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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

RIDE x CREATE

Chrome’s De Haro Windbreaker is PERFECT for you windy ridin hooligans! The fit is great, style is on point and it is lacking no functionality!  One of the many reasons I keep coming back to Chrome.

This light weight wind breaking weapon of choice would be incomplete if Chrome’s signature Griffin was missing. This graceful little fella is properly perched for you to thrash in style.

Not only is it functional as a bomb proof windbreaker, it will help defeat a light rain during your ride. And, as it is a field jacket cut/style, there are army men represented well on the inside tag.

SAFETY FIRST!  Kinda, never a bad idea to let those asshole drivers know you would prefer to be seen and not ran over. The reflective strip on the end of each sleeve is reversible to be seen and unseen at your choosing.

Since this is designed for the spring/summer to defeat the wind and light rain, there is a two way zipper that will let the heat out and good times in.  The De Haro has strategically placed vents to assist in this as well.

And at the end of the day… you may want to throw this sucker in a bag without the hassle of clustering up yer goodie satchel. So, Chrome made a pouch in the back to stuff this sucker in. It also serves as a great compartment for a beer on the go, tools, wallet, picture of your sweet mother, etc.

There you have it friends. The Chrome De Haro Windbreaker is an excellent choice for your wearing pleasure during these windy/rainy days of spring/summer.  I hope you enjoyed my two cents about it.  This jacket will be a standard on any ride/traveling trip I will embark on.

Cheer!!

RIDE x CREATE