REI Co-op Commuter Pack

Organize your daily ride with the REI Co-op Commuter backpack. Tons of convenient pockets, a laptop/hydration sleeve, U-lock storage and a fully unzipping front panel offer easy access to your stuff.

It features a padded sleeve for a laptop up to 15.6 in. or hydration reservoir, top and full panel loading, ergonomic shoulder straps with sternum strap and removable webbing waistbelt, ventilated back panel, rugged recycled oxford nylon shell with DWR treatment made without PFAS, and 360° reflectivity. Compatible with the size extra-small REI Co-op Duck's Back Pack Rain Cover (not included).

Key Features

Highlights

• Padded sleeve holds a laptop (up to 15.6 in.) or hydration reservoir (not included); hydration port lets you route reservoir tube through
• Top load and full panel loading for ease of access when loading and unloading
• Ergonomic shoulder straps and sternum strap, plus a removable webbing waistbelt, offer comfortable carry for on- and off-bike use
• Ventilated back panel with full zigzag mesh channels for breathability
• Rugged, recycled oxford nylon shell fabric resists water, abrasion, punctures and tearing
• Durable water repellent (DWR) treatment made without PFAS repels light rain and tire spray
• Compatible with the size extra-small REI Co-op Duck's Back Pack Rain Cover (not included) for rides in heavier rain
• Zippered side exterior pocket with interior mesh organizer for tools, snacks and other accessories
• Side compression straps double as helmet/bottle loop attachment
• Zippered top pocket for quick access to your phone and wallet
• Interior pocket panel helps keep contents organized
• Mesh zipper pocket for accessories; key loop inside
• Reflective daisy chain for U-lock/accessory attachment
• Side water bottle pocket
• 360° reflectivity and blinky light loop (light not included) for added nighttime visibility
• Contains bluepass certified material
• REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world

Is the laptop sleeve elevated off the bottom of the pack, or does the laptop sit on the bottom of the bag?

The sleeve is suspended off the bottom and has additional padding underneath to protect your electronics when setting down the pack.

Is the back panel totally flat or has some sort of shape? Thanks.

The back panel has a substantial foam pad with V-shaped channels to allow for ventilation.

how many pockets does it have?

4 pockets plus the main one, two of which are interior organization. We may not consider the 2 inside pockets in the specs.

Is there a luggage strap to attach the bag to a suitcase handle?

This pack does not feature a pass-through sleeve nor a strap to tether the pack to a larger piece of luggage.

Are the straps reflective?

There are reflective strips on the shoulder straps.

How well does this fit plus size body rolls?

The shoulder straps extend to 46 inches around. The hip belt extends to 58 inches.

Which size duck's back fits?

A Duck's Back cover, size XS is a great fit for this pack. https://www.rei.com/c/pack-rain-covers

What are the dimensions of the laptop sleeve? Will a laptop with the following dimensions fit?: Height: 1.01 in. (25.60 mm) Width: 14.09 in. (358 mm) Depth: 10.08 in. (256 mm)

The sleeve measures right at 14 x 10 inches. It would be a tight fit.

• Contains bluepass certified material
• Contains recycled materials
• From a Climate Label Certified brand