Silca’s MARATONA Minimo is a camera case for your kit
Silca’s MARATONA Minimo is a compact, compartmentalized carrying case with customizable internal dividers, a vented garment bag and roll-top shoe bag.
Where Silca’s existing Maratona gear bag is for weekends and longer, the Maratona Minimo is aimed at single or multi-day events and for people who want to haul their gear in a versatile, easily accessible case, be it in the trunk of the car or otherwise.
When I came upon it in May (thanks, Silca) I immediately thought “give-away pile.” I have a riding buddy in Germany - the sort of guy who is enviably organized - and thought he’d be ideal to use it. But then I did. Then I used it again to prep for a fondo in Airolo and then another ride around the Furka, Grimsel, Susten loop this weekend (which started and finished out of the trunk of my car). Now I’m a believer.
Does this happen to you? You’re driving to wherever for a ride and suddenly you’re hunting through the back seat, one hand on the wheel, leafing for shoes, shades or bibs because you’re convinced you’ve forgotten one or all them.
Everything in it’s right place ahead of a big ride in Ticino.
What I value most about the Minimo (now that I’m in the habit of using it) is how quickly I can tick through visual checklists before leaving for a ride, discarding the double and triple-checks I regularly did in past. It’s all right there in one mesh bag or another, and it all easily seen at a glance.
The construction is a water-resistant TPU coated 600D with black reflective graphics; that’s code for “it’s bomber.” Very, very durable. And despite how it’s marketed, I’d argue it’s able to store more than a days’ worth of kit. The compartments are over-sized and generous and leave lots of room for layers.
I’ve not traveled in a plane with it yet, but that’s coming next month. I’m pretty convinced you could get 3 days worth of essentials + helmet + shoes + and gadgets tucked in there no problem. More specs:
Water-resistant external YKK zippers
Two soft-lined external side pockets
Configurable/removable internal divider
Roll-top shoe and vented garment bag
Internal water bottle storage loops and mesh storage compartments
Removable shoulder strap
Dimensions: 46cm x 33cm x 23cm (Meets airline size regulations for carry-on luggage)
You can check it out on Silca’s site here. This is a camera pack for your kit. All the essentials conveniently tucked into one place.