Oh sweet! Thanks for this link JohnJ80.
I've been lusting after the switchback for a possible Christmas present to myself this year.
But I felt it was missing a few things, a small zipper pouch in the front was one of the big ones for me (not talking about the front pouch on the original switchback but the new smaller one that adds to that)
I only wish it had a handle on the very top, like my current (non-pannier) backpack does. Makes it easier to pick it up/down from the floor.
I can't tell if the 2.0 has a laptop sleeve or option for one? Guess I will google...
Thanks
Originally Posted by
JohnJ80
There's some new Arkel stuff coming out and at least one new backpack. Here's the link to the 2012 catalog:
http://www.arkel-od.com/legacy/PDF_d...talog_2012.pdf
I believe you can also get an additional waterproof cover for the Arkel even though the material is waterproof. I hate riding in the rain, but have waterproof stuff so maybe others can comment on that.
I'd agree with the comments on the Arkel Bug vs the Ortleib panniers and that *silly* backpack back thing. The Bug is pretty dang awesome.
J.