Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

@LeePaton Good tip, I'll have a fettle.

Ah yeah, pretty similar to the biggest trad one.

Camper Longflap, that’s what I was trying to think of.

Small Alpkit Koala? Max 7 litres and on sale at the moment.
https://www.alpkit.com/products/koala

Any chance of a pic when you've set it up @Skülly

I've got a super c audax and am curious at going bigger.

Yes makes perfect sense, also the bike I was using would only take 28's tyres, and the aggressive position gets a bit much after 8+ hours

7-11 that’s the main issue just below that 7 litre the pack doesn’t really work.

Yes, if you only need 5 litres capacity a bag that can take up to 13 litres won't work, but they have 2 sizes available, small, 7 litres maximum and medium, 13 litres max.
I thought the small one filled up to 5 litres would have worked, but I have not tried it myself.

The restrap one can be used with any size bag, it comes with an 8l one I think

https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/saddle-packs-sqr-bags/super-c-saddlepack

http://www.wildcatgear.co.uk/shop/seat-systems/wildcat-tiger-wayfarer/
https://porcelainrocket.com/collections/store/products/charlene
http://bikepack.eu/category/repack/repack-x-small
http://bikepack.eu/category/repack/repack-c-small

Precisely what I am after thanks.

don't get the wildcat gear one, it's a real pain to use
either of the other two brands looks good!

Suggestion for out front computer mount that works with bar bags, or just mount on to stem

#csb
#1stworldproblems

which bag? Mack Workshop roll works with all mounts

https://www.evanscycles.com/k-edge-mtb-stem-mount-for-garmin-edge-fixed-EV209904
I use this although there’s an adjustable one too.

IT does, but I found it a pain opening a bag with an outfront mount.

I use this over my stem.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sram-quikview-mtb-garmin-computer-mount/rp-prod123355

Restrap with a feed bag.

Not bikepacking trendy but I have one of these that you can have for free if you want.
https://www.carradice.co.uk/bags/saddle-packs-sqr-bags/carradura-maxi-saddlepack

dibs if Lee doesn't want it pls!

I could do with getting rid of it so if I don't hear from @LeePaton today it's yours. Collection from near Warren St in the day or N8 evenings/weekends.

What is it you don't like about the Wildcat? I've been very happy with mine.

Me too, if you set it up properly it holds itself really tight into the bike and doesn't swing at all. I've used it for 4 x 10 day+ trips and still love it.

Can't speak for its longevity but I half filled an 8l drybag and stuffed it into a restrap saddle bag holster. With all the straps tightened it didn't shift around or have a chance of falling out.
There's the added bonus of it taking up to 14l which saves you having to get multiple saddle bags.

I’ve went all fancy last night since it was my birthday at the weekend and getting a 3M custom Mack one. Thanks though it’s pretty much what I’m after I clearly just can’t read specs correctly.

I also have an ortlieb set for sale. Front and rear, other half prefers panniers?!