Road CC gives Oxford's Aqua Evo 22L 9/10!

Road CC gives Oxford's Aqua Evo 22L 9/10!


Thursday, 21 April 2022


Oxford Aqua Evo 22L

The Oxford Aqua Evo 22L Backpack is really waterproof, really well made and really useful for shop runs and commutes. It's easy to use and – unless you're desperate for brand cachet or designer looks – better than a lot of the competition.
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If you want to carry stuff comfortably and feel completely secure it won't get wet, this is an excellent way to do it. It's not huge, but as it takes a normal plastic shopping bag's worth of stuff it's a useful size for urban runs.

View Aqua Evo 22L
Outside there's an 18cm-deep pocket with a waterproof zip (17cm opening), which is pretty handy if you don't want to unroll the whole thing. There's also a very firmly attached loop for keys and suchlike just inside the mouth of it.
All the stitching, welding and fabrics feel very strong; Oxford makes stuff for motorcycles as well, and as far as strength/quality goes I'd feel perfectly happy subjecting this to 100mph windblasts and motorways of rain. I certainly have zero concerns with this for bicycle use.

Value

It's cheaper than a lot of similar packs. The unusually named Brompton Backpack made with Liberty Fabric Jonathan is £145 despite being 14L and only waterproof with a cover, plus it's not too comfortable for use off the bike.
 

Summary

This is a great pack that does exactly what it promises to do – carry your stuff comfortably, securely and drily. If you're about town in all weathers, it's ideal.
Totally waterproof, very ruggedly made and cheaper than some less capable competition
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