Runner’s World Reviews Our Stolt Athlete Roll-Top Backpack: Best For Commuting
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We’re thrilled to share that Runner’s World recently reviewed our Stolt Athlete Roll-Top Backpack, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Designed with the modern commuter in mind, our backpack has been put through the paces by the Runner’s World team, and it’s come out on top.
A Backpack That Packs a Punch
The review highlighted the roll-top design, which allows for maximum storage. As Runner’s World puts it, “you can pack loads in it.” One tester even managed to fit a pair of trainers, a work dress, underwear, a makeup bag, a wash bag, and a hairbrush into the main compartment. That’s a lot of gear for one bag!
“Featuring a roll-top design, which means you can pack loads in it – our tester managed to squeeze a pair of trainers, a work dress, underwear, make up bag, wash bag and hairbrush into the main compartment.”
– Runner’s World
Comfort and Convenience
When it comes to comfort, our backpack doesn’t disappoint. The review praised the detachable waist straps and the strap across the sternum, which are designed to be comfortable for both men and women. One of their team members tested the bag on a 25km (15 mile) commute and found it “surprisingly comfy, thanks to the padded back mesh panel.”
“With detachable waist straps and a strap across the sternum (which are placed high enough so that even women can wear it comfortably without digging into your breasts), once you’re strapped in, it doesn’t budge.”
– Runner’s World
Built for All Weather
Our Stolt Athlete Roll-Top Backpack is also water-repellent, a feature that came in handy for one of the testers. They said, “I got caught in about 40 minutes of rain on my cycle home, and everything in the bag remained completely dry.”
“It’s also water repellent – ‘I got caught in about 40 minutes of rain on my cycle home, and everything in the bag remained completely dry,’ said one tester.”
– Runner’s World
Room for Improvement
While the review was largely positive, Runner’s World did point out one area for improvement: visibility. The black color of the bag is sleek but not the easiest to spot on the road. They suggested that a reflective panel on the back could enhance visibility. We appreciate the constructive feedback and are already considering this feature in our future designs.
Final Thoughts
We’re incredibly grateful for the thorough review from Runner’s World. It’s always rewarding to see our products making a difference in people’s daily lives, especially for those who are always on the move.
For those interested in making their commutes more comfortable and convenient, the Stolt Athlete Roll-Top Backpack is available for purchase on our website. And yes, we do offer a high-visibility cover separately for enhanced road safety.
Thank you for your continued support, and happy commuting!
