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Find it slightly amusing that you have illustrated your point with a picture that includes alpkit bike luggage. I was pretty impressed (for £10 each) with the frame and handlebar bag I got from decathlon for a week long tour recently.
I also used (and would use again) my Carradice SQR slim which while somewhat heavier than some of the seat packs, is rock solid, harder wearing, bigger and in most cases cheaper. Perhaps it is carradice who are leading the way?
Having ridden lots with bike packing gear, and also ridden with many different people using different kit, I'm still 100% convinced the best stuff you can get it Wildcat. So much testing before it make it to market means the stuff works perfectly, and some of the design features of the saddle and bar harnesses are amazing. UK made too. Can't go wrong
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