You don't want to think about it and assume that the worst-case scenario won't happen - but there is no such thing as absolute safety from falls on any tour. It's good if you can minimize the risk of injury, for example by protecting your spine with a protector backpack. Axel Kreuter from Innsbruck-based Vertridern prefers to ride his bike on steep, alpine terrain and knows all about the dangers of biking. He has worked closely with the developers at Vaude to create his own personal favorite backpack. "In my home town of Innsbruck, I actually do everything by bike. I'm faster and more flexible. Cycling is good for me and the environment too. The Moab Pro is the perfect companion for me. It is manufactured with environmental protection in mind and thanks to the integrated back protector, it looks after me."

Ortema has its hands in the game

Vaude offers the "Moab Pro" backpack in three different versions. There are two versions for men with a volume of 22 liters, with the models differing in back length. There is also a special women's model with a volume of 18 liters. The ergonomically shaped body-contact back system on all models is equipped with a lightweight, multi-impact Central Back back protector from the southern German manufacturer Ortema. Ortema specializes in orthopaedic technology, medical fitness and sports protection and has many years of experience with top athletes from a wide range of disciplines. The TÜV/GS seal of approval for the tested quality of the protector is obligatory.

In collaboration with Vaude, Ortema has developed a protector that is integrated into the backpack. To protect the spine, it fits snugly against the back and can be optimally adjusted to the body size using a height-adjustable hip belt. The protector consists of several layers of breathable, viscoelastic foam for maximum protection in the event of an impact. It is multi-impact capable, which means that it returns to its original position after an impact and any resulting deformation of the foam and does not need to be replaced.

The shoulder straps and the wide hip belt of the very lightweight backpack are made from a flexible, breathable material. This means that the rucksack can be worn close to the body like a spider monkey and sits firmly and stably even on rough terrain.

Organizer compartments in the main and front compartments as well as mesh pockets on the sides are designed to keep things tidy and organized during the tour. At the bottom of the backpack is the tool compartment with compartments for a mini tool, repair kit and spare parts. As a small special accessory for emergency repairs, a cable tie has even been integrated into the compartment at the special request of Vertrider Axel Kreuter. If necessary, the tool compartment can be completely removed. Other extras include a helmet holder for different helmet sizes, reflective elements and an outlet for a hydration system.

Environmental protection in your luggage

As a pioneer in sustainability, Vaude has set itself the goal of manufacturing more and more products in accordance with the strict requirements of its own Green Shape label. The new Protector backpacks also carry the company's own guarantee for environmentally friendly products. The main material is bluesign® system-certified. This system is intended to regulate the particularly environmentally friendly and resource-conserving production of textiles and monitors compliance. For an environmentally friendly beading effect on the surface of the rucksack, the manufacturer from Lake Constance uses Eco Finish, a PFC-free finish that does not require any harmful fluorocarbons. If it is going to rain continuously, the rain cover supplied can be put on. Thanks to intensive research and development work with the supplier industry, Vaude has also managed to switch to PFC-free alternatives for finishing waterproof materials.

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