Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

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spinnnout in reply to @snoops

So the game is: beat this price and weight with same functionality using non-proprietary parts…

Caveats, this is very US focused kit but that's what I picked up (not in the picture above). Can certainly go lighter with other dry bags and doesn't meet the same functionality criteria.

Tumbleweed Mini rack (560g/£115), or the T (500g)
ROK straps, (30g/£15)
Rogue Panda Gila Dry bag, (160g/£40)
IKEA Cutting board, (20g, £1)

TOTAL: 770g / £171

The alloy tailfin with top bag is £380 and over a kilo depending on config. Don't think it works with a dropper either.

You could probably get a Tubus rack (600g) and Ortlieb RC Trunk Bag (800g) reasonably close in weight and at a much lower in price.

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Belagerent in reply to @spinnnout

Tumbleweed Mini rack

Didn't realise these were so light. Have one in the shed that I should probably use more often.

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spinnnout in reply to @Belagerent
Didn't realise these were so light. Have one in the shed that I should probably use more often.

Re-reading, they are bending the truth a little.. call it 600-650g for sake of comparision with Tailfin..
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Mini Pannier Rack is strong and lightweight (around 560 grams without hardware)
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