{"product_id":"chrome-recruit-22l-backpack","title":"Chrome Recruit 22L backpack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChrome Recruit 22L Pack — everything you need, nothing you don't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome days do not call for a roll-top. The Recruit 22L answers with a dual-zip main compartment that opens flat, a padded sleeve for a 16-inch laptop and a footprint tight enough that the bag disappears under a coat. It is the most straightforward pack Chrome makes, and that is the point: no straps to manage, no closure to learn, just a clean profile built out of the same military-grade nylon the brand has used since 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe detail that gives it away is the sternum strap — closed with Chrome's iconic aluminium mini buckle, the piece the brand's messenger bags made famous. It is a quiet signal on an otherwise understated bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWeather resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from 1050D recycled nylon with 1680D recycled ballistic nylon reinforcement and a 150D recycled polyester liner, all PFAS-free. The construction is weather resistant: it shrugs off the rain of an ordinary commute and protects a laptop through a wet ride home. The main compartment closes with zips rather than a welded roll-top, so it is not a waterproof bag and should not be treated as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarrying system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded mesh shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable sternum strap with Chrome mini buckle closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable padded back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear luggage pass-through for rolling suitcase handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-zip main compartment for full, flat access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded internal sleeve, fits devices up to 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal organiser pockets for the small things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered front panel pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo side pockets, one with a stretch cord for a U-lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 22 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 45.7 × 27.9 × 15.2 cm (H × W × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.76 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevice fit: laptops up to 16 inches, padded sleeve (device pocket 33.7 × 30.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter shell: 1050D recycled nylon and 1680D recycled ballistic nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiner: 150D recycled polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: dual-zip main compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: weather resistant, PFAS-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Chrome lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the Initiate 26L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame materials, same laptop sleeve, same U-lock storage. The Recruit is four litres smaller, opens with zips instead of a roll-top, and weighs 130 grams less. Choose the Recruit for a fixed daily load and quick access; choose the Initiate if your carry varies day to day or you travel with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a 16-inch laptop fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in a dedicated padded sleeve measuring 33.7 × 30.5 cm. That covers 16-inch MacBook Pro and 15.6-inch Windows machines. 17-inch laptops will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"weather resistant\" mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fabric repels water and the bag will carry your gear dry through a normal rainy commute. It has no waterproofing rating and no welded seams. For guaranteed dry storage in sustained rain, look at Chrome's Urban Ex or Barrage roll-tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it comfortable fully loaded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 22 litres the load stays close to the back, and the padded mesh panel keeps air moving. It is sized for a laptop, a change of clothes and lunch rather than a week of luggage. Come and try one loaded at L'Hirondelle Bike Shop in Meppel if you want to be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be repaired?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChrome backs the bag for life against material and workmanship defects. For wear-and-tear damage, a gear repair specialist can usually restore zips and seams — our workshop can point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrome","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55033263653205,"sku":"BG-502-BK-NA-NA","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Coyote","offer_id":55033263685973,"sku":"BG-502-CYTE-NA-NA","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Blue","offer_id":55033263718741,"sku":"BG-502-STLB-NA-NA","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9387\/9893\/files\/BG-502-BK_2_1.jpg?v=1789733827","url":"https:\/\/hirondellebikeshop.com\/products\/chrome-recruit-22l-backpack","provider":"Hirondelle Bike Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}