The tested products in the overview:

Evoc Duffle Bag 60 L
Granite Pita Pedal Cover
Camelbak Horizon V.I. Wine Bottle & Tumbler
Peaty's Link Lube 15 ml
Spotify playlist "Songs to ride"

Evoc Duffle Bag 60 L

First impression
Evoc's new duffle bag can be packed into itself when not in use, thus minimizing storage space. The shoulder straps can be easily removed and it has carrying handles at the front and back for comfortable handling. There are two small mesh pockets in the large main compartment. The waterproof front compartment is ideal for dirty or sweaty equipment. The side compartment for small items has a carabiner for attaching keys. The 100 percent PVC-free canvas material looks and feels a little bulky at first.

In use
Thanks to its 60-liter volume, it holds enough equipment for a bike weekend. The front compartment is ideal for stowing a pair of shoes and keeping the rest of your gear protected from dirt. It takes a little practice to fold the bag and stow it in the front compartment. Thanks to the Evoc brace links, the fully loaded bag is comfortable to carry on your back. Over time, you get the hang of it and the upper material quickly becomes a little softer and easier to fold. The trick is to first preform the packing compartment well and press out all kinks and bumps, fold the long sides towards the middle and then roll the bag into the compartment from the front.

Conclusion
As the Evoc Duffle Bag can be packed up relatively small, it takes up very little storage space on the bus. It can even be pushed under the seats and is therefore out of the way until you have to pack again for your return home.

Price: CHF 169.00

Manufacturer
www.evocsports.com

Granite Pita Pedal Cover

First impression
The pedal protectors are available in two colors and two sizes. They fit both clipless and flat pedals and are made from three-millimetre-thick neoprene

In use
The Pitas work like a bag: open the Velcro fastener, then pull the cover over and close it again. It's quick and easy. The material is rather soft, but as they are generally not exposed to any strain, this is not a disadvantage.

Conclusion
Anyone who rides really nasty bear paw pedals with long pins knows how quickly you can injure yourself. The Pitas not only protect the van or other bikes when loading, but also yourself when handling them. Transporting your bikes on the bus ensures that there are no scratches on the bus and that your shins stay intact if you have to sneak to the toilet in the dark at night.

Price: CHF 24.90

Manufacturer
www.granite-design.com

Camelbak Horizon V.I. Wine Bottle & Tumbler

First impression
With its Horizon line, Camelbak offers tasteless drinking cups and a corresponding wine bottle. The products are made of double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel and are free from BPA, BPS and BPF. They have a non-slip silicone base to ensure good stability and prevent rattling during transportation. The bulbous shape of the tumblers is deliberately based on that of classic wine glasses to ensure a maximum taste experience. Both bottle and tumbler function as classic thermal tableware and cool or warm for hours. Both products are available in five colors.

Conclusion
Thanks to the multifunctionality of the Horizon series, the tumbler is ideal for van life, so there's no need for additional cups or mugs: one for all! And the bottle can also be taken on tour. Maybe not filled with wine - don't drink and ride - but it's ideal for a warm tea on cold days. By the way, sporty drinkers don't need the bottle for two, the cups hold 3.5 deciliters, pour once and you're done ...

Price cup: CHF 39.90
Price bottle: CHF 49.90

Manufacturer
Bottle: www.camelbak.com
Cup: www.camelbak.com

Peaty's Link Lube 15 ml

First impression
Peaty's Link Lube "Dry" and "Wet Weather" chain oils are available in small 15-milliliter bottles - so tiny that you have to be careful not to lose them. But they hardly take up any space.

In use
The tested "Wet Weather" oil has proven itself over a longer period of time. Thanks to its wax content, it keeps the chain well lubricated for a long time on nasty days without leaving a viscous sludge on the chain. The scent of Irish coffee is a little irritating, but if you like it ...

Conclusion
The small bottles can not only be stowed away in the bus to save space, they are also ideal for taking on tour in a rucksack or even a hip bag. If they are too small for you, you can opt for the 60 ml version, which is still smaller than many other oil bottles.

Price: CHF 4.50

Manufacturer
www.peatys.co.uk

Spotify "Songs to ride" playlist - bargain tip

In all honesty, music is a matter of taste and this "test" is not meant to be taken seriously. But the cost of this playlist is low, as is the space it takes up. Whether the sound that Markus Mair has put together for all types of "shredders" is any good is up to you:

www.open.spotify.com