Alpha Pannier Backpack SMART
The smartest pannier backpack around.
Living in the happy medium between our Pannier Backpack LITE and Pannier Backpack PLUS with a comfortable 25-litre capacity, upgraded zippers, and our burliest, double waterproof coated Diamond Poly Ripstop fabric that is 100% recycled (Joey T3 Smart Bag Console Available in Canada and the USA only).
Specs
Dimensions: 13" Wide x 18" High x 7" Deep / 5" Deep Main Pocket
Volume: 25 Litres
Weight: 3.7 lbs / 1.67 kg
Materials: Recycled 600D Poly Diamond Ripstop fabric with TPE waterproof coating
Converts with ease.
PANNIER
Place backpack straps in the back pocket and fold the top flap inside. Place on the rack - red latch secures pannier to rack. Clip the lower strap to the side of the rack for extra security. Fits all standard and oversized racks 6 - 16mm.
BACKPACK
Pull backpack straps out of the back pocket. Zip away the mounting system and clip backpack straps into lower strap buckles.
Features everything you need on the go.
- Converts from pannier to backpack in seconds.
- Secure, fast KLICKfix pannier attachment to standard bike racks.
- Padded tech pocket with Joey T3 Console compatibility.
- Phone tray, cable and battery pockets.
- Separate padded 15 inch zippered laptop pocket.
- Internal laptop sleeve, large mesh pocket.
- Pen slots, accessory pockets and key clip.
- Modular Attachment System (M.A.S.) / Helmet hooks.
- Bottle pockets with umbrella/U-lock strap.
- Reflective design with loop for light.
- Includes high-visibility rain cover.
Get the Joey T3 Smartbag System Absolutely FREE!
Special limited time $200 USD retail value. Now available in Canada. Learn About The Joey T3Add the Joey T3 Smartbag System.
with Joey Energy to create SMART bike bags that provides the same security and convenience as driving a car. TheJoey T3 is a touch console and display connected to a high-capacity battery. It has a Bluetooth connection to your phone withseveral handy features available when you download the SmartBagApp.Our brand new 100% recycled fabric.
We’re reducing the amount of raw materials we use in the manufacturing of our bags by switching over to a new, rugged, waterproof ripstop nylon made with 100% recycled content. Doing more with less is just one way we’re making a difference.I recently purchased a convertible lite pannier/ backpack from these folks, then saw the Alpha with its Joey T3 system and I was intrigued. It was a little confusing because the websites said the Joey wasn't available in Canada, but it is and you definitely get one if you order the Alpha from the Canadian website. I haven't done any serious traveling with it yet, but it charged my phone and the other day I couldn't find my phone so I asked the Joey to find out for me and when it did, that was worth the price of admission. Both my new pannier/ backpack combos are fantastic, can't wait to see how they hold up in the winter commute. Highly recommend.
Best backpack I’ve ever owned.
Thanks so much Joseph! Appreciate the review and so happy you love the Alpha Pannier Backpack! You own a limited edition piece of Two Wheel Gear! All the best!
I’ve been daily driving this bag for a few weeks now and can confidently recommend it to my friends and family. I love that it’s able to fit my 17in work laptop, is super easy to convert between backpack and pannier, has some standard water resistance supplemented by a rain cover, and is overall a well made bag.
My biggest concern when I got the bag was that I would feel the pannier loops through the back of the bag, and it would be uncomfortable. The good news is that as long as the clips are appropriately spaced to sit between my spine and shoulder blades, I don’t notice them. I do notice them when I have my laptop inside the bag, but I rarely use my bag in the backpack configuration during the workday, and my laptop is larger than normal. A 13 of 15inch will probably be a non issue.
One small issue I noticed is that the zippers catch on the corners of the large pocket out of the box. This issue has been mitigated as the bag has worked in, and it no longer snags as easily. Additionally, the rain cover that comes with the bag needs a little adjustment to fit properly, so I would suggest testing it out and tightening it appropriately before you need to throw it on in the rain. To it’s credit though, it did withstand a 30min downpour with no issues or leaking, so very happy with the performance of the rain cover.
Overall this is an excellent bag I would recommend without hesitation.
Thanks for your thorough and helpful review Ian! So happy you are loving the Pannier Backpack! All the best and thanks for your recommendation!
Have been using alpha for months and I love it. Sturdy, waterproof, secure attachment, locally made and looks amazing. Please make it in more colors.
Thanks Liza! Stoked you are loving the Alpha. Definitely the sturdiest in our lineup and a team favorite. We make the Olive/Tangerine in LITE and PLUS but the Alpha was a special edition material and design. Can't promise more colurs in this unit. All the best! Thanks for riding with us!
Very useful design in all the small pocket inside the bag. The size of the bag is also good for a day trip. It looks good with my bike too ! love it
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2 Year Warranty
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