At Eurobike we got an early sneak peek at the small German startup Allpacka transformer commuter bike folding rack basket, and got to play with just how easy it is to use. It’s a great piece of plastic origami. A smart reimagined, readaptation of a classic folding plastic crate, Allpacka created a sturdy wide basket to fit on almost any normal bike rack, that quickly folds out of the way in a literal second when not needed.
And now, you can pre-order One through Allpacka’s Kickstarter, to be ready to cart around your commuter bike cargo next year.
Allpacka One folding commuter bike rack cargo basket
It’s this simple. When you don’t need it, the Allpacka One folding cargo crate collapses onto the top and down the sides of your run-of-the-mill bike rack.
Then, when it’s time to haul some cargo, you pull up on the sides and the spring-loaded design, transforming into a rigid cargo box 3x the size of your rack’s original footprint.
Back home then with your cargo successfully hauled, just press in from the outside corners and the Allpacka One rack basket collapses back down onto your rack, and out of the way.
When it is open you can store up to 30L and 20kg of goods with secure tie-down & bungee points inside. And once it’s folded flat again, there’s a set of 4 bungee straps built-in to carry simple things like a rain jacket. There are even small pockets inside to stow a reusable shopping bag so you are always prepared for grocery shopping. Plus, there are even standard mounts to secure a set of panniers on without removing the foldable cargo box.
Tech details
- Compact and practical: Stowed compactly on the carrier for everyday use
- Immediately ready for use: Folds into a large cargo box within a second
- Generous 50x31cm cargo space: 30+ liter volume in the basket for a wide range of transport options
- High load capacity: Carries up to 20kg, enough for a crate of drinks (read: beer)
- Universal fit: Fits all standard luggage carriers (8-15cm wide, with 8-16mm tubing diameters), simply clamped on top
- Compact design: 26cm wide when folded, 59cm wide x 18cm tall when opened, 2.5kg in weight
- Pannier compatibility: Fits many QR pannier clips from Ortlieb, Thule, Vaude & more
- Maximum flexibility: Always with you, always ready for use
- Accessories: cargo net, shopping bags, rain cover
- Weight: with a net weight of only approx. 2.5 kg, you can continue to ride with agility
Allpacka One folding cargo box – Pricing, options & availability
The smart collapsible Allpacka One folding cargo box is available for pre-order now via Kickstarter with estimated early-bird savings of 40-45% off the final expected retail price. That means a folding rack basket will cost you about 120€ including a set of adjustable bungee cords designed to secure whatever you need hauling on your city commuter bike.
We talked to the Allpacka team earlier this summer, and they expect to manufacture the folding rack basket entirely in Germany from recycled plastic. And it’s already blown past its funding goal, in just one hour, so it looks like the Allpacka One folding cargo box will be real at the start of next summer, with shipping throughout continental Europe and the USA.
