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The Podsacs are rated to carry a maximum of 3 kg each, and they have a total capacity of 5.5 litres each. There is a smaller size available, but I opted for the larger size, as I was planning on fitting my Vango self-inflating sleeping mat inside one, and it fits the larger size perfectly. The other one is stuffed full with a fleece blanket, which acts as sleeping bag inner, to help me stay warm on freezing cold nights. Given what I carry in the Podsacs, I’m nowhere near their rated weight limit. The frames weigh around 180g each, and each Podsac weighs 200g, so combined, that’s the best part of an extra kilogram on the bike, even when empty. Waterproof The Restrap Bar Bag Holster, Dry Bag and new, larger Food Bag are an excellent choice for carrying luggage on your road or mountain bike. On or off-road, this rugged, made-in-the-UK solution is practical, looks good and should last you a lifetime. This is my bike loaded up for a winter trip – overnight temperatures a couple of degrees below freezing so warmer kit on board. The Route Werks Handlebar Bag is a fabulous – and fabulously expensive – way to carry a plethora of stuff within easy reach on your bike. With great attention to detail, this is the benchmark by which all other bar bags must be judged. The Wildcat Lion Handlebar Harness can fit various styles of bike, hold dry bags of different sizes, or anything else that fits. The initial setup is not simple and protecting the bike and handlebar from rub is very important but the end result is a very stable system.
Tools/spares- normal stuff I would take on a ride. I use a One-up pump/tool mounted on the water cage again for access.
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Whether you're on a multi-day adventure or just out for a ride for the day, the empty space between the handlebar and the front wheel is just begging to be made useful. That's where bar bags come in, giving you a way of carrying stuff so that it's easily to hand. The Lion Handlebar Harness system’s adaptability to fit different bike and bar types and neat touches such as a small elastic strap on the top help to create an excellent very solid base to attach a drybag to. The initial setup might take you a little longer but once on a trip it stays put, requiring no adjustment. It is more expensive than other harness systems, but it is well very made and helps create a very stable overall setup. Highly recommended. Another factor is whether I’m taking a gravel bike or mountain bike- for the mountain bike, I have limited frame space with weight distribution and stability more important than on the gravel. Please Note: We advise placing heli-tape or a similar abrasion protective film between your bar bag and bike to prevent abrasion damage to your paintwork The dry-bag with fork cage is very similar to the Salsa Anything HD Cage and accompanying bag – except a third the price. Like the beefier Salsa versions, these cages attach by three bolts to the fork legs. There’s a kit with cable ties and hose clamps for forks without triple mounts, but I’d want at least a low-rider mount so the cage could be bolted securely at one point.
I have bought stuff and then re-bought it better (or better suited to my requirements I should say). man tent. I have a choice between a decathlon forclaz and an Alpkit Ordos. Not much a difference in terms of weight. The decathlon is all in one and fast to put up- good when the midges are feasting on you. The ordos is a wee bit of a faff to put up as it has seperate outer and inner, but tent parts can be stuffed in different parts of the bike. I have since bought some PlanetX fork bags, but am yet to try them. They look like a good solution and seem to hold quite a lot of gear, although I’ll be aiming to keep those for lightweight stuff. My fork doesn’t have threaded mounts, so I don’t want to overload them & have them slide downwards, or twist into the wheel. Best overall bar bag: Outer Shell Drawcord Handlebar Bag — Buy Now for USD90.00 from Outer Shell | Find out more
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The Bagel Bar Bag might be small, but it is the best handlebar bag I have used to date. The Voile straps give a solid fit, the fabric is strong and durable, and the zips are great. It's a great bag, and ideal for gravel bikes with limited space on the bars.” I bought myself a Lifeline top tube bag from Wiggle – the larger version and it is amazing. Holds tons of stuff & doesn’t wobble around too much. The Kanga handlebar harness is a secure and convenient platform for lashing luggage to your handlebar and – unlike most bar bags – it sits away from the bar and leaves it fully usable. With multiple attachments and simple Velcro strapping, it fits almost anything, and the lightweight fibreglass reinforcement makes it very stable. There's only one size and it could do with some strap tidies, but those are the only niggles. The Kanga offers multiple attachment points on its webbing ladders for the Velcro straps, and it's versatile. It can also hold luggage higher than the bar, unlike traditional bags, which is a bonus for anyone short of space above the front wheel. Sleeping system- Moved from a sea to summit to Trekology sleeping mat and pillow. Again a wee bit of sacrifice in weight, but more comfortable. I use an Alpkit cloud cover quilt as I prefer that to a sleeping bag. Never felt cold in it, but I only use from spring to early autumn.
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