Handlebar Bike bag, suggestions?

[FlyingCyclist]

Anyone have any bags by Tourguide?

I'm looking to buy this one
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/handlebar-bags/127-tourguide-handlebar-bag
to place my Canon 5D MKIV with a 24-70mm lens in.

 

[raleighnut]

That's a Topeak bag, if it's as good as the rest of Topeak's products it'll be good.

 

[toffee]

Anyone have any bags by Tourguide?

I'm looking to buy this one
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/handlebar-bags/127-tourguide-handlebar-bag
to place my Canon 5D MKIV with a 24-70mm lens in.

I have one of those.

The only down side is that it does not have a very strong back where the bracket attaches to it. It therefore hangs down slightly. I have therefore taken to only put light things in it. I would certainly not put 5kg in it Also its not waterproof even with the supplied cover

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Have you looked at Ortlieb? I have a Classic 6 which has given 10+ years service. My daughter keeps nicking it. A friend has a newer sleeker version with a ‘Smart phone’ sleeve on top so you can navigate by phone and it’s big enough for maps.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Blimey, its massive.
What about a rack and panniers instead?

Easy accessibility is probably the issue - he wants to carry a large camera/lens combo in it.

Yes I want quick access.

Camera and lens is in my first post. Total weight is around 1,605grams

 

[nickAKA]

Anyone have any bags by Tourguide?

I'm looking to buy this one
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/handlebar-bags/127-tourguide-handlebar-bag
to place my Canon 5D MKIV with a 24-70mm lens in.

I've been using that model on the hybrid for about 6 years, still looks like new, all the zips & straps are sound so it's resilient enough. Can't say too much about how waterproof it is as the worst I've experienced is a heavy shower (which it is fine in with the supplied raincover). Bounces around a bit on lumpy terrain but the bracket is decent. It's a similar size & design to a camera bag with moveable soft dividers inside so you should get all your kit in.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

Bought the above bag. Takes a lot of room up on my handlebar! But I managed to attach the Garmin attachment back on.....Now to attach a bell (my idea is to attach it to between the handlebars and the top of the post.

May take photos Friday when I should have the bell.

 

[SteveF]

That's what I have on the hybrid, very pleased with it.