Two Wheel Gear - Pannier Backpack Convertible LITE (22 Litre) - Weatherproof 2-in-1 Bike Commuting and Laptop Travel Bag, Recycled Material, Olive/Tangerine

I commute with this bag 3-4 times a week, and it is very well designed. It is quite fashionable too, and works well as a backpack by itself.I work at a company with a large (multi building) campus, so throughout the day, I need to use it as a backpack as I walk / shuttle between buildings for meetings. During my commute (9 miles each way), I use it as a pannier.PROs:- Sturdy fabric and zippers, holds its shape well- Wide opening, zips fully open for easy access- laptop compartment fits my 13" MBP well, can probably go up to 15"- lots of pockets, and a mesh pocket as well- Clips that attach to the rack work great, easy on and off, secure during multiple bumps along the commute- Very light when emptyCONS:- Transforming the bag does take some getting used to- The bag is quite long (due to backpack form factor), so depending on your bike setup, it could get close to your brakes / sprockets.Overall, I love this bag, and it has held up well during the 4 months I've had it.

Writing this review after commuting with it 1 yr and ~2000 milesWhen my worked moved I jumped on the opportunity to start commuting again to work by bike (11 mi round trip). I bought a new bike and I soon realized I did not want a have a heavy backpack (with laptop etc) on my shoulders (also hot in CA) or struggle to strap a backpack onto my bike rack (unstable, straps in my wheels,...). I loved the idea of a pannier but wasn't impressed with the options I initially found. And I wanted to keep flexibility of a backpack. I found two convertible backpack pannier options and after seeing an online video review I thought this seemed the best option. I hesitated for a bit as this backpack is not cheap but decided it would be worth it given I used it daily and this brand specifically position themselves as commuter gear. For the first few months a short distance of my commute was over a very bumpy dirt trail. the third hook on top and the clips on the bottom did wonders. It fits my computer, spare tire, mini pump, tool, levers, air capsules, change of clothes,... Just enough. I wish it would have been slightly bigger but it works for me. After a few weeks, one of the two top hooks got loose. I contacted customer service and Reid (CEO) immediately sent me instructions on how to fix it (just needed to re-tighten a screw that fell in a hidden compartment). It was super easy and I am only ikea level handy. I recently broke my bottom clip and they replaced it - complements on the house. Awesome service. They even sent it to me twice for free because the first clip was delayed in the mail and we thought it was lost. Don't have much experience with the rain cover. I have not used the backpack option often but when I did, it was super handy. When you where it as a backpack the pannier hooks are not noticeable. The conversion takes about a minute. Very solidly built, well thought through design. Love it!

The media could not be loaded. Update: downgrading to 1 star. 2 months in and a totally unrelated zipper broke as well for no apparent reason rendering the bag unusable.There is a lot I like about this bike but one critical flaw makes it not worth buying.The red tab that provides vertical tension to the mounting bracket is weak. In the first week I had this bike I consistently found that the red tab popped off the rack leaving the bag without any vertical tension. I toiled with different ways to mount it and ensured the horizontal straps were as tight as possible but there is so little tension in the red tab it’s just too easy to pop off. I can release it easily with my pinky and it’s certainly no match for city roads that have the occasional bump. Aweek into using this bag it popped of my rack while riding. Thankfully no one was harmed. However the bag got dragged and now one of the zippers is damaged and the bag now is not easily usable. As others have mentioned, the zippers are already a bit hard to move and not super smooth due to the hard corners of the bag, but now my zipper is ruined.It’s a nice bag. Spacious and lots of organization to use. Converted to a backpack well for me. I liked everything about it. When in good condition the zippers where a slight annoyance but not a real issue. But for $200 it should have a more secure attachment mechanism to protect my investment and for everyone’s safety.