Gravel BikePacking bags

[BeeRad]

Does anyone have some good contacts or advice on gravel bikepacking bags? Looking for some good quality bags for overnight or two night self sustained trips - We will get meals and drinks at pre booked accomadation so not much space needed apart from some after ride kit and fresh kit for the next day.

 

Advice also welcome on what bag best to get ( bar bag or behind saddle ) 

 

Appreciate  the help.

[Jack and Gill]

We’ve just bought some from Texrex (Dirk). Still testing them out but seem like good quality and we have had great service from him.

 

Like you, we’re planning similar trips and sheltering under the credit card.

 

https://texrex.co.za/explore-cycling-luggage/

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Have a look at Geosmina well priced stocked by switchbacksports.co.za

[Monark]

Privateer.co.za - they are a bunch of legends

[Wayne pudding Mol]

don't get the Thule gear unless you are planning on a long flat trip. Loads of space = loads of weight.  It's super functional but that comes at a heavy price in many ways

 

I have the Apidura one behind the saddle and it works well - also have their frame bag

[capediver]

What do you guys use for powering your devices eg phones, tablets, cameras....?

[capediver]

I carry a phone and a Garmin, but I only use it to check altitude at times. I run strava from my phone. One powerbank that is also solar charged. If I know I am not going to be near electric for a few days I am very cautious. Airplane mode. I used to use a dyno hub that I am selling. I struggled to get used to it.

OK sounds good, so the solar power bank you just mount on your bike for charging while you ride?

[Zeffer]

I went for the Topeak MTX carrier which mounts to the seatpost - loads more space and its really sturdy. Dont need anything else and it just clips on - dont fancy the bag hanging on the seat...

 

You can get it from most every shop which stocks Topeak.

 

https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/249-MTB-BeamRacks/136-mtx-beamrack-(e-type)

 

Plus the bags

[Dusty]

Does anyone have some good contacts or advice on gravel bikepacking bags? Looking for some good quality bags for overnight or two night self sustained trips - We will get meals and drinks at pre booked accomadation so not much space needed apart from some after ride kit and fresh kit for the next day.

 

Advice also welcome on what bag best to get ( bar bag or behind saddle ) 

 

Appreciate  the help.

We had a bag made by https://thermowear.co.za/#about Brilliant service and good quality bag.

[Jack and Gill]

See "Gravel and Tour"

[Thug]

There seem to be quite a few topnotch bags that are available.

 

Revelate, Oveja Negra, Apidura.

 

Have a look at this article on Bikepacking.com

 

https://bikepacking.com/plan/guide-to-bikepacking-bags/

[Fat Boab]

Second this. I got a custom handlebar bag made and the price and quality was right!

 

We had a bag made by https://thermowear.co.za/#about Brilliant service and good quality bag.

[Shebeen]

I carry a phone and a Garmin, but I only use it to check altitude at times. I run strava from my phone. One powerbank that is also solar charged. If I know I am not going to be near electric for a few days I am very cautious. Airplane mode. I used to use a dyno hub that I am selling. I struggled to get used to it.

dyno hub selling? tell me more..

[DMJ]

Apidura bags from privateer.co.za

[MORNE]

See "Gravel and Tour"

This. Also then look at Oveja Negra’s website. G&T carry some of their stock but special ordered all my bags from them for me. Took 2 weeks. Sadly all those bags are now probably on some skelms bicycle carrying chicken feet and maize meal....

And they cost about 30% more now from when I bought mine, a bit expensive to replace at this stage. They are awesome though.

[Shebeen]

the original shop

https://www.cycletouring.co.za/

 

 

dunno how legit this is, but here you go

https://www.lightinthebox.com/en/p/roswheel-bike-bag-10l-bike-saddle-bag-reflective-rain-proof-waterproof-zipper-bicycle-bag-polyester-cycle-bag-cycling-bike_p6659659.html?currency=ZAR&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&sku=1_45%7C2_10954&country_code=za&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&adword_mt=&adword_ct=394646961249&adword_kw=&adword_pos=&adword_pl=&adword_net=u&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=4224179917_7913987690_81849239653_pla-601772679592&gclid=Cj0KCQiA34OBBhCcARIsAG32uvNsVAAOeHwLd1ioO6xKpDs6LKaf9A5TXUBBZKFiwPRY6oWb7HB6s3kaAmasEALw_wcB

 

takelot on the bandwagon

https://www.takealot.com/bike-cycling-waterproof-saddle-bag-8-litre/PLID69280195?gclid=Cj0KCQiA34OBBhCcARIsAG32uvMsMNhVkSgQ_ghOMBdHstAqWr5Ab4t5f2Ta1AV0zobEcT3OrH3A_eUaAo9iEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 

and then from this resource

https://bicyclesouth.co.za/listings/?fwp_category=bicycle-shops%2Ccycle-touring-gear

 

handmade baby

https://www.instagram.com/natch_goods/

 

https://www.bikepacking.africa/bikepacking-shop?Collections=Bike+Bags

 

https://web.facebook.com/NODOPacks/?_rdc=1&_rdr