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Novara Gotham Backpack

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Novara Gotham backpack features a big-mouth opening and a wealth of pockets to fit the needs of most bicycle commuters.

Made from PVC-free material, the polyurethane coated nylon shields contents from the elements
Top zippered opening flap is held tightly closed when side buckles are cinched tight; loosening buckles still allows access to main zip opening
Front zip compartment features a mesh organizer pocket for ample storage of your small everyday items
Middle zippered pocket allows storage space for your tools and U-lock (rip-and-stick strap prevents lock from jostling around)
Breathable mesh-covered, foam-padded back panel and a thin low-density polyethylene framesheet protect your back from bulky text books and pointy laptops
Shoulder straps feature perforated-foam padding and adjustable sternum strap; removable webbing waistbelt helps distribute weight and prevent pack from swaying to and fro
Removable raincover has its own storage pocket; raincover has a polyurethane coating and taped seams for extreme weather resistance; features reflective Novara logo
Reflective tabs on pack are removable and can be attached to loops outside of raincover for better visibility
Top of pack features an adjustable cinch cord that holds a helmet to the front of the pack and that stashes inside when not in use
Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket, hanger cord and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
Hydration sleeve doubles as a laptop sleeve when not carrying a reservoir; pocket also features a sleeve for your air pump
Reflective detailing increases visibility in low light

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Novara Gotham Backpack Customer Reviews

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Novara Gotham Backpack

2.0

(based on 3 reviews)

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (3)

Cons

Wears easily (3)

Best Uses

Commuting (3)

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Mar

2012

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Good not great

By allonespeed

from earth

About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Lots of Storage

Cons

Wears Easily

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting

Comments about Novara Gotham Backpack:

I've been using this one almost the day it was released - in fact, when I bought, the sales person mentioned it was just added to the shelf.

I don't own a car, and have used a variety of bags - from those for a previous cross-country tour, to messenger bags. This is super comfortable, with plenty of storage (12inch laptop, food/lock/this/that), and bright enough in color (red) to be seen.

Now, the bad part: This morning I noticed it's starting to tear where the strap joins the body. Normally, I wouldn't mention it, but given the location, it's vital. Fortunately, REI's return policy is awesome, so no concerns there. I may have gotten a bad run; I dig the bag, just not the quality for such a short time using it.

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May

2012

2.0

Does not fit the needs of this commuter

By Aryn Ryder

from CA

About Me Office Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Too Small
Wears Easily

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Novara Gotham Backpack:

i bought this for my 14 mile commute. I was using a 1400cu-in model hydration pack design for mountain biking. It was just a bit too small for my day's clothes, lunch, and morning cycling gear when I rode home in the afternoon. So I purchased this bag thinking the increased volume would be perfectly sized. This bag may technically hold more, but the layout is such that it doesn't hold all my gear in an easily usable fashion. I know that it will be too small during the winter.

My main gripe is the clamshell pocket on the back. It has a decent volume, but items easily fall out of it. I also had reservations about durability. I ended up returning it.

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May

2012

2.0

Fell in love... broke my heart...

By djrdruner

from Seattle

About Me Avid Traveler, Student

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Pros

Comfortable
Waterproof

Cons

Too Small
Wears Easily

Best Uses

City Bikes
Commuting
Mountain Bikes
Not Just Biking
Road Bikes

Comments about Novara Gotham Backpack:

All in all it was a good bag, fit most of my needs, very comfortable, loved all the pockets and straps, and riding to and from work in a very rainy month here in Seattle the hide-a-way rain cover worked wonders... now the heart break... unfortunately the shoulder strap started to fray apart in just under a month, in only using it for light weight cloths and bike stuff I feel the material is not durable and quickly returned it for another brand...