Saddlebag suggestions please

[Mrbez]

Hi Guys,

I have a saddle bag that came in a kit with pump, puncture kit etc, but I find it a little small. I am carrying a spare tube in my jersey at the minute and would like to put it in a saddle bag.

Do you guys have any recommendations for a bag that would take multi tool, puncture kit, a spare tube, my keys, and perhaps my iPhone?

I guess something with two compartments maybe, to put the spare tube in?

I see some of the topeaks have a waterproof cover too. Would any of these suit my needs?

Thanks!

 

[jackthelad]

topeak aero wedge large on all my bikes

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7361

 

[slowmotion]

I splurged a reckless £4.99 on this Lidl jobbie.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_18819.htm

I can cram a spare tube, puncture repair kit, small muli-tool, tyre levers, my specs and keys, and a pen and paper into it. A phone won't fit, but I usually don't carry one.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

A phone won't fit, but I usually don't carry one.

Mine's the same, an anvil won't fit but then I don't carry one anyway!

Edit: Forgot to say, I use one of these - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...8_1318186882_730046be05d99c07adfeea17eea0334a

 

[AndyG!]

I find saddle bags so annoying!!!!!!

I've used glad ziplock sandwich bags and tried those freebies they give you with toiletries on the airplanes, but they keep breaking after a while, and you keep finding your kit rattling around in your jersey pocket!

I now use a Pocpac, which I found over the web, it works really well and is made from the same materials as hydration pack bladder, so its really durable.

You can find them here, http://www.thepocpac.com


Hope this helps?

 

[wiggydiggy]

Those pop packs are good, but might struggle to get my work clothes in

 

[rowan 46]

don't know if these are any good or not, they used to make ok backpacks years ago. I've just found it whilst looking for something else
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/bags-panniers-and-baskets/ostrich-saddle-bag.html

 

[al-fresco]

Ortleib Saddlebag - mine holds inner tube, pump, repair kit, tools, cable lock, waterproof jacket and energy bars. I have a mounting kit on each bike and just swap the bag over - takes 10 seconds to attach/re-attach.

I note these guys managed to lose something out of theirs...

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...ge/product/review-ortlieb-saddlebag-10-36955/

I've not had a problem in the 2000+ miles I've used mine - I'd never put a wallet or an iPhone in my saddlebag though.