Bread, eggs, term papers; all things that pose a unique problem on the bike. It's not so much that you can't strap them to the tail, or toss them in your soft bags, but that you'll probably end up with destruction or a terrible mess. Hard packs don't make it much easier to carry things, but they can protect the things you do carry. Think of them like bugs. Bugs got their hard shells at the sacrifice of a lot of convenience, but it's worth it when they need it.
Axio's Fuse has a solid architecture lined and covered by a layer of nylon. The internal laptop compartment is fleece-lined for extra electronic comfort. There is padding on the back and the straps and a mesh panel to prevent that gross sweat patch that can accumulate on your back.
Employing Axio's dual zone, 4-panel organization system, you will have lots of options for packing your crushables. Black chrome zipper pulls and high contrast stitching give the Fuse a sharp look with dedication of design. A rigid exterior maintains the modern lines, and the polyurethane shell is surprisingly light for what it is, at around 4.5 pounds. The dimensions are 18.5 inches high, 13.5 inches wide, and 9 inches deep. It's certainly big enough for those eggs.
Like the bug, there are sacrifices to be made. This bag won't fold up and stow away when you get to work/class/the store. Even empty, it's going to be kind of a big thing that you have to put somewhere if you want to remove it. All hard bags can be inconvenient, and this one is rather expensive, at about $160. Your precious electronics, or that important document, however, will be safe as houses.
Another similar model is the Axio Tekno hardpack.
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