Vaude Cycle 28
Vaude · Commuter rugzak met laptopvak· €90.00
Our verdict
For commuters with a laptop and back-sweat concerns the smartest €90 pick. For absolute waterproofing, choose Ortlieb.
Detailed review
The Vaude Cycle 28 is the smart all-rounder for protecting a laptop while avoiding a sweaty back. The 28-litre capacity beats the Ortlieb (23 L) and accommodates laptop, rain jacket, lunch and gym kit. The padded laptop sleeve is a real upside versus the Ortlieb — no separate sleeve needed.
The back ventilation (Vaude's Aeroflex system) effectively prevents back sweat — after an 8 km commute you still have a dry shirt. The integrated rain cover is intended as a backup, not primary protection. For daily Dutch rain it works fine; for a cloudburst the Ortlieb's IP67 is safer.
At €90 the smartest mix of capacity, comfort and sustainable production. Vaude is bluesign-certified using recycled polyester — which matters to many Dutch buyers.
Who is this for?
- Commuters wanting a laptop sleeve
- Riders bothered by sweaty backs
- Sustainability-minded cyclists
What to watch out for
- Not IP67 — use rain cover in cloudbursts
- At 1.1 kg empty slightly heavier than Ortlieb
Specifications
Capacity
| Volume | 28 L |
| Laptop fit | Tot 15 inch (gepad) |
| Waterproofing | Water-resistant + regenhoes |
| Weight | 1100 g |
Materials
| Outer | Gerecycled polyester |
| Certification | bluesign |
| Back ventilation | Vaude Aeroflex |
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Padded laptop sleeve for 15-inch laptops
- Built-in reflective rain cover
- Back ventilation system against sweaty back
- German Vaude — 100% bluesign-certified sustainable
Cons
- Water-resistant, not IP67 like Ortlieb
- Rain cover is separate, can be forgotten
Use case fit
How well does this product fit different bike types?
| City Bikes | 92 |
| Electric Bikes | 90 |
| Trekking Bikes | 85 |
| Road Bikes | 70 |