One cannot ever have enough backpacks

So I like backpacks, and have a few different ones and each one has a little bit different purpose.  Like I have a small one that's a messenger bag for throwing a water bottle, magazines and maybe some food.  When I was biking into work though it was tough because to get a bag to fits all that you need (which is quite a bit) while not being bulky on your back so you look like a turtle.  The other thing that sucks when you have a messenger bag and it's just sliding around on your back (which is why they invented that cross strap to prevent that).  So this week Shimano threw their hat into the ring with a new range of bags that covers everything from mountain biking to commuting to a bag that will hold a hydration pack.

So here is where all the fancy marketing talk comes into play from the boys at Shimano, hopefully what they say will happen does happen because they talk a good game.  The idea behind all of their bags is that it's lightweight, it fits to your body well and there's no flappy stuff.  They call this ACCU3D technology, essentially what that means each part of the backpack is meant to mold to your back.  Anybody who has run with a backpack will know that what kills you is the fact that you've got something that's bouncing around on your back more than anything.

These are the blurbs describing each one directly from Shimano themselves

The ROKKO daypack is the ultimate all-rounder. Able to handle weekend rides in the hills as well as weekday jaunts in the city. This lightweight 12l daypack is hydration system ready and Shimano branded reservoirs will be separately available. 

The TSUKINIST collection – a blend of tsukin (Japanese for commuting) and cyclist- is designed to meet the bicycle commuter’s specific needs. These spacious bags (20l and 30l) with a breathable back panel are packed with smart features such as a separate padded laptop section, a Smartphone pocket on the shoulder strap and a bright colored rain cover

The OSAKA messenger bag is the perfect partner for any urban ride. Named after the metropolis that SHIMANO calls home, OSAKA messenger bags embody the lively, modern vibe of the city. The 25l and 35l messenger bags provide a streamlined and stable fit and feature a unique quick adjust system, a deluxe organizer panel and a padded laptop compartment.

The bag that I'm most excited for is the Osaka as well as the Tsukinst, mostly because I'm a huge fan of bags that have a million and one different compartmetns for throwing your crap into.  the Tsukinst is really good with that, so much so that you can even throw a pair of shoes into there

The Osaka is no different, still has those pockets as well as a padded area for your laptop

The other thing that's similar across the entire range of these bags it he material that they use to make it is a little bit stretchy, it is waterproof but lacking taped seems so water could still get through (on that note I wonder if you can manually tape seams).  They also have compression straps on the Tsukinst to make sure you can get it to fit snugly against you, while the Osaka has tabs for you to pull and adjust it.

The straps are still padded, and you even get a nice cross strap to prevent your bag from flailing about.

How much will this set me (you) back?
The Osaka will be available in 25L (~$125) and 35L (~$155) versions while the Tuskinst comes in two different sizes: 20L (~$125) and 30L (~$155)

I can't wait to see these bags on the market and may just have to get one for myself, they look gorgeous on or off the bike

~Cheers