Heading to work with a soggy bag, or having to leave your lunch at home because you can’t fit it in your backpack? The answer, of course, is “both suck,” and the best way to alleviate the above problems is to invest in a quality cycling pack.

If you commute by bike, a backpack is one of the easiest ways to carry it. You can keep the load on your body comfortably stable, easily move your gear between riding and not riding the bike, and adapt to changing loads with relative ease. Having said that, not just any package will do. So, to help you choose the right backpack for you, we’ve highlighted some important factors to consider, then selected the top commuter backpacks we’ve approved.