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Five Must-Have Bags for Your Next Bikepacking Adventure

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Five Must-Have Bags for Your Next Bikepacking Adventure
Bikepacking has its own unique charm. You can get much further than just hiking but you feel a greater sense of adventure compared to taking a car. Although you won't be able to carry as much cargo on a bike, you will be able to carry enough, provided that you have the right bags. 

When cycling for long distances, you don't want to carry a load on your back, you want to put them on your bike. But they have to be secure and aerodynamic as much as possible. Below are several top-rated bike bag choices that you may want to look at for your next, or first, bikepacking trip.

A triangle frame bag is a good bag for carrying a jersey kit, a hand pump and some snacks. It's a great choice especially for road bike users who want to maintain some aerodynamics and balance of their ride.
Compliments Complaints
  • Very aerodynamic
  • Stays firmly attached even during aggressive rides
  • Waterproof
  • Covers the water bottle mounts
  • A customer complained of a cheap zipper
  • Does not fit some bike frames

 

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These pannier bike bags are great for carrying bigger stuff like tents or air mattresses. They are a great choice for touring bike users who want to carry a lot of stuff and don't mind going at a slower pace.
Compliments Complaints
  • Bargain priced
  • Good cargo space
  • Waterproof
  • Customer said hooks for attaching to bike broke after a few uses

 

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WATERFLY Bike Waterproof Seat Bag

Seat bags come in all sizes and offer decent space for a few spare clothes, snacks and tools. These are usually the first choice for road bike and mountain bike users since they can be mounted on almost any seatpost and barely affect the aerodynamics of the bike. 
Compliments Complaints
  • Fits almost all bikes
  • Fairly cheap
  • Waterproof
  • Can unbalance the bike
  • Can be shaky
  • Might not fit aero seatposts

 

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The front frame mount bag is a good choice for an extra bag. Some bags also offer a compartment for mounting a phone so that you can use it as a sort of a console, especially if you need to use a navigation app during your trip. 
Compliments Complaints
  • Serves a dual-purpose - phone mount and storage
  • Waterproof
  • Semi hard shell
  • Small storage space
  • Better for mountain bikes or touring bikes
  • Might not fit bigger phones

 

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The handlebar bag is a good choice for a secondary bag especially for road or gravel bikes. Although it may affect aerodynamics a bit, it's a great space to store extra clothing and maybe a tent or mattress.
Compliments Complaints
  • 5L capacity
  • Well-balanced on the bike
  • Versatile, can also be used on a rear rack
  • Takes up space for other handlebar accessories
  • Water-resistant only
  • May interfere with cables and brakes on some bikes

 

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