I like to piggyback the Evoc Commuter
What is the most important item for a commuter? His rucksack. Mine is called Commuter and comes from Evoc. A declaration of love.
It must have been the beginning of September last year when the Commuter from Evoc was on the Galaxus deal of the day for what felt like two francs fifty. I didn't think twice, because I'm an impulse buyer. Zack, mine.
Since then, not a day goes by without it on my back. Or rather her. Because it's called Olive. The colour, that is. And that's a woman's name. No matter. Not a day without the olive green Commuter: until the coronavirus crisis, a faithful companion on the daily commute between Basel and Zurich and also when shopping or going to the gym. And all this with a capacity of just 18 litres. I'm pulling on my cap.
Features of the Evoc Commuter 18 litres
I've had quite a few things on my back in my commuting life. There was always a problem. Sometimes the sports bag was ideal for my sports kit, but my notebook and other items were squirming around. With rucksacks, it was usually the other way round. Not so with the Commuter: from trainers and water bottle to sportswear, towel and notebook. There's a separate compartment for this and for your iPad. In addition, you can stow pens, emergency notepads and anything else that your office list heart desires in the small compartments provided. There are also individual compartments for your mobile and glasses. Their arrangement is well thought out and I can always find what I'm looking for quickly.
With a handle on the side, the rucksack becomes an office bag in no time at all. The item is made from Cordura and Tarpaulin, among other materials. The former is a sturdy polyamide fabric in which the individual fibres are first cut and then spun and woven together again. This creates a particularly tear and abrasion-resistant material. A year in use and my commuter still looks like it did on the first day.
Tarpaulin is usually made from PVC-coated polyester. Evoc, however, uses a woven polyamide developed in-house. It is PVC-free, resilient, very light (the backpack weighs just one kilo empty) and waterproof.
My impression
The Evoc Commuter is the ideal companion for me. In addition to the features mentioned above, this rucksack is comfortable to wear, the back padding is soft and the straps are easy to adjust. The back ventilation system is good, but even with this rucksack your shirt will be dripping wet after a few minutes at 35 degrees in the shade. Wait, there is one small flaw. There is no holder for a water bottle on the outside. This makes drinking a little awkward. Otherwise, it was love at first sight back in September a year ago. And it still is today.
Patrick Bardelli
Senior Editor
Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
