The classic urban messenger bag is rein- vented CA-style and named after the worldwide movement to decrease car traffic in urban cen- ters. Designed for riding on rainy days: water- resistant. From: Patagonia, 800-638-6464, www.palagonia.com
BIGHORN Volume: 1,700 cubic inches Weight: 1 pound, 6 ounces Cost: 544.95 Noles: Dual compression straps keep your load centered. From: Jan5port, 800-558-3600, www.JanSport.com
6
°Deslred volume depends on a bunch of factors Including your size, strength and tendency to pack lightly or heavily. In most cases, packs are available in small, medium and large. The determining factor here is torso length (mea- sured from hip to shoulder). Many companies make packs specifically designed for people with shorter or longer torso lengths.
