BeeRad Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack and Gill Posted February 6, 2021 Share 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/ Wayne pudding Mol and BeeRad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted February 6, 2021 Share Have a look at Geosmina well priced stocked by switchbacksports.co.za BeeRad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted February 6, 2021 Share Privateer.co.za - they are a bunch of legends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 7, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted February 7, 2021 Share What do you guys use for powering your devices eg phones, tablets, cameras....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted February 7, 2021 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeffer Posted February 7, 2021 Share 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 BeeRad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted February 8, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack and Gill Posted February 8, 2021 Share See "Gravel and Tour" MORNE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted February 8, 2021 Share 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted February 8, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 8, 2021 Share 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMJ Posted February 8, 2021 Share Apidura bags from privateer.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted February 8, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 8, 2021 Share the original shophttps://www.cycletouring.co.za/ dunno how legit this is, but here you gohttps://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 bandwagonhttps://www.takealot.com/bike-cycling-waterproof-saddle-bag-8-litre/PLID69280195?gclid=Cj0KCQiA34OBBhCcARIsAG32uvMsMNhVkSgQ_ghOMBdHstAqWr5Ab4t5f2Ta1AV0zobEcT3OrH3A_eUaAo9iEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds and then from this resourcehttps://bicyclesouth.co.za/listings/?fwp_category=bicycle-shops%2Ccycle-touring-gear handmade babyhttps://www.instagram.com/natch_goods/ https://www.bikepacking.africa/bikepacking-shop?Collections=Bike+Bags https://web.facebook.com/NODOPacks/?_rdc=1&_rdr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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