The most design and environmentally conscious all-weather products on the market have already been to Bulgaria's Antarctic base thanks to Sasho Shopov and Doichin Cholakov from National Sports Academy.

What does the leading manufacturer of mountain products Vaude offer in terms of backpacks and bags especially for cyclists?

The VAUDE Carbo Bag

Great little bag that rides up front for extra ease of access. A compact bag that can be attached to the upper bar of your handlebars. Inside with a soft padded lining, the compartment offers room for your cell phone, energy bar and a little bit of spare change.

VAUDE Carbo Bag Features:

• soft lining

• inner mesh pocket

• velcro attachment

• reflective elements

• Weight: 0.1Kg

VAUDE backpacks

Welded seam technology has produced totally waterproof rucksacks, and ultralight fabrics have reduced packs weights to as little as 400 grammes. VAUDE Bike Backpacks are high quality packs which offer great comfort and organization. Whether you are tall or small, the VAUDE backpacks are made to fit you just right for even weight distribution and comfort. All of the packs conveniently have a water hydration system, rain cover, and helmet holder for easy mobility on and off the bike. Zipped expansion bellows and tuck away rain cover are standard kit for most models. You'll appreciate the innovative ventilation system which combines mesh venting and a spring wire frame to put space between your back and the pack

Every manufacturer is trying to find ways to keep you cooler, but we found that this method, which holds the pack off your back, makes a real difference. What’s more the suspension doesn’t result in a pack that moves. It’s easy to adjust the balance between the shoulder straps and hip belt to fit the mesh plate against your back, and the padded curves that rest in the small of your back mean there’s no discomfort at all.

The padded shoulder harness adds more comfort, while waist and sternum straps keep everything securely in place.

More than just backpacks, VAUDE also offers totally waterproof front and back panniers such as the Aqua Bike Panniers pictured:

or the shoulder bike that doubles as a pannier when fixed to a rear bike rack, such as the Newport pictured here:

VAUDE is climate neutral. This means that all products manufactured in Tettnang are climate-neutral: all emissions from materials, manufacturing processes and logistics have been fully compensated.