Saddlebag recommendations, but...

[outlash]

I need one big enough to carry both what I have in a normal sized saddlebag (tubes, multi tool etc etc) and what I can fit in my jersey pockets (phone, wallet, keys etc etc). Something like the Carradice zipped roll looks ideal but if anyone else has any good ideas, I'm all ears.

TIA

 

[jefmcg]

Carradice barley. Because.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Carradice barley. Because.

Very difficult to counter-argue that one. I own two.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

The Barley carries a bit more than detailed in the OP. I quite like the look of the Ortlieb saddlebags but have never owned one. I have 2 Barleys. And you can get a lot more in than detailed in the OP. Did I mention that?

 

[jefmcg]

@Marmion I explained. It's because.

(Ok, now I leave so outlash can get some alternative suggestions before he buys a barley )

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

@Marmion I explained. It's because.

(Ok, now I leave so outlash can get some alternative suggestions before he buys a barley )

"It's because" doesnae work when it's rattling about 3/4s empty

 

[jefmcg]

"It's because" doesnae work when it's rattling about 3/4s empty

He's in the UK. Waterproof jacket,rainlegs, merino, pork pies, haribou. It's not rattling.


(sorry @outlash, I was provoked!)

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

merino, pork

A sheep and a pig might fill it up a bit

 

[jefmcg]

A sheep and a pig might fill it up a bit

I'm from the southern hemisphere. Barley could not hold a proper sheep.

eg

Maybe one of your soft English sheep (or a typical UK herd)
(personal to @outlash - I'm still being provoked!!)

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Maybe one of your soft English sheep

You post about being provoked. English???!!!!!! FFS.

 

[biggs682]

i was faced with a similar issue a while back and ended up getting one from Gearbest at a better price that i could of done from a uk supplier because they were on offer , so worth looking at link below and free shipping as well .

http://www.gearbest.com/saddle-Bags-_gear/

Looking at the website i cant see the one i went for in the end , but i am well pleased with it

 

[outlash]

@jefmcg , It's a gorgeous, impassioned, illogical defence of the Barley but I think @Marmion nailed it, it looks just too big for what I want it for. If I wanted to take a picnic or pop down to the shop for a loaf of bread, maybe an overnight stop somewhere, it looks ideal but I'll explain. You mention Merino in one of your posts, I own and love a couple of pure Merino jerseys and whilst they do have pockets on the back, realistically other than a jelly baby, the material doesn't have enough structural integrity to hold anything else, hence my question.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I have the zipped roll and a barley and I'd say the zipped roll will do exactly as you wish and has the retro look to boot.
I hate carrying much in my back pockets too. Another option is Decathlon's handlebar bag which attaches by Velcro and tends to hang under the bar rather than ahead so there's no impact on handling. For approx £12 it's a bargain. Can post photo and link when on my laptop.

 

[*Dusty*]

One of these perhaps which has side pockets and is expandable

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/airwave-super-wedge-qr-saddle-bag/rp-prod73526

or I have one of these which holds a fair old bit when expanded. Wouldn't hold a mini pump though, it's out of stock with CRC but i'm sure you can still get them somehwere.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/airwave-classic-wedge-saddle-bag/rp-prod73525

 

[outlash]

Thanks all, I've decided to stick with original idea and ordered a zipped roll. If it's not suitable, I'm sure you'll see it soon enough on the for sale board .