Givi introduces new GRT731 Canyon backpack
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Oscar Wilde said. The folks at Kriega must be very flattered by this new bag from Givi.
Want a Kriega Trail9 backpack but with 3 more litres of space and not made by Kriega? The folks at Givi may have the answer for you.
The popular Italy-based gear and accessories manufacturer Givi has recently pulled the cover off its new GRT731 Canyon backpack – a 12-litre bag that Givi says “has been designed for use in enduro and for off-road enthusiasts who don’t want to compromise on practicality or convenience.”
Featuring the tell-tale central fastening similar to the one that Kriega popularised more than a decade ago, the GRT731 Canyon has three compartments. Starting closest to the back is a space designed to hold a hydration bladder of up to 3 litres (sold separately). The tube can then be positioned on either side, according to preference.
The second compartment serves as the main component of the backpack and has a number of internal pockets, including a tool holder made with MOLLE bands.
Outside that is a more open pocket/compartment that’s terrible for holding small things but good for quickly stowing away a jacket or waterproofs. Made of Hypalon (a fabric with a kind of rubbery feel), this compartment can be adjusted via straps on the sides and top.
“Special attention has been given… to ensuring the backpack’s correct positioning once worn,” says Givi. “The shoulder straps feature four adjustment points (two upper and two lower) plus a stabilizing chest strap.“
The back panel is made of mesh, to alleviate the risk of bringing sweaty back (Nice 19-year-old pop culture reference there), and reinforced with “high-density EVA inserts.”
The GRT731 is set to arrive in shops toward the middle of next month, with a suggested retail price of €145 – that works out to £128 at current exchange rates. By comparison, a Kriega Trail9 will set you back £149.
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
