Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

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jackbepablo in reply to @sacredhart

I find this problem with a lot of bags, I have a Topeak one that conveniently allows the head tube and down tube straps to be removed, and therefore replaced by something better (double sided velcro roll) but the top tube straps are huge and not v flexible so wrapping round a steel frame gives pretty shit results
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spinnnout in reply to @sacredhart

Funnily enough I just ordered one of these and a top tube bag.

I'm very impressed - looked at all the artisinal and main brand stuff but no-one was selling something waterproof that would fit in my triangle, even the 'small' ones. Either everyone has XL frames or they expect you to not have a water bottle on the down tube.

Here it is, on a Small Arkose.