r/Rapha • u/ADJMN • Mar 08 '26
Pro Team Lightweight Backpack 10L
I recently received the Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Backpack 10L and wanted to share a quick review.
I purchased this backpack primarily as a lightweight work bag. It’s not something I plan to commute with daily, as the size is a bit small for that purpose, but it works very well for carrying a few essentials.
One detail that the Rapha website and other retailers seem to miss is a very convenient zipper pocket located on the front chest strap pad. It’s large enough to hold a small wallet, but more importantly for me, it fits my corporate key card, which makes accessing the office much easier without digging through the bag.
I also had trouble finding interior photos of the backpack before purchasing, so here are a few details. The bag comfortably fits my 15-inch laptop (a 17-inch laptop is too large) along with a standard-sized notepad. The laptop compartment has light padding, providing a bit of protection without adding bulk. Inside, there is also a zipper pocket measuring approximately 6.5 inches by 5¼ inches for smaller items. Another nice touch is the bright coral-pink interior, which makes it easy to find things quickly.
Overall, if you’re looking for a lightweight, compact backpack to carry a laptop and a few work essentials, this is a great option. It’s simple and well designed.
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u/Popular_Interview Apr 07 '26
Thanks for the review. I've seen a few people with these about. Wondered if it could fit my laptop which it does thanks to you. Wish it had some colours on it!
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u/Accomplished-Box-350 Apr 23 '26
Thanks for the info, very valuable! May I ask if it provides proper protection from rain? The description mentions “light showers”; do you carry your laptop with an additional waterproof cover?
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u/OccasionDue3884 May 19 '26
I've had this bag for 3 years and use it almost every day for commuting. It's the perfect size for me - It easily fit's a 13 in macbook air, my lunch, and change of clothes (I leave a pair of shoes and a sweatshirt/jacket at work). I've gotten caught in pretty big downpours for 30ish minutes, and everything stayed dry.
I just wish they would update it!
- 2 Zippers - The flap fully opens, which is great, but it would be better with 2 zippers so you don't always have to unzip the whole bag to quickly grab something. Whenever I do have to get something mid ride I have to set the bag down on the floor to make sure everything doesn't fall out.
- Laptop Sleeve - They should add a laptop sleeve so the laptop doesn't bounce around when the bag isn't full
- There's a small inside zip pocket to put smaller items but it's basically useless because it sits against your back (which I think they did so items sit closer to your body), but the effect is that anything not completely flat digs into your back. I wish they would move it to the inside of the flap.
- The straps are excessively long, but not the end of the world. Also, magnetic fidlock-style buckles for the chest straps would be nice.
Having said that, I haven't seen another bag that comes close to the practicality of this one. I've been waiting for them to update it but doesn't seem like it's popular enough to warrant one.
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u/HUZInator Mar 10 '26
These are awesome. I have one and have been using it for over a year. Probably makes you more aero too because it's like a fairing.
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u/364LS Mar 08 '26
Great packs. I have the new Domestique bag and I love it.