Vaude Roomy 17 + 3 Backpack review

This neat women’s pack features Vaude’s Aeroflex system: a lightweight wire and mesh arrangement that holds the body of the bag just off your back, allowing air to circulate and keeping any jagged contents away.

It works well and the soft shoulder straps are really comfortable too, while a sternum strap and waist strap, broad and padded over the hips, help distribute the load.

The 17L main compartment is big enough to take an A4 file, for example, and there’s a sleeve and routing for a hydration bladder (not included).

You get plenty of pockets, a helmet holder and a rain cover, while finishing touches include an attachment for an LED and a small amount of reflective trim. The pack is available in red, black, bronze and off-white (shown).