Alpinestars have expanded their range of rucksacks and backpacks for 2010, with six new models. Alpinestars rucksacks are a firm favourite in the office, with their good-looking design, nice details from iPod pockets and holes to pass earphones through, to key clips and waterproof zips. Although with frequent abuse, we have managed to break a few of them they're still up there for quality and value for money.
Their new range is as follows:
Alpinestars Commuter backpack
A streamlined, roomy pack with a padded back panel with breathable cushioning to help keep the rider cool while on the move throughout the city and beyond.
COMMUTER PACK HIGHLIGHTS:
• Combination of water resistant 840D ballistic nylon twill and 420D honeycomb nylon with abrasion resistant fabric at base of the pack.
• Self locking waterproof zipper on main compartment.
• Waterproof welded zipper with printed logo on front compartment.
• Laptop compartment, audio port, internal organizers, external side pockets storage.
• Sternum strap and hideaway waist strap.
• Padded air mesh back and shoulder straps.
Alpinestars Deploy backpack
A large, roomy pack with extra secure closures, ergonomic technology to maximize comfort on the go and a padded laptop pocket to keep computers safe and sound.
DEPLOY PACK HIGHLIGHTS:
• Features padded laptop pocket, internal organizers, audio port, daisy chains and external side pockets.
• Made of water and abrasion resistant 840D ballistic nylon twill and 420D honeycomb nylon.
• Reflective piping and Alpinestars reflective logo.
• Large carrying handle.
• Self locking waterproof zippers.
• Reinforced shoulder straps.
• Hideaway waist belt.
• Secured main compartment closure flap.
• EVA padded air mesh back with Astars padded logo.
Alpinestars Hydro Pack
The Hydro Pack is a comfortable, non-intrusive water carrier ergonomically designed to offer a close, low profile fit on the rider.
HYDRO PACK HIGHLIGHTS:
• Water resistant fabric combination of 840D ballistic nylon twill and 420D honeycomb nylon with abrasion resistant qualities for durability.
• Reflective piping and logo screen prints for visibility.
• Dedicated hydration compartment with premium 2 liter anti-bacterial reservior included. Drinking tube is ergonomically positioned for easy drinking; drinking valve has handy locking system that securely shuts off water flow.
• Easy access to reservoir for quick installation and removal.
• Small external side pockets to carry extras.
• Padded air mesh back and straps for comfort.
• Sternum strap for security.
Alpinestars Journey backpack
The Journey pack is a compact carry-all equipped with an easy access main compartment, external side pockets, laptop sleeve and audio port for light traveling tech savvy nomads.
JOURNEY PACK HIGHLIGHTS:
• Water resistant combination of 840D ballistic nylon twill and 420D honeycomb nylon.
• Top carrying handle.
• Padded laptop pocket, audio port, internal organizers, daisy chain and external side pockets for storage.
• Shock cords, reinforced sternum straps and hideaway waist belt.
• Reflective piping and TPR Astars logo.
• EVA padded shoulder straps and air mesh back with Astars padded logo.
Alpinestars Protection backpack
Comfortable, compact and streamlined, the Protection Pack perfectly integrates a custom pocket to accommodate a CE certified back protector, an external helmet carrier plus all of the storage basics for Swiss-army knife backpack functionality.
PROTECTION PACK HIGHLIGHTS:
• Water resistant fabric combination of 840D ballistic nylon twill and 420D honeycomb nylon with abrasion resistant qualities for durability.
• Reflective piping and logo screen prints for visibility.
• Custom pocket engineered to accommodate CE certified back protector.
• Custom helmet compartment retreats into front of pack when not in use.
• Self locking waterproof zippers.
• Laptop compartment, internal organizers and external side pockets.
• Sternum straps with cord management system and reinforced straps.
Alpinestars Range rucksack
With a durable water-resistant finish, the Range backpack securely carries and organizes all the riding essentials, including a helmet, for the rider who wants to take it all with them on and off the bike.
RANGE PACK HIGHLIGHTS:
• Combination of water resistant 840D ballistic nylon twill and 420D honeycomb nylon with abrasion resistance for durability.
• Custom helmet carrier unobtrusively hides into front of pack when not in use.
• Self locking waterproof zippers.
• Padded laptop pocket, internal organizers and external side pockets.
• Sternum straps with cord management system and reinforced straps.
• Meshed backed TPR logos and trimming.
• EVA padded front panel, shoulder straps and air mesh back with Astars logo.
• Hideaway waist belt.
• Secured main compartment closure flap.
All rucksack models come in one size and one colour, black.
See more at www.alpinestars.com
