Very little organization with only a handful of pockets for smaller items-no pocket on softshell top.Softshell helmet case doesn’t fit aero helmets with even a small tail, only standard road or aero road helmets.Side access zipper helps with digging out from beneath a pile of gear.Green internal fabric helps with locating errant objects in the giant main compartment.Hard, flat bottom compartment makes standing up the bag on the ground super easy.Though advertised as a 50L bag, Orca’s Transition Backpack expands via two expandable zippers to add even more space-alongside a separate wet/dry storage compartment in the bottom and pockets on the side. Section divider Orca Transition Bag | $130 Size Extra large straps are too long for some.Super-specific (and often small) compartments make it hard to use.Two-piece carabiner and front straps let you bring along accessories.Included are several smaller pockets and a main center compartment that’s large and has designated wet and dry areas. This 40L option from wetsuit brand Synergy offers a lot of punch for its $100 price tag. Section divider Synergy Triathlon Transition Bag | $150 Size Only two organizational pockets for small item storage.Separate end pocket inexplicably vents into the main compartment, making it less effective for dirty things.No way to remove the backpack straps when using as a duffel.Very handy race-day checklist printed on the bag’s lid.Included thin dry bag increases versatility for wet items when you need it.Section divider Zoot Ultra Tri Duffel Bag | $110 Sizeĭespite being more of a travel duffel, backpack straps, excellent organization, a race-day checklist, a separate compartment for dirty items, and even an included dry bag make this 43-liter bag an excellent choice for the transition area. Lack of vents on the bottom of the wetsuit compartment means water stays in-needs to be aired out extensively.Slightly smaller main compartment and wet compartment than others on this list.External mesh pocket for helmets (even long tail) or shoes.This incredibly burly 40-liter bag features a top-loading design, an extremely waterproof wetsuit compartment, small item storage, and a place for two water bottles in a package that won’t break the bank. Section divider Huub Transition Rucksack | $115 Size Huge openings make pockets hard to zip closed.Also, unlike other “best transition bag review” websites, our testers actually wear and try the gear ourselves-no glancing at spec sheets and rewording marketing terms! For more on how we review gear, click here. ![]() The more little gadgets and tri-specific details the higher this will be.Įditor’s Note: While the gear below was loaned out by the brands represented, all choices were selected independently by the tester without any promotional consideration or brand input. This is the bells-and-whistles rating from 1-5. Here we look at strap shape, number of straps (chest, hip, etc.), and suspension adjustability. ![]() Slightly different than overall comfort, this 1-5 rating looks at how well the bag disperses the load on your body when worn at near full capacity. Here, 1 is more open space, less organization, while 5 is lots of little pockets/sections/dividers. Think carefully about which you actually prefer. Some transition bags have a tiny little place for every little thing some are a cavernous black hole. ![]() Not every bag is built for hardcore organization. Here we look at the back padding, the shape of the bag, and overall wearability. This 1-5 rating looks at how comfortable the bag is when filled with triathlon gear at half to full capacity. ![]() Here we look at the value of the bag from 1-5 when looking at the capacity, features, and construction-not just a simple list of prices from low to high. For a quick reference: A usual daypack backpack is 20-30 liters, a backpacking bag for one to two nights is 30-45L, and a big multi-day backpack will be 50-70L.
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