As Summer Approaches, This Decathlon Backpack Offers a Clever Alternative to Traditional Travel Bags
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The typical soft travel bag? It’s dragged by hand, weighs down one shoulder, and seems to saw through your arm after just a short walk. The everyday small backpack? It overflows the moment you add a toiletry bag and a change of clothes. This leaves you either overloaded or disorganized, with your laptop squeezed between t-shirts and the charger lost at the bottom of the bag.
It’s hard not to glance at the Danish brand Rains, a favorite among city commuters for its sleek design and water-resistant rolltop closure. The catch? The price, with the flagship model quickly reaching €140. Enter Decathlon with its Rolltop Computer Pocket Backpack, a similar concept priced at just €48.99, nearly three times less expensive. Its “rolltop” closure, borrowed from waterproof cycling bags, allows for adjustable volume: it expands from 22 to 29 liters depending on what you carry. It’s compact for the office yet capacious enough for a spontaneous getaway.
Storage is one of its key features. Nine compartments help organize your belongings: two internal pockets for a laptop and tablet, two side compartments for a water bottle or umbrella, and a modular divider for isolating shoes or dirty laundry. It’s convenient, though it takes some getting used to the rolltop, whose top opening isn’t as quick to access as a zipper.
In terms of comfort, the backpack is well-equipped for warm weather journeys: padded straps, a ventilated mesh back to reduce sweating, and a chest strap for stability. The water-resistant fabric protects against sudden downpours, common after heat spikes. A smart feature at train stations or airports: a rear strap that slides over a suitcase handle, sparing your shoulders when it’s hot. Lastly, an anti-NFC pocket protects your credit cards from contactless scans in crowded transport situations.
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However, it’s not without its flaws. First, a minor aesthetic issue: the backpack is only available in two colors, a somewhat limited choice for a product meant to be taken everywhere. And with its 29-liter capacity fully utilized, it’s meant for light trips, not a two-week stay: be sure to check your airline’s cabin baggage dimensions before flying.
Despite these points, customers are not mistaken: rated 4.7/5 based on 106 reviews, this Decathlon backpack stands out as a smart alternative to more expensive designer models like Rains, offering a more affordable and practical replacement for the soft travel bag for all your summer adventures.
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Olivia Martinez is the Fashion Editor at Lady and The Track, bringing over seven years of experience in the fashion industry. With a background in fashion design and styling, Olivia has worked with top fashion brands and magazines. Her keen eye for trends and styling tips helps readers stay ahead of the fashion curve. Whether she’s covering runway shows or street style, Olivia ensures that Lady and The Track readers are always in the know when it comes to the latest in fashion.