I want a big enough saddle bag for a flask, butties and spare clothes

[Accy cyclist]

The trouble is the bigger the bag,the more stuff i'll find to put in it.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I might get this one http://www.victorandliberty.com/accessories-c31/cycling-bags-panniers-musettes-and-rucksacks-c34/carradice-zipped-roll-saddlebag-p169/s686?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=carradice-zipped-roll-colour-black-colour-black-carrzrblack&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo_y4BRD0nMnfoqqnxtEBEiQAWdA122QyRg161JyWNWPp It seems big enough for my needs and looks quite retro looking.

I agree with @User46386 I have that bag as well as the Barley and there's a considerable difference in size and utility between the two for a small difference in cost.
If you want space for tools and spares, flask and some spare layers/arm-warmers etc, then I'd go for the Barley.
The Zipped Roll I use on summer days or evening rides where I don't need much more than a lightweight waterproof a tube and a cafe lock. Mostly it lives on the Brompton. The one benefit of a Zipped Roll is that it can also be used on handlebars however.

 

[snorri]

I don't want panniers as i think they'll be too big for what i need.

Panniers can never be too big, you never know what you might find at the roadside when out on the bike.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Panniers can never be too big, you never know what you might find at the roadside when out on the bike.

 

[snorri]

I live in hope FF, I live in hope.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Only today, on my commute, I saw one deployed as a pannier on a rack.

Is there no end to cyclists ingenuity?

 

[JohnClimber]

This is a fantastic seat pack

https://www.alpkit.com/products/kowari

 

[Accy cyclist]

Surely something like this is big enough for my needs?

 

[raleighnut]

Surely something like this is big enough for my needs?

Should do nicely although I prefer the black 'n' white ones to the green/honey.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Surely something like this is big enough for my needs?

Perfect. As stated by Adrian, its a Barley. In the shot it's also on a bagman support of which there are 2 types, one having a quick release loop mechanism which is dead useful!

 

[jefmcg]

A barley? Yes that would be fine.

Yup. It's 9 litres while this

I might get this one http://www.victorandliberty.com/accessories-c31/cycling-bags-panniers-musettes-and-rucksacks-c34/carradice-zipped-roll-saddlebag-p169/s686?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=carradice-zipped-roll-colour-black-colour-black-carrzrblack&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo_y4BRD0nMnfoqqnxtEBEiQAWdA122QyRg161JyWNWPp It seems big enough for my needs and looks quite retro looking.

is only 2 litres.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I went to Carradice at Nelson today. It's not what i expected! I thought it'd be a big warehouse type building employing a few hundred or so. Instead i found a little run down side street with a plaque on the wall pointing the hidden building out. It's only a small building. I counted 6 people including the office staff working there. Anyway, i bought one of these.https://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&product_id=39&under=type It should've been £55 but as it's a slight second i got it for £30. I also bought a frame for £45.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I farking love going in there, like going back in time.
Which frame?

 

[Accy cyclist]

I farking love going in there, like going back in time.
Which frame?

This one. http://www.victorandliberty.com/acc...cbqre&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&gclid=

 

[Accy cyclist]

I farking love going in there, like going back in time.
Which frame?

I honestly thought it'd be a much bigger place. Up the stairs the office is on the left, the place where they make the bags is on the right then a small room with the bags for sale. It reminds me of some factories i worked in in the 1970's. I asked if i could pay by card. Unlike me,as i normally pay in cash. They seemed a bit fazed by it.