Bikepacking continues to gain popularity each year, and the market is now flooded with gear options. With new products constantly emerging, it can be overwhelming to figure out which ones are best suited for your bike setup and adventures. In this series, we’ll explore the diverse and often complex world of bikepacking bags, breaking down what’s currently available to help you make informed choices.
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00:00 - Intro to the series
00:42 - Disclaimer
00:54 - Handlebar Bags: Cylinder Shaped Dry Bags
02:01 - With or without a Harness?
03:39 - Handlebar Bag - Top Loader Dry Bag
05:19 - Handlebar Bag - Top Loader Cuboid Shape (small)
07:01 - Handlebar Bags - Other Options
07:49 - Food Pouch
08:55 - Fork Bags
10:14 - Final Remarks
Episode 1: Front Section - Handlebars, Cockpit, and Forks
This part of the bike is where many people go wrong by overloading it, even when better options exist. Take a cue from the pros—keep it light and choose the right bag for your gear. You might be surprised by the range of bags available today.
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Bags used in this Episode:
https://www.restrap.com/collections/bar-bags/products/bar-bag-small
https://www.restrap.com/collections/bar-bags/products/bar-bag-large
https://www.restrap.com/collections/bar-bags/products/race-bar-bag-7-litres
https://www.restrap.com/collections/bar-bags/products/race-aero-bar-bag
https://www.restrap.com/collections/bar-bags/products/bar-pack
https://www.restrap.com/collections/on-body-bags/products/utility-hip-pack
https://www.restrap.com/collections/cockpit-bags/products/race-stem-bag
https://www.restrap.com/collections/rack-and-basket-bags/products/fork-bag (Not featured but mentioned)
Regarding double-end opener dry bags - Restrap wanted to mention:
An advantage of the two entry points is you can keep dry stuff separated from damp stuff or sleep stuff and day stuff. And Restrap are careful to measure their capacities of products with three full rolls of each dry bag end (which is the minimum needed to ensure a waterproof barrier). We know that other companies don't always do this. Our tech docs talk a little more about how we measure capacity/test waterproofing/choose fabrics etc. https://www.restrap.com/blogs/technical-documents.
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