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Features:
Fit:
Fabrication:
Dimensions: 19” wide, 18” high, 6” deep
Volume: 40 L
Weight: 3.5 lb.
Built in: Chico, CA USA
Staff Review:
11/19/11 by Hank
Hauling loads of unruly musical equipment, over-sized packages, and a weeks worth of clothing & provisions has lead me to believe that the Kirov is true-blue. A thoughtful design on this pack really comes through in its comfortable, dependable, and functional day-to-day demeanor. I'll continue to throw my outlandish concepts of what can be transported on a bike at the Kirov because, quite frankly, I know it can handle them. Whatever I need to get from point A to point B, the Kirov is my main squeeze. Word up.
Most Helpful Review:
8/29/11 by Nate D
I've now used this as my daily bag for about 4 months of 7-10 miles daily commuting, after several years of using a smaller sling-style bag and a occasionally a Chrome Metropolis. So far, I'm very satisfied with this product.
I was very comfortable with sling-style bags, so going back to a backpack-style bag was a bit of a risk. However, the symmetry of the bag makes it very nice for bike-handling. The capacity is amazing (especially for carrying beer, I must admit), and I find it very comfortable with heavy (20-30 lb) loads, as long as the straps are adjusted properly. It is a bit big for an everyday bag, but I find the utility makes it worthwhile.
It also makes for an ideal airplane carry-on. It's just barely narrow enough to fit beneath a seat. The lock pocket is very convenient for carrying a U lock while riding, but be careful not to crack your elbow on the lock while walking!
My only major issue is the rearward visibility while riding. I find that the top corners of the bag cut into my over-shoulder view quite a bit. I've gotten used to this, but it took some time. I would also appreciate a few more zippered pockets, especially for smaller items, like cameras, phones, earbuds, sunglasses, etc. So far I haven't lost anything out of the open pockets, but they make me a bit nervous.
All and all, I'm very happy with this product. The overall quality is fantastic—it is comfortable, useful and I would absolutely buy it again.
4/22/12 by alnaldo
ive had this bag fo a little over 2 years and honestly i dont have one complaint. i usually commute on my bike over 16 miles a day and ive stuffed everything into this bag with out a problem. you just need to know how to pack it so it stayes balanced. as far as it taking a beating? do your worse, it'll handle it, ive travel with it, in the gym, messenger work and everything else in between and the bag is still good as new. i would highly recommend.
2/20/12 by George spiridakis
This one very uncomfortable bag. It gets round with heavier loads. The bag gets bottom heavy and out of shape. Horrible! I won't be buying anything else from this company that's for sure. And at the price it's offered I can't believe more thought hasn't gone into redistributing the weight better. Come on....200$ plus dollars for the feeling you're carrying a sack from the early 1800's. You guys have to do better than that!
9/8/11 by wintercyclist
Great quality and waterproofness, but it needs a bit of tweeking to make 5 stars. I am in the process of adding
1 A removable waist strap w/buckle
2 A drawstring flap on the inside of the top to pull the sides in w/ big loads
3 A key clip
4 Snaps on the outside pockets to keep them closed so stuff doesn't fall out
5 Another inside pocket (removable)
6 Another set of buckles/straps on the sides to cinch in the top flap
Obviously I must like this bag a lot or I wouldn't bother with all these mods!
It carries and works well even without them, but with them it should rock!
If it had these features I'd give it 6 stars!!!
6/26/11 by Kyle
Pros:
Made in the USA
Waterproof
Cons:
Does not hold its shape in heavy loads. The bag becomes rounded and extremely uncomfortable.
The shoulder straps are wider than most. For smaller riders and/or females. look elsewhere.
Not super comfortable holding goods in the front pockets. Since it is only closed with velcro (which comes undone if you have a heavy load) and a buckle if thrown on its side stuff falls out.
Chest strap is not of high quality
In the end. If you are carrying a pair of shoes, and some books. perfect. any more than that it will sit awkwardly on your back
4/12/11 by Brian
Just picked mine up at Salvagetti's in Denver, then proceeded to load 4 1/2 gallons worth of juice and milk (plus a few large grapefruit) into it for the ride home. No problem! And when full and heavy it still provided for a very balanced ride, as if I were riding with a much smaller pack.
I definitely recommend the Kivov if you're looking for a bag to do the large-volume commutes and you're concerned about ride-ability.
2/23/11 by c-rad
i was using the soyuz before getting this pack, then i upgraded to a larger laptop that wouldn't fit into the soyuz's laptop sleeve so i had to get something bigger. i wanted a pack that wasn't too big but yet could carry a lot in a pinch. the soyuz is very limited with it's super narrow profile but the kirov is not. i think it's the perfect size for daily commutes. it doesn't feel huge when you don't have much in it (the compression straps are a nice touch) but when you have to stop at the store on the way home you can really load it up. a built in laptop compartment would be nice but it's no big deal, i just use a separate padded sleeve inside. overall i'm very happy with this pack.
2/2/11 by todd
I use it for everything...bike, work, gym, beer runs. It holds everything. As much as I love the Metropolis, this is much more comfortable for the heavy loads. Thanks Chrome!!
9/2/10 by Zach
I started my backpack search after I lost my old favorite (an old military surplus model) to strap failure. I went through, and essentially destroyed a series of backpacks after that, until I reached the Kirov. I generally beat the crap out of everything I own, and the Kirov is a backpack that I know won't fail. Extremely rugged and well made, I can use it everyday as well as for travel. The waterproofness is top stuff too, I get regularly rained on in Boston, and any electronics and papers stay nice and dry.
Also very nifty for carrying pizzas.
Good Stuff. Cheers.
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