Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

The straps from salsa anything cages aren't fat but are super handy and hold well when wet which is a problem with some webbing. The straps on jesse's bike might be velcro, assume it's threaded through the o-ring and back on itself... should be easy to make if you have access to a sewing machine.

Any more info about that bike? looks awesome..

jesse carlsson rig for trans am last year.

https://www.curvecycling.com.au/blogs/news/35160261-jesse-carlssons-curve-belgie-disc-and-pack-list-for-trans-am-bike-race

You're sure you want stretchy?

My missus can sew. Not sure I'd call her a machine though.

Nope, not really, just thought it'd squish and grip the soft stuff better.

Grip is good, though I'm not sold on give when it comes to tying stuff up.
I think that bungee cords were invented to make it easier for people (like me) who don't know how to properly tension cords/straps.

I've ordered a couple more dry bags and some of those Alpkit straps to try out.

Off on an overnighter later, is there a reason I cant bungee airmat and bivi to the bars? It feels secure, but is the purpose of the alpkit etc harness to stop your stem rubbing your kit?

I think they offer a bit more control of the load which will make a difference when you're stomping up hills or riding over rougher terrain. Bungees, by their very nature, won't hold things that firm when put through unusual forces. There's a reason that most Carradice toting audaxers use one of the bag carriers availalble. It can feel very unpleasant having a heavy bag swinging around just attached to the saddle and seat post.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't try it, just be prepared for what might happen if you do and don't let it ruin your ride.

Fair point, i reckon in this case it will be ok as Im mainly riding tow path and its strapped down pretty tight
Might move the bivi to the back rack if it rocks about too much
Thanks

Amazing how pared down his packing solution is, did he use backpack also

No.
It's a race. No need for more.

Is there anything you haven't bought?

I toured with a dry bag bugeed/strapped to my handlebars.
Had 3kg in it.

All depends on whether or not what I bought worked.

And we're not all kissing the arse of our sponsors for kit.

Thanks.. I was interested in the front light mount.. does anyone know how it's mounted to the side of the headset?

Anyone used Apidura handlebar bag?
https://www.apidura.com/product/handlebar-pack-dry-9l/

Saw it on someone else's ride and thought it might be a nice way to even up the weight distribution (in before #hippyisfat)

I'd not really considered bar bags before because they interfere with aerobars but on the road bike with clip-ons this thing might be ok.

Will be using similar as I've got flat bars on for the weekend.

Have used one of the Wildcat ones before with sleep stuff in it. Was fine if you keep light and bulky stuff in there.

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Don't they say the same about saddle packs though?

Everything is supposed to be light and bulky. What about my heavy, sharp, dense objects?

First proper use of my restrap stuff over the weekend, Very pleaseed indeed, honestly couldnt fault it.

Frame bag!

Can't use a frame bag on my TT bike.

I haven't used the specific one you linked, but used the regular one (https://www.apidura.com/product/handlebar-pack-regular/) as shown here

It's a great bag, but with road bars you only use it to half of its capacity. The size you linked works probably better than the one I have, I had to get creative to pull it up and prevent it from being destroyed by the front wheel.

+1 on the weight distribution though.

Your one wouldn't fit between my bars, even in its smallest state.
I'd measure the height to see if it interfered with the light/front wheel.