The Urban motorcycle backpack from GIVI is a versatile companion that can be used both on and off the bike. Small but brave. With a rain cover and a 15-inch laptop compartment.
About the laptop compartment: GIVI claims that 17-inch laptops will fit. After an extensive testing phase, we stick to 15 inch ourselves.
This city backpack with a capacity of 15 liters is a 'long narrow one', which, thanks to an extra strap at the back can easily be attached to a trolley. In other words: just as much at home on the bike as on the plane.
The main material is 600D, with a matte black reflective finish and fluorescent accents. A solid base, reinforced by the preformed 'thermoformed' storage space on the outside. Ideal to hide vulnerable sunglasses. That first, outer pocket also runs downwards, so it doesn't have to be limited to those sunglasses. Almost everything can be closed with a zipper on this Urban backpack.
A second and third compartment fill up the 15 liters. Both are partially structured, so that it becomes clear where the 15-inch laptop or tablet is best utilized. A side pocket - also with zipper - offers some extra options. So, there is plenty to carry in this backpack that can also be placed on a trolley.
It all stays practical and convenient. The "long narrow" profile contributes to this, as do the ergonomic shoulder straps. Adjustable, softly finished and equipped with a chest strap as would be expected from a motorcycle backpack. You cannot tighten this backpack at the waist.
A handle, the ability to fix or tighten the content with straps and the included rain cover are pluses.
