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Ara Reflective Backpack (20L)

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Day or night, the Ara has your back. The largest bag in our new City Lights Collection was built for your active lifestyle, with a classic design that combines comfort, convenience, and safety. A spacious main compartment and extra pockets easily fit everything you’ll need for a full day of adventure. This reflective backpack is carefully crafted with reflective Visi-Hemp® fabric, and features reflective panels, retractable scooter attachment hook, and helmet harness. 

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Grab and go

With Fidlock® magnetic snaps and side access zipper, grab what you need from your bag with no fuss.
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Everything in its place

Helmet harness? Check. Internal and external pockets? You got it. Your days of digging through a black hole are over.
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Made with Visi-Hemp® Fabric

Made from a blend of organic hemp and recycled polyester with reflective threads, your new bag is equal parts strong, soft to the touch, and sustainable. Win-win-win.
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Ara Reflective Backpack: All in the details

We designed this cycling backpack to meet your needs and surpass your expectations. Just check out these tech specs:
Size W 11” x H 18” x D 6.25”
Fits Devices Up to a 17" Laptop
Volume 20L
Weight 2 lb
Max Load Capacity 20L
Water Resistance PU coated fabrics
Nighttime Visibility Visi-Hemp™ fabric, reflective panel on front and shoulder straps, spot to clip-on bike light
Pockets 13 total: 2 water bottle pockets, 2 hidden pockets for phone/valuables, helmet harness stowage pocket, 2 padded pockets for to devices, 1 interior zippered pocket, 5 interior

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Features of the Ara Reflective Backpack

Our Founder Maria Boustead goes through all the features of the Ara and shares why we designed it the way that we did. There's a reason why this will be your favorite backpack!

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09/12/2022
Jeremy R.
United States

Great commuting backpack

I got this backpack because I needed one that fits my 17" laptop and this backpack does the job great! I'm able to fit my laptop, clothes, shoes, breakfast and lunch with no issues. It's been great so far and pretty comfortable too.

  • Weatherproof Rating N/A
  • Durability N/A
  • Value Worth every penny
  • What type of riding do you do? CommutingRoadMountain/Gravel
  • My Riding Experience Level Intermediate
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09/06/2022
Libby C.
New Zealand New Zealand

So well thought out

This is my dream commuting bag - easily enough space for my laptop, d-lock, lunch, a change of clothes, and a little more besides. And it looks sleek and chic - not a utilitarian sporty bag. My partner now wants their own too.

  • Weatherproof Rating Steady Rain
  • Durability Satisfactory
  • Value Worth every penny
  • What type of riding do you do? CommutingLow-key recreation
  • My Riding Experience Level Intermediate
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05/01/2022
Ella B.
Canada Canada

Great backpack

I really like everything about the backpack except that there is no drawstring or other way to ensure that nothing falls out (e.g., if on plane and lying flat). Also, the two magnetic pieces in the top flap came loose and fell off after the first use. I ******* them back on pretty tightly afterwards, and they seem to have been fine since.

  • My Riding Experience Level Intermediate
  • What type of riding do you do? Commuting
  • Value Decent
  • Durability Tough as nails
  • Weatherproof Rating N/A
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04/20/2022
Rebecca
United States United States

My new GO-TO bag!

I just love everything about this bag! It has compartments in all of the right places. The helmet harness comes out when you need it and stows away when you don't. The fabric is sleek but fun AND REFLECTIVE! The shape of this bag helps everything stay organized. It holds a lot but doesn't feel too cumbersome. I especially love the side pocket for when I swing it around in the front.

  • Weatherproof Rating Steady Rain
  • Durability Tough as nails
  • Value Worth every penny
  • What type of riding do you do? CommutingLow-key recreation
  • My Riding Experience Advanced
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04/13/2022
Lisa C.
Canada Canada

Love all the pockets!

I got my Ara a few weeks ago & immediately loved the feel of the fabric. It feels lived in, soft, but sturdy. The reflective details are a great addition to make me feel a bit safer at night, & I love how they integrate into the design--it doesn't look like "bike gear", just a nice backpack. I love all the pockets for organizing my stuff & appreciate the little details like the suspended laptop sleeve inside, & the little clips for keys & fobs. The bag is a nice size, holding all the stuff I need for a day of work or play, but in a nice slim shape. I also liked the hidden elastic strap & clip so that I could attach the bag securely to a rail or scooter handlebar. I actually used this to hang it from the bed rail when I was in the hospital to keep my bag handy.

  • My Riding Experience Advanced
  • What type of riding do you do? CommutingRoadLow-key recreationOther
  • Value Worth every penny
  • Durability Satisfactory
  • Weatherproof Rating N/A
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