Together the Day panpack and the World Tour model form a complete touring backpacking package. Consider the World Tour / day panpack combination for a versatile travel solution. This is because the day panpack can ride piggy back on the World tour model while in backpack mode!
Below is a video that shows the day panpack to world tour panpack attachment process.
The Commuter PanPack by Brule Adventure Gear converts from panniers to a backpack in seconds. Large enough to carry all your work or school supplies for commuting during the week. Or pack all your gear for the weekend cycle camping trip. This versatile pack will do all this and more!
Below is a quick instructional video showing the Commuter panpack conversion process from pannier mode to backpack mode
Heel rub can be a real problem and a potential safety concern when cycling with panniers. Heel rub occurs when the heel of your foot hits the pannier bag on the back pedal. Some factors that contribute to this condition include: bikes with a short wheel base (common with many mountain bikes); large pedal crank diameter; shoe size and pannier size/ how it rides on the pannier rack. Of course you can’t change your shoe size and the wheel base or crank diameter was not likely a bike selection criteria. So to avoid heal rub, choose panniers that fits your personal set up. Alternatively choose panniers with an attachment system that allows adjustment to the hang that will eliminate the heel rub factor.
Fortunately all of Brule Adventure Gear’s larger panpack models (these include, World tour, Weekender and Euro Tour PanPack models) allow for adjustment to the hang of the side compartments to eliminate heel rub.
Here’s how the hang adjustment system on the panpack works:
At the bottom of each side compartment there is a double 1″ strap that extends the width of compartment. These straps are fixed together with a slider and sewn into the seams.
Move the slider on each compartment towards the front of your bike (leave enough space to allow the swivel hook connector to fit between the 2 straps.
Feed the attachment strap with the swivel hook between the 2 straps towards the front side of the slider
Tighten the attachment strap while pushing on the bottom of the side compartment so that it moves back away from the bike pedals.
This will shift and fix the bottom of the side compartment towards the rear of your bike away from your heel eliminating the heel rub!
The World Tour PanPack is essential world tour gear thanks to its versatility—it’s not only a great set of touring bike panniers and exceptional trekking backpacking but it also rides on camels!
World Travelers never know where they’ll end up or what adventure gear they’ll need. With the World Tour panpack you’re ready for any challenge, including an extended dessert tour by camel. Mike and Christel found this out during their cycle tour of Tunisia. With the world tour panpack the camels and the humans were happy.
Here is an instructional video showing the conversion of the Commuter PanPack model from pannier mode to backpack mode. If you’re interested in panniers to backpack conversion, this model offers flexibility and convenience. The Commuter panpack has a storage capacity of 33 liters. Plus the D rings on the outside of each compartment Let you bungy more gear to the top.
Several years ago, I went on a world tour and could have used the rugged versatility of the World Tour PanPack. However it wasn’t until the last leg of the tour, that the pannier backpack – PanPack design was born.
The World Tour pannier backpack has been designed and constructed to meet the everyday challenges of such an expedition. It is the largest of our convertible pannier/backpacks. Comes with Detachable shoulder and waist padding
Below is an Instructional video – Converting the World tour PanPack from pannier mode to backpack mode. Also learn how to attach the included shoulder and lumbar padding.
The perfect pannier bags for short haul trips, day hikes or light commutes to work. It also has the added versatility of converting from pannier to backpack in a flash!
These convertible pannier bags ride well on any standard front or rear rack. The rugged coated nylon construction, ensure your valuables return with you in tact
Below is an instructional video showing the conversion process for the day panpack from pannier bag to backpack. Enjoy!
The Day Panpack rack attachment works on any standard rear or front rack. Its also super quick to attach and will not bump off or slide back once installed. to clarify how to correctly attach the day panpack to your rack, here is a video showing how the day panpack attachment works followed by instructions. Of course if you have any questions simply contact us at info@panpack.ca
Step 1: Place the panpack on the rack with the center portion on the rack platform and reflectors facing towards the back of the bike.
Place panpack on bike rack
Step 2: Loop the strap on the center section over the lip on the bike rack platform
Choosing a sleeping bag can be overwhelming. There are a lot of shapes, sizes, material selections and options to choose from. Everyone has there personal preference when it comes to sleeping. Window open or closed, stomach, back or side sleeper, etc. Here are some questions I found useful when picking out a sleeping bag. Try to answer them. At the very least, think about these questions before shopping for a bag at the store or online. For each question, rate how important each feature is in a sleeping bag. Consider lightweight, water resistance, temperature rating, and comfort/roominess.
Why are you buying a sleeping bag, is there a specific trip? If the answer is yes, focus your selection on the type of trip you’re taking. This is a great opportunity. Remember to rate what would be the most important feature for a sleeping bag on your trip. Consider light weight, temperature rating, and comfort/roominess.
Do you mainly be going to drive up campsites or backcountry campsites?
The importance ratings will be different for everyone. Select your bag based on it matching most of the features that rated the highest for you. Happy trails!
Mummy style, sleeping bag. Learn tips and tricks on selecting your next sleeping bag
For your next tour, try packing your gear in color coded stuff sacks. Stuff sacks are a great way to organize your gear more effectively. When your gear is packed in stuff sacks, it’s just easier to unpack or get set up at your campsite. Use color-coded stuff sacks for organization. For example, a green stuff sack for dirty clothes. A blue one for clean clothes one for food also and so on. Keep your food separate from toiletries and medical supplies. An added benefit of using stuff sacks is their construction from coated nylon which adds an extra layer of rain protection!
Some additional benefits in packing with stuff sacks include several conveniences. When you do your laundry, just grab the green stuff sack and go to the laundry mat. When you need to cook dinner, grab the yellow stuff sack and go. Need a clean shirt? Check in the blue stuff sack. Try it next time with the commuter panpack to simplify your cycle tour camping experience.
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