Hype The Daily Adventure
Every day in the city brings new adventures and challenges, both on the bike and off it. And while most adventures aren’t likely to replicate an Indiana Jones movie (phew, no whips or fedoras in this list), here’s where you’ll find our curated list of items that will come out unscathed should any urban trauma occur.
Wera Bicycle Set 1
On any given day, you don’t know what might end up in your way, which means it pays to have the right tools. Wera’s 12-part Bicycle Set tool kit has a reversible Zyklop Mini ratchet and all the bits you might need, whether you’re tightening a fiddly bolt on your stem or a lorry-sized wheel nut. It withstands torque of up to 65 Nm and looks stylish with its folding bag. Compact enough that you can use it for the most awkward and hard-to-reach screws, it has a thumb wheel for more efficient tightening and you’ll be so quick that you won’t even get to truly appreciate the ergonomically designed drop-forged steel handle. The set contains the most common wrench bits, hex bits, star bits and screwdriver tips that bikes need. It comes in an envelope-style foldable bag to keep everything in one place.
More info: wera.de
Price: € 60.00
Monbento MB Square-Bentobox
You should never start an adventure without getting your eggs in order, and that involves sufficient snacks. French brand Monbento have this aspect covered with their MB Square bento box. Measuring 14 x 14 x 14 cm with a 1.7 litre volume, this cube-shaped box can hold your lunch, dinner or even a generous 3-course meal. With an airtight lid for both compartments, you can rest assured that your sliced watermelon won’t take on the taste of your homemade poke bowl. Extra sauce for your salad? Sure, dollop some into the small tub and add it to taste. Two stretchy straps of different lengths keep the lids on tightly, letting you carry one on top of the other, or just one on its own. BPA-free, microwave and dishwasher safe, plus suitable for freezing. Now that we’re heading back into offices, it’s time to up your lunch game.
More info: monbento.com
Price: € 42.90
Vargo Titanium Para-Bottle
Every explorer knows that water is the first essential and the outdoor pros at Vargo have developed the 1 litre Titanium Para-Bottle to satisfy that need. Weighing in at a mere 280 g, it’s incredibly robust. If you’re collecting water from a mountain stream, rest assured that it works with the most common water filters and has a wide opening, making it easy to clean thoroughly. The 2 metre paracord attached to the lid with a 550 lb breaking strength means that even if a riding buddy breaks their chain, you can help tow them to the nearest town. Smart. Take off the lid and paracord to use the titanium bottle as a vessel for boiling water, making tea or even as a hot water bottle for your sleeping bag. Leach-free, flavour-free, this is ideal for every expedition, come summer or winter. The best thing about titanium is its low thermal conductivity – even if it’s minus 20 outside, you don’t need to worry about your tongue freezing to it. Unfortunately, hot drinks won’t stay warm for long in the single-walled bottle.
More info: vargooutdoors.com
Price: € 199.00
Yeti Lowlands blanket
If you ever need to bed down or simply recharge your batteries for a short stint while out exploring, Yeti have just the thing in the form of the 2.8 m² Lowlands blanket. The super hard-wearing and waterproof “utility layer” is the one that you’ll want on the ground, while the quilted, insulated layer will help you doze off in comfort. For four-legged friends that are equally as exhausted, this is proven to be dirt and pet hair repellent, so just give it a shake before stashing it away in its handy carry case for the remainder of the adventure. If you accidentally spill the whole picnic basket on it, you can throw the blanket in the washing machine with the rest of the laundry in the evening. And if it’s gusty outside, each corner can be pinned down to make your own personal base camp. Happy camping!
More info: yeti.com
Price: € 229.99
Goal Zero Sherpa 100 PD power bank
If you’re reluctant to turn a one-dayer into a multi-dayer because you’re worried about power sources, you’ve come to the right place. Goal Zero’s Sherpa 100 PD power bank is a super compact, incredibly reliable source of energy for smartphones and laptops. With two USB type A ports and a USB-C PD port, it supplies up to 60 watts and can get your phone or laptop buzzing with life in a matter of minutes. There’s also a wireless Qi charging pad on top for phones too. A small screen displays how much battery charge is remaining. Its compact dimensions (19 x 9.4 x 2.54 cm and weight of 635 g) are a plus for those on the move, and Goal Zero have also made sure to keep the battery capacity of 94.72 Wh under the (most common) airline limits. If you’re really heading off the beaten track it would be smart to invest in Goal Zero’s Nomad Solar panels to avoid having to rely on sockets.
More info: goalzero.com
Price: € 199.95
Mission Workshop The Explorer backpack
No two days are the same unless you’re Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, so it’s best to be prepared. Mission Workshop have designed the ultimate city survival kit in the form of The Explorer. More accurately called the R6 40L, this achingly hip backpack has a volume of 40 litres, watertight zips, and a rolltop opening (that doesn’t have to be rolled – you can also just flap it down). On the outside, six Arkiv Rails let you attach various components – five are included with The Explorer, including a laptop case, a tablet case with its own Arkiv Rails and more. For plus-size smartphones, there’s a small pocket that can be smartly attached to the shoulder strap. Are you missing a pouch for your work phone or something else? Mission Workshop probably have you and your backpack needs covered, even the ones you didn’t know you needed.
More info: missionworkshop.com
Price: € 655.00
Words: Rudolf Fischer Photos: Hersteller
