Saddle pack recommendations please

[Spikeb87]

Hi,

I'm after recommendations from people who have used saddle packs rather than panniers. Looking at doing a 10 day JOGLE self supported so need a decent size, robust, and easily removable.

Any recommendations on what is good or to avoid welcome.

Cheers

 

[vickster]

Have a look at Carradice from Spa
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m5b5s73p0/Bags-and-Luggage/CARRADICE/Saddle-Bags
Or Planet X have a cheaper bike packing range
https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikepacking/bikepacking-bags/seat-bags-and-saddle-packs

 

[raleighnut]

+1 for a Carradice, Longflap Camper should be ideal

 

[Spikeb87]

+1 for a Carradice, Longflap Camper should be ideal

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Thanks!
Just done a quick Google on it. Looks an impressive bit of kit, but to be honest too big. Sorry, didn't mention that I'd be staying in b&b's etc, so no need for camping gear. I'll be traveling light as I can for it.

 

[Spikeb87]

Have a look at Carradice from Spa
https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m5b5s73p0/Bags-and-Luggage/CARRADICE/Saddle-Bags
Or Planet X have a cheaper bike packing range
https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikepacking/bikepacking-bags/seat-bags-and-saddle-packs

Cheers. Have had a quick look on the website, will spend some time properly on it tomorrow and see where I get.

 

[raleighnut]

Thanks!
Just done a quick Google on it. Looks an impressive bit of kit, but to be honest too big. Sorry, didn't mention that I'd be staying in b&b's etc, so no need for camping gear. I'll be traveling light as I can for it.

Not big enough for camping on it's own, for that I use a set of 'Original' panniers too.

You'd be surprised how much space a change of clothes and waterproofs take up

 

[si_c]

If not carrying camping gear then you might be best served by bikepacking bags. You can fit a surprisingly large amount of stuff in them. I rate Restrap bags very highly, they're well priced, durable, look good and AFAIUI are made in the UK.

 

[PaulSB]

I would second Restrap. I have one of these which I feel is superior to other brands because of the holster. It appears to me other makes rely on being fully packed to have rigidity, the Restrap doesn't. Mine is the 14 litre, my son has the 8 litre which is excellent for very long days or one night away.

https://restrap.com/products/saddle-bag-14-litres

 

[gcogger]

I would second Restrap. I have one of these which I feel is superior to other brands because of the holster. It appears to me other makes rely on being fully packed to have rigidity, the Restrap doesn't. Mine is the 14 litre, my son has the 8 litre which is excellent for very long days or one night away.

https://restrap.com/products/saddle-bag-14-litres

Similar idea from Alpkit here
https://alpkit.com/products/big-papa-and-harness-bundle

 

[Oldhippy]

Not big enough for camping on it's own, for that I use a set of 'Original' panniers too. View attachment 619066
You'd be surprised how much space a change of clothes and waterproofs take up

Same set up as mine. 😁

 

[Spikeb87]

If not carrying camping gear then you might be best served by bikepacking bags. You can fit a surprisingly large amount of stuff in them. I rate Restrap bags very highly, they're well priced, durable, look good and AFAIUI are made in the UK.

These look good! Absolutely, bike packing bag is the route that I am looking to go down. These look just the ticket, need to work out on cost though as a little more than planned.

Thanks

 

[Spikeb87]

I would second Restrap. I have one of these which I feel is superior to other brands because of the holster. It appears to me other makes rely on being fully packed to have rigidity, the Restrap doesn't. Mine is the 14 litre, my son has the 8 litre which is excellent for very long days or one night away.

https://restrap.com/products/saddle-bag-14-litres

Brilliant, thanks!

With the 14 litre, what are we looking at with what you can get into it? I am planning on packing light, but will be carrying tools, couple of changes of clothes and a couple of other bits no doubt.

Cheers

 

[DiggyGun]

I use Ortlieb panniers, but they have a huge range of other bag styles in different sizes.

Have a look at their website.

https://www.ortlieb.com/uk_en/home