Since 2020, our testers have been hands-on with 100+ shelters on routes from California to Connecticut
Every pedal stroke should feel like freedom - whether you're shredding trails, racing on the road, or commuting in the city
The 40-liter version will get the job done when youre using streamlined equipment like Hyperlites Unbound sleeping quilt and trekking-pole shelter, but itll be a tight squeeze for longer trips or more mainstream UL gear (thankfully, Hyperlite offers the pack in a 55-liter version, too)
Of note is the NTA8776 certification, which is the standard helmets must meet for Class 3 e-bike use
Other apparent improvements include a wider view port guarded by the pinlock-ready HJ-26 shield with up to 95% UV filtering, which I find useful for sunrise and sunset rides when the sun is in my face
Fortunately, it compresses to a relatively small size for day use, making it more versatile than many large bags