Chrome Barrage Pack — the rolltop that carries whatever the day brings Some bags are designed around a laptop. The Barrage is designed around everything else. Its signature is the exterior cargo net: a helmet, a jacket, a bag of shopping or a pair of shoes goes on the outside, held tight, while the main compartment stays sealed against the weather. It is the most recognisable backpack in Chrome's range, and one of the most loved in urban cycling. In 2024 Chrome rebuilt the Barrage to be lighter and more comfortable, with a new molded back panel and ergonomic straps, and added a compact 18 L to the 22 L and 34 L. The rolltop expands when you need more room and folds down tight when you don't. Weather protection The main compartment is fully welded, using a floating tarp liner made from recycled auto glass, and closes with a rolltop that sheds rain instead of letting it in. Of all Chrome's everyday backpacks, this is the one to choose if you ride in the rain every day. It is built for heavy weather, not for being submerged. The shell is 1050D recycled nylon with 210D recycled nylon, PFAS-free. Carrying system Padded ergonomic shoulder straps with removable sternum strap Molded back panel for comfort and airflow Exterior webbing cargo net for bulky items; on the 34 L, big enough for a bike helmet or a full-face motorcycle helmet Organisation Welded, expandable rolltop main compartment Internal unpadded laptop sleeve Internal drop pocket and external zippered pocket for small items Two side pockets for bottles up to 6.4 cm in diameter Specifications Barrage 18L Volume: 18 L, expandable by 2 L Dimensions: 44.5 × 26 × 14 cm (H × W × D) Weight: 0.91 kg Laptop sleeve: 37.5 × 25.4 cm, fits most 15-inch laptops Barrage 22L Volume: 22 L, expandable by 3 L Dimensions: 50.8 × 27.9 × 14 cm (H × W × D) Weight: 1.12 kg Laptop sleeve: 37.5 × 26.7 cm, fits most 16-inch laptops Barrage 34L Volume: 34 L, expandable by 4 L Dimensions: 55.9 × 33 × 17.8 cm (H × W × D) Weight: 1.71 kg Laptop sleeve: 45.7 × 31 cm Gusseted top opening for easier access All sizes Shell: 1050D recycled nylon with 210D recycled nylon; X colours in 210D recycled nylon X laminate Liner: welded floating tarp liner made from recycled auto glass Closure: expandable rolltop Water protection: fully welded main compartment, PFAS-free Warranty: Chrome lifetime warranty against material and workmanship defects Frequently asked questions Which size should I choose?The 18 L suits a 15-inch laptop and the essentials of a working day. The 22 L is the classic, with room for a 16-inch laptop, a change of clothes and lunch. The 34 L is for big loads, travel or a full-face helmet in the net. Is the Barrage waterproof?The main compartment is fully welded and closed by a rolltop, which keeps its contents dry in heavy, sustained rain. It is not designed to be submerged. The external zippered pocket and the cargo net are not weatherproof, so keep electronics inside. Is the laptop sleeve padded?No, it is unpadded. For extra protection, slip your laptop into a Chrome Laptop Sleeve before putting it in the bag. What can I carry in the cargo net?Anything bulky you want outside the bag: a jacket, a helmet, a yoga mat, shopping. On the 34 L the net takes a bike helmet or a full-face motorcycle helmet. Can it be repaired?Chrome guarantees the Barrage for life against material and workmanship defects. Our team at L'Hirondelle Bike Shop in Meppel can advise on any repair from wear and tear.
