Archives: Boreas

I got introduced to Boreas about a year ago and immediately fell in love with their products. Boreas puts a super rad mix of style and function into their gear that I really dig… which is why I’m not surprised at all to see MASH hooking up a collaboration with them.

Boreas MASH Race Day Back Pack 50 Liter

Good ol’ Boreas and their space age get rad packs never cease to amaze. They always pack way more than they appear to hold. This is due to everything on the pack having compression areas that expand to fit what you need to bring with you once you step out the door.

Two of my personal favorite features on this pack are the front koala bear’esk pouch that allows me to throw my lock, or a burrito, or camera, or a couple canned beverages, etc. quickly with easy access; it’s very convenient. The second is the signature waterproof upper pocket to protect my phone, camera, or any smaller electronics you don’t want to get fried in a downpour.

As always, you have the sneaky well placed daisy chains that run up each side of the pack. The Excelsior 30 has one loop that extend to give you more room to attach what is needed on your multi-day packing trips.

Speaking of sneaky rad design… there are two bottle holding areas on each side of this pack that if you weren’t looking for them… they may be overlooked. They blend seamlessly into the design of the pack and I love that!

All things breathable and comfortable will be found on this side. I’ve worn a good bit a packs. Boreas’ breathable back pad really does its job well. It helps minimize back sweat so you don’t take off your pack riding around town with a perfect sweat print of were it was.

Ok… now onto what the Excelsior 30 will hold. My personal style for filling a pack is the “throw and go” method. The Excelsior 30 is not build for that type of packing methodology. With that said… all you people out there that LoOOove organization… this thing nails it! It was hard to try and capture the innards but believe me, it has 6 separate compartments that will keep you nice and organized on the go. Not to mention the VERY nicely padded separate laptop section in the back.

I’ve loaded this pack down with 12 bottles of adult beverages (18 if canned), camera, laptop, lock, rain/wind jacket, change of shirt, cap, charging devices, over night goods (tooth brush, deo), change of shoes (from my Giro’s after riding), and hit the town for a couple days without a problem.

To truly test a new pack (in my opinion) you need to load it down and go on an over night ride sesh. After about 40 miles or so, popping in one place to the other, you will start to feel how a new pack will respond to your riding style and backpack holding needs. The Excelsior 30 passed the test with flying colors.

Thanks Boreas for making bad ass packs!! I will enjoy this one for many moons. Go to Boreas and check out the Excelsior 30. This one is in “Truckee Green” that most of my friends around town have started calling Ninja Turtle Green (Editor Note: Check our IG with #boreasninjaturtlepack to see of this pack in action).

**Also… if you missed the Boreas Lagunitas review, feel free to check it out now (aka #boreasironmanpack)

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I’ve had the pleasure of using the Boreas Lagunitas since last September. Hands down the radest outdoor pack around. Boreas has added style without losing function and that’s pretty impressive.

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And here we go!  I’ve been using the Boreas Lagunitas bag in Golden Gate Red for the last several weeks. As you are very well aware… I’m a pretty hard core Chrome fan, but I’ve got to hand it to Boreas.  They really knocked this out of the park. This bag is a solid combo of, what I refer to as ‘legit outdoorsy’ mixed with rad style and function. I’ve put it to the test with toting 24 cans of adult beverage, laptop, jacket, change of clothes, bike lock, and a few more odd and end items without the slightest issue or back pain. As you will see in the photos below, this guy is filled with sneaky amenities you will love.

Now… from this photo you’re probably wondering how I added the 24 cans of fun time… believe me, this bag has hidden stretching abilities.  In my left hand I’m holding the top portion of the bag. This section is completely waterproof WHAT!! That’s right, perfect for your electrical fancy devices to stay save when you commute via bike or board.

This is the best I could capture one of the compression panels sewn into the interior of the pack. Looking at the Lagunitas from the outside everything looks seamless. There are two stretching panels that allow the pack to expand when needed all while maintaining a clean look. This my friends is how I added more and more when it appeared to have no room left. Oh… and the rest of the bag is water resistant, so you’ll be protected in a light to medium rain.

This is one of the fanciest parts of the whole bag.  There is an external frame to assist in distributing weight. And for us riding goons, it has a nice mesh backing that allows your back to breath thus limiting nasty back sweat. But wait… there’s more.

If you need even more back breathing room, the Lagunitas has a “variable suspension, aka SUPER-TRAMP (patent pending), lets users adjust their pack with the tug of a strap. Tighten the strap and it’s a trampoline suspension, perfect for biking and hot weather travel. Loosen the strap and the pack reverts to a standard suspension, moving the weight closer to your back for more stability.” – Boreas

This will limit some of the space inside if you have a ridged item like a laptop or book, but it’s not horrible. By the way, the big section inside the pack is designed for a water bladder and not a laptop just to clarify. I found it serves both purposes though.

Time for the fun solid accents that keep this pack sleek and functional.

Well, there you have it. I hope you enjoyed my breakdown of the Boreas Lagunitas.  Super comfortable bag that will serve you well in the urban scene as well as the mountains.

Go to Boreas and check out more about the Lagunitas. If you don’t dig the Golden Gate Red colorway, they have two other colors to choose from. OH! and go get on Instagram and check out #boreasironmanpack. You will find other fun snaps I’ve taken of the Lagunitas.  Cheers

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