Beautifully made and the perfect size. But offers zero to little protection. It's not padded at all and the material let in sweat very easily, on a cold day riding in the dry. So completely useless for keeping anything dry. Like a phone. To be fair, it's no longer called the "Rainproof Essentials Case" however in my experience, it's not even sweat resistant. Which makes me think: "What's the point?"
Product Details
Rapha Essentials Case
A stylish way to organise essentials, the Rapha Essentials Case is just the right size to stow away a smartphone or tools for essential fixes on your biking travels. It's made from Bananatex®, a material derived from abacá banana plants, making it a smart choice for the eco-conscious. Rapha has also added a beeswax treatment, creating natural water-resistance. A divider inside separates items for easy organisation and a YKK AquaGuard® water-repellent zip protects the inside from the damp. It's an easy-to-carry size, fitting in pockets or your bike luggage.
Features
- Built with Bananatex® made from abacá banana plants
- Biodegradable canvas-like fabric
- Beeswax treatment on the main material for a natural water resistance
- Divider inside for organisation
- YKK AquaGuard® water-repellent zip
- Space for device/smartphone plus tools for essential fixes
- A non-bulky design that fits easily into pockets and bike luggage
- Dimensions: 17 x 10 x 2cm
Specifications
- Composition
- Main 100% abacá; Lining: 100% organic cotton
- Bag Type (Bags & Luggage)
- Travel Case
- Primary Intended Use (Bags & Luggage)
- Commuting, Travel, Sports
- Primary Material (Bags & Luggage)
- Canvas
- Closure Type
- Zip
- External Dimensions (cm)
- 17-10-2 cm
- Gender
- Unisex
- Laptop / Device Compartment Present
- No
- Number of Main Compartments
- 1
- Waterproof (Yes/No)
- No
- Removable Internal Organisation
- Yes
- Product code
- 1859752 / 54294216442202
Reviews
4.2
Value of Product
Quality of Product
Verified purchaser
Care
Composition: Main 100% abacá; Lining: 100% organic cotton
Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
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About Rapha
For the glory and the suffering of the road.
Rapha was born in London in 2004 to celebrate the glory and suffering of road cycling. Two decades on, the brand still designs every garment around the same belief: that great kit, beautifully made, transforms the experience of riding.
Rapha garments are designed and tested by the team that wears them. Premium fabrics, considered cuts, a lifetime crash-replacement policy on the Pro Team range — every detail is built around a long relationship with the rider, not a single season.
