Hang up your backpacks: Bag a Bikezac

Forget the sight of flimsy, disposable plastic bags flapping in the wind, awkwardly slung from handlebars. Bikezac is a Danish carrier bag / pannier design that makes moving stuff by bike more comfortable - more practical than a carrier bag and less sweaty than using a backpack.

With a minimalist design that doesn’t even sport a logo, the Bikezac goes from shopping bag to pannier with a quick click.

What sets the Bikezac apart from your average carrier bag is its materials. Crafted from 100% recycled polypropylene rice sacks, the bag, its handles, and thread are all repurposed from something that would otherwise go to waste.

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Few in the UK, it seems, embrace panniers as a prctical way to carry cargo. Cyclists are far more likely to sling a backpack over their shoulders — or worse, dangle a bag from their handlebars.

This is something of a missed opportunity. Backpacks can be uncomfortable and give you as sweaty back. By contrast, a pannier keeps the load low and stable so it’s better for you and the bike’s handling.

The Bikezac is effectively a hybrid of a pannier and a shopping bag, offering the best of both worlds. It isn’t just a well-designed bag; it's a wake-up call - proof that with a little innovation, we might see an even bigger shift toward cycling as a viable, sustainable mode of transport for all. It’s time to hang up the backpacks - or better yet, leave them at home altogether.

Win a Bikezac

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The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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